How to Calculate Working Days in Excel with NETWORKDAYS Function

Learn how to calculate working days in Excel using the NETWORKDAYS function to exclude holidays.

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Yes, Excel can calculate the number of working days. Use the `NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, [holidays])` function. Just input your start and end dates, and optionally, a range of holiday dates to exclude. For example, `=NETWORKDAYS(A1, B1, C1:C10)` will compute the working days between the dates in cells A1 and B1, excluding the holidays listed in C1 to C10.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the NETWORKDAYS function in Excel? The NETWORKDAYS function calculates the number of whole working days between two dates, excluding weekends and specified holidays.
  2. How do I exclude holidays in Excel calculations? You can exclude holidays by adding an optional third argument in the NETWORKDAYS function which includes a range of holiday dates.
  3. Can I calculate working days for multiple date ranges in Excel? Yes, you can create separate NETWORKDAYS calculations for each date range you want to analyze.
  4. Is there a similar function for different countries' holidays? While NETWORKDAYS is standardized, you can customize the holidays in the function based on your country or region.