Weekday: meaning, definitions and examples
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weekday
[ ˈwiːk.deɪ ]
days of the week
A weekday refers to any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays are typically associated with work or school activities, in contrast to weekends, which are usually free from such obligations.
Synonyms
business day, workday
Examples of usage
- I work five weekdays a week.
- The store is closed on weekdays.
- Weekdays are often busier than weekends.
- She prefers to exercise on weekdays.
- Meetings are usually scheduled for weekdays.
Translations
Translations of the word "weekday" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dia da semana
🇮🇳 सप्ताह का दिन
🇩🇪 Wochentag
🇮🇩 hari kerja
🇺🇦 день тижня
🇵🇱 dzień tygodnia
🇯🇵 平日
🇫🇷 jour de la semaine
🇪🇸 día de la semana
🇹🇷 hafta günü
🇰🇷 주중
🇸🇦 يوم الأسبوع
🇨🇿 den v týdnu
🇸🇰 deň v týždni
🇨🇳 星期几
🇸🇮 dan v tednu
🇮🇸 vikudagur
🇰🇿 апта күні
🇬🇪 კვირის დღე
🇦🇿 həftənin günü
🇲🇽 día de la semana
Etymology
The term 'weekday' originated in the early 14th century from the Old English word 'wēoc', meaning 'week'. The modern usage derived from combining 'week' and 'day', signifying days that typically fall within a standard workweek. In many cultures, the concept of weekdays is closely tied to the traditional labor schedule, delineating days for work and days for rest. As societies evolved and industrialized, the notion of weekdays became formalized around the Monday-to-Friday work schedule, which is prevalent in many Western countries. The influence of religious practices and cultural norms further shaped the categorization of weekdays versus weekends. Today, 'weekday' primarily indicates Monday through Friday, diverging from the original meanings tied to agricultural and religious observances.