What are the Months?
The months of the year are the 12 divisions of time used in calendars worldwide. Knowing the month names in English is essential for dates, planning, and everyday communication. Each month has different numbers of days and represents a season or time period.
The 12 months of the year in English are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
Step-by-step worked examples
What month comes after March?
Looking at the sequence: January → February → March → April April comes after March.
How many days does February have?
February is the second month. In a regular year, February has 28 days. In a leap year, February has 29 days.
Which months are in autumn (fall) in the Northern Hemisphere?
Autumn starts in September and ends in November. The three autumn months are September, October, and November.
Flashcards
Quick quiz
Q1.How many months are in a year?
Q2.Which month comes between June and August?
Q3.How many days does February typically have?
Q4.Which month is associated with New Year?
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Common mistakes
February always has 29 days. — Correct: February has 28 days; it has 29 only in leap years.
All months have 31 days. — Correct: Months have either 28/29, 30, or 31 days.
There are 13 months in a year. — Correct: There are exactly 12 months in a year.
May comes after June. — Correct: May comes before June; the order is May → June.
FAQ
What are the 12 months of the year?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
How many months have 31 days?
Seven months have 31 days: January, March, May, July, August, October, and December.
Which month is the shortest?
February is the shortest with 28 days (29 in leap years).
What is a leap year?
A leap year occurs every 4 years when February has 29 days instead of 28.