1. What is Calendar Working Days Calculation?

The Calendar Working Days Calculator calculates the number of business days (weekdays excluding holidays) between two dates. This is useful for project planning, leave calculations, and business operations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• Weekdays — Monday through Friday (excluding Saturday and Sunday)
• Holidays — User-specified number of holidays within the period

Explanation: The calculator first counts all weekdays between the start and end dates (inclusive), then subtracts the specified number of holidays.

3. Importance of Working Days Calculation

Details: Accurate working days calculation is crucial for project scheduling, service level agreements, payroll processing, and legal deadlines.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the start and end dates, and specify any holidays that occur within this period. The calculator will exclude weekends and the specified holidays from the total.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are weekends always Saturday and Sunday?
A: Yes, this calculator assumes a standard Monday-Friday work week. For other work week configurations, a custom solution would be needed.

Q2: How should I count holidays?
A: Count only holidays that fall on weekdays within your date range. Holidays that fall on weekends are already excluded.

Q3: Does the calculator include the end date?
A: Yes, both the start and end dates are included in the calculation if they are weekdays.

Q4: What date format should I use?
A: Use the standard YYYY-MM-DD format provided by the date picker.

Q5: Can I calculate working hours instead of days?
A: This calculator provides days only. For hours, you would need to multiply by your standard workday hours.