From 1 October 2026 there are 66 weekdays (Monday to Friday) left in the year, or 62 business days after the four remaining US federal holidays: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day (12 October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving (26 November) and Christmas Day (25 December). From 1 November there are 44 weekdays (41 business days), and from 1 December there are 23 weekdays (22 business days). In the UK, the remaining bank holidays are Christmas Day and the Boxing Day substitute on Monday 28 December.
Business Days Left in 2026 (US)
| Counting from | Weekdays to 31 Dec | Business days (minus US federal holidays) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2026 | 66 | 62 |
| 2 October 2026 | 65 | 61 |
| 1 November 2026 | 44 | 41 |
| 1 December 2026 | 23 | 22 |
| 15 December 2026 | 13 | 12 |
Counts include both the start date and 31 December when they fall on weekdays. For any other start date, use the free Business Days Calculator, which counts weekdays between any two dates and can skip holidays you choose.
Business Days by Month (Q4 2026)
| Month | Weekdays | US federal holidays | US business days |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 22 | Mon 12 Oct (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day) | 21 |
| November 2026 | 21 | Wed 11 Nov (Veterans Day), Thu 26 Nov (Thanksgiving) | 19 |
| December 2026 | 23 | Fri 25 Dec (Christmas Day) | 22 |
Banks and federal offices close on federal holidays, but many private employers stay open on Columbus Day and Veterans Day. Check your own company’s holiday calendar.
UK Working Days Left in 2026
| Counting from | Weekdays to 31 Dec | Minus bank holidays (England and Wales) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2026 | 66 | 64 |
| 1 November 2026 | 44 | 42 |
| 1 December 2026 | 23 | 21 |
The remaining bank holidays are Christmas Day (Friday 25 December) and the Boxing Day substitute (Monday 28 December, because 26 December falls on a Saturday).
Why Count Business Days?
- Project deadlines: 30 calendar days is only about 21 working days.
- Shipping and payments: “3–5 business days” excludes weekends and holidays; see what 3–5 business days means.
- Annual leave planning: see how many working days you can still take off before year end.
- Sales targets: divide the remaining target by business days left.
Whole-Year Totals
2026 has 261 weekdays in total, and so does 2027. After US federal holidays that falls to about 250 business days a year. For next year in detail, see how many business days are in 2027.
How to Count Business Days Yourself
- Count the full weeks between the dates and multiply by 5.
- Add the remaining weekdays.
- Subtract any holidays that fall on weekdays.
In Excel or Google Sheets: =NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, holidays), where holidays is a range listing holiday dates.
Planning the Rest of the Year
With about 62 US business days left from the start of October, a quarterly goal can be broken down quickly: a sales target of $31,000 is $500 per business day; a 60-page report needs about one page a day. Remember that the weeks around Thanksgiving and Christmas are often slower in practice, as many colleagues take leave, so plan to finish important work by mid-December.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many business days are left in 2026?
From 1 October 2026, 62 US business days (66 weekdays minus 4 federal holidays). From 1 November, 41; from 1 December, 22.
How many working days are in December 2026?
23 weekdays, or 22 after Christmas Day in the US and 21 after Christmas and the Boxing Day substitute in the UK.
Is Columbus Day a business day?
It’s a federal holiday, so federal offices and most banks close, but many private businesses stay open.
How many weekdays are in 2026?
261.