📆 How Many Weekdays in a Year?
There are 260 or 261 weekdays in a typical year — here’s the exact count and a year-by-year table.
Weekdays in 2026
261 weekdays
261 Mon–Fri working days in 2026 (non-leap year starting Thursday)
🔢 Weekdays in Any Year Calculator
Enter any year to find the exact number of weekdays (Monday–Friday).
How Are Weekdays Counted?
A standard year has 365 days = 52 weeks + 1 extra day. Since each week has 5 weekdays and 2 weekend days, a year always contains at least 260 weekdays. The extra day (or 2 extra days in a leap year) can add 1–2 more weekdays depending on which day of the week January 1 falls on.
The formula: count every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from January 1 to December 31. The result is always 260, 261, or 262 for a leap year.
Weekdays by Year (2024–2030)
| Year | Starts On | Leap Year? | Total Days | Weekdays | Weekend Days |
|---|
| 2024 | Monday | Yes | 366 | 262 | 104 |
| 2025 | Wednesday | No | 365 | 261 | 104 |
| 2026 ★ | Thursday | No | 365 | 261 | 104 |
| 2027 | Friday | No | 365 | 261 | 104 |
| 2028 | Saturday | Yes | 366 | 262 | 104 |
| 2029 | Monday | No | 365 | 261 | 104 |
| 2030 | Tuesday | No | 365 | 261 | 104 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
💡Pro TipThe 261-weekday figure is a baseline. Your actual working days will be lower once public holidays are subtracted. The US averages about 251 working days per year; the UK about 253.
How many weekdays are in a year? ▼
A standard (non-leap) year has either 260 or 261 weekdays. A leap year has either 261 or 262 weekdays. The exact count depends on which day of the week January 1 falls on.
How many weekdays are in 2026? ▼
2026 has 261 weekdays (Monday through Friday) and 104 weekend days. 2026 is not a leap year and starts on a Thursday.
How many working days are in a year? ▼
Working days equal weekdays minus public holidays. In the US, there are typically 10–11 federal holidays per year, making the net working days approximately 250–251 days in 2026. The exact count varies by country and employer.
How many weekend days are in a year? ▼
Every year has exactly 104 weekend days (52 Saturdays + 52 Sundays). Leap years also have 104 weekend days — the extra day always falls on a weekday.
How many weekdays are in a leap year? ▼
A leap year has 366 days. Depending on the day January 1st falls, a leap year has either 261 or 262 weekdays. For example, 2028 (the next leap year) will have 262 weekdays because January 1st falls on a Saturday.
How do I count working days in any date range? ▼
To count working days between two dates: list all calendar days in the range, then count only Monday through Friday. Subtract any public holidays that fall on weekdays for net working days. The year calculator above does this automatically for full calendar years.
How many weekdays are in each month of 2026? ▼
In 2026: January 22, February 20, March 22, April 22, May 21, June 22, July 23, August 21, September 22, October 22, November 20, December 23 — totalling 261 weekdays. July has the most (23) and February and November tie for the fewest (20 each).
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