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How to Display the Date in the macOS Menu Bar

Learn how to Display the Date in the macOS with clear steps, useful examples, and practical tips. Complete the task correctly and avoid common mistakes.

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This updated guide explains how to Display the Date in the macOS Menu Bar through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

If you're on a Mac, you'll notice that macOS doesn't display the day of the month in the menu bar by default.

As you may have noticed, with the default settings, macOS shows the time and day of the week in the menu bar. However, it does not display the day of the month by default. To see the date, we need to hover over the clock or perform a click operation on the clock.

Display the Date in the macOS Menu Bar example screenshot 1 macOS displays the time and day of the week in the menu bar

Most users prefer to see the day of the month in the menu bar instead of weekdays. Fortunately, it is possible to make the day of the month appear on the macOS menu bar. In fact, you can make the menu bar show both the day of the month and the day of the week.

Make macOS Display the Date in the Menu Bar

Follow the instructions below to adjust default macOS settings and display the date in the menu bar.

Step 1 : click the clock in the menu bar and then click the Open Date & Time Preferences option . Or open System Preferences and then click Date & Time to open the same option.

Display the Date in the macOS Menu Bar — Make macOS Display the Date in the Menu Bar screenshot 2 Click the Open Date & Time Preferences option

Step 2 : Switch to the Clock tab . Click the padlock icon (located on the bottom left) to be able to change the default settings. If asked to enter your account password, please do this step.

Step 3 : Finally, select the Show date option to always display the date in the menu bar. If you don't want to see the day of the week on the menu bar (shown by default), uncheck the Show the day of the week option .

Display the Date in the macOS Menu Bar — Make macOS Display the Date in the Menu Bar screenshot 3 Select the Show date option to always display the date in the menu bar

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Display the Date in the macOS Menu Bar?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.

Can beginners follow these instructions?

Yes. The process is organized into practical steps, and you can repeat any step before moving forward.

What should I check if the method does not work?

Confirm your software or device version, permissions, settings, file format, and internet connection when the task depends on online services.

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