Business Days Calculator
Count weekdays and weekend days between two dates for scheduling, invoices, and pay period planning.
Formula
Business Days = Monday through Friday dates in the selected range Complete example
June 1 through June 7, 2026 includes 5 business days and 2 weekend days when the start date is included.
When to use this calculator
- Estimate workdays in a date range.
- Plan invoice follow-up windows.
- Check weekdays inside a pay period.
How to interpret the results
Business days are weekdays only. This simple calculator does not exclude public holidays.
Common mistakes
- Counting weekends as business days.
- Forgetting whether the start date is included.
- Assuming holidays are automatically removed.
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FAQ
Are holidays excluded?
No. It counts Monday through Friday and does not remove holidays.
Can I exclude the start date?
Yes. Use the include start date option.
What counts as a business day?
This calculator treats Monday through Friday as business days.
Disclaimer
TimesheetKit calculators are for general time planning and educational use. They do not replace payroll, tax, accounting, legal, or employer policy guidance.