The months of the year are the building blocks of the calendar. In English, there are 12 months, each with a unique name and role. They're used to talk about seasons, plan events, and understand dates.
The 12 Months
Here are the names of all 12 months in English, along with their pronunciation and example sentences:
| Month | Pronunciation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| January | /ˈdʒæn.ju.er.i/ | My birthday is in January. |
| February | /ˈfeb.ruˌer.i/ | February has 28 days, except in leap years. |
| March | /mɑːrtʃ/ | We usually have spring break in March. |
| April | /ˈeɪ.prəl/ | April is known for its showers. |
| May | /meɪ/ | May is the fifth month of the year. |
| June | /dʒuːn/ | School ends in June. |
| July | /dʒʊˈlaɪ/ | We go on vacation in July. |
| August | /ˈɔː.gəst/ | August is often very hot. |
| September | /sɛpˈtɛm.bɚ/ | School starts in September. |
| October | /ɑːkˈtoʊ.bɚ/ | Halloween is in October. |
| November | /noʊˈvɛm.bɚ/ | Thanksgiving is in November. |
| December | /dɪˈsɛm.bɚ/ | We celebrate Christmas in December. |
Now you know the names of all the months in English!
In which month do we celebrate Christmas?
December
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, so it occurs in the month of December.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
