Counting Only Working Days in Excel: A Quick Guide

Learn how to accurately count working days in Excel using the NETWORKDAYS function.

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To count only working days in Excel, use the NETWORKDAYS function. The syntax is `=NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, [holidays])`. This function calculates the number of working days between two dates, excluding weekends and any specified holidays.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the NETWORKDAYS function in Excel? The NETWORKDAYS function calculates the number of working days between two dates, excluding weekends and specified holidays.
  2. How do I exclude specific holidays in my calculation? You can exclude specific holidays by including a range of holiday dates in the optional third argument of the NETWORKDAYS function.
  3. Can I count working days if my weekends are different? Yes, you can use the NETWORKDAYS.INTL function to customize which days are considered weekends.
  4. Is there a way to count working days in Google Sheets? Yes, Google Sheets has a similar function called NETWORKDAYS that works the same way as in Excel.

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