What month is December?
December is month number 12 of the year. See its position, length, quarter, and key facts.
December
December is the 12th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 4th quarter (Q4).
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December is the 12th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 4th quarter (Q4).
About December
From the Latin "decem" meaning ten, as it was the tenth month in the early Roman calendar.
December falls in the winter (Northern Hemisphere) in the Northern Hemisphere, and is part of the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year.
Key facts about December
- December has 31 days and is the twelfth and final month of the year.
- It contains the winter solstice (around December 21–22), the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
- It is home to many major holidays, including Christmas on December 25.
- New Year's Eve on December 31 closes out the calendar year worldwide.
December at a glance
| Month number | 12 of 12 |
|---|---|
| Number of days | 31 |
| Quarter | Q4 |
| Season | winter (Northern Hemisphere) / summer (Southern Hemisphere) |
| Zodiac signs | Sagittarius (until ~Dec 21) and Capricorn (from ~Dec 22) |
| Birthstone | Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon |
| Birth flower | Narcissus and Holly |
| Notable dates | Christmas (Dec 25), New Year's Eve (Dec 31), Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. |
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December is the 12th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 4th quarter (Q4).
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