The number of business days in a year typically ranges between 249 and 261 days, assuming a standard 5-day workweek (Monday through Friday). For the year 2025 specifically, there are 261 business days if you exclude weekends but do not count holidays or vacation days. The exact number can vary depending on factors such as holidays, vacation days, weekends, and the workweek structure of a specific industry or company.
Key Points:
- A standard 5-day workweek results in about 249 to 261 business days annually.
- The year 2025 has 261 weekdays, excluding weekends.
- Federal or public holidays, vacation days, and other days off reduce the number of actual business days.
- Some industries operate on different work schedules that may include Saturdays or Sundays.
Thus, the number of business days in a year is generally around 250 to 260, with 261 as a common count for many years including 2025.
