These functions extract specific information from a date.

Example Data

Date

28-Sep-2026

15-Aug-2026

01-Jan-2026

DAY

Syntax

=DAY(A2)

Returns:

28

MONTH

Syntax

=MONTH(A2)

Returns:

9

YEAR

Syntax

=YEAR(A2)

Returns:

2026

WEEKDAY

Syntax

=WEEKDAY(A2)

Returns a number representing the day of the week.

For example, with the default numbering:

  • Sunday = 1
  • Monday = 2
  • Tuesday = 3
  • etc.

WEEKNUM

Syntax

=WEEKNUM(A2)

Returns the week number of the year.

Practical Table

Date

Day

Month

Year

Weekday

Week No.

28-Sep-2026

         

15-Aug-2026

         

01-Jan-2026

         

Practice

Create a Monthly Date Analysis Sheet using all five functions.