Five working days from Friday
From Friday 2 October 2026, 5 working days later is Friday 9 October — 7 calendar days.
Business Days Calculator
Add or subtract working days from a date, skipping weekends and the holidays you list.
Result
Choose a start date and select Calculate date.
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How the Business Days Calculator works
Pick a start date and how many working days to add — or a negative number to count back. The calculator steps through the calendar, skipping your weekend days (Saturday and Sunday, Friday and Saturday, or Sunday only) and any holidays you list, and shows the resulting date and how many days were skipped. The start date itself isn't counted.
Formula
start date + n days that are neither weekend days nor listed holidays
Examples
With a holiday
If Monday 5 October is a holiday, the same deadline moves to Monday 12 October.
Frequently asked questions
Does it know public holidays?
No — holidays differ by country and region, so list the ones that apply to you.
How do I count working days between two dates?
Use the Date Difference Calculator, which shows business days in a range.
Why doesn't the start date count?
“Within 5 working days” usually starts the day after — the same way most contracts count.
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