1. What is the SA Working Days Calculator?

The SA Working Days Calculator calculates the number of business days between two dates in South Africa, excluding weekends and public holidays.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• Total Days — The full count of days between start and end dates (inclusive)
• Weekends — All Saturdays and Sundays in the period
• SA Public Holidays — Official South African holidays that fall on weekdays

3. Importance of Working Days Calculation

Details: Accurate working days calculation is essential for project planning, HR management, legal deadlines, and financial calculations in South Africa.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter valid start and end dates. The calculator will automatically exclude weekends and South African public holidays that fall within the date range.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are weekends always excluded?
A: Yes, Saturdays and Sundays are always considered non-working days in South Africa.

Q2: How up-to-date are the public holidays?
A: The calculator uses the official South African public holidays for the current year.

Q3: What if a holiday falls on a weekend?
A: If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is typically a holiday. The calculator accounts for this.

Q4: Can I customize the holidays?
A: This basic version uses standard national holidays. For company-specific holidays, you would need to adjust the calculation manually.

Q5: Does this include provincial holidays?
A: No, this calculator only includes national public holidays. Provincial holidays would need to be added separately.