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=NETWORKDAYS() Interactive Masterclass & Practice Simulator
Returns the number of whole working days between start_date and end_date (excluding weekends and optional holidays).
Official Syntax:
=NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, [holidays])Live Interactive Excel Spreadsheet (Full Width)
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Sheet: Sheet 1 (Practice Table)=NETWORKDAYS(A2, B2)Formula Assistant
Cell: E2Excel Calculation Rules:
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- Type
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Graded Practice Challenges (1)
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Exercise 1: Practice =NETWORKDAYS() in Live Simulator
+50 XP
🎯 Target Goal:
Calculate Net Working Business Days Excluding Weekends
Syntax Parameters Breakdown
start_dateRequiredA date representing the start date.
end_dateRequiredA date representing the end date.
[holidays]OptionalAn optional range of holiday dates to exclude.
Top Pitfalls to Avoid:
- Forgetting to close the parenthesis ) at the end of the formula.
- Mismatching cell range sizes in lookup vectors or criteria arrays.
Corporate Pro Tips:
- NETWORKDAYS automatically excludes Saturdays and Sundays.
- Pass a third range argument (C2:C10) to exclude public holidays.