Generate a Date Sequence

Need to create a clean list of sequential dates for a project timeline, recurring events, or sample data? The Generate a Date Sequence Tool helps you build a structured sequence of calendar dates by setting a start date, end date, and step size. It supports multiple formats and instantly displays your results.

You can copy or export the output and customize the formatting to fit your needs.

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How to Use:

  1. Choose a Start Date and End Date using the date pickers.
  2. Enter a Step (days) value to control how frequently dates are spaced.
  3. Select a Format:
    • YYYY-MM-DD (ISO)
    • MM/DD/YYYY (US-style)
    • Jan 1, 2023 (Long format)
  4. Click Generate to display the date list.
  5. Use Copy Output to copy results or Export to File to save them.
  6. Click Clear All to reset everything.

What Generate a Date Sequence Tool can do:

  • Outputs a structured list of dates between two points
  • Supports custom step intervals in days (e.g., every 1, 3, 7 days)
  • Offers three output formats for flexibility
  • Displays the output live with total item count
  • Includes easy copy and export options

Example:

Settings:

  • Start: 2023-01-01
  • End: 2023-01-10
  • Step: 2 days
  • Format: YYYY-MM-DD

Output:

2023-01-01
2023-01-03
2023-01-05
2023-01-07
2023-01-09

Common Use Cases:

This tool is ideal for building reports, generating mock data, scheduling emails or reminders, or organizing task timelines. Instead of manually listing dates in a spreadsheet, you can quickly generate a ready-to-use date sequence tailored to your exact range and format.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Need to visualize those steps? Visualize Date Intervals helps lay everything out on a timeline. And if you’re working with clock data too, Generate a Time Sequence pairs up nicely for full coverage.

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