Days Between Dates Calculator
Count the exact number of days between any two dates. Optionally exclude weekends to count only working days.
Days Between Dates
Start Date: -
End Date: -
Counting: -
How to use the Days Between Dates Calculator
- Choose the start date and end date.
- Tick Exclude weekends to count only Monday–Friday.
- Click Calculate.
- See total days, weekdays and weekend days.
Formula used
This calculator counts both the start and end date (inclusive).
Worked example
Whole year 2026 (1 Jan to 31 Dec)
Total = 365 days (inclusive)
Weekdays = 261, weekend days = 104
November 2026 has 21 weekdays
Planning leave and projects
Weekday counts help estimate project timelines, leave balances and delivery dates. Remember to subtract public holidays, which differ by state in India; the business days calculator lets you exclude a number of holidays directly.
Tips for accurate results
- For nights of a hotel stay, subtract 1 from the inclusive count.
- Saturdays may be working days in some offices.
- Leap years have 366 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Subtract and add 1 if you count both days.
About 260–262 weekdays before holidays.
Yes, the count is inclusive.
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Content reviewed by Vinod, Easy Smart Calculator · Last updated October 2026
How This Calculator Works
Enter your start and end dates. The calculator shows total days and breaks it down into weekdays and weekends. Optionally exclude weekends for a workday count.
Use Cases
- Project Planning: Count working days for project completion
- Deadline Calculation: Find how many business days until deadline
- Event Countdown: Count days until an event
- Vacation Planning: Calculate vacation length