Work Day Counter

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

1. Enter a start date and an end date.
2. The counter excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and the 11 federal holidays observed in 2026.
3. 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:

• U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Holidays 2026