How to use this count
Use weekday counts for project planning, billing cycles, tax preparation, payroll estimates, subscription operations, and rough working-day capacity.
💼 Business days
Business Days in 2026
Count weekdays, weekends, and month-by-month business days in 2026, excluding holiday adjustments.
261 business days in 2026
261
Monday-through-Friday count from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Holidays are not removed.
| Total calendar days | 365 |
|---|---|
| Weekend days | 104 |
| Weekdays / business days | 261 |
Business days by month in 2026
| Month | Weekdays | Weekend days | Total days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 9 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 8 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 9 | 31 |
| April | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| May | 21 | 10 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 8 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 10 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 9 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| December | 23 | 8 | 31 |
Holiday caution
Bank, federal, school, and country-specific holidays are not removed. Treat this as a weekday baseline, then adjust for your official calendar.
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026?
There are 261 Monday-through-Friday weekdays in 2026, before subtracting holidays.
Are holidays excluded?
No. This page excludes weekends only.
Can I count a custom range?
Yes. Use the business days calculator for any custom start and end date.