How to calculate days between dates
To calculate days between two dates manually, convert each date to a serial day count, subtract the start from the end, then decide whether to include the final day in the total.[web:617][web:622][web:625]
Date difference tips for planning
- Use inclusive counting when you want to know how many calendar days an event spans from start to finish.[web:618][web:621]
- For business schedules, track working days separately since many date tools treat all calendar days equally by default.[web:624][web:630]
- When adding months or years, watch for month‑end rollover, because calendars have different month lengths and leap years.[web:615][web:625]