YY
Example: 25
What Does YY Mean?
Two-digit year format, should be used carefully due to century ambiguity
YY
Year
00-99
Today's Date in YY
25
YY Examples
| Date | YY | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 26 | New Year's Day |
| Valentine's Day | 26 | Valentine's Day |
| Independence Day (US) | 26 | Independence Day (US) |
| Christmas | 26 | Christmas |
| New Year's Eve | 26 | New Year's Eve |
Format Date as YY in Code
Javascript
date.getFullYear().toString().slice(-2)
Python
date.strftime('%y')
Php
date('y')
Mysql
DATE_FORMAT(date, '%y')Related Date Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What does YY stand for?
In YY:
YY = 2-digit year.
Example: 25
How do I convert to YY format?
Use our date converter tool to instantly convert any date to YY format, or check the programming examples above for code solutions.