Canada preset guide
Business days between dates Canada
Business days between dates Canada depend on federal holidays, provincial observances, and your weekend pattern. Start with the Canada preset, then add provincial closures so the business day calculator matches the region you need.
Published: December 28, 2025 · Updated: December 28, 2025 · By FinToolSuite Editorial
Disclaimer
- Educational purposes only; not legal or financial advice.
- Examples are illustrative and simplified.
- Results depend on your inputs and assumptions and are not guaranteed.
- Preset holiday lists can be static and may not cover regional observances.
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Quick answer: business days between dates Canada
- Federal and provincial holidays can differ, so totals change by province.
- Weekends are usually Sat–Sun, but policies vary by employer.
- Use custom holidays to model province closures and company shutdowns.
Federal vs provincial holidays
The Canada preset provides a baseline of federal holidays, but provinces observe different days. Treat the preset as a starting point and add missing provincial dates so your workdays between dates align with the region you are modelling.
Practical province note
Some provinces observe unique days or shift observances. Add those as custom holidays, and double-check ranges that cross year-end because dates move year to year.
Worked examples
Example A: Holidays off vs on
Same range with holidays excluded vs included.
Result: holiday exclusion drops at least one day.
Example B: Canada Day period
Range around 01 July with include both.
Result: one fewer business day when excluded.
Example C: Add province closure
Add a provincial Monday closure to the preset.
Result: drops one extra business day.
How to set the Canada preset in the tool
- Select Canada as the holiday preset and the correct year.
- Confirm weekend pattern (usually Sat–Sun).
- Turn on holiday exclusion.
- Add provincial closures as custom holidays.
- Pick inclusion mode, then run the business day counter.
Try it now: business day calculator.
Common mistakes
- Assuming all provinces share the same holidays.
- Using the wrong holiday year for ranges crossing year end.
- Forgetting company shutdown days.
- Changing inclusion mode and thinking the calculator is wrong.
- Mixing calendar days and business days in reporting.
FAQ
What counts as a business day in Canada?
Monday to Friday after excluding your weekend pattern and any selected holidays.
Do provincial holidays change the count?
Yes. Adding provincial observances changes totals.
Are Saturdays business days in Canada?
Not by default. Saturday is excluded unless you change the weekend pattern.
How do I handle province specific closures?
Add custom holidays for those dates.
Can I exclude holidays and weekends?
Yes. Turn on holiday exclusion and set your weekend pattern.
Why did my total change when I picked a different year?
Holiday dates move by year, affecting totals.
Can I save or share assumptions?
Document weekend pattern, inclusion mode, holiday year, and custom holidays.
Is this legal or financial advice?
No. This is educational. Confirm dates with your advisor.
Calculate business days now
Select the Canada preset, add provincial closures, set inclusion mode, and get your workday total.