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Use the NETWORKDAYS function to determine number of workdays

In this example a project has to be scheduled. Each of the five steps has a fixed start and end date. To determine the number of complete workdays between the start and end dates, the NETWORKDAYS function from the Analysis ToolPak add-in can be used. This function excludes weekends and any dates identified as non-workdays and holidays. The syntax is as follows:

NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, holidays)
start_date: The start date.
end_date: The end date.
holidays: (optional) One or more dates that are to be excluded from the work schedule.

To determine the number of workdays:

  1. In column B type the start date of each step.
  2. In column C type the end date of each step.
  3. List additional holidays in cells F2:F6.
  4. Select cells D2:D6 and type the following formula: =NETWORKDAYS(B2,C2,$F$2:$F$6).
  5. Press Ctrl+Enter.

Use the NETWORKDAYS function to determine number of workdays

Use the NETWORKDAYS function to determine number of workdays
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