1. What is Working Days Calculation?

The Working Days Calculator calculates the number of business days between two dates, excluding weekends and optionally public holidays. This is useful for project planning, HR calculations, and business operations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• Total Days — Calendar days between start and end date (inclusive)
• Weekend Days — Saturdays and Sundays in the period
• Holidays — Public holidays in the selected country during the period

3. Importance of Working Days Calculation

Details: Accurate working day calculation is essential for project timelines, payroll processing, service level agreements, and business process management.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select your start and end dates, and optionally choose a country to account for public holidays. The calculator will show total days, weekend days, and working days.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are the dates inclusive in the calculation?
A: Yes, both the start and end dates are included in the calculation.

Q2: What counts as a weekend day?
A: By default, Saturday and Sunday are considered weekend days.

Q3: How are holidays calculated?
A: When you select a country, the calculator accounts for that country's public holidays during the period.

Q4: Can I customize which days count as weekends?
A: This basic calculator uses standard weekends. For custom work weeks, you would need an advanced calculator.

Q5: Does this account for leap years?
A: Yes, the date calculation automatically accounts for leap years.