How to count business days
Choose the delivery or contract window.
1
Enter the start
Use the dispatch or contract start date.
2
Enter the end
Use the deadline or delivery date.
3
Adjust for holidays
Subtract local public holidays that fall on weekdays.
What does this tool do?
Business-day counts are used for contracts, delivery windows and payroll. This calculator excludes Saturdays and Sundays but does not know your local public holidays, so subtract those separately if they fall inside the range.
The Formula
Count Monday–Friday dates in the intervalFrequently Asked Questions
Does the count include the start date?
The calculator advances from the start date and counts weekdays up to, but not including, the start itself. Add one if your process includes the start day.
Can I exclude holidays?
Not yet. Subtract the number of public holidays that fall on weekdays within the range.