How to Calculate Total Days in Excel Including Weekends

Learn how to calculate the total number of days between dates in Excel, including weekends, using a simple subtraction formula.

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To calculate days in Excel including weekends, you can simply subtract the start date from the end date and add 1 to include the start date. Use the formula: `=END_DATE - START_DATE + 1`. For example, if your start date is in cell A1 and the end date is in cell B1, use `=B1 - A1 + 1**. This will give you the total number of days, including weekends.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I calculate the total number of days between two dates in Excel? Subtract the start date from the end date and add 1 using the formula =END_DATE - START_DATE + 1 to include both dates.
  2. Does this method include weekends in the day count? Yes, this simple subtraction method counts all days, including weekends and holidays.
  3. How can I exclude weekends when calculating days in Excel? Use the NETWORKDAYS function to calculate the number of working days between two dates, excluding weekends and optionally holidays.