Scenario guide
Next business day after Saturday: what to expect
The next business day after Saturday depends on inclusive vs exclusive mode, weekend pattern, holiday exclusions, and any cutoff time. With a Sat–Sun weekend, exclusive mode usually returns Monday. Inclusive can keep Saturday when it is still a business day, and a holiday on Monday can push the result to Tuesday. Use the business day calculator to exclude weekends and holidays and see the next or same business day.
Published: January 7, 2026 · Updated: January 7, 2026 · By FinToolSuite Editorial
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- Examples are illustrative and simplified.
- Results depend on your inputs and assumptions and are not guaranteed.
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Quick answer: next business day after Saturday
- Sat–Sun weekend with exclusive mode: Monday is the typical result.
- Inclusive mode: next or same business day, so Saturday can stay if it is open.
- Holidays or a cutoff time can move the effective start and push the result to Monday or Tuesday.
Inclusive vs exclusive on a Saturday
| Mode | If start is Saturday | Typical result |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusive (next or same business day) | Saturday can count if it is not excluded by the weekend pattern or cutoff time. | Saturday or Monday, depending on rules. |
| Exclusive | Saturday never counts; move to the next business day. | Monday with Sat–Sun weekend; Sunday if Fri–Sat weekend. |
Worked examples (illustrative)
Example A: Sat start, standard weekend
Inputs: Start Saturday, weekend Sat–Sun, no holidays, cutoff off, inclusive vs exclusive.
Result: Inclusive can return Saturday as the next or same business day; exclusive returns Monday.
Example B: Sat start, Fri–Sat weekend
Inputs: Start Saturday, weekend Fri–Sat, no holidays, exclusive mode.
Result: Sunday is the next business day after Saturday because Sunday is a working day under this pattern.
Example C: Sat start before a holiday Monday
Inputs: Start Saturday, weekend Sat–Sun, Monday holiday excluded, exclusive mode, no cutoff.
Result: Tuesday becomes the next business day after Saturday because Monday is excluded. Illustrative only.
Tips to avoid confusion
- Write down whether you used inclusive or exclusive mode.
- State the weekend pattern and whether Saturday is excluded.
- List the holiday calendar and year, plus any custom closures.
- Note if a cutoff time was active when you ran the business day calculator.
How to calculate it fast
Use the finder- Open the next business day finder.
- Choose inclusive for “next or same business day” or exclusive to always move forward.
- Select the weekend pattern (Sat–Sun or custom Fri–Sat).
- Exclude holidays if they apply; add custom ones if needed.
- Set a cutoff time if after-hours actions should shift to the next day.
- Run the calculator and note the returned date and settings used.
FAQ
Is Monday always the next business day after Saturday?
With Sat–Sun weekends and exclusive mode, yes. Holidays or custom weekends can change it.
Can Saturday itself be returned?
Yes if you use inclusive mode and Saturday is not excluded and you are before any cutoff time.
What if my weekend is Fri–Sat?
Then Sunday can be the next business day after Saturday. Set the weekend pattern before calculating.
How do holidays change the result?
Excluding Monday or more holidays pushes the next business day further forward.
Does cutoff time apply on weekends?
If enabled, after-hours actions shift the effective start to the next business day before calculation.
Is this advice?
No. It is educational. Confirm rules locally.
Check the next business day now
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