1. What is the Working Days Calculator?

The Working Days Calculator estimates the number of business days in a given year by excluding weekends and public holidays. It's useful for project planning, HR calculations, and business operations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• Total Days — 365 (or 366 in leap years)
• Weekend Days — Typically 104-105 days (Saturdays and Sundays)
• Public Holidays — Varies by country (usually 8-12 days)

3. Importance of Working Days Calculation

Details: Accurate working days calculation is crucial for project timelines, payroll processing, business planning, and compliance with labor regulations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select a year between 1900-2100, choose your country for automatic holiday calculation, or specify custom holidays in YYYY-MM-DD format.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What counts as a working day?
A: Typically Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays. This may vary by country and organization.

Q2: How accurate is the holiday calculation?
A: For built-in countries, major national holidays are included. For precise calculations, verify with official holiday calendars.

Q3: Are leap years handled correctly?
A: Yes, the calculator automatically detects leap years (years divisible by 4, except for years divisible by 100 unless also divisible by 400).

Q4: Can I account for company-specific holidays?
A: Yes, use the "Custom Holidays" option to add your organization's specific non-working days.

Q5: What about regional holidays?
A: The calculator uses national holidays. For regional holidays, use the custom holidays field.