What date was 12 months ago?

The exact date 12 months ago, worked out for your today, with the weekday, the working days in between and a calendar.

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12 months ago

Saturday, October 11, 2025

That was 365 days before today (52 weeks and 1 day).

Date
2025-10-11
Working days (Mon–Fri)
260
Weekend days
105
Day of the year
284
Week number (ISO)
41
October 2025
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How 12 months ago is counted

Today is day 0. Going back 12 months gives the date in the box above, worked out on your device for your time zone, so it's right wherever you are. Months are counted on the calendar: the same day of the month, moved to the last day when a month is shorter (one month after January 31 is February 28, or 29 in a leap year).

For example, from Sunday, October 11, 2026, 12 months earlier is Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Need a different start? Pick a date under “Count from another date”, or use the date calculator for any mix of years, months, weeks and days.

12 months in other units

Days (average)about 365
Weeks (average)about 52.1
Years1

When people count 12 months

12 months comes up often for:

  • A one-year contract, warranty or lease.

Rules for visas, contracts and notice periods vary, so check how your own deadline is counted.

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Frequently asked questions

Does "12 months ago" count today?

No. Today is day 0, and the date 12 months ago is the day you reach by going back 12 months from today. If you count today as day 1, tick that box above and the date moves one day closer to today.

How many days is 12 months?

It depends on which months you cross, because months have 28 to 31 days. 12 months is about 365 days on average. The answer above counts real calendar months from today.

How many working days is 12 months ago?

The answer box shows the Monday-to-Friday days between today and that date, counting the days after today back to the date. It changes with the day of the week you start on. Public holidays aren't removed, so subtract any that fall in between.

What date is 12 months from today?

See 12 months from today for the date the same distance ahead, or use the date calculator to add or subtract any number of days, weeks, months or years.