Convert Date to Month in Google Sheets: Easy Guide

How to Convert Date to Month in Google Sheets

Converting dates to months or extracting the month from a date in Google Sheets is a common task that can be accomplished using various methods. Whether you need to display the month as a number, a short name, or a full name, Google Sheets provides functions and formulas to achieve this. Additionally, you can also convert dates to both month and year formats depending on your requirements.

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Simple Methods to Convert Date to Month

To convert a date to its corresponding month number (e.g., "1" for January, "2" for February), you can use the =MONTH() function. For example, to convert the date in cell A2 to a month number, you would use:

=MONTH(A2)

If you prefer to display the month in a more readable format such as "01" for January or "02" for February, you can utilize the =TEXT() function with the "MM" format:

=TEXT(A2, "MM")

For a shortened month name like "Feb" or "Dec", use the "MMM" format within the =TEXT() function:

=TEXT(A2, "MMM")

To display the full month name such as "February", the formula changes slightly to include "MMMM" in the format:

=TEXT(A2, "MMMM")

Advanced Techniques for Custom Month Names

For more complex or custom month names, like "February Carnival", you can use the =INDEX() formula combined with a list of custom month names. First, create a list of month names in a range (e.g., N2:N13), then use:

=INDEX($N$2:$N$13, MONTH(A2))

Another advanced method involves the =ArrayFormula() combined with =VLOOKUP() to automatically apply custom month names across multiple rows. This method is particularly useful for large datasets:

=ArrayFormula(IF(A2:A="", "", VLOOKUP(MONTH(A2:A), {1, "Jan"; 2, "Feb"; 3, "Mar"; 4, "Apr"; 5, "May"; 6, "Jun"; 7, "Jul"; 8, "Aug"; 9, "Sep"; 10, "Oct"; 11, "Nov"; 12, "Dec"}, 2, 0)))

Converting Date to Month and Year

When the requirement extends to displaying both the month and year from a date, Google Sheets offers flexibility through the =TEXT() function with different formatting options:

• To display the month and full year (e.g., "01/2022"), use:

=TEXT(A1, "mm/yyyy")

• For the month and the last two digits of the year (e.g., "01/22"), the formula is:

=TEXT(A1, "mm/yy")

• To show an abbreviated month and full year (e.g., "Jan. 2022"), apply:

=TEXT(A1, "mmm. yyyy")

• For the full month name and full year (e.g., "January 2022"), use:

=TEXT(A1, "mmmm yyyy")

Each of these formulas assumes that the date you wish to convert is in cell A1. You can adjust the cell reference as needed to suit your data.

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By leveraging these methods, you can effectively manage and display dates as months or months and years in Google Sheets, enhancing the readability and utility of your data.

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