When Is Wednesday? Understanding The Days Of The Week

When it comes to weddings, dates are important. While some people opt for cute, lucky, or palindrome dates, others choose dates with personal significance. For instance, in Chinese culture, August 8th is considered an ideal wedding date as the number 8 symbolizes success and prosperity. In contrast, certain religious holidays are best avoided to prevent alienating guests. Additionally, dates like Friday the 13th are considered unlucky by some cultures, while others embrace the macabre nature of the date. Ultimately, the choice of wedding date is a personal one, and each date has its own unique significance.

Wedding dates

Choosing a wedding date is an important part of the wedding planning process. While some believe that there are no bad days to get married, others consider certain dates to be lucky or unlucky. Here are some factors to consider when picking a wedding date:

Season

The season you choose for your wedding date can depend on various factors, such as the weather, the availability of certain flowers, and the length of days. For example, March is a popular month for weddings in warmer states as it marks the arrival of spring, with new leaves and flowers such as hyacinths and daffodils. May is also a popular month due to the balmy weather, making it easier to source popular wedding flowers such as peonies and freesias.

Day of the Week

Saturdays are typically the most popular days for weddings, but weekdays can be more affordable. In the United States, three-day weekends are also a good choice as guests will likely have the following Monday off to recuperate.

Holidays and Special Dates

While it is not recommended to have your wedding on an actual holiday, choosing a date before or after a holiday can be advantageous as guests are more likely to have extra days off work. Valentine's Day, for instance, falls on a Monday in 2022, making it a popular choice for couples wanting to extend their celebrations over a long weekend. Dates with repetitive numbers, such as 2.2.22, are also highly sought-after.

Astrology

New moons are considered an ideal time to start a new journey together, making them a popular choice for weddings. Additionally, aligning your wedding date with your zodiac signs can add a deeper meaning to your special day.

Religious Holidays

It is generally advised to avoid having your wedding ceremony on religious holidays such as Easter Sunday, Passover, and Ramadan, as they are sacred days for many people.

Unlucky Dates

Certain dates are considered unlucky in different cultures. For example, the Ides of March (March 15th) is associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar, and Greeks and Romans believe that starting a marriage in a leap year brings bad luck.

Days of the week

The days of the week are named after gods from Roman and Hellenistic mythology. Sunday is named after Sol, the Roman sun god, while Monday is named after Luna, the divine embodiment of the moon. Tuesday is named after Mars, the Roman god of war, while Wednesday is named after Mercurius (Mercury), the god of commerce and thieves. Thursday is named after Jove (Jupiter), the chief among the gods, and Friday is named after Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Saturday is named after Saturnus, the Roman god of wealth and liberation.

In the Gregorian Calendar, which is the most widely used calendar today, Monday is considered the first day of the week. However, in some cultures and traditions, Sunday is considered the first day of the week, such as in the Middle East. Additionally, in the international standard for data exchange, ISO 8601, Monday is also considered the first day of the week.

Each day of the week has its own unique characteristics and associations. Monday is the only day of the week that is an anagram for one word: "dynamo". It is also known as "suicide day" due to the relatively higher number of suicides that occur on this day. Tuesday, on the other hand, is considered the most productive day for employees, and it is the day when most job applications are submitted. Wednesday is often referred to as "hump day" as it marks the middle of the workweek, while Thursday is associated with "Thirsty Thursdays", a popular trend among students and young professionals to start the weekend early. Friday is a day of mixed fortunes, considered lucky by some and unlucky by others, especially when it falls on the 13th day of the month. Saturday is a day of rest in many cultures, with businesses and public transportation closed in countries like Israel.

The days of the week also have significance in various cultural and religious contexts. For example, Sunday is recognised as a day of rest and worship by the Christian religion, while Saturday is the official voting day in Australia and New Zealand. In Sweden, children are only allowed to have candy on Saturdays, and in certain cultures, it is believed that Saturdays are the only viable days to hunt vampires.

Lucky dates

To find your lucky dates, you must first calculate your numerology number based on your birthday. For example, if your birthday is September 1, 1993, you must break down the numbers: 09-01-1993, which would be 9 + 1 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 3, or 32. As numerology only uses numbers one through nine, 32 must be reduced further, to 3 + 2, which equals 5. This number, 5, is your numerology number.

To find your lucky dates, you add your birthday number to the number of a calendar day. When you find a date that adds up to your birthday number, you've found a lucky day. For example, if your birthday number is 5, then the lucky calendar days would be the 9th, 18th, and 27th of any month.

• Friday, January 7
• Tuesday, January 11
• Sunday, January 23
• Friday, February 4
• Saturday, February 5
• Tuesday, February 22
• Thursday, March 3
• Monday, March 14
• Sunday, March 20
• Friday, April 1
• Monday, April 11
• Wednesday, April 20
• Friday, May 6
• Monday, May 23
• Wednesday, June 8
• Tuesday, June 14
• Friday, June 17
• Friday, July 8
• Monday, July 11
• Thursday, July 21
• Friday, August 5
• Sunday, August 7
• Monday, August 8
• Friday, August 19
• Thursday, September 1
• Thursday, September 8
• Sunday, September 25
• Friday, October 7
• Saturday, October 8
• Tuesday, October 18
• Sunday, December 4

Religious holidays

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Holy Wednesday

Holy Wednesday, also known as Spy Wednesday, Good Wednesday, or Great and Holy Wednesday, is a Christian holiday that commemorates the Bargain of Judas as a clandestine spy among the disciples. It is observed by various denominations, including Lutheran churches, the Episcopal Church in the United States, and Methodist churches. The day is marked by special services and liturgies, such as the Tenebrae service, which involves the gradual extinguishing of candles and readings related to the Passion of Jesus.

Feast of the Annunciation

The Feast of the Annunciation is a Christian/Catholic observance that falls on a Wednesday with work restrictions.

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib

The Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib is a Sikh observance that falls on a Wednesday with work restrictions.

Days of remembrance

The Days of Remembrance is an annual commemoration of the Holocaust established by the US Congress. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is responsible for leading the nation in observing these days and encouraging observances throughout the United States.

The internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar, which marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. In Hebrew, this day is called Yom Hashoah. When Yom Hashoah falls on a Friday, Israel observes it on the preceding Thursday. When it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. In the United States, the Days of Remembrance are observed from the Sunday before Yom Hashoah through the following Sunday.

For example, in 2025, Yom Hashoah will be observed on Thursday, April 24. The Days of Remembrance will then run from Sunday, April 20 to Sunday, April 27.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum provides resources to help individuals and organizations plan their own remembrance events and commemorations, including survivor reflections and testimonies.

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