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Days
A Days Between Dates Calculator helps you find the exact duration between two dates. Calculate days, weeks, months, years, business days, and more instantly!
Our advanced calculator includes: date difference calculation, business days counter, weekend exclusion, month-by-month breakdown, quick date presets, and milestone tracking!
Start: January 1, 2025
End: November 9, 2025
Results:
Start: March 1, 2025
End: May 31, 2025
Results:
92 days total
13 weeks • 3 months
66 business days
26 weekend days
Born: January 1, 2000
Today: November 9, 2025
Age:
9,444 days
= 25 years, 10 months, 9 days
= 226,656 hours
Leave: Dec 20-30, 2025
Duration: 10 days (with end date)
Breakdown:
6 business days
4 weekend days (2 weekends)
Perfect vacation timing!
Formula & Step-by-Step Method: Basic Formula: Days = End Date - Start Date Manual Calculation Steps: 1. Write down both dates (DD/MM/YYYY format) 2. Identify the earlier date (start) and later date (end) 3. Calculate year difference: Years = End Year - Start Year 4. Calculate month difference: Months = End Month - Start Month 5. Calculate day difference: Days = End Day - Start Day 6. Adjust for negative values (borrow from previous month/year) 7. Convert everything to total days Example 1 - Same Year: Start: 1 January 2025 End: 9 November 2025 Calculation: • Completed months: Jan (31) + Feb (28) + Mar (31) + Apr (30) + May (31) + Jun (30) + Jul (31) + Aug (31) + Sep (30) + Oct (31) = 304 days • Days in current month: 9 days • Total: 304 + 9 = 313 days • Minus 1 (don't count start date): 312 days Quick Method: 1. Count full months between dates 2. Add remaining days from start month 3. Add days in end month 4. Adjust for leap year if crossing February Example 2 - Different Years: Start: 15 December 2024 End: 15 March 2025 2024 portion: Dec 31 - Dec 15 = 16 days 2025 portion: Jan (31) + Feb (28) + Mar (15) = 74 days Total: 16 + 74 = 90 days Include vs Exclude End Date: • Exclude end date: Nov 9 - Jan 1 = 312 days • Include end date: 312 + 1 = 313 days • Use "include end date" for leave/vacation calculations Business Days vs Calendar Days: • Calendar days: All days (including weekends) • Business days: Only Mon-Fri (exclude Sat-Sun) • Example: 10 calendar days = 6-8 business days Leap Year Consideration: • Regular year: 365 days (Feb has 28 days) • Leap year: 366 days (Feb has 29 days) • Leap years: 2024, 2028, 2032, etc. (divisible by 4) • Add 1 extra day if crossing Feb 29 in leap year Common Mistakes to Avoid: 1. Forgetting to subtract 1 (counting both start and end) 2. Not accounting for leap years 3. Mixing up business days and calendar days 4. Wrong month day counts (30 vs 31 days) 5. Not adjusting for negative month/day differences Quick Reference - Days in Each Month: Jan (31), Feb (28/29), Mar (31), Apr (30), May (31), Jun (30), Jul (31), Aug (31), Sep (30), Oct (31), Nov (30), Dec (31) Mnemonic: "30 days hath September, April, June, and November. All the rest have 31, except February with 28 (or 29 in leap year)." Pro Tips: • Use online calculator for accuracy (avoid manual errors) • Check leap year when crossing February • Always clarify: include or exclude end date • Use business days for work-related calculations • Set reminders 2-3 days before important deadlines India-Specific Examples: • Financial Year: Apr 1 to Mar 31 = 365 days • Diwali to New Year: ~60 days • School vacation (summer): ~60 days • Notice period (30 days): ~22 business days
