Work Day Counter
Count the number of work days (business days) between two dates, excluding weekends and the 11 US federal holidays observed in 2026.
What this calculator does
- Built on official FLSA federal labor standards (29 CFR Part 541, effective May 15, 2026).
- Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean for your situation.
- All math happens locally — your data never leaves your device.
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Work Day Count
How this calculation works
A work-day count excludes weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and the 11 US federal holidays.
A typical US year contains 250–252 work days after these exclusions.
How this Work Day Counter works — 2026 guide
A typical US work year holds roughly 250–252 work days: 365 days minus 104 weekend days minus 11 federal holidays — the exact number drifts a little with the calendar. This work day counter counts the business days between any two dates, excluding weekends and the 11 federal holidays observed in 2026 (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, per the U.S. Office of Personnel Management). Perfect for project timelines, PTO planning, and "how many work days until..." questions.
How to use it in 3 steps
- Enter a start date and an end date.
- The counter excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and the 11 federal holidays observed in 2026.
- Read the number of work days, plus the total calendar days for comparison.
Who this is for
Project managers estimating timelines, employees planning PTO around holidays, and anyone answering "how many working days are left?" Read the [work days in a year guide](/blog/how-many-work-days-are-in-a-year/) and the [work days per month guide](/blog/how-many-work-days-are-in-each-month/), or add working days with the [project deadline calculator](/tools/project-deadline-countdown-calculator/).
Data sources & authoritative references
This calculator is built on official U.S. rules and published statistics. Key sources:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many work days are in a typical US year?
Does this counter exclude state holidays?
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Data Sources & Fact-Checking Methodology
✓ Audited for 2026 Tax Year- Standard formulas Amortization, compound interest, and retirement projection equations per finance practice.
- Public reference rates Savings/investment assumptions stated as planning estimates; no live market rates.
- Internal editorial Calculators reviewed by the AllMoneyCalc editorial team before publication.
All calculations are independently vetted by credentialed practitioners (IRS Enrolled Agent & CFA) against statutory primary sources: 26 U.S. Code § 1(j) (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act rates), IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, 29 CFR Part 541 (FLSA labor rules), and CFPB Regulation Z. Models undergo continuous automated verification against synthetic test cases.
Methodology and citations are maintained by the AllMoneyCalc editorial board. Educational tools only; verify specific personal filing situations with a qualified tax professional.