Roman Numeral Date Converter
Turn any date into Roman numerals — great for tattoos, anniversaries, wedding invitations, and school projects. Download your design as an SVG file.
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How dates work in Roman numerals
Dates are written as three parts: day · month · year, each converted to Roman numerals separately.
For example, 25th December 2000 becomes:
- 25 → XXV
- 12 → XII
- 2000 → MM
Written together: XXV · XII · MM
There's no single "official" separator — dots, dashes and slashes are all commonly used. Pick whichever looks best for your design!
How the Date Converter Works
Pick a date
Use the date picker to choose any date from the year 1 to 3,999. The converter works with past and future dates — great for birthdays, anniversaries, or historical events.
Each part converts separately
The day, month, and year are each converted into Roman numerals independently — just like writing XIV · II · MMXXV for 14th February 2025. The breakdown panel shows exactly how each number is built symbol by symbol.
Choose your separator & download
Select a dot (·), dash (–), or slash (/) to join the three parts. Pick a font style — Classic Serif, Clean Sans, or Monospace — then download your design as an SVG file ready for tattoos, invitations, or printing.
Common Date Examples
| Date | Roman Numeral |
|---|---|
| Christmas 2024 (25 Dec) | XXV.XII.MMXXIV |
| New Year 2025 (1 Jan) | I.I.MMXXV |
| Valentine's Day 2025 (14 Feb) | XIV.II.MMXXV |
| Moon Landing (20 Jul 1969) | XX.VII.MCMLXIX |
| D-Day (6 Jun 1944) | VI.VI.MCMXLIV |
| Armistice Day (11 Nov 1918) | XI.XI.MCMXVIII |
Try any of these in the converter above — or check the full Roman numerals chart → for individual number lookups.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Roman numeral dates written?
Dates in Roman numerals follow the order day · month · year, with each part converted separately. The dot (·) is the most traditional separator, though dashes and slashes are also widely used. For example, 25th December 2024 is written as XXV·XII·MMXXIV. See the Roman numeral rules → for more on how numbers are formed.
What separator should I use for a tattoo or wedding?
The dot (·) is the most traditional and widely recognised separator for Roman numeral date tattoos — it looks clean, is unambiguous, and has centuries of precedent. Dashes are a modern alternative that also reads clearly. Slashes are less common for tattoos but perfectly fine for invitations and stationery.
What is today's date in Roman numerals?
The converter above automatically loads today's date when you open the page — just look at the preview box and you'll see the current date in Roman numerals straight away. You can also change the date to any day you like. The Roman numeral clock → shows the current time in Roman numerals if that's what you need.
Can I use Roman numerals for BC/BCE dates?
No — the Roman numeral system only works for positive whole numbers from 1 upwards. There is no Roman numeral for zero or negative numbers, so BC/BCE years cannot be expressed in this format. If you're curious about why zero is missing, see our page on zero in Roman numerals →.
Why do tattoo dates use dots as separators?
Dots became the standard in Roman numeral tattoos because they are visually balanced, historically accurate (Roman inscriptions often used interpuncts — middle dots — to separate words), and they keep the design elegant and symmetrical. They also prevent the date from being misread as one very long number.
What is the most popular Roman numeral date format?
The DD·MM·YYYY format (day first, then month, then year) is most common across Europe and is the standard for Roman numeral tattoos worldwide. This matches the everyday date format used in most countries outside the United States. Use our number to Roman converter → if you ever need to convert individual parts manually.