Business Days
Business days in January 2026
How many working days are in January 2026? Count weekdays minus US federal holidays.
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Total calendar days | 31 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 22 |
| US federal holidays on weekdays | 2 |
| Net business days | 20 |
Business days are weekdays (Monday through Friday) minus US federal holidays that fall on weekdays. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are never counted. For payroll deadlines, count only the net business days — 20 in January 2026.
Weekdays in January 2026
Every weekday (Monday–Friday) in January 2026. Rows highlighted in amber fall on a US federal holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Friday | – |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Monday | – |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Tuesday | – |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Thursday | – |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Friday | – |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Monday | – |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Tuesday | – |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Thursday | – |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Friday | – |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Tuesday | – |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Thursday | – |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Friday | – |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Monday | – |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Tuesday | – |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Thursday | – |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Friday | – |
Disclaimer:Business day counts are based on US federal holidays and standard Monday–Friday working days. Observed dates may vary by employer or region. Always verify important payroll, legal, or contractual dates with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
- What counts as a business day?
- A business day is any weekday (Monday through Friday) that is not a public holiday. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are never counted as business days.
- Does this include state or local holidays?
- No — this count only excludes US federal holidays. State, local and company-specific holidays are not deducted. Check with your employer for a complete list of observed holidays.
- How do I count business days between two specific dates?
- Use the Business Days with Holidays calculator to count working days between any two dates, with holidays from 30 countries.
- How is the net business day count calculated?
- Start with the total calendar days (31), subtract all weekend days (9), then subtract any US federal holidays that fall on a weekday (2). The result is 20 net business days.
- How many weekends are in January 2026?
- January 2026 has 9 weekend days (4 full weekends — 9 Saturdays and Sundays combined).