Working days and the first day
The bottom line
Day one is the working day after signing. Weekends, public holidays and the Christmas break do not count.
Condition dates are counted in working days, starting the day after the agreement is signed by both parties. Weekends, public holidays, the regional anniversary day and the period from 24 December to 5 January are skipped. A ten working day condition in December can run well into January.
Getting the count wrong by a day can mean a condition is treated as satisfied. We calculate every date and send you the list.
Read this
How I calculate the first working day and deadlines for conditions
Do this
Count ten working days from today and check it against a public holiday calendar
Check yourself
Does the day of signing count as day one?
No. Day one is the next working day.
Which period over summer is excluded from working days?
24 December to 5 January.
What happens if you miss a condition date without cancelling?
The condition may be treated as satisfied and you may be bound.
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