WORKDAY.INTL in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Common questions about WORKDAY.INTL usually focus on parameter entry, date formats, weekend rules, and holiday references, with 4 high-frequency answers below.

FAQ

What should I do if WORKDAY.INTL returns an error?

  1. Check whether the formula starts with =.
  2. Check whether the parentheses, commas, and number of arguments are correct.
  3. Confirm that the start date and holiday range contain valid date values.
  4. If needed, test the formula again with only the first two required arguments.

Why is the calculated date different from what I expected?

  1. Check whether the weekend rule in the third argument matches your business schedule.
  2. Confirm whether the workday count is moving forward or backward.
  3. Check whether a holiday range has been included.
  4. Test the logic again with a known sample.

How do I exclude holidays automatically in WORKDAY.INTL?

  1. Create a holiday date list in the worksheet first.
  2. Reference that range in the fourth argument of WORKDAY.INTL.
  3. Confirm that every cell in the range uses a date format.
  4. Update the holiday list and verify that the result changes accordingly.

Can I use WORKDAY.INTL with other functions in WPS?

  1. Yes. You can replace the start date argument with the result of a function such as DATE.
  2. You can also pass the result to a function such as TEXT for display formatting.
  3. If you use cross-sheet references, confirm that the referenced address is valid.
  4. Press Enter and review the final result.

Glossary

TermDefinition
WORKDAY.INTLA function that returns a target date based on workday rules, with optional weekend and holiday settings.
weekend argumentA parameter that defines which days are treated as non-working days by number or string.
holidays argumentAn optional parameter that specifies a holiday date range to skip during calculation.
cross-sheet referenceA way to reference cells or ranges from another worksheet in the current formula.