Business Days

Count the weekdays (Monday–Friday) between two dates, inclusive of both ends. Handy for lead times and service-level windows. It does not subtract public holidays.

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💡 Good to know: The five-day work week is modern — Henry Ford popularized it in 1926 to raise productivity, not out of generosity.

Worked example

Weekdays: 23

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Inputs

From
2026-07-01
To
2026-07-31

Frequently asked

Are weekends excluded?

Yes — only Monday through Friday are counted.

Are holidays excluded?

No. Public holidays vary by country and aren't deducted; subtract them yourself if needed.