Complete Comparison: Calendar Days (Total Days): • Definition: All consecutive days including weekends and holidays • Count: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday • Days per week: 7 days • Days per month: ~30 days (28-31) • Days per year: 365 days (366 in leap year) • Use for: Personal planning, age calculation, vacation duration, medical prescriptions Business Days (Working Days): • Definition: Only weekdays, excluding weekends and holidays • Count: Monday to Friday only (exclude Sat-Sun) • Days per week: 5 days • Days per month: ~20-22 days • Days per year: ~250-260 days • Use for: Office work, project timelines, delivery estimates, banking, legal notices Conversion Formula: Business days ≈ (Calendar days ÷ 7) × 5 More accurate: Business days = Calendar days - Weekend days - Public holidays Example Conversions: 1 week: 7 calendar days = 5 business days 2 weeks: 14 calendar days = 10 business days 1 month: 30 calendar days = 20-22 business days 3 months: 90 calendar days = 64-66 business days 1 year: 365 calendar days = 250-260 business days Real Example - November 2025: Calendar days: 30 days (Nov 1-30) Weekends: Saturdays (1,8,15,22,29) = 5 days + Sundays (2,9,16,23,30) = 5 days = 10 weekend days Business days: 30 - 10 = 20 working days When to Use Calendar Days: 1. Personal Planning: Vacation duration, trip length, days until birthday 2. Medical: Medication course (take for 7 calendar days) 3. Pregnancy: 40 weeks = 280 calendar days 4. Rental Agreements: Monthly rent = 30 calendar days 5. Age Calculation: Days old (all days count) 6. Credit Cards: Payment due in 30 calendar days 7. Interest Calculation: Daily interest compounds on all days When to Use Business Days: 1. Office/Work: Leave application (5 business days), notice period (30 business days), project deadlines 2. Delivery Services: Standard shipping (3-5 business days), express delivery (1-2 business days) 3. Banking: Cheque clearance (2-3 business days), loan processing (7-10 business days), NEFT/RTGS (same business day) 4. Legal: Court notices (15 business days to respond), filing deadlines, legal documentation 5. Government Services: Passport processing (10-15 business days), license renewal (7 business days) 6. Vendor Payments: Payment terms Net 30 business days 7. Customer Service: Response time (24-48 business hours) India Public Holidays Impact: National Holidays 2025: • Republic Day: Jan 26 (Monday) • Holi: March 14 (Friday) • Independence Day: Aug 15 (Friday) • Gandhi Jayanti: Oct 2 (Thursday) • Diwali: Nov 1 (Saturday - already weekend) Total Impact: • National holidays: ~10-12 per year • State holidays: 3-5 additional (Ugadi, Pongal, Onam, etc.) • Total reduction: 13-17 business days per year Calculation with Holidays: 30 calendar days in November: • Weekend days: 10 days (4 full weekends) • Weekday holidays: Assume 1 (Diwali on Saturday doesn't count) • Business days: 30 - 10 - 0 = 20 working days Common Mistakes: 1. Assuming 30 calendar days = 30 business days (it's only ~22) 2. Not excluding public holidays from business days 3. Counting weekend days in work timelines 4. Using calendar days for notice periods (usually business days) 5. Forgetting that some countries have different weekends (Middle East: Fri-Sat) International Differences: • India: Mon-Fri (5-day work week) • Middle East: Sun-Thu (5-day work week, different weekend!) • Some countries: Saturday half-day (5.5-day work week) • Always verify local working week for international dealings Pro Tips: 1. Always clarify "calendar days" or "business days" in contracts 2. Business communications default to business days 3. Add 40-50% when converting business to calendar days (buffer) 4. Plan ahead: 30 business days ≈ 6 weeks calendar time 5. Check company-specific working day definitions 6. Banking and legal documents almost always use business days 7. Retail/e-commerce delivery times use business days 8. Government offices strictly follow business days Quick Conversion Reference: 5 business days → 7 calendar days (1 week) 10 business days → 14 calendar days (2 weeks) 20 business days → 28-30 calendar days (~1 month) 60 business days → 84-90 calendar days (~3 months) 250 business days → 365 calendar days (1 year)
