# Business Day

> Monday to Friday (inclusive) except bank or public holidays in England;

**Term:** Business Day  
**Last updated:** 2026-06-12

## Definition

### Definition 1

any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day which is a public holiday in the place or places at which the transaction in question is being effected or the notice in question is effected;.

### Definition 2

a day on which the English clearing banks are ordinarily open for the transaction of normal banking business in the City of London (other than a Saturday or Sunday);.

## Context

### Relevant circumstances

- When deadlines under a contract must be calculated against working days
- If a defined Business Day excludes weekends, bank and public holidays
- Where City of London clearing-bank operations set the test

### Relevant sectors

- Finance
- Legal Services
- Business Services

## Relevant contract types

- [Business Acquisition Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/business-acquisition-agreement)
- [Business Continuity Plan](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/business-continuity-plan)
- [Business Purchase Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/business-purchase-agreement)

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