Scheduling meetings efficiently requires knowing the number of working days between two dates. In Excel, the NETWORKDAYS function makes it easy to calculate this, considering weekends and optional holidays.
Calculate the number of working days between the two dates
The NETWORKDAYS function calculates the number of working days between two dates, excluding weekends and optionally specified holidays. This is particularly useful for planning timelines and scheduling meetings.
Example
Below is an example table demonstrating how to calculate the number of working days between two dates using the NETWORKDAYS function:
| Meeting | Start Date | End Date | Working Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project A | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-15 | =NETWORKDAYS(B2, C2) |
| Project B | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-20 | =NETWORKDAYS(B3, C3) |
| Project C | 2024-09-01 | 2024-09-10 | =NETWORKDAYS(B4, C4) |
Exercise
Now it's your turn to calculate the number of working days for the following meetings. Use the provided Excel sheet to determine the working days for each meeting:
Solution
To solve the exercise, follow these steps:
- Enter the start and end dates in the respective cells.
- Use the NETWORKDAYS function to calculate the number of working days.
Example Calculation:
- For "Planning":
- Start Date: 2024-10-01
- End Date: 2024-10-15
- Formula for Working Days:
=NETWORKDAYS(B2, C2) - Result: 11