Quick answer: India has 246 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021.
Month-by-month business days (2021)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 2 |
| April | 19 | 4 |
| May | 19 | 2 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 21 | 1 |
| August | 20 | 3 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 19 | 3 |
| November | 20 | 2 |
| December | 23 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2021 (India)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2021 | Republic Day |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Maha Shivaratri |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Holi |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Good Friday |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Rama Navami |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| May 14, 2021 | Ramzan Id |
| May 26, 2021 | Buddha Purnima |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Bakrid |
| Aug 15, 2021 | Independence Day |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Muharram/Ashura |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Janmashtami |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Dussehra |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Milad un-Nabi |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Diwali/Deepavali |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Dec 25, 2021 | Christmas |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in India in 2021?
India has 246 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 19 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April, May and October has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.
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Working days in India - quick context
India’s public holidays depend heavily on state rules and optional religious observances. The IN summary here reflects HolidayDB’s configured calendar; always confirm against your state’s official list for compliance use cases.