How to Calculate Working Days in a Month Using Excel's NETWORKDAYS Function

Learn how to efficiently calculate working days in Excel with the NETWORKDAYS function. Perfect for business and planning.

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To calculate working days in a month in Excel, use the `NETWORKDAYS` function. For example, `=NETWORKDAYS(A1, A2)`, where `A1` is the start date and `A2` the end date. This function excludes weekends and can also factor in holidays by adding a third range, like `=NETWORKDAYS(A1, A2, holidays)`. This ensures you accurately count only the business days.

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 optionally holidays.
  2. How do I include holidays in the NETWORKDAYS function? You can include holidays by adding a third argument that specifies a range of holiday dates, like so: =NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, holidays).
  3. Can I calculate working days for multiple months? Yes, you can adjust the start and end dates across months in the NETWORKDAYS function to calculate working days for the desired range.
  4. What if my workweek doesn't follow the standard Monday to Friday? Consider using the NETWORKDAYS.INTL function, which allows customization of the weekend days to fit your specific workweek.

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