On the other hand, if you need to calculate the number of working days based on given start and end dates, you need to use the NETWORKDAYS function.
This is a great function for anyone planning deadlines and needs to find the number of working days available to them. This function excludes weekends as well. If you use NETWORKDAYS.INTL you can decide which days are considered weekends and should be excluded.
In the video below I also show you a way to make the selection for holidays dynamic. For example, if you are doing a project in one country and want to roll out that same project in other countries and you’d like the number of working days between the two dates to consider the holidays of the chosen country – the index function can come to the rescue.
Watch the video to find out how to use the NETWORKDAYS function:
Watch out:
- WORKDAY does not count start day
- NETWORKDAYS does count start day
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Leila Gharani
I’ve spent over 20 years helping businesses use data to improve their results. I've worked as an economist and a consultant. I spent 12 years in corporate roles across finance, operations, and IT—managing SAP and Oracle projects.
As a 7-time Microsoft MVP, I have deep knowledge of tools like Excel and Power BI.
I love making complex tech topics easy to understand. There’s nothing better than helping someone realize they can do it themselves. I’m always learning new things too and finding better ways to help others succeed.
