Days of the Week: Names, Order, Weekdays, Weekend, Downloadable Charts
A week is a short and useful part of time. It has 7 days. We use days of the week to talk about school, work, holidays, birthdays, appointments, sports, prayer times, family plans, and daily routines. When children learn the days in order, they can understand calendars, follow weekly schedules, and answer simple time questions with more confidence.
What Are the Days of the Week?
The days of the week are the 7 named days that repeat again and again. After the last day of one week, the next week begins. This pattern helps us organize time into small, easy parts.
The 7 days of the week are:
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Day Abbreviations
Day abbreviations are short forms of day names. They are widely used in calendars, school timetables, homework planners, event posters, appointment cards, and phone reminders. For example, Mon means Monday, Tue means Tuesday, and Sun means Sunday.
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Days of the Week Chart
This chart shows the 7 days in a simple weekly order. Children can read it from left to right and say each day aloud.
Download Days of the Week Chart as PDF or Image
This printable chart helps children learn the names, order, and short forms of the days of the week.
Day Names, Order, and Short Forms
The table below shows each day in order, its common abbreviation, and a simple sentence that helps children understand how the day is used.
| Order | Day | Short Form | Simple Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Monday | Mon | Monday is often the first school day of the week. |
| 2nd | Tuesday | Tue | Tuesday comes after Monday. |
| 3rd | Wednesday | Wed | Wednesday is in the middle of many school weeks. |
| 4th | Thursday | Thu | Thursday comes before Friday. |
| 5th | Friday | Fri | Friday is often the last school day of the week. |
| 6th | Saturday | Sat | Saturday is part of the weekend. |
| 7th | Sunday | Sun | Sunday is also part of the weekend. |
Weekdays and Weekend
The week can be divided into weekdays and the weekend. This helps children understand school routines, work schedules, family plans, and rest days.
Weekdays
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are called weekdays in many school and work calendars.
Weekend
Saturday and Sunday are called the weekend in many places. People often use the weekend for family time, rest, visits, games, or hobbies.
Weekdays and Weekend Chart
This chart separates the 5 weekdays from the 2 weekend days. It gives children a simple visual way to understand how a week is grouped.
Easy Way to Remember the Days
A good way to learn the days is to connect them with a weekly routine. Children can say the day name, then link it to something they often do on that day.
Start of the School Week
Monday and Tuesday help start the weekly routine.
Middle of the Week
Wednesday and Thursday come before the week ends.
End of the Week
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday close the week.
- What day comes after Monday? The answer is Tuesday.
- What day comes before Friday? The answer is Thursday.
- What day comes after Saturday? The answer is Sunday.
- What day comes before Monday? The answer is Sunday.
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Days of the week are also useful for talking about time around us. Children can use the words yesterday, today, and tomorrow to explain when something happened or when something will happen.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday | The day before today | If today is Wednesday, yesterday was Tuesday. |
| Today | The day we are in now | If today is Wednesday, we say it is Wednesday today. |
| Tomorrow | The day after today | If today is Wednesday, tomorrow will be Thursday. |
Days of the Week in Real Life
School Example
If a child has art class every Tuesday, Tuesday becomes the day they remember for art. This helps children connect day names with their weekly timetable.
Birthday Example
A birthday can happen on any day of the week. For example, a party may be planned for Saturday because many families have more free time on the weekend.
Appointment Example
If a dentist appointment is on Thursday, the child can look at the calendar and count the days until Thursday.
Sports Example
If football practice is every Friday, Friday becomes part of the child’s weekly sports routine.
How to Write Dates with Days
A day name can be written with a date to make the meaning clearer. This is useful for invitations, school notices, worksheets, weekly plans, and reminders.
| Date Style | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Day name with date | Monday, 8 June | The day is Monday, and the date is 8 June. |
| Short day form | Mon, 8 June | Mon means Monday. |
| Weekly reminder | Every Friday | The activity happens each Friday. |
Days of the Week Practice Sentences
These short sentences help children read, say, and use day names correctly.
- Monday comes before Tuesday.
- Tuesday comes after Monday.
- Wednesday is often in the middle of the school week.
- Thursday comes before Friday.
- Friday comes after Thursday.
- Saturday is part of the weekend.
- Sunday comes before Monday.
- There are 7 days in one week.
Interactive Fill in the Blank Quiz
Type the missing day name in each blank. Full day names and abbreviations both work. For example, Monday and Mon are both accepted.
Download Days of the Week Quiz – Fill the Blanks as Image or PDF
This printable worksheet helps children practice day names, weekly order, abbreviations, and simple calendar vocabulary.
Quick Summary
There are 7 days in a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Day names help us read calendars, follow school routines, plan activities, and talk about time. Monday to Friday are often called weekdays, while Saturday and Sunday are often called the weekend.
Children can practice by saying the days aloud, using abbreviations, reading calendars, and answering questions about yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Days of the Week FAQs
How many days are in a week?
There are 7 days in a week.
What are the days of the week?
The days of the week are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What days are called weekdays?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are often called weekdays.
What days are called the weekend?
Saturday and Sunday are often called the weekend.
