DATE

Lesson in the SQL Roadmap · Stage 11: Indexes

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is DATE?

The DATE data type in SQL is used to store calendar dates (typically in the format YYYY-MM-DD). It represents a specific day without any time information. DATE columns are commonly used for storing birthdates, event dates, or any other data that requires only day-level precision. SQL provides various functions to manipulate and format DATE values, allowing for date arithmetic, extraction of date components, and comparison between dates. The exact range of valid dates may vary depending on the specific database management system being used.

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Is this DATE tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 76 of 112 in the free SQL roadmap, in stage 11, Indexes. If you are new to SQL, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.