MONTHS IN A YEAR
In a year, there are 365 days. These days are divided into 12 months. In this chapter, you will learn about the 12 months.
Fun Fact- Every fourth year is a leap year. These years have 366 days. 2024 will be the next leap year.
1. January
January is the first month of the year. There are 31 days in January. On 26th January, we celebrate the Republic Day of India.
2. February
February is the second month of the year. It is the shortest month with only 28 days. In leap years, it has 29 days.
3. March
March also has 31 days. The festival of Holi is celebrated in the month of March. It is the third month of the year.
4. April
April is the fourth month of the year. There are 30 days in April. The summer season usually starts in April.
5. May
May has 31 days. It is the fifth month. It is also the hottest month of the year in India.
6. June
June is the sixth month of the year. It also has 30 days. The rainy season starts in June.
7. July
July is the seventh month of the year. It has 31 days. It rains heavily across India in July.
8. August
The month of August also has 31 days. It is the eighth month of the year. India’s Independence Day is celebrated on 15th August.
9. September
September is the ninth month of the year and has 30 days. The autumn season starts in the month of September.
10. October
This is the tenth month of the year. There are 31 days in October. Usually, Durga Puja festival takes place in this month.
11. November
November is the eleventh month of the year. It has 30 days. The winter season starts in November.
12. December
December is the twelfth and last month of the year. It has 31 days. Christmas is celebrated on 25 December.