WPS WORKDAY on Windows helps you return the date before or after a specified number of working days; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None specified | Use it in the current WPS Sheets environment on Windows |
About This Feature
Overview
The WORKDAY function in WPS Sheets is a date calculation tool for spreadsheet work. It returns a date before or after a specified number of working days, excluding weekends and optionally excluding holidays.
Core tasks include:
- Insert the WORKDAY function from the Insert Function dialog box.
- Type
=WORKDAY(...)directly in a cell or in the formula bar. - Review the syntax
WORKDAY(start_date, days, [holidays])and its arguments.
This function is useful for project scheduling, delivery date planning, attendance tracking, and other spreadsheet workflows that need working-day calculations.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No required internet connection for local formula entry; internet is needed for online help or software download |
| Other | WPS Sheets must be installed, and you need an editable spreadsheet file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Sheets, then open the Formulas tab and confirm that options such as Insert Function are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the WORKDAY function to return the date before or after a specified number of working days, with optional holiday exclusions. | Excel provides the WORKDAY function with the syntax WORKDAY(start_date, days, [holidays]) for dates that exclude weekends and holidays. | Google Sheets provides the WORKDAY function with the syntax WORKDAY(start_date, num_days, [holidays]) to calculate the end date after a specified number of working days. | Notion formulas support date functions such as dateAdd, dateSubtract, and dateBetween, but there is no spreadsheet-style WORKDAY function with the same name. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF editing, conversion, and signing, and its official product page does not describe a spreadsheet function equivalent to WORKDAY. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can calculate working-day dates directly in a familiar spreadsheet formula workflow through Insert Function or direct formula entry, and the function itself is available without membership. | Compared with WPS: It offers a comparable function for Excel workbook workflows. | Compared with WPS: It offers a comparable function, but Google also notes date-format handling details for direct entry. | Compared with WPS: Date logic is possible through formula combinations, but the workflow is centered on database properties rather than traditional spreadsheet formulas. | Compared with WPS: It is better suited to PDF document workflows instead of spreadsheet date calculations. |
| Official Source | — | WORKDAY function | WORKDAY | Formula syntax and functions | Adobe Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If most of your work happens in spreadsheets, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide similar working-day date calculations. WPS fits well when you want a familiar spreadsheet formula workflow in WPS Sheets, while Notion and Adobe are better aligned with database and PDF-focused workflows.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project delivery scheduling | Project managers and operations staff | Need to estimate completion dates without counting weekends | Use WORKDAY to return a target date from a start date and a number of working days |
| 2 | Attendance and leave tracking | HR and administrative staff | Need date calculations based on working-day rules | Enter WORKDAY in a sheet and combine it with a holiday range |
| 3 | Purchasing and shipping plans | Purchasing and supply chain staff | Need to estimate due dates after several working days | Use Insert Function to fill in arguments and generate the date |
| 4 | Finance due-date management | Finance staff | Payment terms cannot always follow calendar days | Use WORKDAY to exclude weekends and holidays when calculating due dates |
| 5 | Everyday spreadsheet automation | General office users | Manual working-day calculations are easy to get wrong | Type the formula directly in cells for batch calculation |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic WPS Sheets functions | ✅ | ✅ |
| WORKDAY formula entry and calculation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Some advanced PDF, AI, and extended tools | Basic or limited access as described on the pricing page | More advanced tools and higher usage allowances |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | See the current plan details on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet date calculations | Free | The WORKDAY function itself is available for regular spreadsheet work |
| Users who also need more PDF, template, or extended office tools | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need broader advanced office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page