Closure planning
Excluding company closure days business days
Excluding company closure days from business day counts keeps schedules realistic. Add shutdowns, maintenance windows, or regional closures as custom holidays so workday totals reflect your actual availability without extra guesswork.
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.
- Read the Privacy Policy; do not share company names or internal schedules.
Quick answer: excluding company closure days business days
- Add closure days as custom holidays to remove them from business day counts.
- Name closures clearly and set the correct year, especially over New Year.
- Combine closure days with public holiday presets for full coverage.
What counts as a closure day
Closure days include office shutdowns, maintenance windows, inventory counts, and regional closures that stop work. Treat them like holidays so they drop out of workday totals.
How to add as custom holidays
Use the custom holiday list in the calculator. Add clear names and correct dates for each closure. If the closure repeats yearly, update the year to match your range.
Naming and year boundary tips
- Name closures descriptively (e.g., “Year-end shutdown”).
- For ranges crossing New Year, add closure dates in both years.
- Keep a shared list so teams use the same assumptions.
Worked examples
Example A: Week-long shutdown
Add Mon–Fri closure; Sat–Sun weekend.
Result: removes 5 business days.
Example B: Maintenance Friday
Add one Friday closure.
Result: removes 1 business day.
Example C: Cross-year shutdown
Add closures Dec 28–31 and Jan 2.
Result: removes 3 business days in that span.
Common mistakes
- Not adding closure days at all.
- Using the wrong year for recurring closures.
- Leaving weekend pattern incorrect for the region.
- Not sharing the custom holiday list with stakeholders.
FAQ
What are company closure days?
Non-working days like shutdowns or maintenance that should be excluded.
How do I exclude closure days from business day counts?
Add them as custom holidays and rerun the calculator.
Should I name closure days clearly?
Yes. Clear names prevent confusion.
What about year boundaries?
Add closure dates in the correct year and cover both sides of New Year.
Can I combine closure days with public holidays?
Yes. Load presets and add closure days as custom holidays.
Is this guaranteed?
No. Results depend on inputs and assumptions and are not guaranteed.
Is this legal or financial advice?
No. This is educational. Confirm with ops and legal teams.
Exclude closure days easily
Add closure days, set weekends and holidays, and get accurate business day totals to share.