Why does the holiday year matter for next business day?

Using the wrong year can skip or add holidays, moving the next business day earlier or later than policy allows.

What if my start date is late December?

You need both the current year and the upcoming year holidays because results can cross into January.

Can a year change affect inclusive vs exclusive mode?

Mode stays the same, but removing or adding holidays changes which day is eligible in that mode.

Do I need custom holidays for company closures?

Yes. Add closures and regional observances in the correct year to keep the next business day accurate.

No. It’s educational. Results depend on your inputs and assumptions and are not guaranteed.

Holiday setup

Choosing the right holiday year for the next business day

Picking the right holiday year keeps “holiday year next business day” answers from drifting. Late-December start dates often roll into January, so line up both the current and upcoming years in the business day calculator. Add company closures as custom holidays and jot down which year you used before sharing results.

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Quick answer: set the right year

Pick the holiday year that matches your start date and the range you might reach.
Late-December starts need the next year’s holidays because results can land in January.
Add company closures as custom holidays in the correct year to keep answers accurate.

Why the holiday year matters

Using the wrong holiday year removes or adds dates that change the next business day. A December 29 start with a January 1 holiday requires the upcoming year’s calendar. Without it, the calculator may return January 1 or 2 as a working day when the business is closed. Always align the year with your target date range.

Examples across year-end (illustrative)

Late December to January

Inputs: Start December 29, weekend Sat–Sun, holidays include Jan 1, exclusive mode.

Result: Next business day becomes January 2 if Jan 1 is excluded. Illustrative only.

Wrong year selected

Inputs: Start December 30, weekend Sat–Sun, 2025 holidays selected instead of 2026, exclusive mode.

Result: Calculator might return January 1 as open, causing an incorrect next business day. Illustrative only.

Company shutdown over New Year

Inputs: Start December 28, weekend Sat–Sun, preset on, custom shutdown Dec 30–Jan 2, exclusive mode.

Result: Next business day moves to January 3. Illustrative only.

How to set the holiday year in the tool

Use the finder

Open the next business day finder.
Select the holiday preset and confirm the correct year for your range.
Add custom holidays for company closures and regional observances in that year.
Choose inclusive or exclusive mode and confirm weekend pattern.
Run the calculation and share the result with the holiday year documented.

FAQ

Do I need two years loaded?

When the period crosses New Year, include both years or select the year that contains the returned date.

What if a holiday is observed on Monday?

Make sure the observed date is in the selected year; otherwise the result can be off by a day.

Should I log the year in tickets?

Yes. Note the holiday year and preset so others can reproduce the calculation.

Is this guaranteed?

No. It’s educational. Confirm with your policies and calendars.

Keep holiday years correct

Set the right year, add custom holidays, and share the documented result.

Open the finder