How to Calculate Business Days
Select the start and end dates and choose whether each endpoint should count. Zelmric counts Monday through Friday and removes Saturday and Sunday.
Business Days, Working Days and Workdays
These terms are commonly used for days on which normal business activity occurs. In this calculator the default workweek is Monday through Friday; local practices can differ.
Exclude Holidays or Company Closures
Public holidays differ by country, region and year. Instead of assuming a holiday calendar, this version lets you enter specific excluded dates. An excluded date reduces the result only when it falls on a weekday.
Business Days vs. Calendar Days
Calendar-day calculations count every day. Business-day calculations remove weekends and any custom weekday exclusions, which makes them more useful for delivery estimates, office deadlines and work schedules.
Counting Start and End Dates
Whether an endpoint should count depends on the question you are answering. The calculator provides separate controls for the start and end dates so the counting rule is explicit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Saturday and Sunday business days?
In this calculator they are excluded by default. Business practices can vary by location and organization.
Does the calculator automatically know public holidays?
No. Enter holiday or closure dates in the custom excluded dates field.
What is the difference between business days and calendar days?
Calendar days include every day; business days exclude the configured non-working days.