Introduction

Date validation in JavaScript is commonly required in web applications, especially for client-side validation of forms. JavaScript regex can validate different date formats, including YYYY-MM-DD.

What is Date Regex?

The regex pattern for dates in JavaScript is used to validate specific date formats.

The Date Regex Pattern

• Pattern for YYYY-MM-DD: /^\\d{4}-\\d{2}-\\d{2}$/

• This pattern ensures dates are in the "YYYY-MM-DD" format.

How to Validate Dates in JavaScript?

To validate dates in JavaScript:

function isValidDate(date) {
    const dateRegex = /^\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}$/;
    return dateRegex.test(date);
}
console.log(isValidDate("2024-01-29")); // true or false

Uses of Date Regex Validation

1. Client-Side Form Validation: Ensuring that users enter dates in the correct format in web applications.

2. Data Verification: Validating date formats in JavaScript-based data processing.

What next?

JavaScript’s regex capability simplifies client-side date validation, enhancing user interaction and data accuracy in web forms. For more comprehensive date format validations, Akto's regex validator offers an excellent resource.