MMM DD, YYYY
Example: Dec 31, 2025
What Does MMM DD, YYYY Mean?
Readable format with abbreviated month name, common in formal documents
MMM
Month Name
Jan-Dec
DD
Day
01-31
YYYY
Year
4 digits
Today's Date in MMM DD, YYYY
Jan 15, 2025
MMM DD, YYYY Examples
| Date | MMM DD, YYYY | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Valentine's Day | Feb 14, 2026 | Valentine's Day |
| Independence Day (US) | Jul 04, 2026 | Independence Day (US) |
| Christmas | 25ec 25, 2026 | Christmas |
| New Year's Eve | 31ec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
Countries Using MMM DD, YYYY
The MMM DD, YYYY format is primarily used in:
United States
Canada
Format Date as MMM DD, YYYY in Code
Javascript
date.toLocaleDateString('en-US', {month: 'short', day: '2-digit', year: 'numeric'})
Python
date.strftime('%b %d, %Y')
Php
date('M d, Y')
Mysql
DATE_FORMAT(date, '%b %d, %Y')Related Date Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MMM DD, YYYY stand for?
In MMM DD, YYYY:
YYYY = 4-digit year.
MM = 2-digit month (01-12).
DD = 2-digit day (01-31).
MMM = abbreviated month name.
Example: Dec 31, 2025
How do I convert to MMM DD, YYYY format?
Use our date converter tool to instantly convert any date to MMM DD, YYYY format, or check the programming examples above for code solutions.