Business Days Calculator
Count weekdays between two dates while excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Results are provided for general informational use. Verify important financial, health or legal figures before relying on them.
About this Business Days Calculator
The Business Days Calculator counts weekdays in a date range and excludes Saturdays and Sundays. It is useful for rough delivery, work and administrative timelines when a simple Monday-to-Friday calendar is sufficient.
For related tasks, try Date Difference Calculator, Add Days to Date or Work Hours Calculator.
How the calculation works
The tool checks each calendar date in the inclusive range and counts Monday through Friday. It does not know national, regional or company holidays, so those must be considered separately.
How to use it
- Choose a start date.
- Choose an end date.
- Calculate to count weekdays in the inclusive range.
Practical example
A Monday-through-Friday range in the same week contains five business days.
Frequently asked questions
Are public holidays excluded?
No. Only Saturdays and Sundays are excluded.
Is the start date counted?
Yes, when it falls on a weekday.
Can I enter the dates in reverse order?
Yes. The tool handles either order.
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