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3-Letter Month Abbreviations List

Grab a clean, copy-ready list of all standard three-letter month abbreviations for compact interfaces, exports, and reporting labels.

Month abbreviations(12 abbreviations)

Uses the common English 3-letter format with months in calendar order from Jan through Dec.

How to use this list

Use abbreviated months in seconds

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Choose a format

    Pick text, JSON, or HTML based on where you will use the data.

  2. 2
    Copy or download

    Use one-click copy or download the output file.

  3. 3
    Paste into your workflow

    Add the abbreviations to charts, selectors, exports, or templates.

Need a compact dropdown? Choose HTML to generate ready-to-paste <option> tags.

Common use cases

  • Developers building condensed month selectors
  • Analysts formatting chart axes and report headers
  • Product teams standardizing date labels across UI surfaces

Examples

Text output for quick labels.

Jan -> Jan

JSON output for scripts and front-end state.

"Jan" -> ["Jan", "Feb", "Mar", ...]

HTML output for dropdown menus.

Jan -> <option value="Jan">Jan</option>

A clean list of month abbreviations

Use this list when full month names are too long and you need compact, readable labels in calendar order.

Need a quick list of 3-letter month abbreviations for charts, dashboards, or UI dropdowns? This page provides all 12 standard month abbreviations in calendar order, ready to copy as text, JSON, or HTML. The abbreviated format is ideal for compact layouts where full month names reduce readability or cause wrapping issues. Use plain text for fast pasting into documents and spreadsheets, JSON for front-end state and scripts, or HTML for select menu options. Keeping one consistent abbreviation set also helps avoid data mismatch between analytics labels and product interfaces. This list uses common English abbreviations from Jan through Dec and keeps ordering deterministic so sorting stays intuitive for users. If your application supports localization, map translated display labels to a stable month key while preserving this sequence for reporting consistency.

Compact formatting

Use short month labels to save space in tables, charts, and small components.

  • 3-letter labels
  • Calendar order
  • UI friendly
Copy-ready output

Switch between text, JSON, and HTML with one click.

  • Plain text list
  • JSON array
  • HTML <option> tags
Consistent naming

Keep display labels standardized across products and reports.

  • Stable abbreviations
  • Deterministic sequence
  • No extra formatting

Abbreviated month best practices

Use standardized abbreviations to keep labels concise and consistent across UI and data.

  • Keep abbreviations in calendar order for natural interpretation.
  • Store a numeric month key (1-12) for sorting and joins.
  • Document your abbreviation standard to avoid mixed formats like Sept vs Sep.

Frequently asked questions

Which abbreviations are included?>
The list includes Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, and Dec.
Is this list sorted alphabetically?>
No. It is sorted in calendar order from January through December.
Can I use the HTML format for a month dropdown?>
Yes. Select HTML to generate ready-to-paste <option> tags using 3-letter month labels.

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