Why you need this
Calculates the last day of the month, n months in the future or past. Crucial for financial reporting cycles.
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=EOMONTH(start_date, months)
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Quick context
- • Works in both Excel and Google Sheets.
- • Use when you need consistent, auditable results.
- • Copy the snippet above and adjust only the ranges.
When to use
Learn how to use the Excel EOMONTH Formula.
Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy, these formulas are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Please verify all results before use.
Common Mistakes
- ✕ Confusing positive/negative months. Positive numbers look forward; negative numbers look backward. 0 gives the current month's end date.
Best Practices
- ✓ Get first day of month. Calculate =EOMONTH(date, -1) + 1 to reliably get the first day of the current month.
Manual Risk Detected
Missing end-of-month cutoffs distorts MRR calculations.
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