Days of Week Lesson

There are seven days in a week. The days are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Saturday and Sunday are called the weekend. Monday through Friday are weekdays. When people don't have to work on Friday or Monday, they say they have a long weekend or they say they have a three-day weekend. In the United States, the first day of the week is Sunday and the last day of the week is Saturday. There are 52 weeks in a year.

Sunday The first day of the week is Sunday. Sunday is on the weekend. Most people don't work on Sunday.

Monday The second day of the week is Monday. Monday is a weekday.

Tuesday Tuesday is the third day of the week. Tuesday is a weekday.

Wednesday Wednesday is the fourth day of the week. Wednesday is a weekday. It is also the middle of the week.

Thursday Thursday is the fifth day of the week. Thursday is a weekday.

Friday Friday is the sixth day of the week. Friday is a weekday. For many people, Friday is the last day of the work week.

Saturday Saturday is the seventh day of the week. It is also the last day of the week. Saturday is on the weekend.

Weekend Saturday and Sunday are called the weekend. Many people don't work on the weekend. Most schools are closed on the weekend.