Business Days in February 2026
February 2026 has 19 business days under the US federal holiday calendar. February 2026 contains one US federal holiday. The month covers 28 calendar days, of which 8 fall on a weekend. That count drives invoice due dates, payroll cycles, project sprint planning, and any contract that defines deadlines as a number of working days.
Business Days
19
Calendar Days
28
Weekend Days
8
Holidays
1
Work Weeks
3.8
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 wknd | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 wknd |
8 wknd | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 wknd |
15 wknd | 16 Presidents' Day | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 wknd |
22 wknd | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 wknd |
Holidays in February 2026
Officially Washington's Birthday under federal law (5 USC 6103), observed on the third Monday of February. Federal offices, the Fed, and US capital markets close. Retail typically runs a Presidents' Day sales event, and the day shifts auto-loan funding and ACH settlement to the prior or following business day.
Day-of-Week Distribution
The count of each weekday in February 2026. Useful for shift scheduling, weekly recurring billing, and any rota that depends on a specific day of the week landing in-month.
| Day | Count |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 4 |
| Wednesday | 4 |
| Thursday | 4 |
| Friday | 4 |
| Saturday | 4 |
| Sunday | 4 |
Business Days in February 2026 by Country
Working-day counts vary by country because each country observes its own public holidays. The table below covers all eleven holiday calendars supported on this site.
| Country | Business Days | Holidays this month |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | 19 | Presidents' Day |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 20 | None |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 20 | None |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 20 | None |
| 🇮🇳India | 20 | None |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | 19 | Chinese New Year |
| 🇫🇷France | 20 | None |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 20 | None |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18 | National Foundation Day, Emperor's Birthday |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 19 | Día de la Constitución |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | 18 | Chinese New Year Day 1, Chinese New Year Day 2 |
Notable February Deadlines
February is short on calendar days but heavy on filing deadlines. Paper Form 1099 information returns are due to the IRS by February 28 (e-file extends to March 31). The BLS releases the January Employment Situation report on the first Friday, which moves rates and FX desks. Mid-month Presidents' Day shortens the week and shifts settlement for Net 30 invoices dated late January.
How February 2026 Compares
February 2025 also had 19 business days, so the working capacity is unchanged year over year. On the surrounding months, January 2026 has 20 business days and March 2026 has 22. Looking forward, February 2027 will have 19 business days under the same federal holiday calendar.
Using This Calculator
A receivables analyst running a Net 30 portfolio uses the 19-business-day count in February 2026 to project cash collections by Friday of each week and to flag invoices whose due dates land on the holidays listed above. A project manager scoping a sprint that starts on the first business day of February uses the calendar grid to slot stand-ups, design reviews, and customer demos onto live working days rather than weekends. A specialty contractor billing time and materials uses the day-of-week distribution to see how many Mondays and Fridays fall in February 2026, which matters for crews who set installation appointments at the start and end of each week and skip Tuesday-to-Thursday for travel-heavy jobs.
For informational purposes only
This calculator provides general estimates based on business day counting rules. It does not constitute legal advice. Deadlines in legal, regulatory, or contractual matters may be subject to jurisdiction-specific rules, court orders, or statutory exceptions. Always verify critical deadlines with a qualified professional.