Invoice due dates: check the business-day rule before the weekend
Weekend and holiday due dates can shift when money actually arrives. Choose the cash date before the client sees the invoice.
Back to all briefsA due date should match the bank date you need, not just the calendar date you prefer. Before sending the invoice, decide whether weekends and holidays move the collection date and write that rule clearly.
Pick the date that protects cash
If materials, payroll, or subcontractor payments come due on a Friday, a Friday invoice deadline may be too late when the payment method settles after the weekend. Use a business-day due date or a clearer advance deposit if timing matters.
Match the payment method to the schedule
Card payments can settle faster but cost more, ACH can be cheaper but slower, and checks or mailed payments can take several extra days. Compare the net payout and settlement timing before telling the client which methods are acceptable.
Write the weekend rule into the invoice
State whether a due date falling on a weekend or holiday moves to the prior or next business day, and whether late fees start from the calendar date or the processing date. Confirm contract, consumer, banking, and local rules before enforcing a penalty.