Introduction
A calendar or date dimension table is essential for data analysis and reporting. It allows users to perform operations like calculating business days between two dates or analyzing data over time (e.g., year-over-year, month-to-month). In this article, we will walk you through creating a Date Dimension table in SQL Server, which will span 30 years, from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2039. This will be a practical solution for reporting and analytics in various business scenarios.
We will also enhance the table by including useful metadata, such as fiscal year data, This will make it easier