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Capitalization of Words

Referring to Time and Place

4 Use capitalization correctly when referring

to time and place.

Capitalization rules vary for words that refer to time and place. Months

are capitalized; seasons are not. Compass directions are not

capitalized unless they are used to name a region or a place. Read on

to explore the complexities of capitalization rules for time and place.

Dates, Days, Holidays, and

Seasons

Capitalize months of the year, days of the week, and names of

holidays.

Examples of Capitalization of Dates, Days,