The calendar module in Python provides various functions to work with dates and calendars. These functions are useful for generating calendars, checking leap years, and other date-related tasks. Below is a list of some commonly used functions in the calendar module, along with their descriptions and links to detailed guides for each function.
Python calendar Module Functions Table
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| calendar() | Returns a multi-line string with a calendar for the whole year. |
| month() | Returns a multi-line string with a calendar for a month. |
| isleap() | Returns True if the year is a leap year, otherwise False. |
| leapdays() | Returns the number of leap years in the range of years provided. |
| weekday() | Returns the day of the week (0 is Monday, 6 is Sunday) for a given date. |
| monthrange() | Returns a tuple with the first weekday of the month and the number of days in the month. |
| monthcalendar() | Returns a matrix representing a month’s calendar. |
| prcal() | Prints the calendar for an entire year. |
| prmonth() | Prints the calendar for a month. |
| setfirstweekday() | Sets the first day of the week (0 is Monday, 6 is Sunday). |
For more detailed information on each function, refer to the official Python documentation.