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Business-day calculator
Count the weekdays and observed U.S. federal holidays between two dates. A useful starting point for travel, leave and project planning.
What is counted?
The start date is excluded and the end date is included. Business days are Monday through Friday, minus observed federal holidays. Calendar days and weekend days are shown separately. A holiday that falls on a weekend is counted on its observed weekday instead. For example, a Saturday holiday may be observed on the preceding Friday.
This is a general planning estimate, not a legal or payroll deadline calculator. State holidays, employer closures, school schedules, half-days and local exceptions are not included. Check your own schedule before making consequential plans.
Dates follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management holiday schedules. Results are calculated on your device; entered dates are not sent to Daymark.
Take these dates with you
Each annual calendar offers a one-time .ics download of federal holidays and major observances for that year. Import it into your calendar app; download a new file when you want another year or refreshed dates.
Quick reference
Business days by year
Weekdays (Monday–Friday) minus observed U.S. federal holidays. State, bank and employer calendars can differ.
| Year | Calendar days | Weekdays | Federal holidays on weekdays | Business days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 365 | 261 | 11 | 250 |
| 2027 | 365 | 261 | 12 | 249 |
| 2028 | 366 | 260 | 10 | 250 |
| 2029 | 365 | 261 | 11 | 250 |
| 2030 | 365 | 261 | 11 | 250 |
| 2031 | 365 | 261 | 11 | 250 |
Business days in each month of 2026
| Month | Weekdays | Federal holidays | Business days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| February | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| May | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| June | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| July | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| September | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| October | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| November | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| December | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| Total | 261 | 11 | 250 |
Business days in each month of 2027
| Month | Weekdays | Federal holidays | Business days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| February | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| March | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| May | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| June | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| August | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| September | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| November | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| December | 23 | 2 | 21 |
| Total | 261 | 12 | 249 |
Business-day questions
How many business days are in 2026?
250 business days: 261 weekdays minus 11 observed federal holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many business days are in 2027?
249 business days: 261 weekdays minus 12 observed federal holidays.
Why does the number of business days change from year to year?
A year has 260 to 262 weekdays, depending on the day of the week it starts on. Most years lose 11 weekdays to observed federal holidays. When New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the Friday before, which is December 31 of the previous year. That year gets 12 holiday closures and the next year only 10. It happens in 2027–2028: December 31, 2027 is the observed holiday for New Year’s Day 2028.