Count the working days between two dates — Monday to Friday, minus U.S. federal holidays — or change the weekend. Below the calculator, a table lists the working days and work hours in each month of the year.
62 business days Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
- Calendar days
- 92
- Weekend days
- 26
- Holidays skipped
- 4
- Work hours
- 496
| Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 |
How it’s calculated
Business days = calendar days counted − weekend days − federal holidays that fall on a business day.
Holidays are counted on their observed dates: a Saturday holiday is observed on the Friday before and a Sunday holiday on the Monday after, as for federal employees. Private employers set their own holiday schedules.
Worked example with your numbers
- Dates counted: Thu, Oct 1, 2026 through Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (start and end dates included) = 92 calendar days.
- Weekend days (Saturday and Sunday): − 26.
- Federal holidays on business days (observed dates): − 4 (Columbus Day, Mon, Oct 12; Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11; Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26; Christmas Day, Fri, Dec 25).
- Business days: 92 − 26 − 4 = 62.
- Work hours: 62 × 8 h = 496 hours.
Official sources
Working days in 2026 by month
Monday to Friday, minus U.S. federal holidays on their observed dates. Work hours assume 8 hours a day.
| Month | Weekdays | Federal holidays | Working days | Work hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| February | 20 | 1 | 19 | 152 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| May | 21 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| June | 22 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| July | 23 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| September | 22 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| October | 22 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| November | 21 | 2 | 19 | 152 |
| December | 23 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| Year | 261 | 11 | 250 | 2,000 |
Working days in 2027 by month
Monday to Friday, minus U.S. federal holidays on their observed dates. Work hours assume 8 hours a day.
| Month | Weekdays | Federal holidays | Working days | Work hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 2 | 19 | 152 |
| February | 20 | 1 | 19 | 152 |
| March | 23 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| May | 21 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| June | 22 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| August | 22 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| September | 22 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| November | 22 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| December | 23 | 2 | 21 | 168 |
| Year | 261 | 12 | 249 | 1,992 |
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are in a year?
A year has 260 to 262 weekdays; subtracting the 11 federal holidays on their observed dates leaves about 249 to 251 working days. The monthly table shows the exact count for this year.
What is the difference between working days and business days?
They usually mean the same thing: days that are not weekends or holidays. Use the weekend option if your workweek is different.
Does the calculator include state holidays?
No. It skips U.S. federal holidays on their observed dates. Private employers and states may observe different holidays.