Working Days by Country — US, UK, EU, Canada Compared
Planning a cross-border deadline? Working days differ by country based on weekends and public holidays. Use this guide to avoid surprises.
Calculate business days now →What are “working days”?
Working days (or business days) are when most businesses, banks, and government offices are open: typically Monday–Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays.
United States
- Standard workweek: Monday–Friday
- Typical weekdays per year: ~261
- Federal holidays: 11
- Approx. working days: ~250
United Kingdom
- Standard workweek: Monday–Friday
- Bank holidays: ~8 (varies by nation)
- Approx. working days: ~244–246
Typical Year Comparison
| Region | Weekdays | Holidays | Approx. Working Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ~261 | 11 federal | ~250 |
| United Kingdom | ~261 | ~8 bank | ~244–246 |
| EU (general) | ~261 | ~9–14 | ~240–245 |
| Canada | ~261 | 9–12+ | ~240–245 |
Plan with fewer surprises
- Confirm local public holidays for each team.
- Account for observed dates for weekend holidays.
- Share timelines in both calendar and business days.