How do I use DATE in Excel?
Use DATE when you want to build a date from year, month, and day. Enter Year, Month, Day in that order, then add optional arguments when needed.
Excel Function
DATE
Builds a date from year, month, day.
DATE(year, month, day)Arguments
year
RequiredEnter a numeric value.
month
RequiredEnter a numeric value.
day
RequiredEnter a numeric value.
Practice Preview
Use DATE to return the result with these settings (Year: 2026, Month: 3, Day: 8).
Example Table
| # | ATask ID | BStart Date | CEnd Date | DNotes | EHoliday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | T001 | 2026/03/01 | 2026/03/05 | Standard task | 2026/03/03 |
| 3 | T002 | 2026/03/03 | 2026/03/10 | Priority task | 2026/03/06 |
| 4 | T003 | 2026/03/05 | 2026/03/12 | Standard task | 2026/03/10 |
| 5 | T004 | 2026/03/08 | 2026/03/14 | Urgent task | 2026/03/12 |
| 6 | |||||
| 7 | |||||
| 8 |
How to Use (Formula)
=DATE(2026, 3, 8)Result
2026/03/08
Practice This Function
DATE FAQ
Where can I practice DATE?
Use the "Start Function Practice" button to jump straight into DATE drills.
What arguments does DATE use?
The main arguments are Year, Month, Day. Enter them in order.