Work Days Calculator
Count working days between two dates with options for Saturday schedules and Indian national holiday exclusions.
Enter values and click Count Work Days to see results
Formula
How Business Days Are Counted
Business days, also called working days, are weekdays during which normal business operations take place. This calculator lets you choose whether Saturdays count as work days — a common consideration in India where banks and government offices follow different Saturday schedules.
Saturday Rules in India
Indian banks observe a 5-day week with all Saturdays off. Many government offices and schools work on alternate Saturdays (typically the 2nd and 4th Saturdays are off). Private companies vary — some follow a 5-day week while others work all Saturdays. Choose the option that matches your situation.
Indian National Holidays
Three national holidays are gazetted across India: Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). These are excluded when the "Exclude Indian national holidays" option is checked. Your employer may observe additional holidays.
Related Tools
For a simple day count without business-day logic, use the Date Difference Calculator. To find the ISO week number of a specific date, try the Week Number Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a business day?
Monday through Friday are business days. Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays are excluded. Some organisations also exclude second/fourth Saturdays.
Is this calculator free, and do I need to sign up?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up. There are no usage limits and no paywalls.
Are my inputs saved or sent to any server?
No. Every calculation happens entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded, logged, or shared with us or any third party.