diff --git a/backend/aci/utils.py b/backend/aci/utils.py
index 094d660..67f2aa3 100644
--- a/backend/aci/utils.py
+++ b/backend/aci/utils.py
@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ from datetime import datetime
 
 def today() -> str:
     now = datetime.now()
-    return now.strftime('%A') + ' ' + str(now.day) + ' ' + now.strftime('%B')
+    return f"{now.strftime('%A')} {now.day:02} {now.strftime('%B')}"