Working Days Calculator

Calculate the number of working days between two dates, excluding weekends. Plan project timelines accurately.

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1. Enter the start date of your project or time range using the first date picker. 2. Enter the end date using the second date picker, or switch to reverse mode to calculate from a number of working days. 3. View the total count of working days (Monday through Friday) between the two dates, with weekends automatically excluded. 4. Check the breakdown showing how many weekend days and total calendar days fall within the same date range. 5. In reverse mode, enter your start date and the number of business days needed to find the exact end date.

About This Tool

The Working Days Calculator counts the number of business days between two dates, automatically excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Enter a start date and end date to see the total working days, weekend days, and total calendar days in the range.

This tool is essential for project managers, HR professionals, and anyone who needs to calculate deadlines based on business days rather than calendar days. Knowing the exact count of working days helps set realistic timelines and delivery expectations.

The calculator can also work in reverse - enter a start date and the number of working days you need, and it will tell you the end date. This is perfect for determining when a project milestone will land based on a set number of work days.

Frequently Asked Questions

The calculator excludes Saturdays and Sundays by default. Public holidays vary by country and region, so they are not automatically excluded. You can mentally adjust the count by subtracting any holidays that fall on weekdays within the range.
Yes. Enter your start date and the number of working days, and the calculator will determine the resulting end date, skipping weekends automatically.
The start date is included in the count if it is a weekday. The end date is also included. You can adjust the count by one if your specific use case requires exclusive counting.
The Date Difference Calculator counts all calendar days including weekends. The Working Days Calculator specifically excludes Saturdays and Sundays to give you only business days.
Some countries observe Friday-Saturday weekends instead of Saturday-Sunday. This calculator uses the international Saturday-Sunday weekend standard. Adjust manually if your locale differs.

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