How to Count Working Days Between Two Dates
"How many business days do we have until the deadline?" It's a common question in any project. Counting days on a calendar is tedious and prone to error, especially over long periods. I built this Working Days Calculator to solve that exact problem, giving you an instant and accurate count of business days.
This tool is designed for project managers, business owners, and anyone who needs to plan based on a standard work week. It automatically excludes Saturdays and Sundays from the total count.
How to Use the Working Days Calculator
- Start Date: The first day of your period.
- End Date: The last day of your period.
- Include End Date: By default, the calculation is exclusive of the end date (e.g., from Monday to Tuesday is one working day). Check this box to include the end date in the count.
Why Working Days Exclude Weekends
This calculator provides a count based on a standard Monday-to-Friday work week. It does not automatically account for public holidays, which vary greatly by country and even by state or region.
For precise project planning, you should always consult a local holiday calendar and subtract any public holidays that fall within your date range from the total provided by this tool.