WEEKDAY Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
WEEKDAY is an Excel Date & Time function. Returns which day of the week a date falls on, as a number.
WEEKDAY syntax
Arguments
serial_number: The date or time value to evaluatereturn_type: Which numbering system to use for the result (optional)
When to use WEEKDAY
WEEKDAY is used in scheduling, deadline tracking, and reporting that spans specific date ranges.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the WEEKDAY function do in Excel?
Returns which day of the week a date falls on, as a number.
What is the syntax of WEEKDAY in Excel?
The syntax is =WEEKDAY(serial_number, [return_type]). serial_number: The date or time value to evaluate; return_type: Which numbering system to use for the result (optional).
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