This classification provides a standardised approach to the coding and abbreviation of the names of months of the year for use in data collection, processing and dissemination.
This is a flat classification consisting of 13 categories, each with a 2-digit code.
Code | Descriptor |
01 | Jan |
02 | Feb |
03 | Mar |
04 | Apr |
05 | May |
06 | Jun |
07 | Jul |
08 | Aug |
09 | Sep |
10 | Oct |
11 | Nov |
12 | Dec |
99 | Unknown |
The CSO Classifications Board approved the CSO Standard Months Classification (TXT 1KB) on May 6th 2004.
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