DayCountly
Business & Working Days

Weekend Days Calculator

Count the exact number of Saturdays and Sundays in any date range.

Weekend Days Count
9 Weekend Days

Out of 30 total calendar days.

About the Weekend Days Calculator

The Weekend Days Calculator counts how many non-working weekend days fall within a given timeframe. Useful for planning vacation leave allowances, calculating overtime weekend rates, and scheduling weekend facility maintenance.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter Start Date and End Date.
  2. Select your weekend pattern (Saturday & Sunday, Friday & Saturday, etc.).
  3. View the total count of weekend days alongside a list of specific weekend dates.

Calculation Method & Mathematical Formula

The algorithm iterates through the date range checking if each date’s getDay() matches weekend indices (0 for Sunday, 6 for Saturday).

Worked Example

Scenario: November 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026:

  • Total Calendar Days: 30 Days.
  • Saturdays: 4 Saturdays.
  • Sundays: 5 Sundays.
  • Total Weekend Days: 9 Days.
  • Weekdays: 21 Days.

Important Calendar Notes

Supports Middle Eastern weekend configurations (Friday/Saturday) as well as single-day weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Calculators

Last reviewed by editorial team on September 13, 2026
Spotted a calculation error? Report an issue
Disclaimer: Custom weekend definitions should match your local labor contracts.