Dating for SAS Programmers
September 23, 2025: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Foundational Coding Skills (FCS), Breakout Room #8

Authors Abstract
Josh Horstman Every SAS programmer needs to know how to get a date... no, not that kind of date. This paper will cover the fundamentals of working with SAS date values, time values, and date/time values. Topics will include constructing date and time values from their individual pieces, extracting their constituent elements, and converting between various types of dates. We'll also explore the extensive library of built-in SAS functions, formats, and informats for working with dates and times using in-depth examples. Finally, you'll learn how to answer that age-old question... when is Easter next year?