Complete Business Days Calculation Guide: Method 1 - Manual Counting: Step-by-Step: 1. Write down all dates from start to end 2. Mark each day of the week (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) 3. Cross out all Saturdays and Sundays 4. Cross out public holidays falling on weekdays 5. Count remaining days = Business days Example - November 1-15, 2025: Nov 1 (Sat) ✗, Nov 2 (Sun) ✗, Nov 3 (Mon) ✓, Nov 4 (Tue) ✓, Nov 5 (Wed) ✓, Nov 6 (Thu) ✓, Nov 7 (Fri) ✓, Nov 8 (Sat) ✗, Nov 9 (Sun) ✗, Nov 10 (Mon) ✓, Nov 11 (Tue) ✓, Nov 12 (Wed) ✓, Nov 13 (Thu) ✓, Nov 14 (Fri) ✓, Nov 15 (Sat) ✗ Business days: 10 days (Nov 3-7: 5 days + Nov 10-14: 5 days) Method 2 - Formula Approach: Formula: Business Days = Total Days - Weekend Days - Holidays Step-by-Step: 1. Calculate total calendar days between dates 2. Count number of full weeks: Full Weeks = Total Days ÷ 7 3. Calculate weekend days: Weekend Days = Full Weeks × 2 4. Handle remaining days (partial week): Check if Sat/Sun included, add to weekend count 5. Count weekday holidays in the period 6. Business Days = Total Days - Weekend Days - Weekday Holidays Example Calculation: Period: November 1-30, 2025 Step 1: Total days = 30 days Step 2: Full weeks = 30 ÷ 7 = 4.28 weeks ≈ 4 full weeks (28 days) Step 3: Weekend days from full weeks = 4 × 2 = 8 days Step 4: Remaining days = 30 - 28 = 2 days (Nov 29-30 are Sat-Sun) = 2 more weekend days Step 5: Total weekend days = 8 + 2 = 10 days Step 6: Holidays = Diwali (Nov 1, Saturday - already weekend, doesn't count) Step 7: Business days = 30 - 10 - 0 = 20 business days Method 3 - Day-by-Day Algorithm: For programmers/spreadsheets: `````` Quick Estimation Formula: Business Days ≈ (Total Days ÷ 7) × 5 - Holidays Example: 30 days ÷ 7 = 4.28 weeks 4.28 × 5 = 21.4 ≈ 21 business days Minus holidays (0 weekday holidays) = 21 business days (Actual: 20, so ~95% accurate) Real-World Examples India: Example 1 - One Month (January 2025): Jan 1-31, 2025: • Total days: 31 days • Jan 1 is Wednesday (Republic Day - Jan 26 is Sunday, doesn't count as holiday) • Full weeks: 31 ÷ 7 = 4.42 weeks • Weekends: 4 full weekends + partial = 9 weekend days • Business days: 31 - 9 = 22 business days Example 2 - Project Timeline: Project: March 1 - May 31, 2025 • Total days: Mar (31) + Apr (30) + May (31) = 92 days • Full weeks: 92 ÷ 7 = 13.14 weeks • Weekend days: 13 × 2 = 26 days + 1 (partial) = 27 weekend days • Holidays: Holi (Mar 14, Friday) = 1 holiday • Business days: 92 - 27 - 1 = 64 business days Example 3 - Notice Period: Notice: 30 business days from November 1, 2025 Method: • Start: Nov 1 (Saturday - not counted) • First business day: Nov 3 (Monday) • Count 30 business days from Nov 3 • Nov 3-30: Has 20 business days • Need 10 more business days • Dec 1-15: Has ~11 business days • 30th business day: ~December 15, 2025 • Calendar days: Nov 1 - Dec 15 = 45 calendar days India Public Holidays 2025 (Weekdays Only): • Republic Day: Jan 26 (Sunday - doesn't count) • Holi: March 14 (Friday) ✓ • Independence Day: Aug 15 (Friday) ✓ • Gandhi Jayanti: Oct 2 (Thursday) ✓ • Diwali: Nov 1 (Saturday - doesn't count) • Plus state holidays: 3-5 additional days Total weekday holidays: ~6-8 per year Business Days by Month (2025 Estimate): January: 22 business days (31 total - 9 weekends) February: 20 business days (28 total - 8 weekends) March: 21 business days (31 total - 9 weekends - 1 holiday) April: 22 business days (30 total - 8 weekends) May: 22 business days (31 total - 9 weekends) June: 21 business days (30 total - 9 weekends) July: 23 business days (31 total - 8 weekends) August: 21 business days (31 total - 9 weekends - 1 holiday) September: 22 business days (30 total - 8 weekends) October: 22 business days (31 total - 9 weekends - 1 holiday) November: 20 business days (30 total - 10 weekends) December: 23 business days (31 total - 8 weekends) Total: ~259 business days in 2025 Pro Tips: 1. Use online calculator for complex periods (saves time, prevents errors) 2. Always exclude public holidays (check local/company calendar) 3. Verify start day: If project starts on weekend, first business day is Monday 4. International projects: Check different countries' weekends (Middle East: Fri-Sat) 5. Some industries work 6 days (retail, healthcare) - adjust accordingly 6. Banking transactions: Same-day processing has cutoff times (usually 4-5 PM) 7. Legal deadlines: "Business days" means strict Mon-Fri, no exceptions 8. Delivery services: "Business days" excludes weekends but may deliver on Saturday (clarify with courier) Common Business Day Ranges: 5 business days = 1 work week = 7 calendar days 10 business days = 2 work weeks = 14 calendar days 15 business days = 3 work weeks = 21 calendar days 20 business days = 4 work weeks = ~28 calendar days 30 business days = ~6 weeks = ~42 calendar days 60 business days = ~3 months = ~84 calendar days 90 business days = ~4 months = ~126 calendar days
Complete 2025 Date Differences Guide: New Year to Major Festivals: • New Year (Jan 1) to Republic Day (Jan 26): 25 days • New Year (Jan 1) to Holi (Mar 14): 72 days • New Year (Jan 1) to Independence Day (Aug 15): 226 days • New Year (Jan 1) to Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2): 274 days • New Year (Jan 1) to Diwali (Nov 1): 304 days • New Year (Jan 1) to Christmas (Dec 25): 358 days Festival to Festival: • Republic Day (Jan 26) to Holi (Mar 14): 47 days (~7 weeks) • Holi (Mar 14) to Independence Day (Aug 15): 154 days (~5 months) • Independence Day (Aug 15) to Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2): 48 days (~7 weeks) • Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) to Diwali (Nov 1): 30 days (~1 month) • Diwali (Nov 1) to Christmas (Dec 25): 54 days (~8 weeks) • Diwali (Nov 1) to New Year (Dec 31): 60 days (~2 months) Financial Year 2025-26: • FY Start (Apr 1, 2025) to FY End (Mar 31, 2026): 365 days (52 weeks + 1 day) • Q1: Apr 1 - Jun 30: 91 days (13 weeks) • Q2: Jul 1 - Sep 30: 92 days (13 weeks + 1 day) • Q3: Oct 1 - Dec 31: 92 days (13 weeks + 1 day) • Q4: Jan 1 - Mar 31: 90 days (12 weeks + 6 days) Academic Year 2025-26: • School opens: Jun 1, 2025 • Summer vacation ends: May 31, 2025 • First semester: Jun 1 - Oct 31: 153 days (~5 months) • Diwali break: ~7-10 days • Second semester: Nov 10 - Mar 31: 142 days (~4.5 months) • Total school days: ~295 days (excluding breaks) Indian Festivals 2025 (Major Dates): • Makar Sankranti: Jan 14 • Republic Day: Jan 26 • Maha Shivratri: Feb 26 • Holi: Mar 14 • Ram Navami: Apr 6 • Eid al-Fitr: Mar 30 (tentative) • Buddha Purnima: May 12 • Eid al-Adha: Jun 6 (tentative) • Raksha Bandhan: Aug 9 • Independence Day: Aug 15 • Janmashtami: Aug 16 • Ganesh Chaturthi: Aug 27 • Gandhi Jayanti: Oct 2 • Dussehra: Oct 2 • Diwali: Nov 1 • Guru Nanak Jayanti: Nov 15 • Christmas: Dec 25 Season Durations 2025: • Winter (Dec-Feb): ~90 days • Spring (Mar-May): ~92 days • Summer (Jun-Aug): ~92 days • Autumn (Sep-Nov): ~91 days Common Life Events: • Pregnancy full term: 280 days (~9 months 10 days) • 3-month notice period: 90 calendar days (~64 business days) • 6-month rental agreement: 180 days (~26 weeks) • 1-year contract: 365 days (366 in leap year) Birthday Calculations 2025: If born on: • Jan 1, 2000: Age on Nov 9, 2025 = 9,444 days (25 years, 10 months, 9 days) • Jan 1, 1995: Age on Nov 9, 2025 = 11,270 days (30 years, 10 months, 9 days) • Jan 1, 1990: Age on Nov 9, 2025 = 13,096 days (35 years, 10 months, 9 days) • Jan 1, 1985: Age on Nov 9, 2025 = 14,922 days (40 years, 10 months, 9 days) Project Timeline Examples: • 1-week project: 7 calendar days = 5 business days • 2-week sprint: 14 calendar days = 10 business days • 1-month project: 30 calendar days = 20-22 business days • 3-month project: 90 calendar days = 64-66 business days • 6-month project: 180 calendar days = 128-130 business days • 1-year project: 365 calendar days = 250-260 