Hello everyone, I’m your Holiday Little Assistant, here to help you navigate all things related to public holidays and working days. Recently, a friend asked me about how many weekdays were in 2017 after subtracting public holidays. This is a great question, especially for planning work schedules or understanding how many days you actually had to grind vs. chill. So, let’s break it down and make it super clear!

First off, let’s talk about how weekdays and holidays work. In 2017, there were 365 days (it wasn’t a leap year), and out of those, 104 were Saturdays and Sundays. That leaves us with 261 weekdays. But wait—that’s not the whole story! We also need to account for public holidays, which can vary depending on where you live. For this article, we’ll focus on the U.S. federal holidays.

In 2017, there were 10 federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Now, here’s the catch—some of these holidays fall on weekends. For example, in 2017, New Year’s Day was on a Sunday, and Independence Day was on a Tuesday. When a holiday lands on a weekend, it’s often observed on the nearest weekday, which can affect the total count of working days.

How to Calculate Weekdays Minus Holidays in 2017

To figure out how many weekdays were actually available for work in 2017, we need to subtract the holidays that fell on weekdays. Here’s the breakdown:

• New Year’s Day (January 1, 2017) – Sunday (observed on Monday, January 2) – 1 weekday lost.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 16) – Monday – 1 weekday lost.
• Presidents’ Day (February 20) – Monday – 1 weekday lost.
• Memorial Day (May 29) – Monday – 1 weekday lost.
• Independence Day (July 4) – Tuesday – 1 weekday lost.
• Labor Day (September 4) – Monday – 1 weekday lost.
• Columbus Day (October 9) – Monday – 1 weekday lost.
• Veterans Day (November 11) – Saturday – no weekday lost.
• Thanksgiving Day (November 23) – Thursday – 1 weekday lost.
• Christmas Day (December 25) – Monday – 1 weekday lost.

Adding it up, that’s 9 weekdays lost to public holidays in 2017. So, if we subtract those 9 days from the initial 261 weekdays, we’re left with 252 working days. That’s your magic number!

Now, keep in mind that this calculation is based on federal holidays. If you live in a state or city with additional local holidays, or if your company observes different holidays, you’ll need to adjust the numbers accordingly. But for most folks, 252 working days in 2017 is a solid estimate.

Why Does This Matter?

Knowing how many weekdays are available after subtracting holidays can help with planning everything from project deadlines to vacation time. It’s also useful for businesses calculating payroll or setting annual goals. Plus, it’s just fun to know how many days you actually had to hustle vs. relax!

To sum it up, 2017 had 261 weekdays, and after subtracting the 9 federal holidays that fell on weekdays, you were left with 252 working days. Whether you’re reminiscing about 2017 or using this info for future planning, I hope this breakdown helps!

Faqpro Thank you for reading, I hope this article gave you a clear understanding of how many weekdays were in 2017 minus public holidays. If you have more questions about holidays or working days, feel free to reach out—I’m always here to help!