Business Days Calculator – Working Days Between Dates

Calculate the number of business days between two dates, excluding weekends.

About This Calculator

Calculate the number of business days between two dates, excluding weekends. Use the calculator above for instant results.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2025

  • Calendar days: 90 | Business days: 63 | Weekends: 27

Answer: 63 business days

Example 2: 2-week period

  • 14 calendar days = 10 business days

Answer: 10 business days

Example 3: Quarter (90 days)

  • ~63 business days in a typical quarter

Answer: ~63 business days

Who Uses This Calculator?

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Business

Calculate project timelines.

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HR

Plan PTO and work schedules.

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Finance

Calculate settlement and payment deadlines.

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Schools

Count instructional days.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Not counting holidays

This calculator excludes only weekends, not public holidays. Subtract observed federal holidays (11 per year) manually if needed.

❌ Inclusive vs exclusive dates

This calculator includes both start and end dates. For deadlines, clarify whether the deadline date is included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Business days vs calendar days?

Business days = Monday-Friday only. Calendar days = all 7 days/week.

US federal holidays?

11 per year: New Year's, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Working days in a year?

Typically 260 (52 weeks x 5 days) minus ~11 federal holidays = ~249 working days per year.