Business Days
Business days in May 2026
How many working days are in May 2026? Count weekdays minus US federal holidays.
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Total calendar days | 31 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 21 |
| US federal holidays on weekdays | 1 |
| 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 May 2026.
Weekdays in May 2026
Every weekday (Monday–Friday) in May 2026. Rows highlighted in amber fall on a US federal holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | – |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | – |
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | – |
| May 6, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| May 7, 2026 | Thursday | – |
| May 8, 2026 | Friday | – |
| May 11, 2026 | Monday | – |
| May 12, 2026 | Tuesday | – |
| May 13, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | – |
| May 15, 2026 | Friday | – |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | – |
| May 19, 2026 | Tuesday | – |
| May 20, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| May 21, 2026 | Thursday | – |
| May 22, 2026 | Friday | – |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | – |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | – |
| May 29, 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 (10), then subtract any US federal holidays that fall on a weekday (1). The result is 20 net business days.
- How many weekends are in May 2026?
- May 2026 has 10 weekend days (5 full weekends — 10 Saturdays and Sundays combined).