MONTH Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples & Practice
Learn the Excel MONTH function: Returns the month number from a date. Try focused practice and download a free workbook.
Syntax
=MONTH(serial_number)
Check the function documentation for your Excel version and platform. The browser simulator implements selected behavior and does not reproduce every Excel feature.
Worked example
| Row | A: Employee | B: Start date | C: End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Amit | 01-Apr-2026 | 30-Apr-2026 |
| 3 | Priya | 05-Apr-2026 | 30-Apr-2026 |
| 4 | Ravi | 10-Apr-2026 | 30-Apr-2026 |
=MONTH(B2)
Expected result: 4
These dates are selected for MONTH. Identify whether the function returns a date, part of a date or a date difference.
Professional use
Monthly MIS reporting.
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Questions and answers
How can I practise MONTH?
Use the focused ten-question MONTH lab, then download its workbook for ten additional function-specific tasks and an answer key. Core learning works without an account.
Which Excel version supports MONTH?
Check the function documentation for your Excel version and platform. The browser simulator implements selected behavior and does not reproduce every Excel feature.
Does the browser simulator replace Microsoft Excel?
No. It supports a selected set of formula behavior for practice. Native workbook recalculation, full function compatibility, PivotTables and external data features must be checked in your own Excel installation.
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