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Working Days Calculator

Count the number of business days between two dates. Automatically excludes weekends and public holidays for Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana.

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Calculate Working Days
About This Tool

How the Working Days Calculator Works

This tool counts every day between your start and end dates, then subtracts weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and public holidays for the selected country. The result is the number of actual working (business) days.

Common Uses

  • Project planning: Calculate delivery timelines in business days
  • Leave calculations: Determine how many annual leave days you need
  • Payment terms: Count "net 30 business days" for invoices
  • Legal deadlines: Courts and regulators often count business days

African Working Week

Most African countries follow a Monday-Friday working week, though some North African countries observe a Sunday-Thursday week. Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana all use Monday-Friday. According to the International Labour Organization, the standard working week is 40-48 hours across most of Africa.

For related tools, check our Age Calculator and Countdown Timer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are working days counted?
Working days are Monday through Friday, excluding weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays for the selected country.
Which countries' holidays are supported?
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. You can also choose weekends only without country-specific holidays.
Are Islamic holidays included?
Major Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are included for Nigeria. Since these dates shift annually based on the lunar calendar, approximate dates are used.