How Many Working Days in a Year?
Calculate the number of working days (business days) in any year, after removing weekends and US federal holidays.
Quick Answer: 2026 has 251 working days
Result
Breakdown for 2026
| Total calendar days | 365 |
|---|---|
| Weekend days (Sat & Sun) | − 104 |
| Weekdays | 261 |
| Federal holidays on weekdays | − 10 |
| Working days | 251 |
Working Days per Month in 2026
| Month | Working Days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 19 |
| December | 22 |
US Federal Holidays in 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1 | Thursday |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 19 | Monday |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 16 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19 | Friday |
| Independence Day | Jul 4 | Saturday (weekend) |
| Labor Day | Sep 7 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | Oct 12 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving | Nov 26 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 | Friday |
Working Days by Year (2024–2030)
| Year | Total Days | Weekends | Holidays (weekday) | Working Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 366 | 104 | 11 | 251 |
| 2025 | 365 | 104 | 11 | 250 |
| 2026 | 365 | 104 | 10 | 251 |
| 2027 | 365 | 104 | 8 | 253 |
| 2028 | 366 | 106 | 9 | 251 |
| 2029 | 365 | 104 | 10 | 251 |
| 2030 | 365 | 104 | 11 | 250 |
How Working Days Are Calculated
Working days (also called business days) are the weekdays — Monday through Friday — that are not public holidays. To calculate working days in a year:
- Start with total calendar days (365 or 366 in a leap year)
- Subtract weekend days (all Saturdays and Sundays)
- Subtract federal holidays that fall on weekdays
The US federal government recognizes 11 holidays per year. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is typically observed on the preceding Friday; when it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. This calculator counts the actual calendar dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are in 2026?
2026 has 251 working days. This is calculated by taking the 365 calendar days, subtracting 104 weekend days (Saturdays and Sundays), and then subtracting 10 US federal holidays that fall on weekdays.
How many business days are in each month?
Each month typically has 20 to 23 business days, depending on the number of weekdays and whether any federal holidays fall within the month. February usually has the fewest (around 19-20), while months like March and August often have the most (up to 23).
What is the difference between working days and business days?
There is no difference. Working days and business days are the same thing: Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays. Both terms refer to the days when most businesses and government offices operate.
Do all companies follow the same holiday schedule?
No. The 11 US federal holidays are observed by government agencies and many private companies, but private employers are not legally required to give any holidays off. Some companies offer additional holidays (like the day after Thanksgiving), while others may not observe all federal holidays.
See Also
- Work Hours in a Year Calculator — full-time hours (2,080)
- Pay Periods in a Year — weekly, biweekly, monthly
- Trading Days in a Year — ~252 stock-market days
- School Days in a Year — ~180 days (US)
- How many weeks in a year? — 52 weeks + 1 day
- Year to Day Converter — convert any time units
- Days From Today Calculator — date math
All calculations use PHP date functions with the Gregorian calendar. Federal holiday dates are computed algorithmically for each year.
