How long is an American business day?

An American business day is eight hours. A business day refers to an official working day of the week. According to official statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 8.8 hours every day. Couriers often use business days in determining the arrival date of a parcel.

Business days, also known as working days, are generally the days between and including Monday to Friday and excluding public holidays as well as weekends. However, the definition varies across regions and is influenced by customs, business operations and religions. A business day in the United States and most of the Western world typically refers to the days from Monday to Friday.