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How to count days until a due date in Excel and Google Sheets
Excel & Google Sheets
=B2-TODAY()✓
Verified example
Computed by a real spreadsheet engine on the sample data below.
| Due Date | Days Until Due |
| 2024-01-01 | |
| 2023-12-15 | |
| 2023-11-30 |
=B2-TODAY()→-46203
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Step by step
- 1Enter your due date in cell B2.
- 2In cell C2, enter the formula =B2-TODAY().
- 3Press Enter to see the number of days remaining until the due date.
Tips
- Ensure your due date is formatted as a date in Excel or Google Sheets.
- If you want to avoid negative numbers when the due date has passed, use =MAX(0, B2-TODAY()).
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Frequently asked
What if my due date is in a different format?
Make sure your due date is recognized as a date by Excel or Google Sheets. You can change the format by selecting the cell and choosing the Date format from the toolbar.
Can I highlight cells based on the number of days left?
Yes, use conditional formatting to change the cell color based on the number of days remaining.