In the example shown, the formula in B5 is: This formula is then copied down from B5 to B11. The result is random dates between Jan 1, 2016 and Dec 31, 2016 (random dates in the year 2016). Notes:
Random workdays
To generate random workdays, you can add the WORKDAY function like this: The WORKDAY function ensures that the date returned is a working day, and not a weekend of (optionally) a holiday. Note however WORKDAY will shift dates that fall on weekends or holidays to the next working day, so you may see dates that extend beyond date2.
Dave Bruns
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