Retirement Countdown: Days and Workdays
This retirement countdown shows how long is left until your last day at work. Enter your birth date and the age you plan to retire, or pick an exact retirement date. The countdown shows years, months and days, total days, workdays (Monday to Friday), weekends and biweekly paychecks left, and it ticks down live every second. It also shows your Social Security full retirement age based on your birth year, from 66 to 67. Your dates are saved only in this browser, so the countdown is ready when you come back.
Retirement Countdown
A live countdown to your retirement date, with workdays, weekends and paychecks left.
How to use the Retirement Countdown
- Enter your birth date.
- Choose a retirement age, or switch to an exact date.
- Watch the live countdown and the workdays and paychecks left.
- Come back any time. Your dates stay saved in this browser.
How it is counted
Retirement date = birth date + retirement age. Workdays count Monday to Friday from today. Paychecks = days left ÷ 14, rounded up. Full retirement age: 66 if born 1943–1954, 66 + 2 months per year for 1955–1959, and 67 from 1960.
Features
- Live countdown to retirement
- Years, months and days
- Workdays, weekends and paychecks left
- Social Security full retirement age
- Retire by age or by exact date
- Saved in your browser only
Frequently asked questions
How do I count down to retirement?
Enter your birth date and planned retirement age, or an exact date. The tool counts the time left to that day and updates every second.
What is my full retirement age for Social Security?
It is 66 for people born 1943 to 1954, rises by 2 months a year for those born 1955 to 1959, and is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
How are workdays counted?
Workdays are Monday to Friday between today and your retirement date. Holidays and vacation days are not subtracted.
How are paychecks left counted?
The tool assumes biweekly pay, one paycheck every 14 days, so it divides the days left by 14.
Is my birth date sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser and the dates are stored only on this device.