12 Month Name in English and Fun Facts

Knowing the 12 month name in English is very important for all children. We use these names every day in our lives — for writing the date, reading a calendar, talking about birthdays, and planning holidays. When you learn the months in English, it also helps you improve your English vocabulary, spelling, reading, and speaking skills. For example, you will learn words like “calendar,” “leap year,” “days,” “weeks,” “seasons,” “year,” and more. Each month has its own number of days and special events, and some months are shorter or longer than others. 

In this fun blog, we will explore all 12 months with easy facts, the number of days, a clever trick called the Knuckle Method, and why February is special in a leap year. So let’s begin and learn the months in a joyful way.

List of 12 Month Name in English

We all use calendars to know the date, plan birthdays, or remember holidays. To do this, we must know the names of all 12 month name in English. Let’s learn them in the correct order:

Month Number	Month Name	Number of Days
1	January	31 days
2	February	28 days (29 in leap year)
3	March	31 days
4	April	30 days
5	May	31 days
6	June	30 days
7	July	31 days
8	August	31 days
9	September	30 days
10	October	31 days
11	November	30 days
12	December	31 days

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Important Events and Seasons in Each Month

While learning 12 month name in English, it will be fun to learn important events in each month and corresponding seasons.

Month Name	Important Events	Season in India
January	New Year on 1st January	Winter
February	Valentine’s Day on 14th February	Winter/early Spring
March	Holi (festival)	Spring
April	April Fool’s Day on 1st April	Spring
May	Labour Day on 1st May	Summer
June	World Environment Day on 5th June	Summer
July	Named after Julius Caesar	Summer
August	Independence Day (India) on 15th August	Summer/Rainy
September	Teachers’ Day (India) on 5th September	Autumn/Monsoon
October	Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, Halloween on 31st October	Autumn
November	Diwali (festival)	Winter
December	Christmas on 25th December	Winter

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Fun Facts About 12 Month Name in English

Did you know that each month of the year has its own special stories, fun facts, and interesting history? Learning about the months is not just about knowing their names, but also about discovering the cool facts and festivals that happen in each one. Let’s take a fun journey through the months and explore some amazing facts about them.

• January is named after Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates. That’s why January is the doorway to the new year.
• February is the shortest month of the year, with only 28 days, except for leap years when it has 29 days.
• March marks the start of spring in many countries, bringing flowers and warmer weather.
• April has April Fool’s Day on 1st April, when people play funny tricks on each other.
• May is famous for May Day on 1st May, which is celebrated as Labour Day in many countries to honor workers.
• June is the start of summer in many places, which means it’s time for ice creams and long sunny days.
• July is named after Julius Caesar, the famous Roman leader, and it has 31 days, just like many summer months.
• August is named after Emperor Augustus, and it’s also a hot summer month perfect for swimming and picnics.
• September is special because it marks the start of the school year for many students after the summer holidays.
• October is the month of Halloween, where people dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating for candy.
• November brings cooler weather, and it’s the month when people in India celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.
• December is the last month of the year and has Christmas on 25th December, a time for gifts, celebrations, and family gatherings.

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Easy Way to Remember 12 Month Name in English

The Knuckle Method is a cool trick you can use with your hands to remember the months of the year. Let’s start!

1. Make a fist with both hands — This means you’ll use your knuckles and the spaces in between to help remember the months.
2. Label each knuckle and space — Starting from the left, assign the months to each knuckle and the spaces between them, like this:
   • Knuckle = 31 days
   • Space between knuckles = 30 days or 28/29 days (for February)

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