📅 Date Math Made Simple
Whether you're counting down to a vacation, calculating a 30-day contract deadline, or figuring out how many business days until a project milestone — date math is everywhere. Here's how to do it accurately.
Count days between two dates or add/subtract weeks with the free Date Calculator — instant results including business days.
🎯 Two Main Date Calculations
"What date is 90 days from today?"
"What was the date 6 weeks ago?"
"How many days until December 25?"
"How many business days until the deadline?"
📌 Handy Date Math Reference
| Time Period | Equivalent |
| 1 week | 7 days |
| 1 month | 28–31 days (avg 30.44) |
| 1 quarter | 3 months (~91 days) |
| 1 year | 365 days (366 in leap year) |
| 1 business week | 5 days (Mon–Fri) |
| 1 business year | ~260 days (excludes weekends & holidays) |
💡 Common Use Cases
- 🗓️ Deadlines — "What's the date 30 days from today?"
- ✈️ Trip planning — Countdown to vacation
- 📝 Contracts — 30-day notice periods, 60-day refund windows
- ⚖️ Legal — Statute of limitations (varies by state)
- 🎂 Personal — Days until birthday, anniversary, retirement
- 💼 Work — Project milestones, sprint durations, PTO accrual
- 🎓 School — Days until finals, graduation, summer break
- 🩺 Health — Prescription refill dates, follow-up appointments
🏢 Business Days (Mon–Fri Only)
Why "days" and "business days" differ
A "30-day" contract signed on a Friday means:
- Calendar days: 30 days later (4 weekends included)
- Business days: ~6 weeks later (weekends excluded)
- Holidays: Also excluded — 10 US federal holidays per year
New Year's Day · MLK Day · Presidents' Day · Memorial Day · Juneteenth · Independence Day · Labor Day · Columbus Day · Veterans Day · Thanksgiving · Christmas
❓ FAQ
How do I count days between two dates?
Simple: subtract the earlier date from the later date. Or use the Date Calculator which handles leap years and month length variations automatically.
How many business days are in a month?
Roughly 21–22 business days per month on average. February has 20 (in non-leap years), while longer months can have 22–23.
Does the calculator handle leap years?
Yes. The calculator uses the Gregorian calendar and correctly accounts for leap years (2024, 2028, 2032, etc.), including the "year divisible by 100 but not 400" rule.
How do I add a 30-day notice period to a date?
Use the Add/Subtract mode in the Date Calculator: enter your start date, choose "+30 days," and it shows the exact end date. Whether you count business days or calendar days depends on your contract's language.
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