how many working days in a year

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how many working days in a year

The average number of working days in a year with a traditional 5-day workweek is generally between 249 and 261 days. For example, in the year 2025, there are typically 261 working days before subtracting holidays and vacations. When accounting for federal holidays (commonly 11 in the United States), the number of working days reduces to about 250 days. These numbers vary depending on weekends, holidays, vacation days, and whether the year is a leap year or not. In summary:

  • Total workdays in a common year (5-day week, no holidays): Around 260-261 days.
  • Workdays minus federal holidays: Around 250 days.
  • Variability exists based on country, employer policies, and specific calendar year factors.