Deadlines sound simple until you have to count them. “Sixty days from today” shows up in invoices, return policies, project plans, hiring timelines, and legal notices. The problem is that most people don’t count dates every day, and calendars don’t follow a neat pattern. Some months have 30 days, some have 31, and February changes in leap years.

This guide walks you through the process step by step. You’ll learn what “60 days from today” really means, how to calculate it with a calculator, and how to count it by hand with confidence—without getting lost when the date crosses into a new month.

Understand what “60 days from today” means

Before you calculate anything, make sure you know what you’re counting.

Calendar days

In most cases, “60 days” means 60 calendar days, including weekends and holidays. If you’re dealing with:

• delivery windows
• subscription renewals
• refund or return periods
• simple planning dates

You’re almost always counting calendar days.

Business days

Sometimes the wording is “60 business days.” That is not the same thing. Business days usually mean Monday to Friday, often excluding public holidays. If you count business days, the end date will land much later than a calendar-day count.

If your document does not say “business,” assume calendar days.

Decide whether “today” is included.

It is the detail that causes the most confusion. People use the phrase in two common ways:

Start counting from tomorrow.

When a calculator says “60 days from today,” it typically adds 60 full days after Today.

That means Today is day 0, and tomorrow is day 1.

Count Today as day 1

Some workplaces and informal counting treat Today as day 1.

That results in the outcome being one day earlier than with Method A.

Tip: If it’s for a contract, policy, or formal notice, use the standard “add 60 days after today” approach unless the document clearly says “including today.”

Calculate it instantly with an online date tool.

If you want the fastest and cleanest answer, use a date calculator. A good calculator eliminates guesswork and helps you avoid off-by-one errors.

A simple workflow looks like this:

1. Confirm the start date (Today, or set a custom date if needed).
2. Enter 60 as the number of days.
3. Choose whether you’re adding or subtracting days.
4. Read the result, including the day of the week.
5. Copy the date in the format you need (US, UK, or ISO).

If you want a quick result without manual counting, you can use this page: 60 days From Today.

Use it when you need the answer fast, when the date crosses multiple months, or when you’re working with a team and want everyone to use the same method.

Learn the “month jump” method for manual counting.

Even if you use a tool, it helps to understand how the count works. The easiest manual approach is to “jump” month by month.

Here’s the method:

1. Write down Today’s date.
2. Count how many days are left in the current month after Today.
3. Subtract those remaining days from 60.
4. Move to the next month and subtract that month’s full days.
5. When the remaining number is less than the days in the new month, that remaining number is your target day.

Why this works

You’re breaking a big count into smaller pieces that align with how calendars are organized. You don’t need to mark every single day. You subtract chunks.

Use the “weeks + days” shortcut to double-check

Sixty days is close to a round number of weeks:

• 8 weeks = 56 days
• 60 days = 56 + 4 days
• So, 60 days = 8 weeks and 4 days

This shortcut helps in two ways:

• You can quickly estimate the day of the week.
• You can double-check your result after a month-jump count.

For example, if Today is a Friday, 8 weeks later is still Friday, and 4 days after that is Tuesday. That doesn’t give you the date, but it confirms the weekday should be Tuesday.

Work through a real example step by step.

Let’s use a clear example so you can see how the counting behaves across months.

Example start date: December 26, 2025

(Using the common method: add 60 days after Today, meaning tomorrow is day 1.)

1. Date today: December 26, 2025
2. Days left after December 26 in December:
   • December has 31 days
   • Days after the 26th: 31 − 26 = 5 days (December 27–December 31)
3. Subtract from 60: 60 − 5 = 55 days remaining
4. Move into January 2026:
   • January has 31 days
   • 55 − 31 = 24 days remaining
5. Move into February 2026:
   • Count 24 days into February → February 24, 2026

So, 60 days after December 26, 2025, is February 24, 2026 (weekday: Tuesday).

If someone counts “including today” (Today is day 1), the result would be February 23, 2026, instead. That’s the one-day difference you should watch for.

See how the month’s ending changes the outcome.

Counting gets tricky near month-end, so it’s useful to understand what happens.

Starting on January 30

If you start on January 30 and add 60 days, your count will cross:

• the last day of January
• all of February (28 or 29 days)
• and land in late March or early April, depending on the year

The exact result depends on whether the year is a leap year, and on whether you count “after today” or “including today.”

That is why calculators are popular. The end of the month creates more room for error.

Handle February and leap years the easy way.

February is the only month that changes length:

• Most years: 28 days
• Leap years: 29 days

A leap year usually occurs every 4 years, but century years are a special case unless they are divisible by 400. You don’t need to memorize that rule for everyday planning. Just remember:

• If your 60-day range crosses February, the result can shift by one day in leap years.

If you’re counting manually and you’re unsure about February’s length in a specific year, check the calendar for that year or use a date calculator to confirm.

Know when “60 days” is not the right count.

Sometimes people say “60 days” but mean something else.

“Two months” is not always 60 days.

Two months could be:

• 59 days (30 + 29)
• 61 days (31 + 30)
• 62 days (31 + 31)

So if a policy says “two months,” do not replace it with “60 days.” They are not guaranteed to match.

“About 60 days”

If someone says “about 60 days,” they usually mean “roughly 2 months.” In that case, you can use a simple estimate. But for anything official, use exact day counting.

Understand calendar days vs business days in practical terms.

That matters a lot for offices and payments.

Calendar days: the timeline moves fast

If you add 60 calendar days, weekends still count. That’s best for:

• return windows
• subscription renewals
• general planning

Business days: the timeline stretches

If you count only Monday–Friday, “60 business days” often comes to about 12 weeks plus extra days (because five business days per week means 60 business days = 12 full work weeks). Add holidays, and it goes further.

If your situation is work-related and the wording is unclear, check the original terms. A single phrase can change the deadline by weeks.

Use cases where “60 days from today” shows up

Knowing the most common real-life uses helps you choose the right method and format.

Invoices and payment terms

Many invoices use “Net 60,” meaning payment is due 60 days after the invoice date. In these cases:

• Confirm the start date (invoice date vs received date)
• keep the format clear (avoid date format confusion)

Returns and refunds

Return periods sometimes start from:

• purchase date
• delivery date
• the date an account was activated

The counting method depends on the policy wording. If it says “within 60 days,” that often implies an end window that may include or exclude the start day. Be consistent and document the date you used.

Project planning and milestones

Project managers often set checkpoints 60 days out to:

• review progress
• Release a version
• plan a launch window

Here, the day of the week matters. Landing on a weekend may not be ideal. You may move the milestone to the next workday, but you should still record the true 60-day date.

Hiring and HR timelines

Notice periods and probation reviews often involve fixed day ranges. For HR, clarity matters:

• show the exact date
• include the weekday
• Mention the time zone if teams are remote

Format the result so everyone reads it consistently.

A correct date can still cause problems if the format is unclear.

Use a format that matches your audience.

• US format: Month Day, Year (March 5, 2026)
• UK/PK format: Day Month Year (March 5, 2026)
• ISO format: YYYY-MM-DD (2026-03-05)

If you’re sharing with international teams, ISO is the safest because it removes ambiguity.

Include the day of the week for clarity.

Adding the weekday reduces mistakes:

• “February 24, 2026 (Tuesday)” is clearer than “02/24/26.”

Conclusion

“60 days from today” may seem like a small task, but it can carry big consequences—missed payments, late submissions, or timing issues in a project. Once you understand the counting method (calendar vs business, include vs exclude Today), the rest becomes simple. Use a tool when you need speed, and keep the manual process in your back pocket for quick checks and confident planning.