how do i create macro that will auto color fill and lock columns if day is weekend HELP

Hi and welcome to the forum

You can use Conditional Formatting for this, you dont need a macro.
1. highlight the range you want to apply the conditional formatting to
2. on the home tab, styles, select CF
3. select new rule, select use formula
4. enter =WEEKDAY(D1,2)>5 format fill as needed

Hello nt_excel help,

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