There are 261 Monday–Friday weekdays in 2027. For a workplace that closes on every federal observed holiday weekday falling inside the calendar year, that leaves 249 working days before vacation, sick leave, or additional company closures.
The difference comes from 12 observed holiday weekdays within January 1–December 31, including December 31 for New Year’s Day 2028. Use the 2027 calendar with U.S. holidays to see those dates alongside your own work schedule.
2027 Working Days by Month
This table treats Saturdays and Sundays as nonworking days. It removes each applicable observed holiday once and does not subtract a weekend holiday date a second time.
| Month | Monday–Friday days | Observed holidays | Remaining workdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| February | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| March | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| May | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| June | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| August | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| September | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| November | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| December | 23 | 2 | 21 |
| Total | 261 | 12 | 249 |
The weekday totals were calculated from the 2027 calendar. Holiday exclusions follow the OPM 2027 and 2028 holiday schedules, with the December 31, 2027 observance taken from the 2028 list.
Why Some 2027 Workday Totals Say 250
The answer depends on which holidays the calculation includes. Subtracting only the 11 holidays associated with 2027 gives 261 − 11 = 250. Subtracting all federal observed holiday weekdays that actually occur inside the 2027 calendar year also removes December 31 and gives 261 − 12 = 249.
Neither number describes every U.S. employee. A business that stays open on some federal holidays will have a different count. A company with extra closure days may have fewer available workdays.
For a calendar-year planning sheet, the clearest method is to list the exact closure dates between January 1 and December 31. That avoids losing a holiday simply because its name includes the next year.
How the 261 Weekdays Are Calculated
2027 is a common year with 365 days. It starts on Friday, so it contains 52 complete weeks plus one extra Friday. There are 52 Saturdays and 52 Sundays, giving 104 weekend days.
365 total days − 104 weekend days = 261 weekdays.
Notice that “weekday” and “working day” are different measurements. A Friday remains a weekday even when the office is closed for a holiday. If you are counting available workdays, you must apply your closure dates after counting weekdays.
Calculate Your Own Available Workdays
Use this simple planning formula:
Scheduled weekdays − holiday closures − other weekdays off = available workdays.
For example, suppose your office follows the 12 observed closure dates used here, and you plan 15 vacation days. If none of those vacation days overlap a holiday or weekend, your available total is 261 − 12 − 15 = 234 days.
If the office also closes on November 26 and you have not already counted that day as vacation, subtract one more day to get 233. Each date should be removed only once.
For a shift-based schedule, start with your actual scheduled workdays instead of 261. For a project spanning only part of the year, count dates within the project’s start and end dates rather than using the annual total.
Use the Monthly Totals for Realistic Planning
Months do not offer equal amounts of working time. Under the assumptions in the table, January and February each have 19 workdays, while March has 23. Assigning the same monthly workload without considering those differences can make a short month look less productive than it really is.
On a printed monthly calendar, mark closures first, add approved leave, and then place deadlines in the remaining spaces. Leave room for review or handoff days if a task depends on someone outside your organization.
A count of workdays is a capacity estimate. It does not establish payroll rules, banking settlement dates, shipping guarantees, or contractual deadlines, which may define “business day” differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weekdays are in 2027 before holidays?
There are 261 Monday–Friday weekdays and 104 Saturday–Sunday weekend days.
How many working hours does 249 workdays represent?
At eight scheduled hours per day, 249 days equals 1,992 hours before personal leave or other adjustments. This is a scheduling calculation, not a statement of paid hours.
Which month has the most working days in this table?
March has 23. It has no standard annual federal holiday, so its weekday and workday totals are the same under these assumptions.
For a paper version you can annotate, choose a monthly page from our printable 2027 yearly and monthly calendar collection and mark your organization’s exact closures.