The formula, made clear.
The calculator checks each calendar date in the inclusive range and excludes Saturdays and Sundays.
Public holidays are not excluded because holiday calendars vary by country and employer.
PRODUCTIVITY TOOL
Working Days Calculator
Count weekdays between two dates for projects, payroll, delivery estimates and planning.
Enter valid values to see your result.
When to use this calculator
Count workdays for project schedules, service targets or payroll planning. Choose Saturday/Sunday, Friday/Saturday or a one-day weekend, then optionally list holidays to exclude.
See the calculation in context
A Monday through Friday contains five working days with a Saturday/Sunday weekend. The same dates contain four when Friday/Saturday is selected.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the weekend?
Yes. Choose the weekend configuration that matches the country or organisation.
Are public holidays removed?
Only the YYYY-MM-DD holiday dates you enter are excluded.
What if the dates are reversed?
The calculator automatically uses the earlier and later date.