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A "business day" is a day on which banks, financial institutions, and other businesses are open and operating normally. In other words, it's a day when most businesses are open for regular business hours, and people can conduct their daily financial transactions, such as depositing or withdrawing cash, making payments, or conducting trades.
In the United States, a business day typically refers to a day when:
- Federal Reserve banks are open.
- Commercial banks are open.
- Stock exchanges are open (e.g., the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ).
- Government offices are open.
Business days do not include:
- Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).
- Federal holidays (e.g., New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day).
- Holidays observed by specific industries or institutions (e.g., Christmas Day, Good Friday).
For example, if a bank is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, but closed on Saturday and Sunday, then Monday to Friday would be considered business days.
In international finance, the definition of a business day may vary depending on the country or region. For instance, in some countries, a business day may include Saturdays, while in others, it may not.
In general, when dealing with financial transactions, it's essential to understand the concept of a business day to avoid any misunderstandings or delays.