180 Day Calculator

How to Use the 180 Day Calculator

This guide will walk you through the steps to effectively use the 180 Day Calculator for calculating both calendar days and business days, which may exclude weekends and holidays, based on your preferences.

Step 1: Enter the Start Date

Begin by selecting the start date for your calculation:

• Locate the ‘Start Date’ field: This is the initial date from which your calculations will begin.
• Select a date: Click on the date field to open the calendar and choose a date between the range of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026.
• Validation: Ensure that you select a date within the allowed range, as the calculator requires this.

Step 2: Decide Whether to Exclude Weekends

The next step involves deciding if you want to exclude weekends from your calculation:

• Find the ‘Exclude Weekends?’ field: This option allows you to choose whether only business days should be counted.
• Select an option: Choose ‘Yes’ to exclude weekends (counting only business days) or ‘No’ to count all days, including weekends.
• Validation: This field is required, so make sure to select one of the options.

Step 3: Specify the Number of Holidays

You also have the option to exclude specific holidays from your calculation:

• Locate the ‘Number of Holidays to Exclude’ field: This field allows you to enter the number of holidays you wish to exclude.
• Input a number: Enter a value between 0 and 30, using whole numbers only. This represents the number of holidays you plan to exclude.
• Validation: Ensure this number is between the specified range as it’s required.

Step 4: Review Results

Once you’ve completed the above steps, the calculator will generate the results based on your inputs:

• ‘180 Day End Date’: This result shows the end date calculated by adding 180 days to your start date.
• ‘Adjusted End Date’: If you opted to exclude weekends and holidays, this field will display the adjusted end date accordingly.
• ‘Total Calendar Days’: This will always show ‘180 days’ as it is the basis of this calculation.
• ‘Business Days’: If weekends are excluded, this field calculates the actual number of business days within the period, subtracting weekends and holidays from 180 days.

By following these steps, you can effectively utilize the calculator to determine various date-related outcomes. Be sure to input all required fields and review the results carefully.