Template:Dow date to use

2024-11-21

Usage

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{{Dow date to use|2008-05-25|30w=0}}

• Defaults to using current date. Use parameter in yyyy-mm-dd format for other dates.
• Considers weekends and backwards-compatible 30W rule.
  • Defaults to not using 30W rule (i.e., gives coords for west of 30W). For east of 30W, use 30w=1 parameter.
  • Does not apply 30W rule prior to 2008-05-27, even if parameter is passed.
• Considers Dow holidays (progammatically determined by Template:Dow holiday).