Work days in 2026 and 2027
| Year | Weekdays | Federal holidays on weekdays | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 261 | 11 | 250 |
| 2027 | 261 | 12 (incl. Dec 31, observed for New Year’s Day 2028) | 249 |
Month-by-month numbers and the holiday dates are in our guide: how many work days in 2026. Working out a deadline? The date calculator adds or subtracts days, and the days-until counter counts down to any date.
Work Days Calculator (US) FAQs
How many work days are in 2026?
250, if you take all 11 federal holidays off (261 weekdays minus 11 holidays). Without holidays, there are 261 weekdays.
How many work days are left in 2026?
From Wednesday, November 4 through December 31, 2026 there are 39 work days, after taking out Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Use the calculator for today’s exact number.
Are business days and work days the same?
Usually, yes. Both mean Monday to Friday, not counting public holidays. Banks and the US government use the federal holiday calendar.
Does the count include the start date?
Yes. The start date is always counted if it’s a work day. Untick “include the end date” if you don’t want to count the last day.