Day of Week Calculator
Find what day of the week any date falls on.
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How It Works
Determines day of week for any date using Tomohiko Sakamoto algorithm. Works for all Gregorian calendar dates after October 15, 1582.
Formula
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Common calculations — results you can verify instantly.
Jan 1, 2024
Using algorithm
Monday
July 4, 2024
Independence Day
Thursday
Dec 25, 2024
Christmas 2024
Wednesday
Tips & Shortcuts
Calendar repeats every 400 years exactly.
Days change at midnight.
Common Mistakes
Using for dates before 1582
Before 1582 Julian calendar was used with different calculations.
Forgetting midnight day change
Events just before midnight use previous calendar day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday.
Tuesday.
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