> To get the number of days for a specific month, I use: > > // $current_month is the month under question > > $next_month = $current_month + 1; I use this $next_month = $current_month + 1; $next_month_1 = mktime(0, 0, 0, $next_month, 1, date("Y") ); $current_month_1= mktime(0, 0, 0, $current_month, 1, date("Y") ); $mdays = ($current_month_1 - $next_month_1)/(3600*24); It's much more easier if you use DateTime and DateInterval class -- Shiplu.Mokadd.im ImgSign.com | A dynamic signature machine Innovation distinguishes between follower and leader