Add or Subtract Days from a Date

Add or subtract days from a date to find a new date.

Add or Subtract Days

Calculate a new date by adding or subtracting days from a start date. This is useful for deadlines, reminders, and date-based planning.

How to use the Add or Subtract Days tool

  1. Select the start date.
  2. Enter the number of days to add or subtract.
  3. Click Calculate to see the result.

Common use cases

  • Finding deadlines from a start date.
  • Calculating review or renewal dates.
  • Planning time-off windows.
  • Shifting schedules by a fixed offset.

Tips & notes

  • Use negative values for subtraction.
  • Use ISO dates for clarity in shared workflows.
  • For business-day shifts, use a working-days calculator.

Related time tools

  • Date Difference Calculator
  • Days Between Two Dates
  • Business Days Calculator

FAQ

Can I subtract days?
Yes. Use a negative number.
Does it handle leap years?
Yes. The calendar rules are applied automatically.
Can I add weeks instead?
Use a multiple of 7 days or the Date Range tools.