Working Days Calculator
Count or add working days for any Australian state, excluding weekends and statewide public holidays.
Your result
A clearer picture of your time.
Choose your state and enter your dates, with a breakdown of working days, weekends and public holidays.
Statewide public holidays accounted for
Statewide calculation only: local show days, regional holidays, part-day holidays and restricted-sector holidays are not deducted.
Working Days in 2026 by State
A year at a glance, with weekends and statewide public holidays excluded.
| State / territory | Working Days |
|---|---|
| NSW | 252 |
| VIC | 251 |
| QLD | 253 |
| SA | 252 |
| WA | 251 |
| TAS | 253 |
| NT | 252 |
| ACT | 250 |
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a working day in Australia?
A working day is any day that is not a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) and not a public holiday. Public holidays vary by state, so the number of working days differs across states.
How many working days are there in 2026?
The number of working days in 2026 varies by state from 250 to 253, depending on state-specific public holidays.
Does this calculator include state holidays?
Yes. Select your state and the calculator excludes full-day statewide public holidays, including dates such as Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria or Adelaide Cup Day in South Australia. Local, regional, part-day and restricted-sector holidays are not deducted statewide.
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