Work Hours in a Month & Year Calculator
See how many weekdays, working days and work hours fall in any month or full year, with your own hours per day and days off.
2026 work hours by month (Mon–Fri, before holidays)
| Month | Weekdays | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 176 |
| February | 20 | 160 |
| March | 22 | 176 |
| April | 22 | 176 |
| May | 21 | 168 |
| June | 22 | 176 |
| July | 23 | 184 |
| August | 21 | 168 |
| September | 22 | 176 |
| October | 22 | 176 |
| November | 21 | 168 |
| December | 23 | 184 |
| Total | 261 | 2088 |
How work hours per month are calculated
Count the Monday to Friday days in the month, subtract public holidays or personal days off, then multiply by your daily hours. A 22-weekday month with 8-hour days is 176 hours. Using a 7.5-hour day gives 165 hours.
Work hours in a month FAQ
How many work hours are in a month?
Most months have 20 to 23 weekdays. At 8 hours a day that is 160 to 184 work hours, before holidays.
How many work hours are in a year?
A year has 260 to 262 weekdays, so roughly 2,080 to 2,096 hours at 8 hours a day, before holidays and paid time off.
Does this include public holidays?
Enter the number of holidays or days off in the month field to subtract them from the working days.
Why do hours differ between months?
Months have different lengths and start on different weekdays, so the number of Monday to Friday days varies.