What Month Is December?
December is the 12th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days. Below you'll find its position, season, zodiac signs, birthstone, name origin, and a calendar of December 2026.
December Is Month Number:
December = the 12th month of the year
Quick Facts About December
- Position in the Year: 12th month
- Month Number: 12
- Number of Days: 31
- Quarter: Q4
- Abbreviation: Dec (Dec.)
- Season (Northern Hemisphere): Winter
- Season (Southern Hemisphere): Summer
Where the Name "December" Comes From
The name December comes from the Latin decem, “ten.”
Zodiac Signs in December
Two star signs fall within December:
- Sagittarius (until Dec 21)
- Capricorn (from Dec 22)
December Birthstone & Birth Flower
- Birthstone: Turquoise
- Birth Flower: Narcissus
December 2026 Calendar
| December 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ||
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