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Working Days Calculator South Africa

Working days between two dates: weekends and South African public holidays are taken out. On average there are 21.67 working days a month (5-day week: 260 days ÷ 12). That's the figure payroll uses for daily rates.

Uses only the figures you enter.

Working Days Calculator

The first day to count (included)

The last day to count (included). It can be in a later year.

A holiday on a day you would otherwise work is not counted

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About the Working Days Calculator

Count the working days between two dates in South Africa, with a 5-day or 6-day week and public holidays taken out, including Sunday holidays that move to Monday.

Both the start and end dates are counted. Saturdays and Sundays are days off on a 5-day week; only Sundays are on a 6-day week. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after it is the holiday (Public Holidays Act 36 of 1994, section 2(1)). See the full lists for 2026 and 2027, or the leave days, overtime and salary calculators.

Working Days Calculator FAQs

Working days and public holidays in South Africa

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Accounter does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This calculator has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business.