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Short Date Script

A minimalist approach to displaying the current date. This script outputs the date in a compact numeric format, making it ideal for headers, logs, and mobile-friendly designs.

Compact Date Demo

Current Numeric Date
01/28/2026

Copy the Script

<script>
(function() {
    var d = new Date();
    var day = d.getDate();
    var month = d.getMonth() + 1; // Months are zero-indexed
    var year = d.getFullYear();

    // Adding leading zeros for a cleaner look
    if (day < 10) day = "0" + day;
    if (month < 10) month = "0" + month;

    var shortDate = month + "/" + day + "/" + year;
    
    // Display the date
    document.write(shortDate);
})();
</script>

FAQ

In JavaScript, the getMonth() method returns a value from 0 to 11 (where 0 is January). We add 1 to match the standard 1-12 calendar month system.

Yes. You can use year.toString().slice(-2) to display only the last two digits (e.g., "26" instead of "2026").