Is Saturday a Business Day?
Quick answer: Saturday is not a business day for most banks and payroll, but many shippers deliver on Saturday.
Open Business Days Calculator →Saturday at a glance
- Banking: Not a business day. Transactions post on the next full weekday.
- Payroll: Not a business day; paydays typically move to Friday or Monday.
- Shipping: Often a working day (USPS delivers; UPS/FedEx for select services).
What counts as a business day?
A business day is typically Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and federal or regional holidays. By that definition, Saturday is not a business day in most professional contexts.
Banking rules
- Deposits & Transfers: Transactions initiated after Friday cut-off times usually post the next weekday (or Tuesday after a Monday holiday).
- Mobile/ATM: You can deposit anytime, but the “business day” clock only ticks on weekdays.
Payroll rules
Most businesses align their pay cycles with banking days. If a scheduled payday falls on a Saturday, employees are typically paid on the preceding Friday or the following Monday, depending on company policy.
Shipping rules (USPS, UPS, FedEx)
- USPS: Saturday is a regular delivery day for most services.
- UPS: Saturday delivery available for select services (Ground and Air).
- FedEx: Saturday delivery is standard for FedEx Home Delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saturday a business day for banks?
No. Most banks process transactions only on standard weekdays, excluding weekends and federal holidays.
Is Saturday a business day for payroll?
Generally no. Banking limitations usually prevent Saturday from being an official payroll processing day.
Do weekends count as business days?
No. Business days are traditionally Monday–Friday.