How Many Working Days in a Year?
Complete reference showing weekdays, weekends, and total days for each year.
| Year | Weekdays | Weekends | Total | Leap? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 261 | 104 | 365 | No |
| 2026 ← | 261 | 104 | 365 | No |
| 2027 | 261 | 104 | 365 | No |
| 2028 | 260 | 106 | 366 | Yes |
| 2029 | 261 | 104 | 365 | No |
| 2030 | 261 | 104 | 365 | No |
| 2031 | 261 | 104 | 365 | No |
How to Calculate
A year has 365 days (366 in leap years). Since a week has 5 weekdays and 2 weekend days, most years have about 260-262 weekdays. The exact count depends on which day January 1st falls on.
Note: This table counts all Monday-Friday days including public holidays. For actual working days, subtract your country's holidays (the US has 11 federal holidays).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days in a year?
A typical year has 260-262 weekdays (Monday-Friday). The exact number depends on what day of the week the year starts and whether it is a leap year.
How many weekends in a year?
A typical year has 104-105 weekend days (Saturdays and Sundays).
Does this include holidays?
No, this counts all weekdays including public holidays. Subtract your country's public holidays for actual working days.