1. What is the Working Days Calculator?

The Working Days Calculator calculates the number of business days between two dates, excluding weekends and specified holidays. This is useful for project planning, HR calculations, and business operations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following logic:

Where:

• Counts all days between Start Date and End Date
• Excludes Saturdays and Sundays
• Excludes any dates specified in the Holidays list
• Includes both the Start Date and End Date in the count

3. Importance of Working Days Calculation

Details: Accurate working days calculation is crucial for project timelines, payroll processing, service level agreements, and business process planning.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter valid start and end dates. For holidays, enter dates in YYYY-MM-DD format separated by commas. The calculator will exclude weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and any specified holidays from the count.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What date format should I use?
A: Use YYYY-MM-DD format for all dates (e.g., 2023-12-25 for Christmas 2023).

Q2: Are the start and end dates included?
A: Yes, both the start date and end date are included in the count if they are working days.

Q3: Can I customize which days are considered weekends?
A: This calculator assumes standard weekends (Saturday and Sunday). For custom weekend patterns, you would need a more advanced calculator.

Q4: How many holidays can I specify?
A: You can specify as many holidays as needed, separated by commas.

Q5: What if my end date is before my start date?
A: The calculator will return a negative number representing the working days in reverse order.