1. What Are Business Days?

Business days typically refer to Monday through Friday, excluding weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays. They are commonly used in business, finance, and project planning to calculate delivery times, service level agreements, and project timelines.

2. How Business Days Are Calculated

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• Calendar Weekdays — Count of all Monday-Friday days in the date range
• Holidays — Any specified dates that should be excluded (public holidays, company holidays, etc.)

Explanation: The calculation first counts all weekdays in the date range, then subtracts any dates specified as holidays.

3. Importance of Business Days Calculation

Details: Accurate business day calculation is crucial for contract fulfillment, project planning, financial settlements, and service level agreements. It provides a standardized way to measure time periods in business contexts.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

• Enter the start and end dates of your period
• Optionally specify holidays as comma-separated dates in YYYY-MM-DD format
• The calculator will exclude weekends and any specified holidays

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are weekends always excluded?
A: Yes, by default the calculator excludes Saturdays and Sundays. Some businesses may have different weekend days.

Q2: How should I format holiday dates?
A: Use YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., 2023-12-25) and separate multiple dates with commas.

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

Q4: Can I use this for international holidays?
A: Yes, simply enter all relevant holiday dates for your country or region.

Q5: What if my business has non-standard work days?
A: This calculator uses standard Monday-Friday business days. For custom work weeks, you would need a more specialized calculator.