Quick answer: United States has 250 business days in 2024 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2024.
Month-by-month business days (2024)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 2 |
| February | 20 | 1 |
| March | 21 | 0 |
| April | 22 | 0 |
| May | 22 | 1 |
| June | 19 | 1 |
| July | 22 | 1 |
| August | 22 | 0 |
| September | 20 | 1 |
| October | 22 | 1 |
| November | 19 | 2 |
| December | 20 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2024 (United States)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Presidents’ Day |
| May 27, 2024 | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Juneteenth |
| Jul 4, 2024 | Independence Day |
| Sep 2, 2024 | Labor Day |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Columbus Day |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Veterans Day |
| Nov 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2024.
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 United States in 2024?
United States has 250 working days in 2024 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2024 are excluded from the working-day total (about 12 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
June and November 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.