How many days are in a sprint?

A sprint in Agile typically lasts between 1 to 4 weeks, which translates to 5 to 20 working days. The exact duration of a sprint is determined by the team and is usually based on factors such as project complexity, team size, and the need for feedback cycles. However, a common sprint duration is 2 weeks (or 10 working days), which balances quick feedback with sufficient time for meaningful progress.

Key Points About Sprint Duration:

• Consistency is Key: Once a sprint length is chosen, it remains consistent throughout the project to maintain a steady rhythm and predictability.
• Shorter Sprints (1-2 weeks): Allow for quicker feedback, faster iterations, and greater adaptability to changing requirements.
• Longer Sprints (3-4 weeks): Provide more time to tackle larger or more complex features but might delay feedback and make it harder to pivot if priorities change.

Example:

• In a 2-week sprint, the team would work for 10 days (Monday through Friday for two weeks), with the sprint typically starting and ending with meetings like Sprint Planning at the beginning and a Sprint Review and Retrospective at the end.

The sprint duration should be chosen based on what works best for the team and project, but the goal is always to deliver a potentially shippable product increment by the end of the sprint.