Random Date Generator – Generate Random Dates Within Any Range

Generate random dates for testing, sampling, gamification, or creative projects. Set a custom date range and instantly create random dates in multiple formats. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser.

What Is a Random Date Generator?

A random date generator creates dates randomly selected from within a specified range. Whether you need test data for software development, random birthdays for game characters, or sampling dates for research, this tool delivers unbiased random dates instantly.

Features

How to Use This Tool

Step 1: Set Date Range

Choose your start date (From) and end date (To). The generator will only create dates within this range.

Step 2: Choose Format

Select your preferred date format:

• MM/DD/YYYY — US format (01/15/2024)
• DD/MM/YYYY — European format (15/01/2024)
• YYYY-MM-DD — ISO 8601 format (2024-01-15)
• Month DD, YYYY — Long format (January 15, 2024)

Step 3: Generate

Click Generate to create a random date. Generate as many as you need.

Common Use Cases

Software Development & Testing

• Database seeding with realistic date data
• Unit testing date-handling functions
• QA testing with randomized inputs
• Mock data for demos and prototypes

Research & Statistics

• Random sampling from time periods
• Survey date randomization
• Statistical simulation inputs
• Research methodology requirements

Gaming & Entertainment

• Random character birthdates
• Event scheduling in games
• Lottery-style date selection
• Creative writing prompts

Education

• History quiz questions ("What happened on...?")
• Statistics class examples
• Programming assignments
• Time period studies

Business Applications

• Random audit date selection
• Lottery and raffle dates
• Shift assignment fairness
• Meeting schedule randomization

Date Format Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

How random are the dates?

Dates are generated using JavaScript's cryptographic random number generator (crypto.getRandomValues when available), providing high-quality randomness suitable for most applications.

Can I generate dates in the past?

Yes! Set any date range—past, present, or future. The tool works with any valid dates.

Can I generate multiple dates at once?

Yes, you can generate multiple random dates. Each click produces a new random date, and bulk generation options are available.

Are weekends included?

Yes, all days of the week are included equally. We don't filter out weekends or holidays.

What's the maximum date range?

Any range your browser can handle—typically spanning thousands of years in either direction.

Can I exclude certain dates?

Currently, the tool generates from all dates in the range. For filtered results, generate extras and manually exclude unwanted dates.

Technical Details

Algorithm

The generator:

1. Converts start and end dates to Unix timestamps
2. Generates a random number between these timestamps
3. Converts back to a formatted date

Leap Years

The algorithm naturally handles leap years, February 29th dates, and varying month lengths correctly.

Time Zones

Dates are generated without time components. Results use your browser's local timezone for display.

Pro Tips

1. Use ISO format for data — YYYY-MM-DD sorts correctly and avoids regional ambiguity
2. Generate extras — If some dates won't work, generate more than needed
3. Document your methodology — For research, record your date range and generation count
4. Test edge cases — Include date ranges spanning year boundaries or leap years

Related Tools

Explore more date and random utilities:

• Date Calculator — Days between dates
• Age Calculator — Calculate age from date
• Random Number Generator — Random numbers
• Random Name Picker — Pick random names
• Timestamp Converter — Unix timestamps

Set your date range above and generate random dates instantly. Perfect for testing, research, gaming, and any application requiring randomized dates.