Roman Calendar

Calendar Systems

The ancient Roman calendar was originally lunar but evolved into a solar calendar, influencing the modern Gregorian system.

Worldwide Lunar Months

1

Ianuarius

About

Month of Ianuarius, god of beginnings

2

Februarius

About

Month of Februarius, purification

3

Martius

About

Month of Martius, war god

4

Aprilis

About

Month of Aprilis, Venus/Aphrodite

5

Maius

About

Month of Maius, growth goddess

6

Iunius

About

Month of Iunius, Juno queen of gods

7

Iulius

About

Month of Iulius, Julius Caesar

8

Augustus

About

Month of Augustus, Augustus Caesar

9

September

About

Month of September, seventh month originally

10

October

About

Month of October, eighth month originally

11

November

About

Month of November, ninth month originally

12

December

About

Month of December, tenth month originally