What are the 7 days of the week in English?

The 7 days are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The week typically starts with Monday in most countries.

Why do the days of the week have capital letters?

In English, days of the week are proper nouns and always start with a capital letter: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Which preposition do you use with days of the week?

Use 'on' with days of the week: 'I work on Monday' or 'See you on Friday'. You can also say 'on Mondays' for regular events.

What are the weekend and the weekdays?

Weekdays are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Saturday and Sunday are the weekend. Example: 'I work on weekdays and relax on the weekend.'

How do I talk about a repeated action on a specific day?

Add an 's' to the day to mean every week on that day. 'I play tennis on Mondays.' (Every Monday) 'We visit family on Sundays.' (Every Sunday)

What does 'last', 'this', and 'next' mean with days?

'Last Monday' means the Monday before now. 'This Monday' means the next coming Monday. 'Next Monday' means the Monday after the next coming Monday. We do not use a preposition with these words.

How do I write the short form of the days?

The common short forms are: Mon, Tue/Tues, Wed, Thu/Thur/Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. They are often used on calendars and schedules.

Do we say 'in the Monday morning' or 'on Monday morning'?

We say 'on Monday morning'. The rule is 'on' + day + part of the day. Other examples: 'on Tuesday afternoon', 'on Friday evening', 'on Saturday night'.

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Days of the Week

Learn the 7 days of the week in English. Practice saying and writing Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for your daily conversations and schedules.

What You'll Learn About Days of the Week

Master all seven days of the week - from Monday to Sunday with correct spelling and pronunciation

Understand capitalization rules - learn why days always start with capital letters

Use time expressions correctly - today, yesterday, tomorrow, and preposition "on" with days

Talk about schedules and routines - describe your weekly activities naturally in English

What Are Days of the Week?

The seven days of the week are always written with a capital letter. Use ON with days.

on Mondayon Tuesdayon Wednesdayon Thursdayon Friday

Weekdays vs weekend

Monday to Friday are weekdays. Saturday and Sunday are the weekend. 'On weekdays I work. At the weekend I rest.'

The days of the week are essential words we use every day to talk about time, schedules, and plans. There are seven days, and learning them helps you organize your life and communicate about time in English.

Week Structure

✓ Weekdays: Monday to Friday

✓ Weekend: Saturday and Sunday

✓ Full week: 7 days total

✓ Order: Always the same sequence

Why They Matter

✓ Make appointments and plans

✓ Talk about your routine

✓ Understand schedules

✓ Share important dates

My Busy Week

I go to the gym on Monday and Wednesday. (use "on" for specific days)

Today is Tuesday and I have an English class. (use "today" for now)

I work hard on weekdays, from Monday to Friday. (weekdays are work days)

I relax on the weekend, usually on Sunday. (the weekend is for rest)

"Knowing the days helps us organize our lives!"

Key Rule to Remember

Days of the week always start with a capital letter in English, no matter where they appear in a sentence.

The Seven Days of the Week

Learn the seven days in order, with their correct spelling and common usage patterns. Remember - they always start with capital letters!

Monday

• First day of the week

• Start of work week

• School begins

Tuesday

• Second day

• Work/school day

• Pronounced: Tuez-day

Wednesday

• Middle of week

• Pronounced: Wenz-day

• "Hump day"

Thursday

• Fourth day

• Pronounced: Thur-zday

• Almost weekend!

Friday

• Last work day

• Weekend begins

• End of school week

Saturday

• Weekend day

• Relaxation day

• Social activities

Sunday

• Last day of week

• Rest day

• Preparation for Monday

Quick Practice

Complete these sentences with the correct day:

1. "The first day of the work week is __________."

2. "The middle day of the week is __________."

3. "The last day of the weekend is __________."

Check your answers

1. Monday (first work day)

2. Wednesday (middle day)

3. Sunday (last weekend day)

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Days of the Week Categories

Understanding how days are grouped helps you talk about schedules and routines more naturally.

Weekdays vs Weekend

Weekdays

Monday to Friday

Weekend

Saturday and Sunday

Example: "I work on weekdays and relax on the weekend."

Time Expressions

Today

This day now

Tomorrow

The next day

Yesterday

The day before

Example: "Yesterday was Monday. Today is Tuesday. Tomorrow will be Wednesday."

Prepositions with Days

Use "on" with specific days

Example: "I have a meeting on Tuesday. We go shopping on the weekend."

The Seven Days of the Week

Learn the seven days in order, with their correct spelling and common usage patterns. Remember - they always start with capital letters!

Ready to test your Days of the Week knowledge?

Challenge yourself with fill-in-the-blank exercises

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using wrong preposition with days

❌ Wrong: I work in Monday.

✓ Correct: I work on Monday.

Use 'on' with specific days, not 'in'

Forgetting capital letters

❌ Wrong: today is friday.

✓ Correct: Today is Friday.

Days of the week always start with capital letters

Wrong preposition with weekend

❌ Wrong: We relax in the weekend.

✓ Correct: We relax on the weekend.

Use 'on' with weekend, not 'in'

Confusing today/tomorrow/yesterday

❌ Wrong: Yesterday will be Saturday.

✓ Correct: Tomorrow will be Saturday.

Yesterday = past, tomorrow = future, today = present

Incorrect day order

❌ Wrong: Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday

✓ Correct: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Days always follow the same order: Monday to Sunday

Master Days of the Week sentence building!

Drag and drop words to form correct sentences

Quick Comparison Chart

Day	Position	Category	Example Sentence
Monday	1st day	Weekday	I start work on Monday
Tuesday	2nd day	Weekday	We have class on Tuesday
Wednesday	3rd day	Weekday	Wednesday is the middle
Thursday	4th day	Weekday	Thursday is almost Friday
Friday	5th day	Weekday	Friday is the last work day
Saturday	6th day	Weekend	We relax on Saturday
Sunday	7th day	Weekend	Sunday is family day

Tips for Learning Days of the Week

Learn in order - practice saying all seven days from Monday to Sunday

Use a calendar - look at real calendars to see the days in context

Remember capitalization - always use capital letters for days

Practice with "on" - always use "on" before specific days

Talk about your routine - describe what you do each day

Use time words - practice with today, tomorrow, yesterday

Speaking Practice

To practice your pronunciation, listen to the native speaker audio first. Then 'Record' yourself repeating what you heard, then use the 'Playback' button to compare your pronunciation with the native speaker. If you want to record yourself again, simply click 'Delete'!

I go to school on Monday and Tuesday every week.

We usually visit our grandparents on the weekend.

Today is Wednesday and tomorrow will be Thursday.

My birthday is on Friday this year.

Yesterday was Sunday and we went to the park.

I have an English class on Thursday and a music class on Friday.

The supermarket is closed on Saturday, but it is open on Sunday.

This Monday is a holiday, so there is no school.

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