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How Many Weekdays in a Year

Discover how many weekdays (Monday–Friday) occur in any calendar year. Compare 260, 261, and 262 weekday variations across leap years.

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Total Calendar Days364 Days
Working Business Days260 Work Days

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do years have different numbers of weekdays?

A standard year of 365 days consists of 52 weeks (260 weekdays) plus 1 extra day. If that extra day falls on a Monday through Friday, the year has 261 weekdays; if it lands on a weekend, it has 260.

Can a year have 262 weekdays?

Yes! A leap year (366 days) that starts on a Thursday or Friday will contain two extra weekdays, totaling 262 weekdays.

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