Days of the Week
A week has 7 days. Every week starts over and follows the same order. In Class 1, children learn the names of all 7 days, their order, and which days are school days and which are holidays.
Knowing the days of the week helps us plan our activities, remember events, and read a calendar.
Different days have different activities. You go to school on weekdays and play or rest on the weekend. Some children have special classes like dance on Saturdays or art on Wednesdays.
The 7 days repeat in a cycle. After Sunday comes Monday again, just like a wheel that keeps turning.
What is Days of the Week - Class 1 Maths (Time (Grade 1))?
A week is a group of 7 days that repeat in the same order over and over again.
| Day Number | Day Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 3 | Wednesday | Weekday |
| 4 | Thursday | Weekday |
| 5 | Friday | Weekday |
| 6 | Saturday | Weekend |
| 7 | Sunday | Weekend |
Weekdays (Monday to Friday) are school days. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are usually holidays.
Types and Properties
Weekdays and Weekends
| Weekdays (School Days) | Weekend (Holidays) |
|---|---|
| Monday | Saturday Sunday |
| Tuesday | |
| Wednesday | |
| Thursday | |
| Friday |
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
- Yesterday is the day before today.
- Today is the current day.
- Tomorrow is the day after today.
If today is Wednesday, then yesterday was Tuesday and tomorrow will be Thursday.
Solved Examples
Example 1: Example 1: Count the Days
Question: How many days are there in one week?
Answer: There are 7 days in one week.
Example 2: Example 2: What Comes After?
Question: What day comes after Wednesday?
Answer: Thursday comes after Wednesday.
Example 3: Example 3: What Comes Before?
Question: What day comes before Friday?
Answer: Thursday comes before Friday.
Example 4: Example 4: School or Holiday?
Question: Ria goes to school on Monday. Is Monday a weekday or a weekend?
Answer: Monday is a weekday.
Example 5: Example 5: Days Between
Question: How many days are there from Monday to Friday?
Think:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Count: 5 days
Answer: There are 5 days from Monday to Friday.
Example 6: Example 6: After Sunday
Question: What day comes after Sunday?
Think:
- Sunday is the last day of the week
- A new week starts again
Answer: Monday comes after Sunday.
Example 7: Example 7: Weekly Activity
Question: Aman has cricket practice every Wednesday. How many times does he practise in 2 weeks?
Think:
- 1 week = 1 Wednesday = 1 practice
- 2 weeks = 2 Wednesdays = 2 practices
Answer: Aman practises 2 times in 2 weeks.
Example 8: Example 8: Weekly Timetable
Question: Priya has swimming on Monday and Friday. How many days between her swimming classes?
Think:
- Monday to Friday: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday are in between
- That is 3 days
Answer: There are 3 days between Monday and Friday.
Real-World Applications
Where we use days of the week:
- School timetable: Different subjects on different days
- Weekly activities: Dance on Saturday, cricket on Sunday
- Planning: Doctor's visit on Thursday, birthday party on Saturday
- Counting days: 'My exam is 3 days from now'
Key Points to Remember
- A week has 7 days.
- The order is: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
- Weekdays = Monday to Friday (school days).
- Weekend = Saturday and Sunday (holidays).
- After Sunday, the week starts again with Monday.
Practice Problems
- Name all 7 days of the week in order.
- What day comes after Thursday?
- What day comes before Monday?
- How many weekdays are there in one week?
- Priya has dance class every Saturday. How many dance classes in 4 weeks?
- If today is Tuesday, what day was yesterday? What day will tomorrow be?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many days are in a week?
There are 7 days in a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Q2. What are weekdays?
Weekdays are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. These are the 5 school/work days.
Q3. What is the weekend?
The weekend is Saturday and Sunday. Most schools are closed on weekends.
Q4. What day comes after Sunday?
Monday comes after Sunday. The week goes in a cycle — after Sunday, it starts all over again with Monday.
Q5. Which is the first day of the week?
In India and many countries, Monday is considered the first day of the week. Some calendars show Sunday as the first day.
Q6. How can I remember the days in order?
You can sing the days-of-the-week song or write them on a chart and read them every morning. Practice makes it easy to remember.
Q7. Why do the days repeat?
Days repeat in a cycle of 7. After every 7 days, the same pattern starts again. This cycle is called a week.
