Tracking Project Deadlines
When managing a project, calendar days don't reflect actual working time. Accurately forecasting delivery dates requires calculating true business days.
Use these tools to calculate exactly how many working days you have until a deadline, or determine a future delivery date based on a set number of business days.
Essential Calculators
Use these tools to run the numbers for this scenario.
Action Plan Checklist
- Identify all official public holidays during the project timeline.
- Define whether Saturday or Sunday will be considered working days for this specific project.
- Calculate the total required business days for all tasks.
Required Reading
Deep dive into the strategies behind this use case.
How to Calculate Business Days Between Two Dates
Learn the math behind calculating business days, excluding weekends, and accounting for public holidays accurately.
Business Days vs Calendar Days Explained
Understand the critical difference between business days and calendar days for shipping, contracts, and deadlines.
Key Terminology
Understand the financial and mathematical terms involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why shouldn't I just estimate deadlines?
Estimating calendar days for a 3-month project can result in missing up to 24 weekend days, drastically throwing off your delivery schedule.