weekday

USAGE SUMMARY

The word 'weekday' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to any day of the week from Monday through Friday, as opposed to a weekend day. For example: "I usually go shopping on weekdays."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

The latest figures show the Australian's weekday newspaper fell 6.5% year-on-year to 104,165 copies; Fairfax Media's Sydney Morning Herald suffered a double-digit decline of 11.3%, falling to 112,229 daily copies.

The Guardian

Here's how they found the experience.... Our weekday detox was on a Wednesday night, so I did some sewing: Diwali is coming up, so I needed to work on my sari, adding some little borders and adjusting it so it fits and flows properly.

The Guardian

Tapping Muir, currently anchor of ABC's newsmagazine 20/20, means all three network weekday evening news broadcasts are once again hosted by a slate of white men.

The Guardian

The bottom line is that you can't justify [having] different survival rates depending [on] whether you fall seriously ill on a weekday or at the weekend".

The Guardian

One particularly bright sign for Paddington is that it took over £1m in the Monday-to-Thursday weekday period last week – when children are assumed to be not exactly available for cinema visits.

The Guardian - Film

It's written each weekday by one of our staff and sent straight to your inbox every weekday morning.

The Guardian

Enter your email address below to receive all the latest news and comment on Australian politics from the Guardian, delivered to you every weekday.

The Guardian

Any weekday you will see actors wandering up and down, trying to locate their next interview among the coffee bars and models' studios.

The Guardian

On a weekday morning, a large water tanker lumbers through the quiet streets, past its football field and basketball court, and over to a carefully manicured private park where a couple are sprawled on the bright green grass.

The Guardian

So I took up running, half an hour every weekday and an hour on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

What this has shown is that demand for access at these times varies considerably, according to the demographics of the populations concerned; some GPs think that if you assess demand carefully, almost all of it can be met within normal weekday hours.

The Guardian - Opinion

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "weekday" to clearly differentiate between work or school days and the weekend in your writing.

Common error

Avoid using "weekday" to refer to Saturday or Sunday. "Weekday" typically refers to Monday through Friday, or sometimes Monday through Saturday depending on context.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "weekday" is as a noun, often used as an attributive noun to modify other nouns (e.g., "weekday morning", "weekday newspaper"). It helps specify that something occurs or is associated with the days between Monday and Friday.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

88%

Formal & Business

6%

Science

3%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

1%

Wiki

1%

Reference

1%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "weekday" is a common and grammatically correct noun used to refer to any day of the week that is not part of the weekend, typically Monday through Friday. Ludwig's examples confirm its widespread use across various contexts, especially in news and media. Common synonyms include "workday" and "business day", but "weekday" maintains a neutral tone suitable for most situations. Understanding its function and avoiding its misuse (e.g., applying it to weekends) will ensure clarity and precision in your writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

workday

Focuses specifically on days when work is typically performed, emphasizing the work aspect.

business day

Implies days when businesses are open and operating, highlighting the commercial aspect.

working day

Similar to "workday", but can also refer to days spent on specific tasks or projects.

Monday to Friday

Explicitly defines the specific days included, providing clarity and precision.

week's day

A more literal and less common phrasing of "weekday".

regular day

Implies an ordinary day of the week as opposed to a holiday or special occasion.

school day

Emphasizes days when school is in session, relevant in educational contexts.

office hours

Indicates the period of time during which an office is open for business on weekdays.

daily grind

Refers to the routine and often repetitive nature of weekday activities.

nine-to-five

Specifically refers to the typical hours worked during a weekday, focusing on working hours.

FAQs

How to use "weekday" in a sentence?

You can use "weekday" to describe activities or events that occur on days other than Saturday and Sunday. For instance, "The library is less crowded on weekdays" or "I prefer to exercise during the weekday".

What is the difference between "weekday" and "weekend"?

"Weekday" refers to the days from Monday to Friday (or sometimes Saturday), while "weekend" refers to Saturday and Sunday. They are used to distinguish between working/school days and days of rest/leisure.

What can I say instead of "weekday"?

Depending on the context, alternatives to "weekday" include "workday", "business day", or "working day". Each alternative carries slightly different connotations.

Is "weekday" singular or plural?

"Weekday" is singular, referring to a single day. The plural form is "weekdays", which refers to multiple days from Monday to Friday.