Working days pay calculator
Useful for day workers and contractors. Pick the weekend, Friday and Saturday in most Gulf states, and enter the daily rate.
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How to use it
- Enter start date, end date, weekend, public holidays in the range and daily rate.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Working days = days in the range (start and end included) − weekend days − public holidays. Pay = working days × daily rate.
Example
Inputs: Start date = 2026-10-01, End date = 2026-10-31, Weekend = Friday and Saturday, Public holidays in the range = 0 days, Daily rate = 300. Result: Pay due: 6,300.00; Working days: 21 days; Weekend days: 10 days.
Limits and caveats
- Enter public holidays yourself, since they differ by country, and only those falling on working days.
- Overtime and half days are not handled.
Questions about this tool
How many working days are in October 2026 with a Friday and Saturday weekend?
The month has 31 days with 5 Fridays and 5 Saturdays, leaving 21 working days.
Are the start and end dates counted?
Yes, both are included. 1 to 31 October is 31 days.
What is the weekend in the Gulf?
Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. The UAE government uses Saturday and Sunday with a half day on Friday.