What is a Business Day?

A business day is a typical working day within the business week, excluding weekends and public holidays. The specifics may vary across different countries and regions. 

In the United States, Canada, and Europe, a business day usually refers to Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

How many business days are in a year?

The number of business days a year depends on the country's calendar and public holidays. There are usually around 250-253 business days in the United States in a year, considering weekends and federal holidays.


How many business days in 2025?

* This result excludes public holidays and weekends in the US.

Learn more about the work days in a year.


How many business days are left in 2025?

* This result excludes public holidays and weekends in the US.

Related: how many days in a year?


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How long are business days?

Business days are typically of standard duration, which varies between countries. A standard business day in the United States is 8 hours, typically 9 to 5, but this can vary depending on the industry and company policies.

Yes, business days can vary in different parts of the world. Each country has its own public holidays and workweek schedules that determine the specific days designated as business days.

The length of a business day can vary across different industries and companies. Here are a few examples:

  • In retail, a business day may span from morning until evening, typically 8-10 hours.
  • In the banking industry, business hours usually start in the morning and end in the late afternoon, around 9-10 hours.
  • In the technology sector, business days may be more flexible, with employees having the option to work during their preferred hours.


Why are business days important?

Business days are important because they help organizations plan, manage, and optimize various aspects of their operations, including work scheduling, project management, customer service, supply chain management, financial planning, compliance, resource allocation, communication, time management, and productivity.


What time does a business day end?

The end of a business day can vary depending on the industry and company policies. It is often around the late afternoon or early evening, such as 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm. However, some businesses or industries may have extended hours, especially in hospitality, healthcare, or retail sectors.


What is a workweek?

A workweek refers to the consecutive set of days designated as the standard working week for employees. It typically consists of five business days, Monday through Friday, although this can vary based on the country and industry.

Related: How many work weeks are in 2025?


What is a workday?

A workday represents a single day within a workweek when an employee is expected to be present and perform their job duties. It usually corresponds to a business day, but it may vary depending on an organization's specific work schedule or shift arrangements.

Related: How many Workdays are in a year?


What is 5 business days from today?

Today is April 21, 2025. 5 business days from today is Monday, April 28, 2025.


What is 7 business days from today?

7 business days from today, April 21, 2025 is Wednesday, April 30, 2025.


How long is 3, 5, 10, 14 or 30 business days from today?

If you're interested in knowing when your package will be shipped or payment will be processed in business days from today, Monday, April 21, 2025, we've created the following table to find the expected date after excluding the weekends. Within the result dates, we don't deduct holidays.

Business days from todayResult date
1Tuesday, April 22, 2025
2Wednesday, April 23, 2025
3Thursday, April 24, 2025
4Friday, April 25, 2025
5Monday, April 28, 2025
6Tuesday, April 29, 2025
7Wednesday, April 30, 2025
8Thursday, May 1, 2025
9Friday, May 2, 2025
10Monday, May 5, 2025
11Tuesday, May 6, 2025
12Wednesday, May 7, 2025
13Thursday, May 8, 2025
14Friday, May 9, 2025
15Monday, May 12, 2025
16Tuesday, May 13, 2025
17Wednesday, May 14, 2025
18Thursday, May 15, 2025
19Friday, May 16, 2025
20Monday, May 19, 2025
21Tuesday, May 20, 2025
22Wednesday, May 21, 2025
23Thursday, May 22, 2025
24Friday, May 23, 2025
25Monday, May 26, 2025
26Tuesday, May 27, 2025
27Wednesday, May 28, 2025
28Thursday, May 29, 2025
29Friday, May 30, 2025
30Monday, June 2, 2025
31Tuesday, June 3, 2025


What happens if a public holiday falls on a business day?

If a public holiday falls on a business day, the business activities and operations are typically suspended for that day. Employees are generally entitled to a day off or may be required to work if the nature of their job demands it. The specific policies regarding public holidays may differ between countries and companies.


It's important to note that the information described above is general, and specific practices can vary between companies and regions. It is always advisable to refer to local labor laws and company policies for precise information regarding business days, work hours, and public holidays in a particular country or organization.