DAYS Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
DAYS is an Excel Date & Time function. Returns the number of days between two dates.
DAYS syntax
=DAYS(end_date, start_date)
Arguments
end_date: The date to count up tostart_date: The date to start counting from
When to use DAYS
DAYS is used in scheduling, deadline tracking, and reporting that spans specific date ranges.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the DAYS function do in Excel?
Returns the number of days between two dates.
What is the syntax of DAYS in Excel?
The syntax is =DAYS(end_date, start_date). end_date: The date to count up to; start_date: The date to start counting from.
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