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title: "Working days calculator for project deadlines"
description: "Free working days calculator. Count the business days, calendar days and weekend days between two dates before you agree a deadline."
canonical: "https://www.meadowdesk.com/tools/working-days-calculator"
last_modified: "2026-10-27"
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# Working days calculator

Source: https://www.meadowdesk.com/tools/working-days-calculator

Free working days calculator. Count the business days, calendar days and weekend days between two dates before you agree a deadline.

Count the working days between two dates, with the weekends taken out, before you agree a deadline you’ll have to keep.

## How to use it

1. Pick the first day of the work.
2. Pick the last day: the deadline or the delivery date.
3. Choose weekdays only for working days, or all days for the calendar count.
4. Take off public holidays and days you’ll be away, then check the work still fits.

## Working days calculator FAQ

**Does it count the start and end dates?**
Yes. Both days are included, so Monday to Friday of the same week is 5 working days.

**Does it know public holidays?**
No. Holidays differ by country and region, so count yours and take them off the total. Do the same for any days you will be away.

**Which days count as the weekend?**
Saturday and Sunday. If your working week is different, use the all-days count and take off your own days off.

**How many working days are in a month?**
Usually 20 to 23, depending on the month and where the weekends fall, before any holidays. November 2026 has 21.

**How do I set a realistic deadline?**
Estimate the days of work, add time for client feedback between rounds, then count forward from the start. Put the dates in your proposal: the [freelance proposal template](https://www.meadowdesk.com/tools/proposal-template) has a timeline section for them.