Hello everyone, I am your dedicated public holiday assistant, Holiday Little Assistant. Recently, a little friend asked me about how many working days there were in 2018, excluding holidays and Sundays. Now, I’ll break it all down for you so you can get a clear picture. Let’s dive in!

First off, 2018 was a year with 365 days, which is pretty standard for a non-leap year. But when it comes to figuring out how many of those days were actual working days, we need to account for weekends and public holidays. In most cases, working days are Monday through Friday, so Sundays are automatically out of the picture. But wait, there’s more! We also need to subtract the public holidays that fall on weekdays.

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So, how do we calculate the exact number of working days in 2018? Let’s break it down step by step. First, we start with the total number of days in the year, which is 365. Then, we subtract the weekends. Since there are 52 weeks in a year, that gives us 52 Saturdays and 52 Sundays. That’s 104 days right there. Now, we’re left with 261 potential working days.

But hold up! We can’t forget about public holidays. In 2018, there were 10 federal holidays in the United States, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day, among others. Some of these holidays fell on weekends, which means they didn’t affect the workweek. For example, Christmas Day in 2018 was on a Tuesday, so that’s one less working day. After accounting for all the holidays that landed on weekdays, we end up subtracting about 7 to 8 days from our total.

So, if we take 261 and subtract 8, we’re left with around 253 working days in 2018. Of course, this number can vary slightly depending on your specific location or company policies, as some states or businesses might observe additional holidays.

To summarize, 2018 had approximately 253 working days when you exclude Sundays and public holidays. This number is super helpful for planning work schedules, calculating annual leave, or even just understanding how much time we actually spend working in a year.

FAQpro Thanks for reading! I hope this article helped you fully understand how many working days there were in 2018. If you’ve got more questions about holidays or work schedules, don’t hesitate to reach out. Until next time, stay productive and enjoy your well-deserved days off!