Working Days Calculator
Calculate the number of working days in a period. With public holidays and federal state selection. Includes current 2026 tax rates, minimum wage and all.
Working Days
252 Tage
Mo-Fr ohne Feiertage in Bayern
Calendar Days
365
Weekends
104
Feiertage (Werktag)
9
Weeks
52,1
Breakdown
Arbeitstage = Montag bis Freitag abzüglich gesetzlicher Feiertage im gewählten Bundesland. Individuelle Urlaubstage und Betriebsferien sind nicht berücksichtigt.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in a year?
In Germany, there are typically 250-252 working days per year (Monday to Friday) before subtracting public holidays (9-13 depending on the state) and vacation days.
Do public holidays differ between German states?
Yes, German states have between 9 and 13 public holidays. Only 9 holidays are nationwide. Additional holidays vary by state, with Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg having the most.
What is the Working Days Calculator?
The working days calculator determines the number of working days in a given period, accounting for weekends and public holidays.
How does the Working Days Calculator work?
Enter the start and end dates and the state. The calculator counts weekdays (Mon-Fri) and subtracts public holidays. Optionally, vacation days are deducted.
Key Data and Facts
Average working days per year: approx. 250-252 (depending on state). Bavaria has the most public holidays at 12-13; Bremen/Hamburg the fewest at 9.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate die Arbeitstage step by step: 1. Zeitraum choose: Start- und Enddatum enter, z. B. 01.01.2026 bis 31.12.2026. 2. Bundesland angeben: Die Anzahl der Feiertage variiert erheblich. Bayern: 12-13 Feiertage (mit Mariae Himmelfahrt und Augsburger Friedensfest). Bremen, Hamburg: nur 9 Feiertage. 3. Werktage zaehlen: Der Rechner zaehlt alle Montage bis Freitage im Zeitraum. 4. Feiertage abziehen: Gesetzliche Feiertage, die auf einen Werktag fallen, werden abgezogen. 5. Optional Urlaub abziehen: Vertragliche Urlaubstage koennen zusaetzlich abgezogen werden. 6. Ergebnis: Die verbleibenden days sind die tatsaechlichen Arbeitstage. Typische Werte fuer 2026: 248 bis 252 je nach Bundesland. Diese Zahl ist wichtig fuer die Berechnung von Tagessaetzen, Pendlerpauschale und Projektkalkulationen.
Calculation Example
Zeitraum 01.01.-31.12.2025, NRW (11 Feiertage auf Werktagen). Werktage total: 261. Minus Feiertage: 11. Arbeitstage: 250. Minus 30 days Urlaub: 220 tatsaechliche Arbeitstage.
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