How to Use the NETWORKDAYS Function in Excel (Exclude Weekends & Holidays)

How to Use the NETWORKDAYS Function in Excel (Exclude Weekends & Holidays)

NETWORKDAYS() helps you calculate the number of working days between two dates, automatically skipping weekends and optionally, listed holidays.

🔹 Syntax:

=NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, [holidays])

✅ Example:

=NETWORKDAYS(A2, B2, C2:C5)

This will count all working days from A2 to B2, excluding weekends and holidays listed in C2:C5.

📊 Use Cases:

• Calculating project deadlines
• Estimating delivery timelines
• Managing employee attendance

💡 Pro Tip:

Use NETWORKDAYS.INTL if your weekend days are different from Saturday/Sunday.

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