Business Days Calculator

Business Days Calculator

Use this working days calculator to quickly calculate the number of business days between two dates or find out how many working days are until a date. You can also add business days to any date across all countries including India, US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

Use the calculator below to:

  • Count business days between two dates
  • Add or subtract business days from a specific date
  • Exclude weekends and country-specific public holidays
  • Get accurate timelines for work, projects, and planning

Select your mode below to get started.

Date range
End date must be on or after start date.
Holiday settings
Business days exclude selected non-working days. Results are based on the settings you provide.
Start date & days to add
days
Enter a number between 1 and 3650.
Holiday settings
The start date is excluded. Weekends and selected holidays are skipped when counting forward.
Calculation results

Enter your dates and click Calculate to see results.

Business days between
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Business days
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Calendar days
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All holidays
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Official days/Custom days
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Holiday Details
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Desklog Business Days Calculator Interface

Mode toggle:

⦿ Count Business Days ⦿ Add Business Days

Input Parameters:

  • Start Date (date picker)
  • End Date
  • Days to Add (dynamic based on mode)
  • Country Selector (dropdown)

Options:

Exclude weekends Exclude public holidays Include end date

CTA Button:

Result Display (Instant / After Click):

Total Business Days Total Calendar Days Holidays Excluded Weekends Excluded

Why Use a Working Days Calculator?

This tool is designed to simplify everyday planning:

Project deadlinesKnow exactly how many workdays you have
Payroll & attendanceCalculate accurate working days
Leave planningPlan vacations without guesswork
Delivery timelinesEstimate business delivery durations
Event countdownsTrack time until weddings, retirements, or milestones

How Business Days Calculator Works

Follow these simple steps to calculate the number of working days between two dates:

  1. Select the Mode
    Choose “Count Business Days” from the mode options.
  2. Enter Start Date
    Pick the date when your timeline begins (e.g., today or a project start date).
  3. Enter End Date
    Select the final date (e.g., deadline, event date, or target date).
  4. Choose Your Country
    Select your country (e.g., India, US, UK) to apply the correct public holiday calendar.
  5. Configure Options
    Customize your calculation:
    Exclude weekends (recommended)
    Exclude public holidays
    Include end date (if needed)
  6. Click “Calculate”
    The tool will instantly process your inputs.
How to count business days

How to Add or Subtract Business Days

Want to find out a future or past date based on a specific number of working days? Follow these simple steps:

  1. Select the Mode
    Choose “Add Business Days” from the mode options.
  2. Enter Start Date
    Pick the date from which you want to begin the calculation (e.g., today or any future/past date).
  3. Enter Number of Business Days
    Input how many working days you want to calculate:
    Enter a positive number (e.g., 5, 10, 30) to calculate a future date
    Enter a negative number (e.g., -5, -10) to calculate a past date
    Tip: Negative values help you track previous deadlines or backtrack timelines.
  4. Choose Your Country
    Select your country so the calculator applies the correct public holidays.
  5. Configure Options
    Customize your calculation:
    Exclude weekends
    Exclude public holidays
  6. Click “Calculate”
    The tool will instantly process your inputs.
How to add business days

Supported Holiday Calendars

This calculator supports official public holiday calendars for:

  • 🇮🇳 India – National holidays with optional regional customization
  • 🇺🇸 United States – Federal holidays
  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Bank holidays
  • 🇨🇦 Canada – Federal & statutory holidays
  • 🇦🇺 Australia – National holidays

India – Public Holidays in 2026

Below is a list of major national holidays in India for 2026. Note that India also has state-specific holidays, which may vary.

Date Name
Jan 26, 2026 Republic Day
Mar 6, 2026 Holi*
Apr 14, 2026 Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1, 2026 Labour Day
Aug 15, 2026 Independence Day
Oct 2, 2026 Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 20, 2026 Diwali*
Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
*Dates may vary based on lunar calendar
Summary: India has 3 fixed national holidays and several widely observed festivals. Total non-working days vary by state and organization.

United States – Federal Holidays in 2026

Date Name
Jan 01, 2026 New Year’s Day
Jan 19, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 16, 2026 Presidents’ Day
May 25, 2026 Memorial Day
Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth
Jul 03, 2026 Independence Day (substitute)
Jul 04, 2026 Independence Day
Sep 07, 2026 Labor Day
Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day
Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day
Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
Summary: There are 12 federal holidays, with 11 falling on weekdays affecting business days.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Bank Holidays in 2026

Date Name
Jan 01, 2026 New Year’s Day
Apr 03, 2026 Good Friday
Apr 06, 2026 Easter Monday
May 04, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday
May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 31, 2026 Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
Dec 28, 2026 Boxing Day (substitute)
Summary: The UK has 8 bank holidays, mostly on Mondays, impacting working schedules.

🇨🇦 Canada – Federal & Statutory Holidays in 2026

Date Name
Jan 01, 2026 New Year’s Day
Apr 03, 2026 Good Friday
Jul 01, 2026 Canada Day
Sep 07, 2026 Labour Day
Sep 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct 12, 2026 Thanksgiving
Nov 11, 2026 Remembrance Day
Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
Summary: Canada has 8 federal holidays, with additional provincial holidays depending on region.

🇦🇺 Australia – National Public Holidays in 2026

Date Name
Jan 01, 2026 New Year’s Day
Jan 26, 2026 Australia Day
Apr 03, 2026 Good Friday
Apr 06, 2026 Easter Monday
Apr 25, 2026 ANZAC Day
Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
Dec 28, 2026 Boxing Day (substitute)
Australia has 7 national holidays, with additional state-level holidays affecting business days.

How Many Days Until A Date Without Weekends?

How Many Days Until A Date Without Weekends?

Want to calculate how many weekdays remain until a specific date?
Enter start and end date
Disable holiday exclusion
The calculator will show weekday-only results.

What is a Business Day?

A business day (or working day) refers to:
Any official working day
Typically Monday to Friday
Excludes weekends
Excludes public holidays

Note:
Workweeks vary across regions:
Western countries: Saturday & Sunday weekends
Some regions: Friday–Saturday weekends

How Many Working Days In 2026?

The number of working days varies by country and holidays.

Example (2026):
🇺🇸 United States: ~250 working days
🇮🇳 India: ~250–260 working days (varies by state)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: ~252 working days
This calculator dynamically adjusts based on your selected country and holiday settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Business Days Calculator

A business day (or working day) typically refers to any weekday from Monday to Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays in your selected country.
The calculator counts the number of working days between two dates or adds/subtracts business days from a given date, automatically excluding weekends and selected public holidays.
Yes, simply enter today (or any start date) and your target date. The calculator will show how many working days remain, excluding weekends and optionally holidays.
It depends on your selection. You can choose to include or exclude public holidays based on your requirements and selected country.
Yes, you can add any number of business days to a start date to find a future working date. The calculator will skip weekends and holidays automatically.
Yes, by entering a negative number, you can calculate past dates based on working days. This is useful for tracking deadlines or reviewing timelines.
Yes, it supports multiple countries including India, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, each with their respective public holiday calendars.
By default, national holidays are included. However, since countries like India have state-specific holidays, you may need to manually add them for more accurate results.