Quick answer: India has 247 business days in 2022 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2022 through Dec 31, 2022.
Month-by-month business days (2022)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 2 |
| April | 19 | 2 |
| May | 20 | 2 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 21 | 1 |
| August | 20 | 3 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 19 | 4 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2022 (India)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2022 | Republic Day |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Maha Shivaratri |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Holi |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Good Friday |
| May 3, 2022 | Ramzan Id |
| May 16, 2022 | Buddha Purnima |
| Jul 10, 2022 | Bakrid |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Muharram/Ashura |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Independence Day |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Janmashtami |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Dussehra |
| Oct 9, 2022 | Milad un-Nabi |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Diwali/Deepavali |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Dec 25, 2022 | Christmas |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2022.
Highest month
22 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 2022?
India has 247 working days in 2022 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2022 are excluded from the working-day total (about 17 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April 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.