US Short Date (M/D/YY) Regex for JavaScript

What this pattern does

This page provides a well-structured, multi-part regular expression for matching us short date (m/d/yy), ported and verified for JavaScript. A rigorously tested regex reduces debugging time and protects your application from edge-case failures. The snippet below is ready to drop into your JavaScript project — whether you're validating in an Express middleware, a Next.js API route, or a client-side form.

Javascript Implementation

// US Short Date (M/D/YY)
// ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Localization > Date Formats

const usShortDateMdyyRegex = /^(0?[1-9]|1[0-2])\/(0?[1-9]|[12][0-9]|3[01])\/([0-9]{2})$/;

function validateUsShortDateMdyy(input: string): boolean {
  return usShortDateMdyyRegex.test(input);
}

// Example
console.log(validateUsShortDateMdyy("1/15/24")); // true

Test Cases

When to use this pattern

This pattern is drawn from the Localization > Date Formats category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for JavaScript developers because especially critical in long-running Node.js event loops where a ReDoS vulnerability can block the entire process. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.

Common Pitfalls

Technical Notes

2-digit years are ambiguous — 00-68 is commonly interpreted as 2000-2068, 69-99 as 1969-1999 (following Y2K windowing). Avoid 2-digit years in any data storage context. Capture groups: 1=month, 2=day, 3=2-digit year.