The Working Days Calculator counts the number of working days between two dates, leaving out weekends and any public holidays you specify. Choose a 5-day week (Monday–Friday, common in IT, banks’ corporate offices and MNCs) or a 6-day week (Monday–Saturday, common in manufacturing, schools, retail and many government offices). Use it for notice periods, leave planning, project timelines, payroll for daily-wage staff and SLA tracking.
How to use the working days calculator
- Choose the start date and end date. Both are included in the count.
- Enter the number of public holidays that fall on working days in that period.
- Choose whether Saturday is a working day.
- Press Count Working Days to see working days, calendar days, weekdays and weekend days.
How the count works
The calculator walks through every date in the range and checks its weekday. Sundays are always excluded. Saturdays are excluded when you choose a 5-day week. Only count holidays that fall on a working day: a holiday on a Sunday doesn’t reduce the total.
Example: November 2026
1 to 30 November 2026 has 30 calendar days. On a 5-day week there are 21 weekdays. On a 6-day week there are 25. If Guru Nanak Jayanti is a holiday on a weekday in your state, subtract 1 more.
Working days in 2026 (5-day week, before holidays)
2026 has 261 weekdays (Monday–Friday). After about 10–15 gazetted and restricted holidays that fall on weekdays, plus your earned leave, a typical Indian office employee works roughly 225–235 days a year.
Indian public holidays: what to count
Holidays differ by state and employer. Count only what applies to your office:
- National holidays (everywhere): Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), Gandhi Jayanti (2 October).
- Gazetted holidays for central government offices: about 14 a year, including Holi, Id-ul-Fitr, Diwali, Christmas, Guru Nanak Jayanti and others.
- State holidays: for example Gudi Padwa and Maharashtra Day in Maharashtra, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Durga Puja in West Bengal, Onam in Kerala.
- Bank holidays: banks are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and all Sundays, plus RBI-notified holidays, which vary by state.
- Company holiday list: most private employers publish 10–12 fixed holidays plus 2–3 optional ones each year.
Notice period: calendar days or working days?
Most Indian employment contracts give the notice period in calendar days or months (for example 30, 60 or 90 days). Weekends then count, and you should use the Date Calculator. Some contracts and HR policies specify working days, and leave adjustments against notice are usually counted in working days. Check the wording of your offer letter.
Common uses
| Use | How to set it |
|---|---|
| Leave days needed for a trip | First and last day away, your weekly off pattern, holidays in between |
| Daily-wage payroll | Month start to month end, 6-day week, minus holidays |
| Project estimate | Start to deadline, 5-day week, team holidays |
| Attendance percentage base | Term start to today, school’s working pattern, then the Attendance Calculator |
| Loss of pay (LOP) deduction | Salary ÷ working days in the month × LOP days (check your company’s method) |
Alternate Saturdays
If your office has the 2nd and 4th Saturdays off (like banks and many government offices), choose the 6-day week and add the number of off-Saturdays in the period to the holiday count. A typical month has two such Saturdays.
Frequently asked questions
How do I count working days between two dates?
Enter the start and end dates, choose a 5-day or 6-day week, add the number of holidays, and press Count Working Days. Both the start and end dates are included.
How many working days are there in a month?
Usually 20–23 on a 5-day week and 24–27 on a 6-day week, before holidays. November 2026 has 21 weekdays (Monday–Friday).
Are both the start and end dates included?
Yes. The working-days count includes both dates if they are working days, which matches how leave and attendance are usually counted.
How do I handle 2nd and 4th Saturday holidays?
Choose the 6-day week, then add the number of 2nd/4th Saturdays in your range to the holiday count.
How many working days are there in 2026?
261 weekdays (Monday–Friday) before public holidays. Subtract your organisation’s holidays that fall on weekdays to get the actual number.