# SOWEEK

The SOWEEK function takes the date as input and returns the starting date of the week. Node references and measures are also accepted as input arguments. Use [DATE.SET()](/planning-sheets/formula-syntax/date-functions/date.set.md) to set the format of the output date.

## Syntax

```java
SOWEEK(date)
```

## Arguments

date - The date that is passed as an input to the function. Required.

## Return value

Date representing the start of the week.

## Example

```java
SOWEEK("05/29/2024")
//Returns 27/5/2024
```

<figure><img src="/files/KxFCoAIpAYj5bXAAbUhy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Starting of the week</p></figcaption></figure>


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