Workplace glossary

What is Business Day?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

A business day is a normal day of business operations, usually Monday to Friday and excluding public holidays. It is common in contracts, support SLAs, payroll and HR deadlines.

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It is close to “working day”, but business day often appears in commercial or service wording rather than employee scheduling.

Common questions

What does Business Day mean in simple terms?

A business day is a normal day of business operations, usually Monday to Friday and excluding public holidays. It is common in contracts, support SLAs, payroll and HR deadlines.

How does Business Day work in practice?

It is close to “working day”, but business day often appears in commercial or service wording rather than employee scheduling.