Business days calculator (US federal holidays)
Count business days between two dates excluding weekends and US federal holidays, or add business days to a date.
Count business days
Business days calculator (US federal holidays): what it is for
Choose two dates to count the business days between them, skipping Saturdays, Sundays and the observed US federal holidays. Or choose a start date and a number of business days to find the deadline.
The list of holidays in the period is shown below the result.
How to use
- Choose count or add.
- Pick the dates or the number of days.
- See business days and the holidays skipped.
When to use it
- Shipping and delivery estimates.
- Contract and legal deadlines.
- Payroll and invoice due dates.
Frequently asked questions
Which holidays are excluded?
The 11 US federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
What if a holiday falls on a weekend?
Federal offices observe it on the nearest weekday: Friday if it falls on Saturday, Monday if it falls on Sunday. The calculator uses the observed dates.
Is the start date counted?
No. Like most deadlines, the count starts the day after the start date and includes the end date when it is a business day.
Is it really free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.