If a period ends on a specific date, is the final day counted as a clear day?

• A. No, the final day is not counted as a clear day.
• B. Yes, the final day is counted as a clear day.
• C. Only if it's a weekday.
• D. Only if not a bank holiday.

Answer: (B)

In time calculations described as “clear days,” you exclude the day that starts the period (for example, the day of service) and you count every day in full, including the final day. So if the period ends on a specific date, that date is counted as part of the period and the final day is included.

For example, with a 3 clear days period starting after service on Monday, you’d count Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and the period ends at the end of Thursday. Bank holidays or weekends don’t alter this unless another rule (like counting only business days) applies separately.