Working Days
How Many Working Days Are There in a Month?
Monthly working days matter for payroll, day-rate invoicing and capacity planning. The answer changes month to month, so here's the full 2026 table.
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Quick answer
A month has between 20 and 23 weekdays. On average there are 21.75 weekdays a month (261 ÷ 12), or about 21.1 working days once England & Wales bank holidays are removed.
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Result
- Working days
- 253
- Weekdays (Mon–Fri)
- 261
- Bank holidays on weekdays
- 8
- Calendar days
- 365
261 weekdays − 8 bank holidays = 253 working days. Both dates are included.
Bank holidays excluded
- Thu, 1 Jan 2026
- Fri, 3 Apr 2026
- Mon, 6 Apr 2026
- Mon, 4 May 2026
- Mon, 25 May 2026
- Mon, 31 Aug 2026
- Fri, 25 Dec 2026
- Mon, 28 Dec 2026
Working days per month in 2026 (England & Wales)
| Month | Weekdays | Bank holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| April | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| May | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| August | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| December | 23 | 2 | 21 |
Total: 261 weekdays, 8 bank holidays, 253 working days. For other dates or nations use the working days calculator.
Which average should you use?
Use the actual count for the month when invoicing day rates. For salary maths, payroll usually divides annual pay by 12 rather than by working days, so the monthly figure stays constant. See how to work out an hourly rate from salary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average number of working days in a month?
About 21.75 weekdays, or 21.1 after England & Wales bank holidays.
Which month has the fewest working days in 2026?
May, with 19, because of two bank holidays.
Sources and references
General information, not legal advice. Check your contract and GOV.UK for your situation.