SQL Essentials: LAST_DAY Function Explained

Overview

The LAST_DAY function in SQL returns the date of the last day of the month for a given date. In simpler terms, when you provide a specific date, LAST_DAY will tell you the date of the month's final day. This is particularly useful in NetSuite when you need to determine month-end dates for reporting or scheduling purposes.

Understanding the Syntax

The syntax for the LAST_DAY function is straightforward:

LAST_DAY(date)

• date: The input date for which you want to find the month's last day.

For example:

Let's say you're managing Sales Orders in your account and want to identify orders scheduled for the last day of any month. To flag these orders for review, you can create a saved search with the following formula: