How to Calculate Working Days in Google Sheets Using NETWORKDAYS Function
Learn to calculate working days in Google Sheets with the NETWORKDAYS function, including how to exclude holidays for accurate results.
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To calculate working days in Google Sheets, use the NETWORKDAYS function. The basic formula looks like this: `=NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, [holidays])`. Here, `start_date` and `end_date` are the dates between which you want to find the number of working days. Optionally, `[holidays]` allows you to subtract any holidays during this period. For instance, `=NETWORKDAYS(A1, B1, C1:C10)` calculates working days between two dates in A1 and B1, excluding holidays listed in C1:C10. Ensure your dates are in a recognizable date format for accuracy.
FAQs & Answers
- What does the NETWORKDAYS function do in Google Sheets? NETWORKDAYS calculates the number of working days between two dates, automatically excluding weekends and optionally specified holidays.
- How can I exclude holidays when calculating working days in Google Sheets? In the NETWORKDAYS function, add a range containing holiday dates as the third argument to exclude those days from the working day count.
- Can the NETWORKDAYS function count half days or partial workdays? No, NETWORKDAYS counts only whole working days, excluding weekends and holidays. Partial days are not considered.
- Are dates required to be in a specific format for NETWORKDAYS to work correctly? Yes, dates should be in a recognizable date format in Google Sheets to ensure accurate calculations with NETWORKDAYS.