Working Days in a Month (Australia)
How many working days are in any month in Australia? Pick a month and year to get the count of Monday-to-Friday days minus public holidays — handy for payroll proration, capacity planning, and contractor billing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a working day?
Any Monday-to-Friday date that is not a public holiday. Weekend days are never counted.
Why does the count change year to year?
Because holidays fall on different weekdays each year, and some holidays are observed on adjacent weekdays when they land on a weekend.
Can I use this for payroll?
It is a useful planning reference, but always confirm against your employer’s or payroll provider’s official calendar before running payroll.