How many working days in 2023 in United States?

Quick reference for planners and payroll teams. Open the business days calculator to change weekdays, pick a month, or add a region.

Quick answer: United States has 249 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.

MonthBusiness daysPublic holiday days in month
January203
February191
March230
April200
May221
June211
July201
August230
September201
October211
November203
December201

Public holidays in 2023 (United States)

National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.

DateName
Jan 1, 2023New Year's Day
Jan 2, 2023New Year's Day
Jan 16, 2023Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 20, 2023Presidents’ Day
May 29, 2023Memorial Day
Jun 19, 2023Juneteenth
Jul 4, 2023Independence Day
Sep 4, 2023Labor Day
Oct 9, 2023Columbus Day
Nov 10, 2023Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2023Veterans Day
Nov 23, 2023Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25, 2023Christmas Day

Key insights

Total working days

249 days

Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023.

Highest month

March and August

23 working days.

Lowest month

February

19 working days.

Holidays included

13 days

National public holidays excluded from the total.

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Frequently asked questions

How many working days are there in United States in 2023?

United States has 249 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 13 calendar days in this dataset).

Which month has the fewest working days?

February 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 the United States - quick context

US public holidays are a mix of federal observances and state holidays. HolidayDB models holidays by jurisdiction; the summary here follows the configured US calendar. For state-specific counts (e.g. California vs Texas), use the business days calculator and pick the right subdivision when available.