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Day of Week Calculator : What Day of the Week Was It?

The Day of Week Calculator determines the precise day of the week (Sunday through Saturday) for any date across history. Discover what day of the week you were born on, verify historical events, or plan future meetings.

Interactive Calculator

100% Client-Side Engine
Day of the Week
Thursday
Sep 24, 2026 · Weekday
Day Index
Day 4 (0=Sun)
ISO Weekday
4 (1=Mon)
Day of Year
Day 267
Leap Year Status
Common Year

Step-by-Step Examples

Moon Landing Date

Finding the weekday of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing on July 20, 1969.

Inputs: Date: 1969-07-20
Result: Sunday (Day 201 of 1969, Weekend)

July 20, 1969 occurred on a Sunday.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Choose any past, present, or future calendar date.
  2. Click Calculate to see the day of the week, ISO day index, weekend status, and ordinal day of year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Simply select your date of birth to instantly discover the day of the week you were born.