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How to Count the Days (or Working Days) Between Two Dates

Find out exactly how many days, weeks, or working days fall between two dates.

Key takeaways

  • Days Between Dates counts the exact number of days, weeks and working days between any two dates.
  • Useful for project deadlines, contract terms, counting notice periods, or working out working-day turnaround times.
  • The working-days option excludes weekends, which matters for anything tied to business-day timelines.

Counting the days

Open Days Between Dates, enter the start and end dates, and the day/week/working-day counts appear instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Does the working-day count account for public holidays?

It excludes weekends by default โ€” public holidays vary by country and region, so check whether the tool offers a holiday option, or adjust the count manually for known holidays in your area.

Can I use this for calculating someone's exact age instead?

For age specifically (years/months/days from a birthdate), [Age Calculator](/age-calculator) is built for that exact case.

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