How to Sort Dates in Ascending and Descending Ways in Excel

This guide explains how to sort Dates in Ascending and Descending Ways in Excel, with clear steps, practical tips, and important checks before you begin.

Method 1:

Step 1: Select the data column containing the dates to sort -> on the Data tab -> Sort A to Z to sort the dates in ascending order (or choose Sort Z to A sorted in descending order ):

Step 2: A dialog box appears and click Expand the selection -> Sort:

The results have sorted dates in ascending order:

Method 2:

Step 1: Select the data area you want to sort the dates in descending or ascending order -> Data -> Sort:

Step 2: The dialog box appears in the Sort by section select the column header containing the dates to sort:

Step 3: In the Order section, select the sorting in ascending order (Oldest to Newest) or descending (Newest to Oldest), finally click OK:

The results you have sorted the dates in the desired order:

Method 3:

Step 1: Select the data area to sort on the Data tab -> Filter:

Step 2: Right-click the date column to sort sorted Oldest to Newest to sort in ascending order or click Sort Newest to Oldest if you want to sort dates in descending order:

The results you have arranged dates in ascending order:

So with a few very simple ways you have sorted the dates in the desired order. Note when creating your data to the correct date data type. Good luck!