Countdown Calculator

What is a Countdown Calculator?

A countdown calculator tells you exactly how many days stand between today and a date you care about. It is perfect for big moments — bank holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, exams, weddings, trips and deadlines — and removes the guesswork of counting on a calendar.

How it works

Choose your target date and the tool subtracts today’s date to give the number of full days remaining. If the date has already passed, it shows how many days ago it was. It also tells you which day of the week the target falls on.

Counts whole calendar days. For a weekday-only count between two dates, use the Date Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I count down to a date?

Enter an event name and pick the target date (DD/MM/YYYY). The calculator instantly shows how many days remain until that date, or how many days have passed if it is already behind you.

What can I count down to?

Anything with a date — Christmas, New Year, a birthday, an exam, a wedding, a holiday, a project deadline or a retirement date. Just set the target.

Does it count whole days only?

Yes. The result is the number of full calendar days between today and the target date, ignoring the time of day.

How do I count working days instead?

For weekday/weekend breakdowns between two dates, use the Date Calculator, which separates working days from weekend days.