Table of Months
| Months (Roman) | Lengths before 45 BC | Lengths as of 45 BC | Months (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ianuarius | 29 | 31 | January |
| Februarius | 28 (leap years: 23 or 24) | 28 (leap years: 29) | February |
| Mercedonius/Intercalaris | 0 (leap years: 27) | (abolished) | — |
| Martius | 31 | 31 | March |
| Aprilis | 29 | 30 | April |
| Maius | 31 | 31 | May |
| Iunius | 29 | 30 | June |
| Quintilis (Iulius) | 31 | 31 | July |
| Sextilis (Augustus) | 29 | 31 | August |
| September | 29 | 30 | September |
| October | 31 | 31 | October |
| November | 29 | 30 | November |
| December | 29 | 31 | December |
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