Complete details of today’s date, including day, week and month counts, along with Sun and Moon cycles, zodiac sign and holidays.
Today's Date Is:
Today, February 3rd, is day 34 of 365 total days in 2026.
What is Today's Date in Numbers?
Today's date in numbers is:
- MM-DD-YYYY:
- DD-MM-YYYY:
- YYYY-MM-DD:
It's also common to see dates represented using numbers separated by slashes.
- MM/DD/YYYY:
- DD/MM/YYYY:
Details about Today’s Date
The United States usually follows the MM-DD-YYYY (or MM/DD/YYYY) date format, where the month comes first. In contrast, most other countries use the DD-MM-YYYY (or DD/MM/YYYY) format, which places the day before the month.
Because these formats look almost the same, they often cause confusion. For example, 03-04-2025 could mean March 4, 2025 in the U.S. or April 3, 2025 in many other countries depending on where it’s used.
To solve this problem, the International Organization for Standardization introduced the ISO-8601 date standard. This standard uses the YYYY-MM-DD format, which removes all ambiguity. Using ISO-8601, the same date is written as 2025-04-03, clearly representing April 3, 2025, no matter the country or region.
This format is widely recommended for international communication, data systems and official documents because it is clear, consistent and universally understood.
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Current Date on a Calendar
The calendar below shows each day of 2026 along with the current date.
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How to Calculate Today’s Date in Excel or Google Sheets
You can quickly display today’s current date in both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets by using a built-in function called TODAY().
Simply type this formula into any empty cell and press Enter. The spreadsheet will automatically show today’s date based on your system’s time and location.
Why the TODAY() Function Is Useful
- Updates automatically each day
- No manual date changes needed
- Ideal for reports, trackers, invoices, and dashboards
This method is reliable, easy to use, and works the same way in both Excel and Google Sheets, making it a trusted solution for keeping dates accurate and up to date.
