Count the number of business days between two dates. Excludes weekends automatically, with an option to subtract public holidays. Built for Indian payroll and HR teams.
Working Days Calculator
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First day of the period
Last day of the period (inclusive)
Most corporate offices exclude Saturdays. Factories and retail often include them.
National and state holidays falling within the date range
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* Excludes Sundays by default. Saturdays and public holidays are configurable.
What are Working Days?
Working days (also called business days) are the days in a period when employees are expected to work. In India, a standard working month typically has 26 working days after excluding 4 Sundays. Some organizations also exclude Saturdays, bringing the count to around 22 days per month.
Knowing the exact number of working days in a period is essential for payroll processing, project planning, contract deadlines, and compliance calculations. Different industries follow different weekly off patterns, which is why a configurable working days calculator is useful for HR and operations teams.
A standard Indian working month has 26 days (excluding Sundays) or 22 days (excluding weekends)
Public holidays vary by state and are subtracted separately from working days
Working days directly affect salary calculation for daily-wage and hourly employees
Automate Working Days Tracking with Attendo
Attendo automatically counts working days, tracks attendance against shifts, and feeds the numbers directly into payroll. No manual calendar counting.
Public Holidays: 2 (Independence Day Aug 15 falls on Saturday, so only 1 effective holiday to subtract)
Working Days: 31 - 5 - 4 - 1 = 21 days
Why Working Days Matter for Payroll
Salary calculation: For daily-wage and hourly employees, the number of working days directly determines the monthly salary amount
Leave deductions: Leave without pay is calculated based on working days, not calendar days. Getting this wrong means incorrect deductions
Overtime computation: Overtime is only counted on working days. Knowing the exact count prevents disputes
Project deadlines: Business timelines are measured in working days, not calendar days. Accurate counting prevents missed deadlines
Statutory compliance: Indian labour codes reference working days for notice periods, settlement timelines, and gratuity calculation (15/26 formula uses 26 working days)
How to Use This Working Days Calculator
Step 1: Select the start date of the period you want to count
Step 2: Select the end date (the calculator counts both dates as part of the range)
Step 3: Choose whether to exclude Saturdays (5-day week) or include them (6-day week)
Step 4: Enter the number of public holidays falling within the period
The calculator instantly shows working days, calendar days, weekends, and weeks in the period.
Working Days per Month in India (2026)
5-day week (Mon to Fri): Typically 20 to 23 working days per month, depending on how weekends fall
6-day week (Mon to Sat): Typically 25 to 27 working days per month, with only Sundays off
Public holidays: India has 3 national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) plus 10 to 15 state-specific holidays per year
Factories Act: Manufacturing units must provide at least 1 day off per 7 days worked, translating to roughly 26 working days per month
Automate Working Days Tracking
Holiday calendars: Set up state-wise holiday templates once and assign them to branches. No manual counting every month
Shift-based working days: Different shifts can have different weekly off patterns. The system handles it automatically
Multi-location support: A business with branches in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu gets different holiday lists applied to each location
Payroll integration: Working days feed directly into salary computation. No spreadsheet step in between
Attendo (formerly Petpooja Payroll) handles all of this through configurable holiday templates, shift management, and automated payroll processing for 30,000+ businesses across India.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about working days calculation.
How many working days are in a month in India? +
For a 6-day work week (Monday to Saturday), a typical month has 25 to 27 working days. For a 5-day work week (Monday to Friday), it is 20 to 23 working days. The exact count depends on how weekends fall and the number of public holidays in that month.
Are Saturdays counted as working days in India? +
It depends on the organization. Corporate offices and IT companies typically follow a 5-day week where Saturdays are off. Manufacturing units, retail stores, and some SMEs follow a 6-day week where Saturdays are working days. Some organizations have alternate Saturdays off.
How do you calculate working days between two dates? +
Count all calendar days between the two dates (inclusive). Subtract all Sundays. If the organization follows a 5-day week, also subtract Saturdays. Then subtract any public holidays that fall on working days. The remaining count is the number of working days.
What is the difference between working days and business days? +
In practice, they mean the same thing. Both refer to days when business operations run, excluding weekends and public holidays. The term "business days" is more common in banking and legal contexts, while "working days" is used more in HR and payroll.
How many working days are in a year in India? +
For a 6-day work week: approximately 300 to 305 working days (365 minus 52 Sundays minus 10 to 15 holidays). For a 5-day work week: approximately 248 to 252 working days (365 minus 104 weekends minus 10 to 15 holidays).
Do public holidays count as working days? +
No. Public holidays are non-working days. India has 3 national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) that are mandatory for all establishments. In addition, each state declares 10 to 15 regional holidays. However, if a holiday falls on a Sunday, it may or may not result in a compensatory off depending on company policy.
Why is the 26-day month used in Indian payroll? +
The 26-day month is a standard used in Indian labour law for payroll calculations. It assumes a 6-day work week (30 calendar days minus 4 Sundays = 26 working days). This figure is used in gratuity calculation (15/26 formula), per-day salary computation, and leave encashment calculations.
How does this calculator handle leap years? +
The calculator handles leap years automatically. When you select dates in February of a leap year, it correctly accounts for 29 days instead of 28 and counts the weekends and working days accordingly.
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Use the free Working Days Calculator above to count business days between any two dates with weekend and holiday support.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimated count of working days based on the inputs provided. Actual working days may vary based on your organization's holiday calendar and weekly off policy. Attendo does not assume any legal liability for decisions made based on these calculations.
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