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How many working hours make up a year?

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In the U.S., either 2,088 hours or 1,928 hours is often used as a standard work year for HR purposes. The latter figure accounts for 20 work days of annual leave.

Full year (no leave)
Work hours -- 2,088
Work week -- 52.2
Work days -- 261

Full year (with 4 week leave)
Work hours -- 1,928
Work week -- 48.2
Work days -- 241

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