Business Days Calculator

Count working days (Monday–Friday) between two dates, inclusive.

Reviewed by the WorldCalcs team · Methodology · Last reviewed: June 2026

Business days

1

Weekend days

0

Total days

1

Both the start and end date are included. Public holidays are not deducted — they vary by country.

What is a business days calculator?

A business days calculator counts the working days between two dates, skipping weekends (Saturday and Sunday). It works like a spreadsheet's NETWORKDAYS function and is handy for delivery times, payment terms and project deadlines.

How it works

The tool counts every day in your date range and then removes all Saturdays and Sundays, leaving only weekdays. Example: a single Monday-to-Friday week is 5 business days, and the whole of January 2026 (1–31 January) contains 22 business days.

All calculations happen in your browser. Nothing is sent, stored, or tracked.

Results are estimates and may contain errors — for general information only, not professional advice. Always verify before relying on them. Disclaimer

How to use

Choose a start date and an end date. The calculator counts every Monday through Friday between them, including both endpoints — the same convention used by the NETWORKDAYS function in spreadsheets.

Use it to estimate project timelines, invoice due dates, shipping windows, or notice periods. Note: public holidays are not deducted because they vary by country and employer.

Frequently asked questions

How are business days counted?+

Business days are Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays are excluded. Both the start and end date are included in the count, matching the spreadsheet NETWORKDAYS convention.

Does it account for public holidays?+

No. Public holidays vary by country, region and employer, so they are not subtracted. Subtract any holidays manually for your jurisdiction.

What if the end date is before the start date?+

The calculator automatically uses the absolute range, so the order you enter the dates does not change the result.

Are weekends included?+

No. Saturdays and Sundays are excluded; only Monday to Friday are counted.

Does this tool count public holidays?+

It counts weekdays only. Holidays vary by country, so check your local calendar separately.

How many business days are in a typical week?+

Five — Monday through Friday.

Are the start and end dates included?+

Yes — both endpoints are counted when they fall on a weekday.