Count working days between two dates, add or subtract business days, or find how many business days are in a year or month.
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Business Days in 2026
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This Month
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Remaining in 2026
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Business Days — 2026 at a Glance
Total working days in 2026, excluding weekends and US federal holidays.
Business Days Per Month — 2026
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Calendar Days
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US Holidays
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Full Year 2026
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US Federal Holidays 2026
These days are excluded when the "Exclude US federal holidays" option is checked.
Understanding Business Days
📅 What Is a Business Day?
A business day is any weekday (Monday–Friday) that is not a public holiday. In the US, business days typically run 9 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday are never business days.
📊 How Many Business Days in a Year?
A standard year has 260–262 weekdays. After removing 11 US federal holidays that fall on weekdays, the typical result is 249–251 business days per year.
💼 Common Use Cases
Business days matter for: shipping & delivery estimates ("5–7 business days"), payment processing, legal deadlines, project timelines, contract SLAs, and HR policies (vacation accrual, notice periods).
🌍 International Note
This calculator uses US federal holidays. Other countries have different public holidays. UK business days exclude bank holidays; EU countries vary. Check local rules for international deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many business days are in a year? +
In 2026, there are — business days (Monday–Friday, excluding US federal holidays). A typical year has 260–262 weekdays, minus 11 federal holidays = approximately 249–251 business days. The exact count varies because some holidays fall on weekends (in which case they're observed on Friday or Monday).
How many business days are in a month? +
Most months have 20–23 business days. February (shortest month) typically has 19–20. Months with no federal holidays may have 21–23 business days. See the monthly breakdown table above for exact 2026 figures.
How do I add 10 business days to a date? +
Use the "Add Business Days" tab above. Enter your start date, enter 10 in the business days field, and click Calculate. The tool will skip weekends and holidays to give you the exact end date. Manually: start counting from the next day, skip Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays until you've counted 10 working days.
Does "5–7 business days" shipping include weekends? +
No — "business days" never includes weekends. If you order on Monday and shipping says "5 business days," the package arrives by the following Monday (skipping Saturday and Sunday). If you order on Friday, day 1 starts Monday.
What US federal holidays are excluded? +
The 11 US federal holidays are: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When a holiday falls on Saturday, Friday is observed. When it falls on Sunday, Monday is observed.
How many working hours are in a year? +
With — business days in 2026, and 8 hours per workday: — working hours. With a 37.5-hour work week: — hours. With 40 hours/week: — hours.
Are business days the same as working days? +
Yes — "business days" and "working days" mean the same thing: Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays. Some industries use "working days" in contracts and SLAs; financial services often say "business days." Both mean the same: no weekends, no holidays.