Count the number of business days between two dates. Automatically excludes weekends and public holidays for 6 African countries.
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.
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.
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The Working Days Calculator counts business days between two dates, excluding weekends and public holidays for African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. Enter your start and end dates, select your country, and the tool shows the exact number of working days along with a calendar view highlighting excluded days. It is essential for calculating project timelines, employee leave balances, contract durations, and payment terms that reference business days. HR managers, project planners, payroll administrators, and anyone who needs accurate business day counts for African markets will find this tool saves time and prevents scheduling errors.
Not sure how to get the most from the Working Days Calculator? Enter your data and it returns an organised, ready-to-use result — built for all 54 African countries.
Reviewed 2026. Results are a guide — always confirm the figures before you share them before acting.
Enter your data in the fields above. The Working Days Calculator then gives you an organised, ready-to-use result you can use straight away.
It is as accurate as the values you enter and shows the assumptions behind the result. Always confirm the figures before you share them before you rely on it.
Yes — it is completely free, works on any phone or computer with no signup, and is built for all 54 African countries.