ISDATE Function in Google Sheets

Verify if a value is a valid date using the ISDATE function.

ISDATE Function

The ISDATE function in Google Sheets is used to check if a given value is a valid date.

Syntax

ISDATE(value)
  • value: The value you want to check for being a valid date. This is a required parameter.

Example

  1. Check If Value is a Date

Verify if “2023-08-24” is a valid date:

=ISDATE("2023-08-24")

This will return TRUE.

Notes

  • The function helps ensure that date values are properly formatted for calculations.
  • DATE: Create a date from individual year, month, and day components.