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Introduction
In this post, we will explore vocabulary related to days, months, and times of the day. This days and months vocabulary list will help you use these terms confidently in English.
Days and Months Vocabulary
There are twelve months in a year and seven days in a week. Below is a list of vocabulary items you can use to talk about months, days, and times of the day.
Months Vocabulary
Number | Month |
---|---|
1 | January |
2 | February |
3 | March |
4 | April |
5 | May |
6 | June |
7 | July |
8 | August |
9 | September |
10 | October |
11 | November |
12 | December |

Days Vocabulary
Number | Day |
---|---|
1 | Sunday |
2 | Monday |
3 | Tuesday |
4 | Wednesday |
5 | Thursday |
6 | Friday |
7 | Saturday |

Times of the Day Vocabulary
Time Period | Description |
---|---|
Morning | From sunrise to midday |
Afternoon | From midday to sunset |
Evening | Between sunset and night |
Night | When it is dark |
Noon | The middle of the day (12:00 PM) |
Midnight | The middle of the night (12:00 AM) |
Times of the Day and Greetings
- Good morning
- Good afternoon
- Good evening
- Good night
Important Notes
- Days and months are always capitalized.
- Example: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday…
- Example: January, February, March…
- The preposition we use for days is “on.”
- Example: I go to the cinema on Mondays.
- The preposition we use for months is “in.”
- Example: The school year starts in September.
Exercise on Months and Days
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