Days Between Dates Calculator

Calculate the exact number of days between two dates. Perfect for project planning, event countdowns, and tracking time periods.

Date Range Calculator

Select two dates to calculate the difference between them

Key Features

Calculate exact days between any two dates
Working days calculation (excludes weekends)
Handles leap years and varying month lengths
Multiple time unit breakdowns
Automatic date order handling
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Understanding Date Calculations

Total Days: Includes all days between start and end dates
Working Days: Monday to Friday only (excludes weekends)
Leap Years: Automatically accounted for in calculations
Date Order: Works regardless of which date is earlier

Tips & Strategies

Project Planning: Use working days for realistic business timelines
Event Countdown: Count backward from event date to today
Age Calculation: Use birthdate to today for precise age
Business Analysis: Compare quarters using exact day counts
Legal Deadlines: Always verify exact day requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in "working days"?

Working days exclude weekends (Saturday and Sunday) but include all weekdays. This calculator does not account for public holidays.

Can I calculate days for any date range?

Yes, you can calculate the difference between any two dates, past or future. The calculator will automatically handle the order of dates.

How accurate are the calculations?

All calculations are precise and account for leap years, varying month lengths, and exact date differences down to the second.

Is this calculator free to use?

Yes, this days between dates calculator is completely free to use with no registration required. All calculations are performed in your browser.

Does it handle different time zones?

The calculator uses date-only comparisons, so time zones don't affect the results. It focuses on calendar days between the selected dates.

Can I use this for project planning?

Absolutely! Use the working days feature to get realistic project timelines that exclude weekends. Perfect for business planning.

What about public holidays?

The working days calculation only excludes weekends (Saturday/Sunday). Public holidays are not automatically excluded - you'll need to account for them separately.

How is the years/months/days breakdown calculated?

The breakdown uses average values: 365.25 days per year and 30.44 days per month. For exact calculations, use the total days count.