Workday / Business Day Counter
Calculate the exact number of working days between two dates, automatically excluding weekends and allowing you to add custom holidays.
Calculating Accurate Workday Duration
For project management, delivery deadlines, and legal compliance, knowing the exact number of **business days** (or workdays) is often more important than the total number of calendar days. This calculator provides a precise count by excluding the standard weekend days and any specific statutory or company holidays you define.
How the Calculation Handles Exclusion:
The tool iterates day-by-day between the start and end dates, performing two critical checks:
- **Weekend Check:** Determines if the day falls on a Saturday or Sunday (or Friday/Saturday, depending on the setting).
- **Holiday Check:** Determines if the day matches any date provided in your custom holidays list. If a holiday falls on a weekend, it is only counted once as an exclusion.
Formatting Custom Holidays:
To ensure accuracy, all custom holidays must be entered in the standard **YYYY-MM-DD** format (e.g., 2026-01-01 for New Year's Day). Ensure each date is on a new line for the calculator to process it correctly.