Planning next year's budget, project timeline or holidays starts with one number: how many working days are there? For 2027 the answer is 261 weekdays — before public holidays.
2027 at a glance
- 365 days (2027 is not a leap year).
- Starts on a Friday, ends on a Friday.
- 261 weekdays (Monday–Friday) and 104 weekend days.
Weekdays per month in 2027
| Month | Weekdays |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 23 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 21 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 22 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 22 |
| December | 23 |
After public holidays
- England and Wales: 8 bank holidays, all on weekdays in 2027 (Christmas and Boxing Day move to December 27 and 28) → 253 working days.
- United States (federal): 12 observed federal holidays fall on weekdays in 2027 — including Friday, December 31, which is the observed holiday for New Year's Day 2028 → 249 working days.
Other countries differ, and many employers add their own days. To count your exact number, open the Business Days Calculator, choose January 1 to December 31, 2027, tick Count the end date as a working day too, and paste your holiday dates into the holiday list.
Planning tips
- Bridge days: in 2027 several holidays fall on Fridays and Mondays, giving long weekends without using leave. Check your local calendar for Thursday holidays — one day off makes a four-day weekend.
- Project estimates: a "three-month" project from January to March 2027 has 64 weekdays, not 90 days of work.
- Daily rates: freelancers often divide a yearly target by working days. At 249 days, a $60,000 target is about $241 per working day — before holidays and sick days.
How long until 2027?
See the live New Year countdown, or count to any date with the Date Difference Calculator.
FAQ
Is 2028 a leap year? Yes. 2028 has 366 days.
Why do websites give different numbers? Because of holidays. The 261 weekdays are fixed; the number of working days depends on your country and employer.
Try it now
Count your own working days with the free Business Days Calculator.
Related reading
See How to Count Business Days Between Two Dates and How to Calculate the Number of Weeks Between Two Dates. Browse the full blog for more guides.