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business day

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

noun

business days plural
  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.


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Etymology

Origin of business day

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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This was the last business day before its statement regarding media reports about a potential takeover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

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

He has a list with him of the people he has to call before the business day is over: Call rental office.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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