# SOMONTH
The SOMONTH function takes the date as input and returns the starting date of the month. Node references and measures are also accepted as input arguments. Use [DATE.SET()](https://docs.inforiver.com/~/changes/mS6jwvARNLHpKqBa4cT9/formula-syntax/date-functions/date.set) to set the format of the output date.
## Syntax
```java
SOMONTH(date)
```
## Arguments
date - The date which is passed as an input to the function. Required.
## Return value
Date representing the start of the month.
## Example
```java
SOMONTH("05/29/2024")
//Returns 1/5/2024
```
