Learn the names of the days of the week and months of the year in English, along with useful phrases for talking about dates, planning activities, and expressing time.
Days of the Week
The days of the week in English are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They are used to talk about schedules, routines, and events.
- The week starts on Monday in English, but some calendars start on Sunday.
- Weekdays are Monday through Friday; Saturday and Sunday are weekend days.
- Days of the week are always capitalized in English.
Days of the Week Table
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Mondays | I have a meeting on Monday. |
| Tuesday | Tuesdays | We go to the gym on Tuesdays. |
| Wednesday | Wednesdays | Wednesday is the middle of the week. |
| Thursday | Thursdays | She is busy every Thursday. |
| Friday | Fridays | Friday is my favorite day. |
| Saturday | Saturdays | We go out on Saturdays. |
| Sunday | Sundays | Sunday is a day to relax. |
I have a meeting on ___.
Monday
The sentence "I have a meeting on Monday." correctly uses 'Monday' to specify the day of the meeting.
Months of the Year
The months of the year in English are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. They are used to talk about dates, birthdays, holidays, and seasons.
- Months are always capitalized in English.
- There are 12 months in a year.
- The number of days in each month varies (28-31 days).
Months of the Year Table
| English Singular | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| January | My birthday is in January. |
| February | February has 28 days. |
| March | Spring starts in March. |
| April | April is often rainy. |
| May | May is a beautiful month. |
| June | School ends in June. |
| July | July is very hot here. |
| August | We travel in August. |
| September | September is back-to-school time. |
| October | Halloween is in October. |
| November | November has Thanksgiving. |
| December | December is a holiday month. |
My birthday is in ___.
January
'My birthday is in January.' shows how to use a month to talk about a birthday month.
Common Date Expressions
These are useful phrases for talking about days and months in everyday English.
- Use “on” before days and dates (e.g., on Monday, on July 4th).
- Use “in” before months and years (e.g., in March, in 2023).
- Use ordinal numbers for dates (e.g., the first, the second, the third).
Common Date Expressions Table
| Expression | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| on + day of the week | I’ll see you on Friday. |
| in + month | We are traveling in May. |
| on + month + date | Her birthday is on August 12th. |
| the + ordinal number | Today is the third of June. |
| at the weekend | We relax at the weekend. |
| weekdays | I work on weekdays. |
| every + day | We meet every Wednesday. |
| last + day/month | I saw her last Monday. |
| next + day/month | The meeting is next Tuesday. |
| two days ago | He left two days ago. |
Summary
- There are 7 days in a week and 12 months in a year.
- Days of the week are used for weekly schedules; months are used for longer periods and dates.
- Always capitalize days and months in English.
- Use “on” for days/dates and “in” for months/years.
- Use ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc.) when referring to specific dates.
This vocabulary will help you talk about dates, make plans, and understand schedules in English.
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- Example Sentence: I have a meeting on Monday.
- English Singular: Monday
- English Plural: Mondays
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
