Business Days Calculator
Count working days between two dates, or add and subtract business days. Skip weekends and holidays automatically.
Select two dates to see the business day count
Select a date and enter business days to see the result
What Counts as a Business Day?
A business day (also called a working day) is any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday. In most countries, business days are Monday through Friday. Banks, government offices, and most businesses operate on business days.
When a contract or deadline refers to "business days," it typically means only weekdays are counted. For example, "5 business days" from a Monday means the following Monday (skipping Saturday and Sunday). If holidays fall within the period, they are also excluded.
Business Days by Month (2026)
| Month | Business Days (US) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 21 | New Year's Day, MLK Day |
| February 2026 | 19 | Presidents' Day |
| March 2026 | 22 | No federal holidays |
| April 2026 | 22 | No federal holidays |
| May 2026 | 20 | Memorial Day |
| June 2026 | 22 | Juneteenth |
| July 2026 | 22 | Independence Day (observed) |
| August 2026 | 21 | No federal holidays |
| September 2026 | 21 | Labor Day |
| October 2026 | 22 | Columbus Day |
| November 2026 | 20 | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving |
| December 2026 | 22 | Christmas Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a business day?
- A business day is any weekday (Monday through Friday) that is not a public holiday. Most businesses, banks, and government offices operate on business days. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are not considered business days.
- Does Saturday count as a business day?
- No. Saturday and Sunday are not business days. Business days are Monday through Friday only, excluding public holidays. Some industries may have different definitions, but the standard convention excludes weekends.
- How many business days are in a month?
- A typical month has 20 to 23 business days, depending on the number of weekdays and holidays. On average, there are about 21 business days per month. The exact count varies by month and year.
- How do I calculate 30 business days from today?
- Use the Add / Subtract tab of this calculator. Select today's date, enter 30, choose Add, and optionally select a holiday set. The tool will skip weekends and holidays to find the exact resulting date.
- Do bank holidays count as business days?
- No. Bank holidays (also called public holidays) are not business days. When calculating business days, both weekends and bank holidays should be excluded. This calculator supports US Federal Holidays and UK Bank Holidays.