business days Vacation Planning 2025: • Long weekend (3-day): With strategic leave, extends to 9 days • Republic Day: Jan 26 (Sunday) + Mon off = 3 days • Holi: Mar 14 (Friday) + weekend = 3 days • Independence Day: Aug 15 (Friday) + weekend = 3 days • Diwali: Nov 1 (Saturday) + Sunday + Mon = 3 days Optimal Vacation Days: • Take leave: Mar 10-13 (4 days) → Get: Mar 8-16 (9 days with Holi) • Take leave: Oct 27-31 (5 days) → Get: Oct 25-Nov 2 (9 days with Diwali) • Take leave: Aug 11-14 (4 days) → Get: Aug 9-17 (9 days with Independence Day) Monthly Day Count 2025: • January: 31 days (4 weeks + 3 days) • February: 28 days (4 weeks exactly) • March: 31 days (4 weeks + 3 days) • April: 30 days (4 weeks + 2 days) • May: 31 days (4 weeks + 3 days) • June: 30 days (4 weeks + 2 days) • July: 31 days (4 weeks + 3 days) • August: 31 days (4 weeks + 3 days) • September: 30 days (4 weeks + 2 days) • October: 31 days (4 weeks + 3 days) • November: 30 days (4 weeks + 2 days) • December: 31 days (4 weeks + 3 days) Weekend Count 2025: • Total Saturdays: 52 • Total Sundays: 52 • Total weekend days: 104 days • Percentage of year: 28.5% Businessss Days 2025: • Total calendar days: 365 • Weekend days: 104 • Approximate weekday holidays: 8-10 • Total business days: 251-253 days • Percentage of year: 68-69% Quick Reference: • Days in 2025: 365 (not a leap year) • Weeks in 2025: 52 weeks + 1 day • Business weeks: ~50 weeks • Quarters: 4 (each ~91 days) • Semesters: 2 (each ~182 days)
Comprehensive Date Calculation Use Cases for India: 1. PERSONAL LIFE: Age Calculation: • Calculate exact age in years, months, days • Days until next birthday • Days lived so far • Milestone birthdays (18th, 21st, 25th, 30th, etc.) • Retirement age calculation Relationship Milestones: • Days since first meeting • Months/years of marriage • Anniversary countdown • Dating duration • Relationship milestones (100 days, 1000 days, etc.) Health & Fitness: • Pregnancy due date (40 weeks = 280 days) • Trimester tracking (each ~13 weeks) • Medication course duration • Fitness challenge duration (30-day, 90-day) • Diet program tracking • Recovery period after surgery Education: • Days until exam • Study plan timeline (60 days, 90 days) • School vacation duration • Semester length • Days until result declaration • Admission deadline countdown 2. PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS: Employment: • Notice period calculation (30/60/90 days) • Probation period tracking (90 days, 6 months) • Days until joining date • Work anniversary • Leave balance calculation • Annual appraisal countdown Project Management: • Project duration calculation • Milestone dates • Sprint length (2 weeks, 1 month) • Deadline tracking • Delay calculation • Buffer time estimation • Resource allocation timeline Business Operations: • Contract duration (1 year, 2 years) • Renewal dates • Payment due dates (Net 30, Net 60) • Credit period calculation • Vendor payment schedules • Service agreement validity • Warranty/guarantee period Startup & Entrepreneurship: • Runway calculation (months of operation) • Product launch countdown • Funding round gaps • Beta testing period • MVP development timeline • Go-to-market timeline 3. FINANCIAL & LEGAL: Banking & Finance: • Loan tenure (5 years, 10 years, 20 years) • EMI calculation periods • Fixed deposit maturity • Credit card payment due (30 days) • Cheque clearance time (2-3 business days) • Interest calculation periods • Investment duration (SIP for 10 years) • Lock-in period (3 years for ELSS) Legal Matters: • Notice period for legal cases • Court hearing gaps • Statute of limitations • Contract validity period • Documentation deadlines • Appeal filing deadlines • Bail duration • Police custody days Taxation: • Financial year duration (Apr 1 - Mar 31) • Quarterly advance tax dates • ITR filing deadline (Jul 31) • Tax saving deadline (Mar 31) • Assessment year