Business Days
Business days in May 2025
How many working days are in May 2025? Count weekdays minus US federal holidays.
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Total calendar days | 31 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 22 |
| US federal holidays on weekdays | 1 |
| Net business days | 21 |
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 — 21 in May 2025.
Weekdays in May 2025
Every weekday (Monday–Friday) in May 2025. Rows highlighted in amber fall on a US federal holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | – |
| May 2, 2025 | Friday | – |
| May 5, 2025 | Monday | – |
| May 6, 2025 | Tuesday | – |
| May 7, 2025 | Wednesday | – |
| May 8, 2025 | Thursday | – |
| May 9, 2025 | Friday | – |
| May 12, 2025 | Monday | – |
| May 13, 2025 | Tuesday | – |
| May 14, 2025 | Wednesday | – |
| May 15, 2025 | Thursday | – |
| May 16, 2025 | Friday | – |
| May 19, 2025 | Monday | – |
| May 20, 2025 | Tuesday | – |
| May 21, 2025 | Wednesday | – |
| May 22, 2025 | Thursday | – |
| May 23, 2025 | Friday | – |
| May 26, 2025 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| May 27, 2025 | Tuesday | – |
| May 28, 2025 | Wednesday | – |
| May 29, 2025 | Thursday | – |
| May 30, 2025 | 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 (1). The result is 21 net business days.
- How many weekends are in May 2025?
- May 2025 has 9 weekend days (4 full weekends — 9 Saturdays and Sundays combined).