Weekdays Meaning in English

word · lemma: weekday

US

ˈwikˌdeɪz

WEEK-dayz

UK

wˈiːkdeɪz

WEEK-dayz

Definition

The days of the week from Monday to Friday, typically when people go to work or school, not including the weekend.

Usage & Nuances

Plural only; always refers to Monday-Friday, not Saturday or Sunday. Used for schedules, routines, and contrasting with 'weekends'. Common: 'on weekdays', 'during the weekdays'. Not used for individual days ('Monday is a weekday').

• Spanish: días laborables - días de la semana
• Portuguese (BR): dias de semana
• Portuguese (PT): dias da semana
• Chinese (Simplified): 工作日
• Chinese (Traditional): 平日
• Hindi: सप्ताह के दिन (कामकाजी दिन)
• Arabic: أيام الأسبوع (أيام العمل)
• Bengali: সপ্তাহের কর্মদিবস - সপ্তাহের কার্যদিবস
• Russian: будни
• Japanese: 平日
• Vietnamese: ngày trong tuần
• Korean: 평일
• Turkish: hafta içi
• Urdu: ہفتے کے دن (پیر سے جمعہ)
• Indonesian: hari kerja

Example Sentences

We go to school on weekdays.

basic

The library is open only on weekdays.

basic

My job is from 9 to 5 on weekdays.

basic

Traffic is always worse on weekdays than on weekends.

natural

I usually cook simple meals on weekdays because I’m busy.

natural

Let’s meet for lunch on a weekday so it’s less crowded.

natural