A business day typically refers to a standard working day during which normal business operations are conducted. In most Western countries, including the U.S., a business day is usually 8 hours long, commonly from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays
. Key points about business days:
- They are weekdays (Monday to Friday), excluding weekends and public holidays
- The standard length of a business day is 8 hours, generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Business days are used to calculate deadlines and processing times, where "1 business day" means the next working day, skipping weekends and holidays
- The exact hours and days considered business days can vary by country, industry, and company, but the 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday model is the most common
In summary, one business day usually means an 8-hour period during a weekday when businesses operate, excluding weekends and holidays.
