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= Calendar year
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A calendar year is a period of one year that is based on the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used civil calendar today. It consists of 12 months, totaling 365 days in a standard year and 366 days in a leap year. The calendar year starts on January 1 and ends on December 31. In different contexts, the term "calendar year" can have specific implications: 1. **Fiscal Year vs.