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Working Days Calculator

Calculate the number of working days between two dates or from a start date forward — the same weekday-only logic as the Business Days Calculator.

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Working Days Calculator

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How the Working Days Calculator works

  1. Choose what you want to do: add days, subtract days, or find days between two dates.
  2. Enter the date(s) involved.
  3. Read the resulting date or day count — leap years and varying month lengths are handled automatically.

Formula / logic

Days between = (later date − earlier date) in whole days. Add/subtract = start date shifted forward or backward by N days on the calendar.

Worked example

From January 1 to December 31 in a non-leap year is 364 days. Adding 30 days to January 1 lands on January 31.

Frequently asked questions

Is this different from Business Days Calculator?

No — 'working days' and 'business days' refer to the same Monday-through-Friday count.

Does this account for leap years?

Yes, the calculation uses real calendar dates, so February 29 in a leap year is counted correctly.

Does 'days between' include both the start and end date?

The count reflects full days elapsed between the two dates; the start date itself counts as day zero.

Is the Working Days Calculator free to use?

Yes — every calculator on this site is free, with no sign-up or download required.

Does the Working Days Calculator work on mobile?

Yes, the layout and calculator both adapt to phone and tablet screens.

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