Step by step
- Open the Days Calculator on this page and choose your From and To dates.
- Tick Only working days (Mon–Fri) to exclude Saturdays and Sundays.
- Tick Include the end date if both the start and end dates count toward your period.
- Subtract any national, regional, or company holidays that fall on a weekday.
At a glance
| Setting | What it excludes | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Default mode | Nothing (counts all days) | Calendar deadlines and countdowns |
| Only working days (Mon–Fri) | Saturdays and Sundays | Business, HR, and legal timelines |
| Include the end date | Counts both start and end days | Leave requests or inclusive date ranges |
Related questions
Does the working days calculator remove public holidays?
No, it only removes Saturdays and Sundays. Since public holidays differ by country and region, subtract any applicable holidays from the result manually.
Should I tick Include the end date for working days?
Tick it when both the first and last day are part of the period, such as paid leave from Monday to Friday (5 working days). Leave it unticked when counting days until a deadline.
How do I calculate working days in Canada or the US?
Use the same Only working days (Mon–Fri) option, then subtract any federal, provincial, or state holidays that fall on a weekday between your two dates.
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Updated November 14, 2026.