Work & time

Working days calculator

Business days between two dates - minus weekends and federal holidays.

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 Calculator, calculation path and examples on one page

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Calculator

Start date

End date

Federal State

working days per week

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Examples

30 days with 5 day week.

working days: 18

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1st quarter in Bavaria.

working days: 62

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craft or trade.

working days: 25

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FAQ

Does the calculator take holidays into account?

Yes, depending on the selected federal state.

Does the start day count?

Yes, the period is evaluated including the start and end dates.

What is the difference between 5 and 6 day weeks?

With the 5-day week, Saturdays do not count as working days, but with the 6-day week they do.

Are bridge days recognized?

No, only weekends and public holidays are automatically taken into account.

Is the result suitable for vacation planning?

Yes, especially for rough planning and appointment overviews.

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Sources and notes

Note: Public holidays are taken into account algorithmically by federal state.