Gregorian Calendar

Calendar Systems

The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used calendar system worldwide, used for civil purposes in most countries.

Worldwide Lunar Months

1

January

About

First month of the year, named after Janus

2

February

About

Shortest month, named after Februa

3

March

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Third month, named after Mars

4

April

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Fourth month, from Latin 'aperire'

5

May

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Fifth month, named after Maia

6

June

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Sixth month, named after Juno

7

July

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Seventh month, named after Julius Caesar

8

August

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Eighth month, named after Augustus

9

September

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Ninth month, from Latin 'septem'

10

October

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Tenth month, from Latin 'octo'

11

November

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Eleventh month, from Latin 'novem'

12

December

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Twelfth month, from Latin 'decem'