Do you include abbreviated weekdays to dates?
Updated by Tiago Araújo [SSW] 4 months ago. See history
When you are planning on meeting someone or planning an event, it is very important that the date is extra clear.
To ensure complete clarity, you should always include the day of the week alongside the date when it occurs. This will ensure there is no confusion, and everyone is on the same page.
Hi Sydney team
I'll be visiting your office for 3 days (16th to 18th September) to run the Angular Workshop.
Looking forward to seeing you all! Penny
❌ Figure: Bad example - The team know what dates you're coming, but it's not clear in which days of the week
Hi Sydney team
I'll be visiting your office for 3 days (Mon 16th Sep to Wed 18th Sep) to run the Angular Workshop.
Looking forward to seeing you all! Penny
✅ Figure: Good example - Having the day of the week next to the date makes it easy for the team to know exactly when you're visting
Use abbreviations
Using abbreviations is a great idea because they save space by conveying information in a more compact form, which is especially useful for tight layouts or designs. They also improve readability by reducing clutter, making content easier to scan and understand quickly.
Weekdays Table
| Day | Abbreviation |
| Monday | Mon |
| Tuesday | Tue |
| Wednesday | Wed |
| Thursday | Thu |
| Friday | Fri |
| Saturday | Sat |
| Sunday | Sun |
Months Table
| Month | Abbreviation |
| January | Jan |
| February | Feb |
| March | Mar |
| April | Apr |
| May | May |
| June | Jun |
| July | Jul |
| August | Aug |
| September | Sep |
| October | Oct |
| November | Nov |
| December | Dec |