Working Days Calculator
Calculate the exact number of business days in any month. Perfect for payroll processing, project planning, and deadline management.
Working Days This Month
Calculate business days in any month
Any Month & Year
Calculate working days for any month from past, present, or future years.
Instant Results
Get immediate breakdown of working days, weekends, and total days in the month.
Remaining Days
For the current month, see how many working days remain until month end.
How to Calculate Working Days in a Month
Our working days calculator automatically counts all weekdays (Monday through Friday) in your selected month, excluding weekends. Simply choose any month and year to instantly see the total number of business days available.
Why Calculate Working Days?
- • Payroll Processing: Accurately calculate monthly wages based on working days
- • Project Planning: Estimate available work time for project completion
- • Resource Allocation: Plan team capacity and workload distribution
- • Deadline Management: Set realistic deadlines based on actual working days
- • Billing & Invoicing: Calculate billable days for client projects
Understanding Business Days vs Calendar Days
| Type | Definition | Typical Count |
|---|---|---|
| Business Days | Monday through Friday | 20-23 days/month |
| Calendar Days | All days in the month | 28-31 days/month |
| Weekend Days | Saturday and Sunday | 8-10 days/month |
Important Note: Holidays
This calculator counts all weekdays as working days. To account for public holidays, subtract the number of holidays that fall on weekdays in your region. Different countries and regions have varying public holiday schedules.
Average Working Days by Month
Here's the typical number of working days for each month (excluding holidays):
- • January: 21-23 working days
- • February: 19-20 working days
- • March: 21-23 working days
- • April: 20-22 working days
- • May: 21-23 working days
- • June: 20-22 working days
- • July: 21-23 working days
- • August: 22-23 working days
- • September: 20-22 working days
- • October: 21-23 working days
- • November: 20-22 working days
- • December: 21-23 working days
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are in a year?
A typical year has approximately 250-252 working days, excluding weekends. This number decreases when accounting for public holidays, typically resulting in 240-245 actual working days.
Do working days include holidays?
Our calculator counts all weekdays as working days. To get the actual number of working days, manually subtract any public holidays that fall on weekdays in your location.
What's the difference between business days and working days?
Business days and working days are typically the same - Monday through Friday. However, some industries may have different working patterns, such as retail or healthcare, which often include weekends.
How do I calculate working hours in a month?
Multiply the number of working days by your daily working hours. For example, 22 working days × 8 hours = 176 working hours per month.