Step by step
- Open the calculator on this page and choose Between two dates or Add business days.
- Select your start and end dates, or enter the start date and number of business days to add.
- Tick Saturday is a working day if your schedule or contract includes Saturdays.
- Choose the holiday calendar to skip (United States, Brazil, Mexico, or No holidays) and read the result.
At a glance
| Context | Saturday counted? | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Standard office & banking | No (Mon–Fri only) | Leave Saturday is a working day unchecked |
| Retail, logistics & shift work | Often yes | Tick Saturday is a working day |
| Legal or contract deadlines | Depends on jurisdiction | Check the contract wording before counting |
| Sunday | No | Always skipped as a weekend day |
Related questions
Are Saturdays ever considered business days in the US?
For federal and banking purposes, no—Saturdays are weekend days. Some commercial contracts or delivery services treat Saturday as a working day, so always check the specific agreement.
What happens if a holiday falls on a Saturday?
In the US, when a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, so Friday is skipped as the holiday weekday.
How do I count Monday through Saturday in Excel?
Use =NETWORKDAYS.INTL(start, end, 11, holidays), where code 11 sets Sunday as the only weekend day.
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Updated November 14, 2026.