How ISO week numbers work
ISO 8601 weeks begin on Monday. Week 1 is the week containing the year's first Thursday, so dates near New Year's Day can belong to the previous or next ISO week-year.
ISO week example
January 1 can be in week 52 or 53 of the preceding ISO week-year, depending on the weekday.
What to know
- The result includes the ISO week-year.
- The Monday and Sunday dates for the week are shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the week start on Sunday?
No. ISO weeks begin on Monday and end on Sunday.
Why can the ISO year differ from the calendar year?
The first and last few calendar dates of a year can belong to an adjacent ISO week-year.
