Working Days Calculator - Calculate Business Days Between Dates

A working days calculator helps you determine the number of business days between two dates, excluding weekends and optionally holidays. This is essential for project planning, deadline calculations, and business scheduling.

Common Use Cases

• Project timeline planning and milestone setting
• Contract and delivery deadline calculations
• Employee leave and attendance tracking
• Business process duration estimation
• Service level agreement (SLA) calculations
• Financial settlement periods

What Counts as Working Days

Working days typically include Monday through Friday, excluding:

• Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Public holidays (varies by country/region)
• Company-specific holidays or closure days
• Religious observances (depending on organization)

International Considerations

Different countries have varying working day conventions:

• Most Western countries: Monday-Friday (5-day week)
• Middle East: Sunday-Thursday or Monday-Friday
• Some countries: Saturday is a half working day
• Public holidays: Vary significantly by country and region

Tips for Accurate Planning

• Always account for public holidays in your specific region
• Consider company-specific closure days or holidays
• Add buffer time for unexpected delays or issues
• Verify working day conventions with international partners
• Use this calculator as a starting point, then adjust for holidays