We all have dates we look forward to, whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, a holiday, or just some other special event. Knowing exactly how many days separate you from that date can help build the excitement and help with planning, too.
So, how many more days until August 12th?
This article shows you how to find out. We’ll explore the number of days until August 12th using manual calculations and spreadsheet formulas.
How many days until August 12th?
Okay, let’s figure this out. As of August 4th, there are just 8 days until August 12th. Not long to wait!
Now, for some of you, the type of days may matter more than the total count. If you’re planning something, knowing how many weekdays are left might be more useful than counting weekends. Keep that in mind as you make your preparations!
How to calculate the days until August 12th
If you’re wondering exactly how long you have until August 12th, here are a couple of ways to figure it out:
Old-fashioned manual calculation
If today’s date is in August, just subtract today’s date from 12. So, if today is August 5th, you’d subtract 5 from 12. That means there are 7 days until August 12th.
If today isn’t in August yet, you’ll need to do a bit more math. First, figure out how many days are left in the current month. Then, add the number of days in each of the months between now and August. Finally, add 12 days to account for August 12th.
Using spreadsheet formulas
Spreadsheet programs like Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel can do the math for you. Here are a couple of formulas that might come in handy:
- To calculate the number of days remaining from today’s date, type this into a cell:
=DATE(YEAR, 8, 12) - TODAY(). Be sure to replace “YEAR” with the current year. The formula will subtract today’s date from August 12th of the current year. - To calculate the number of days remaining from a specific date, type this into a cell:
=DATE(YEAR, 8, 12) - A1. Again, replace “YEAR” with the current year. This formula assumes the date you’re starting from is in cell A1.
Weekdays Until August 12th
People often need to know how many weekdays are left until a particular date to plan for work and other activities.
For example, if today is August 4th, there are 6 weekdays until August 12th.
Several “business day calculators” online can quickly calculate this for you. These calculators allow you to account for holidays and weekends.
The Bottom Line
Okay, so now you know exactly how many days are left until August 12th! Whether you counted them out on a calendar, used a handy online tool, or plugged some numbers into a spreadsheet, you’ve got your answer.
Knowing the countdown can be useful for all kinds of things. Maybe you’re planning a vacation, eagerly awaiting a special event, or just trying to stay on top of a deadline. Whatever the reason, now you can plan accordingly and look forward to the big day!