The months of the year are the twelve divisions of the calendar, each with a specific name, order, and typical length. They are essential for organizing time, scheduling events, and understanding seasons. In English, the months are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
There are 12 months in the year.
January is the first month of the year.
June, July, and August are the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere.
May comes immediately after April.
February is known for having 28 or 29 days.
People commonly celebrate birthdays, weddings, and holidays in months like December, June, and October.
December is the last month of the year.
January
January is the first month of the year.
New Year's Day, winter holidays, and new beginnings/resolutions are typical for January.
January comes from Latin, named after Janus, the god of doors and beginnings.
- January is the first month of the year.
- It often symbolizes new beginnings and resolutions.
- The name comes from Janus, the Roman god of doors and transitions.
February comes after January.
February
February is the shortest month and sometimes has 29 days during a leap year.
Valentine's Day is a well-known holiday in February.
February comes from Latin 'februum,' meaning purification.
- February is the shortest month, with 28 or 29 days.
- Valentines's Day is celebrated in February.
- The name comes from a Latin word meaning purification.
March comes after February.
March
March marks the beginning of spring and is named after a Roman god.
March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
The Spring Equinox often occurs in March.
- March signals the start of spring.
- The month is named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
- The spring equinox usually occurs in March.
April comes after March.
April
April is known for rain and follows March in the calendar.
April likely comes from the Latin 'aperire,' meaning 'to open.'
Easter (sometimes) and April Fool's Day are associated with April.
- April often brings rain and blooming flowers.
- The name probably comes from a Latin word meaning "to open."
- Easter and April Fool's Day can fall in April.
May follows April.
May
'May' comes from Maia, a Roman goddess of growth.
May is known for flowers blooming, Mother's Day, and Labor Day/May Day.
- May is named after Maia, a Roman goddess.
- It's a month of blooming flowers and growth.
- Mother's Day and Labor Day are often celebrated in May.
June comes after May.
June
June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
June marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and is known for weddings.
- June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage.
- It marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Many weddings take place in June.
July follows June.
July
July is named after Julius Caesar.
Independence Day is a major July holiday in the United States.
- July is named after Julius Caesar.
- It is typically a summer month in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Independence Day is celebrated in the U.S. on July 4th.
August comes after July.
August
August is named after Augustus Caesar.
August is a summer month often linked to vacations.
- August is named after Augustus Caesar.
- It is usually a hot summer month.
- Many people take vacations during August.
September follows August.
September
September comes from the Latin word for 'seven.'
September marks the start of autumn and was originally the seventh month.
- September's name means "seven" in Latin.
- It often marks the start of autumn.
- It was originally the seventh month in the Roman calendar.
October comes after September.
October
October means 'eighth month.'
October is known for Halloween and is an autumn month.
- October means "eight" in Latin.
- It is the month of Halloween.
- It is a key month for autumn/fall.
November follows October.
November
November comes from the Latin word for 'nine.'
Thanksgiving and the start of winter preparations are common in November.
- November means "nine" in Latin.
- It is associated with Thanksgiving in the U.S.
- People often start preparing for winter.
December comes after November.
December
December is the last month of the year and includes holidays like Christmas.
December means 'tenth month.'
- December is the last month of the year.
- It is known for major holidays like Christmas.
- The name means "tenth month" (from when it was a different point in the calendar).