Question 1

What is the difference between working days and calendar days?

Accepted Answer

Calendar days count every day including weekends and public holidays. Working days only count Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. A two-week period has 14 calendar days but typically only 10 working days.

Question 2

What public holidays are included for France?

Accepted Answer

France has 11 public holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day (1 May), Victory in Europe Day (8 May), Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Bastille Day (14 July), Assumption of Mary (15 August), All Saints' Day (1 November), Armistice Day (11 November), and Christmas Day.

Question 3

What public holidays are included for the UK?

Accepted Answer

The UK has 8 bank holidays in England and Wales: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

Question 4

What is a jour ouvré vs jour ouvrable in France?

Accepted Answer

Jours ouvrables are all days except Sundays and public holidays (6 days per week). Jours ouvrés are actual working days, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays (5 days per week). This calculator counts jours ouvrés.

Question 5

Can I use this to calculate notice periods or delivery deadlines?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enter your start date and the required number of working days to find your end date, or enter both dates to verify a deadline. Select the correct country to apply the right public holidays.

Working Days Calculator