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type: faq
title: "What does 'one business day' mean for production and shipping timelines?"
description: "A business day runs Monday through Friday, so weekends and weekday holidays never count, and an order placed late in the day may start the next day."
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/shipping-delivery/what-does-one-business-day-mean-for-production-and-shipping-timelines
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    title: "What does 'one business day' mean for production and shipping timelines?"
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---

# What does 'one business day' mean for production and shipping timelines?

A business day is a standard Monday through Friday working day. Weekends and holidays do not count, so "one business day" never means a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. Expedited production and shipping timelines are measured in business days only An order placed late in the day may start its count on the next business day Holidays that fall on a weekday are skipped in the count If you need delivery by a specific event date, confirm with your printer that the selected options will get there in time.

A business day runs Monday through Friday, so weekends and weekday holidays never count, and an order placed late in the day may start the next day.

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