Standard Month & Days Abbreviations
Learn the standard abbreviations for months and days of the week
What Are Month and Day Abbreviations?
Month and day abbreviations are shortened forms of the full names used to save space and time. They follow standard conventions and are commonly used in calendars, schedules, forms, and informal writing. Learning these abbreviations helps with efficient communication and writing.
Standard Month Abbreviations
| Month | Abbreviation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| January | Jan. | Jan. 15, 2024 |
| February | Feb. | Feb. 14, 2024 |
| March | Mar. | Mar. 21, 2024 |
| April | Apr. | Apr. 1, 2024 |
| May | May | May 5, 2024 |
| June | Jun. | Jun. 15, 2024 |
| July | Jul. | Jul. 4, 2024 |
| August | Aug. | Aug. 15, 2024 |
| September | Sep. | Sep. 1, 2024 |
| October | Oct. | Oct. 31, 2024 |
| November | Nov. | Nov. 11, 2024 |
| December | Dec. | Dec. 25, 2024 |
Days of the Week Abbreviations
| Day | Abbreviation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Mon. | Mon. morning |
| Tuesday | Tue. | Tue. afternoon |
| Wednesday | Wed. | Wed. evening |
| Thursday | Thu. | Thu. night |
| Friday | Fri. | Fri. morning |
| Saturday | Sat. | Sat. afternoon |
| Sunday | Sun. | Sun. evening |
Usage Examples
Date: Jan. 15, 2024
Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM
Appointment: Wed. Dec. 25, 2024
Calendar: Sat. Oct. 31, 2024
Interactive Quiz 1: Month Abbreviations
What is the abbreviation for each month?
1. January
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Answer: Jan.
2. February
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Answer: Feb.
3. March
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Answer: Mar.
Interactive Quiz 2: Day Abbreviations
What is the abbreviation for each day?
1. Monday
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Answer: Mon.
2. Tuesday
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Answer: Tue.
3. Wednesday
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Answer: Wed.
Interactive Quiz 3: Complete the Date
Complete each date with the correct abbreviation:
_____ 15, 2024 (January)
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Answer: Jan.
_____ 14, 2024 (February)
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Answer: Feb.
_____ 25, 2024 (December)
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Answer: Dec.
Interactive Quiz 4: Schedule Writing
Write the schedule using abbreviations:
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
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Answer: Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM
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Answer: Sat. - Sun. 10 AM - 6 PM
December 25, 2024, Wednesday
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Answer: Wed. Dec. 25, 2024
Tips for Using Month and Day Abbreviations
Use Periods
Most abbreviations end with a period (Jan., Mon.).
Be Consistent
Use the same abbreviation style throughout your document.
Consider Context
Use full names in formal writing, abbreviations in informal contexts.
Quick Reference
Pro Tip
Most month and day abbreviations end with a period and are capitalized!