# Working days calculator

Count working days between two dates

Use it at https://www.quicktoolz.com/tools/working-days-calculator. From QuickToolz.

To count working days, take all the days between two dates, then remove weekends and holidays. January 2026 has 31 days, of which 22 are Monday to Friday. Choose your weekend, because some places work six days. Add your own holidays, as they vary from state to state.

## How it works

working days = all days − weekend days − holidays

We count both the start date and the end date. A day that’s both a weekend and a holiday only counts once.

Worked example: January 2026 has 31 days, of which 9 fall on a weekend. That leaves 22 working days before any holidays.

## Examples

| Period in 2026 | Working days (Mon–Fri) |
| --- | --- |
| January | 22 |
| February | 20 |
| Whole year | 261 |

## What this tool doesn't cover

- Holidays aren’t included automatically. They differ by state and employer, so you add your own.

## Questions

### Are public holidays included?

No. In India, they vary by state, so add yours in the box, one date a line.

### Does it count the start and end dates?

Yes. Both are counted if they’re working days.

### What if I work six days a week?

Choose Sun only as your weekend.

### How many working days are in a year?

About 260 with a five-day week, before public holidays. That’s 52 weeks of 5 days, plus a day or two.

### How do I count working days for a notice period?

Enter the start and end dates and choose your working week. Then take off any public holidays that apply to you.

## Sources

- [ISO 8601 date and time format](https://www.iso.org/iso-8601-date-and-time-format.html)