What Day of the Week Was I Born? (Find Out Instantly)
Discover what day of the week you were born on and what it means. Monday's child is fair of face... which one are you?
Find Out Instantly
Enter your birthday into our Born On This Day tool to discover which day of the week you were born on — plus your zodiac sign, generation, and famous people who share your birthday.
The "Monday's Child" Poem
The famous nursery rhyme assigns a trait to each day of the week:
| Day | Verse |
|---|---|
| Monday | Monday's child is fair of face |
| Tuesday | Tuesday's child is full of grace |
| Wednesday | Wednesday's child is full of woe |
| Thursday | Thursday's child has far to go |
| Friday | Friday's child is loving and giving |
| Saturday | Saturday's child works hard for a living |
| Sunday | The child that is born on the Sabbath day is bonny and blithe and good and gay |
Which Day Is Most Common for Births?
Studies show that Tuesday is the most common day of the week for births in the US, followed by Thursday. Weekends have the fewest births, largely because scheduled C-sections and induced labors are planned for weekdays.
How to Calculate the Day Yourself
Mathematicians use algorithms like the Doomsday algorithm or Zeller's congruence to calculate the day of the week for any date. But the easiest way is to use our Weekday Calculator — just enter the date and get an instant answer.
What Else Happened on Your Birthday?
Our Born On This Day tool also shows historical events and famous people who share your birthday. And if you are curious about your zodiac sign, check out the Zodiac Sign Calculator.