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📆 August 2023 - Best React Native Date Packages

Here's a table listing some of the best React Native Date Packages for August 2023, sorted by popularity / GitHub stars, and maintainability:

ℹ️ Some of these libraries may be complementary to each other, not competing. Choose wisely

Rank Popularity / GitHub Stars Package Maintainability Description
1 ⭐ 43.9k dayjs ✅ A minimalist JavaScript library that provides an easy-to-use API for parsing, formatting, and manipulating dates and times.
2 ⭐ 32.9k date-fns ✅ A library for working with dates and times, offering functions for parsing, formatting, and manipulating date objects.
3 ⭐ 47.1k moment ✅ A popular date and time manipulation library known for its simple and powerful API.
4 ⭐ 14.2k luxon ✅ A library for handling dates and times, inspired by moment.js, but with a focus on modern JavaScript features and immutability.
5 ⭐ 8.7k react-native-calendars ✅ A library for rendering calendars in React Native apps, featuring customizable calendar views and event handling.
6 ⭐ 2.1k react-native-datetimepicker ✅ A customizable date and time picker component for React Native apps.


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1. dayjs

  • Advantages:
    • A minimalist JavaScript library that provides an easy-to-use API for parsing, formatting, and manipulating dates and times.
    • Offers a lightweight alternative to other date libraries with similar functionality.
    • Ideal for projects that prioritize small bundle sizes and simplicity.
  • Disadvantages:
    • May have fewer features compared to larger date libraries like date-fns and moment.
    • Some advanced date operations might require additional plugins.
  • When to use:
    • For projects that need date and time manipulation with a focus on minimalism and small bundle sizes in React Native apps.
    • Suitable for apps with straightforward date and time requirements.

2. date-fns

  • Advantages:
    • A library for working with dates and times, offering functions for parsing, formatting, and manipulating date objects.
    • Provides a modern and functional approach to date handling.
    • Ideal for projects that involve date and time operations.
  • Disadvantages:
    • May increase the bundle size if not selectively imported.
    • Some functions may have a learning curve for complex date operations.
  • When to use:
    • For projects that need comprehensive date and time manipulation in React Native apps.
    • Suitable for apps with date-dependent features, such as calendars, scheduling, or event management.

3. moment

  • Advantages:
    • A popular date and time manipulation library known for its simple and powerful API.
    • Provides extensive formatting options and supports date parsing, manipulation, and comparison.
    • Ideal for projects that require date and time handling with a familiar syntax.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Moment.js has been largely considered as not actively maintained and has a relatively larger bundle size.
    • There may be performance concerns when dealing with many date operations.
  • When to use:
    • For projects that prioritize ease of use and a familiar API for date and time manipulation in React Native apps.
    • Suitable for apps with straightforward date-related requirements.

4. luxon

  • Advantages:
    • A library for handling dates and times, inspired by moment.js, but with a focus on modern JavaScript features and immutability.
    • Offers a clean and concise API for date manipulation.
    • Ideal for projects that want a modern date library with immutability.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Some projects may prefer the familiarity of moment.js.
    • May require developers to adapt to a slightly different API compared to moment.js.
  • When to use:
    • For projects that want a modern and immutable date library with a simpler API in React Native apps.
    • Suitable for apps with date and time handling requirements.

5. react-native-calendars

  • Advantages:
    • A library for rendering calendars in React Native apps, featuring customizable calendar views and event handling.
    • Provides components for various calendar types, including agenda views.
    • Ideal for projects that need to display calendars or event listings.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires setup and configuration for use.
    • May not suit projects that don't require calendar functionality.
  • When to use:
    • For projects that need to display calendars, schedules, or event listings.
    • Ideal for apps that involve event management or booking systems.

6. react-native-datetimepicker

  • Advantages:
    • A customizable date and time picker component for React Native apps.
    • Offers options for selecting both dates and times.
    • Ideal for projects that require date and time input flexibility.
  • Disadvantages:
    • May have a learning curve for complex configurations.
    • Requires setup and styling for use in different scenarios.
  • When to use:
    • For projects that need date and time input capabilities in React Native apps.
    • Suitable for apps with scheduling or booking features.