Date Range Generator
Generate a list of dates between two dates.
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Date Range Generator: Sequential Data Made Easy
Manually typing out dates is tedious and error-prone. Whether you are building a financial model in Excel, populating a database, or creating a study schedule, you need accurate, sequential dates instantly.
Our Date Range Generator automates this process. Simply define your start and end points, choose your interval (Daily, Weekly, Monthly), and get a perfectly formatted list ready to copy-paste.
Excel & Data Science
Data analysts often need a "skeleton" of dates to left-join against sales data (to spot days with zero sales).
- Fill Gaps: Create a continuous timeline.
- Headers: Generate column headers for monthly reports.
- Forecasts: Project dates 5 years into the future.
Project Management
Creating timelines for Gantt charts or weekly check-ins requires consistent date intervals.
- Weekly Syncs: List every Monday for the year.
- Quarterly Reviews: List the 1st of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct.
- Sprints: Generate 2-week interval end dates.
Developer Friendly
For software engineers, generating seed data is a common chore. Instead of writing a Python script just to print dates, use this tool to grab a JSON-like or CSV list.
2024-01-02
2024-01-03
...
// Ready for database insertion
Power User Tip
Combine this tool with our Date Format Converter. You can generate a raw list here (YYYY-MM-DD), and if your boss suddenly asks for "January 1st, 2024" format for a presentation, you can swap the style instantly without re-generating the data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I generate dates only for weekends?
Currently, the standard tool generates continuous sequences (daily, weekly, monthly). However, you can generate a daily list and then filter for 'Saturday' or 'Sunday' in your spreadsheet software easily.
What format are the dates in?
You can customize the output format to match your needs. Common formats include YYYY-MM-DD (ISO), MM/DD/YYYY (US), DD/MM/YYYY (EU), or even full text like 'January 1, 2024'.
Is there a limit to how many dates I can generate?
The tool is optimized to handle thousands of dates instantly. Whether you need a simple 30-day month or a 10-year daily log, it processes the sequence locally in your browser without lag.
How do I exclude weekends?
After generating your list, you can copy it into Excel or Google Sheets. Use the TEXT function to find the weekday name, and filter out Saturdays or Sundays. We are working on adding a native 'Business Days Only' filter soon.
Can I generate a weekly list starting on Monday?
Yes. Simply set your 'Start Date' to a Monday, and select 'Weekly' as the step interval. The generator will produce a list of dates that all fall on Mondays.
Is this useful for SQL databases?
Extremely. Developers often need to populate 'Date Dimension' tables. You can generate a list of dates here, format them as 'YYYY-MM-DD', and easily wrap them in INSERT statements.
Can I download the list?
Yes, we provide a one-click 'Download' feature that saves your date list as a plain text file or CSV, ready to be imported into any software.
Does it handle leap years?
Yes, the generator uses the full Gregorian calendar rules. It will correctly include February 29th for 2024, 2028, etc., and exclude it for non-leap years.
Can I use this for social media planning?
Absolutely. Generate a 'Daily' list for the next 3 months, paste it into a spreadsheet, and you have an instant content calendar template ready for post ideas.
Is this tool free?
Yes, FreeTools Pro provides the Date Range Generator completely free of charge for unlimited use.