Months of the Year
A year has 12 months. Each month has a name and a fixed number of days. In Class 1, children learn the names of all 12 months in order and the number of days in each month.
Knowing the months helps us understand birthdays, festivals, seasons, and the calendar.
Every month has special events. January brings Republic Day (26th January). August has Independence Day (15th August). Your birthday also falls in one of these 12 months!
Some months are hot, some are cold, and some are rainy. Learning months helps children read a calendar, plan for holidays, and understand the passing of time.
What is Months of the Year - Class 1 Maths (Time (Grade 1))?
A month is a period of about 30 or 31 days. Together, 12 months make one year.
| # | Month | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January | 31 |
| 2 | February | 28 or 29 |
| 3 | March | 31 |
| 4 | April | 30 |
| 5 | May | 31 |
| 6 | June | 30 |
| 7 | July | 31 |
| 8 | August | 31 |
| 9 | September | 30 |
| 10 | October | 31 |
| 11 | November | 30 |
| 12 | December | 31 |
Types and Properties
Months by Number of Days
- 31-day months: January, March, May, July, August, October, December (7 months)
- 30-day months: April, June, September, November (4 months)
- Special month: February has 28 days (29 in a leap year)
Months and Seasons in India
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Winter | December, January, February |
| Summer | March, April, May |
| Monsoon (Rainy) | June, July, August, September |
| Autumn | October, November |
Trick to Remember Days in a Month:
Use the knuckle trick! Make a fist. The bumps (knuckles) are 31-day months. The dips between are 30-day months (except February).
Solved Examples
Example 1: Example 1: Count the Months
Question: How many months are in one year?
Answer: There are 12 months in one year.
Example 2: Example 2: Month After
Question: Which month comes after March?
Answer: April comes after March.
Example 3: Example 3: Month Before
Question: Which month comes before August?
Answer: July comes before August.
Example 4: Example 4: Birthday Month
Question: Ria's birthday is in June. Is June the 5th or the 6th month?
Think:
- Jan(1), Feb(2), Mar(3), Apr(4), May(5), Jun(6)
Answer: June is the 6th month.
Example 5: Example 5: Days in a Month
Question: How many days are in April?
Answer: April has 30 days.
Example 6: Example 6: Shortest Month
Question: Which month has the fewest days?
Answer: February has the fewest days — 28 (or 29 in a leap year).
Example 7: Example 7: Festivals and Months
Question: Independence Day is on 15th August. Republic Day is on 26th January. Which comes first in the year?
Think:
- January is month 1
- August is month 8
- 1 comes before 8
Answer: Republic Day (January) comes first in the year.
Example 8: Example 8: Seasons and Months
Question: Ria says July is a rainy month in India. Is she correct?
Think:
- In India, the monsoon season is from June to September
- July falls in this period
Answer: Yes, July is usually a rainy month in India.
Real-World Applications
Where we use months:
- Birthdays: Knowing which month your birthday falls in
- School calendar: Exams, holidays, and events are planned by months
- Festivals: Diwali usually falls in October or November, Holi in March
- Seasons: Packing warm clothes for December-January, raincoats for July-August
Key Points to Remember
- A year has 12 months.
- The order starts with January and ends with December.
- Most months have 30 or 31 days.
- February is the shortest month with 28 days (29 in a leap year).
- After December, a new year starts with January again.
Practice Problems
- Name all 12 months in order.
- Which month comes after September?
- Which month comes before May?
- How many days does July have?
- In which month is your birthday?
- Which is the last month of the year?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many months are in a year?
There are 12 months in a year: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
Q2. Which is the shortest month?
February is the shortest month. It has 28 days in a normal year and 29 days in a leap year.
Q3. What is a leap year?
A leap year happens every 4 years. In a leap year, February has 29 days instead of 28. The year 2024 was a leap year.
Q4. Which month comes after December?
January comes after December. A new year begins with January.
Q5. How can I remember the months in order?
You can sing the months-of-the-year song or write them on a chart. Practice saying them every day until you remember.
Q6. Which months have 31 days?
January, March, May, July, August, October, and December each have 31 days. That is 7 months with 31 days.
Q7. Which months have 30 days?
April, June, September, and November each have 30 days. That is 4 months with 30 days.
