Full list of days of the week and months of the year to capitalize (Grade 2).

📚 When to Capitalize Days of the Week and Months of the Year

In English, we capitalize the names of days of the week and months of the year. This is because they are considered proper nouns – specific names for specific things. Let's explore this further:

🗓️ Days of the Week

There are seven days in a week, and each one starts with a capital letter:

• ☀️ Sunday: The first day of the week.
• 🧘 Monday: Often the start of the work or school week.
• 📚 Tuesday: A day in the middle of the work week.
• 💻 Wednesday: Also known as 'hump day'.
• 🎨 Thursday: Often a day for special activities or anticipation for the weekend.
• 🎉 Friday: The last day of the work or school week for many.
• 😴 Saturday: A day for relaxation or fun activities.

📅 Months of the Year

There are twelve months in a year, and like the days of the week, they are always capitalized:

• ❄️ January: The first month of the year.
• ❤️ February: The month of Valentine's Day.
• ☘️ March: Often associated with St. Patrick's Day.
• 🌷 April: A month known for spring and new beginnings.
• 🌸 May: A month filled with flowers.
• ☀️ June: The start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
• 🍉 July: A popular month for vacations.
• ⛱️ August: Another summer month.
• 🍁 September: The start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.
• 🎃 October: A month associated with Halloween.
• 🦃 November: The month of Thanksgiving in the United States.
• 🎄 December: The last month of the year, containing Christmas.

📝 Examples in Sentences

Here are some examples showing the correct capitalization of days and months:

• 📆 I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday, July 16th.
• 🎁 We celebrate Christmas in December.
• ⚽ My birthday is on Monday in March.
• 📚 School starts in September.

💡 Quick Tip

Remember: Always capitalize the first letter of the day or month, even if it's in the middle of a sentence!