In counting time, does the day on which the period begins count toward the deadline?

In counting time, does the day on which the period begins count toward the deadline?

• A. Yes, it counts
• B. No, it does not count
• C. It depends on the type of claim
• D. Only for business days

Answer: (B)

When you’re counting a time limit, you don’t include the day that starts the period. Counting begins the next day, and the last day of the period is included (subject to any rule about holidays or non-business days in a given system). For example, if a 10-day deadline begins on a Monday, you start counting on Tuesday as day one and would reach day ten on the following Wednesday. If that final day is a weekend or holiday, many rules push the deadline to the next business day, depending on the jurisdiction.