Learn how to create a dynamic payroll and holiday calendar template in Excel — one that automatically updates year after year. I’ll walk you step-by-step through creating a calendar template in Excel that updates automatically when you change the year, highlights holidays, and even marks pay dates — all using formulas, conditional formatting, and form controls.
Learn how to:
○ Build a clean, dynamic calendar layout using the SEQUENCE function
○ Add a spin button to change the year instantly
○ Highlight payroll dates and holidays with conditional formatting
○ Auto-hide dates from other months for a professional look

In this video, we'll build on the dynamic Excel calendar layout from my original video, so if you want to learn how to create the calendar grid from scratch, watch this video first https://youtu.be/hHB82DoqkCs

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Create Dynamic Calendar in Excel
00:28 Payroll Schedule & Holiday Date Setup in Excel
01:38 Calendar Page Layout in Excel
02:03 Add Spin Button in Excel to Advance Years
03:28 Format Calendar Grids for Days in Excel
04:16 SEQUENCE Formula for Calendar Grids in Excel
06:19 Conditional Formatting for Highlighting Dates in Excel
08:45 Conditional Formatting to Hide Extra Dates in Calendar
11:38 SEQUENCE Formula for Monday Work Week Start in Excel
13:16 Calendar Template Purchase Overview

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