tracking • GST filing periods 4. REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY: Property Transactions: • Agreement to sale period • Registry deadline • Possession date • Construction completion timeline • Payment schedule (30/60/90 days) • Advance booking to delivery Rental Properties: • Lease duration (11 months, 1 year, 2 years) • Rent payment cycles (monthly = 30 days) • Notice period (1 month, 2 months) • Security deposit refund time • Agreement renewal dates • Maintenance payment schedules 5. TRAVEL & TOURISM: Vacation Planning: • Trip duration (7 days, 15 days) • Days until vacation • Visa validity period • Travel insurance duration • Hotel booking days • Flight booking advance (60-90 days optimal) Visa & Immigration: • Visa processing time (15-30 days) • Passport validity (should be 6 months+) • Visa expiry countdown • Return ticket within visa period • Overstay calculation (penalties) 6. GOVERNMENT & CIVIC: Government Services: • Passport processing (15-30 business days) • Driving license renewal • PAN card application (15 days) • Aadhaar update processing • Ration card renewal • Voter ID application Public Schemes: • Scheme application deadlines • Subsidy claim period • Scholarship application window • Benefit disbursement cycles • Renewal dates for certificates 7. EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS: Festival Planning: • Days until Diwali (shopping countdown) • Days between festivals (planning gap) • Festival preparation time (15-30 days) • Seasonal shopping periods • Festival bonus timing Event Management: • Wedding planning (6 months, 1 year) • Invitation sending timeline (1 month advance) • Venue booking lead time (3-6 months) • Caterer booking (1-2 months) • Days until event • Post-event payment schedule 8. HEALTH & INSURANCE: Insurance: • Policy duration (1 year) • Renewal deadline (30 days before expiry) • Claim settlement time (15-30 days) • Premium payment grace period • Waiting period (30-90 days) • Pre-existing disease waiting (2-4 years) Medical: • Hospital admission to discharge • Post-operative recovery (14 days, 30 days) • Medicine course duration • Check-up intervals (6 months, 1 year) • Quarantine period (14 days) • Vaccination schedule gaps 9. E-COMMERCE & SHOPPING: Online Shopping: • Delivery estimates (3-5 business days) • Return window (7 days, 15 days, 30 days) • Replacement period • Exchange timeline • Refund processing (7-14 business days) • Warranty activation date • Sale event countdown (festival sales) 10. UTILITIES & SERVICES: Utility Bills: • Bill cycle (30 days) • Payment due date • Late fee calculation (after 7 days) • Connection/disconnection time • Refund processing time Subscriptions: • Subscription renewal (monthly, yearly) • Free trial period (7 days, 30 days) • Cancellation notice period • Service validity • Upgrade/downgrade effective date India-Specific Considerations: • Financial Year: April 1 to March 31 (not Jan-Dec) • Academic Year: June to March (not Sept-May like West) • Festival dates vary by lunar calendar (check annually) • Public holidays vary by state (23-28 holidays/year) • Business weeks: Mon-Fri (some Sat half-day) • Government offices: Mon-Fri only • Banking hours: Mon-Fri (some Sat half-day) • Marriage seasons: Nov-Feb, Apr-May (avoid monsoon) • Auspicious dates: Check Hindu calendar (muhurat) Pro Tips for Indians: 1. Use "business days" for all official/government work 2. Account for festival holidays in project planning 3. Book travel 60-90 days in advance for best prices 4. File taxes early (don't wait until Jul 31) 5. Start wedding planning 6-12 months in advance 6. Keep 15-day buffer for government services 7. Renew documents 1-2 months before expiry 8. E-commerce returns: Use within first 7 days for hassle-free returns 9. Property transactions: Keep 60-90 day buffer for delays 10. Insurance renewal: Pay 30 days before expiry (no coverage gap)