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business day

American  
[biz-nis dey] / ˈbɪz nɪs ˌdeɪ /

noun

  1. a weekday when most workplaces are open; working day.

    Your application will take 10 to 15 business days to process, or two to three weeks.

    Friday is not a business day in Jordan—we work Sunday to Thursday.


Etymology

Origin of business day

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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Musk has said that his filing delay was inadvertent and that he submitted his disclosure on the business day after his wealth manager consulted legal counsel about potential filing requirements.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Expectations are for 6.6 million job openings on the last business day of March, down from nearly 6.9 million in February.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

On this last business day of the month, he set a goal of closing 30 car purchases for the clients who had hired his firm as their professional negotiator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Or you work with people in other countries or time zones, and need to be available during their business day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“Could you make it a little earlier in the business day, Bill?”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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