Quick answer: India has 245 business days in 2023 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023.
Month-by-month business days (2023)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 2 |
| April | 17 | 4 |
| May | 22 | 1 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 21 | 1 |
| August | 22 | 1 |
| September | 19 | 2 |
| October | 20 | 2 |
| November | 21 | 2 |
| December | 20 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2023 (India)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2023 | Republic Day |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Holi |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Rama Navami |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Good Friday |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Ramzan Id |
| May 5, 2023 | Buddha Purnima |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Bakrid |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Muharram/Ashura |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Independence Day |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Janmashtami |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Milad un-Nabi |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Dussehra |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Diwali/Deepavali |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
17 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 2023?
India has 245 working days in 2023 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2023 are excluded from the working-day total (about 18 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 17.
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.