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I know Oman, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan all do. I think Iran only gives Friday off. And most other Middle Eastern countries used to but switched to a Friday-Saturday weekend to be more in sync with the rest of the world. And the banks in Oman already switched to a Friday-Saturday weekend in '08, just a shame the rest of the country couldn't follow them.
What else can I help you with?
What are the weekend in different countries?
The weekend is almost universally viewed as Saturday and Sunday by most of the world, though this varies by region. For example, in Muslim countries, Friday is considered the weekend (sometimes Friday and Saturday). In Israel, the weekend is Friday afternoon to Saturday night (some get all of Friday off). In some Christian countries, only Sunday is considered the weekend. North Korea officially has only Sundays off with 9-hour work days, but it's believed by some authorities that many people there never have any days off.
Does Sunday count as a weekend?
Yes; the weekend generally consists of Saturday and Sunday.
Why isn't Friday a part of the weekend?
In some countries, it actually is a weekend. Friday and Saturday are the weekends in some countries, where Sunday is the first day of the week instead of Monday. Such as Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Some countries only have a one-day weekend and choose Friday as their one-day weekend, which makes Saturday the first day of their week. This is true in Kuwait and Iran.
Is Sunday a weekend or a weekday?
Sunday is considered a weekend day in many cultures and countries. It is typically the last day of the week and is followed by Monday, the start of the workweek.
How many days is a long weekend in western countries?
Three days!
Is there is any money market trades over the weekend?
In foreign countries their may have been.
What is the date for the long weekend in October?
The long weekend in October varies depending on the region and specific holidays observed. In many countries, such as the United States and Canada, the long weekend in October is typically observed for Thanksgiving. In other countries, such as Germany, it may be observed for Reformation Day. It is recommended to check the official calendar or consult local traditions for the specific date in your region.
When the weekend begins in spanish speakin countries?
Desde el viernes hasta el domingo --- from Friday to Sunday
Which day of the week is considered the weekend?
That depends in which part of the world you're in. Much of the Western world holds the weekend over Saturday and Sunday, to coincide with the Christian day of rest (Sunday). But in Israel the weekend is actually Friday and Saturday, to coincide with the Jewish day of rest (which is Friday evening to Saturday evening). In Muslim countries, the weekend is only friday.
Is it on weekend or at weekend?
You can't say "At the Weekend", it's not proper english. You can say "on the weekend" if you mean, for example, "we can't go to Disneyland today, but maybe on the weekend we can."
What day is May Day 2010?
The 1st of May 2010 was a Saturday. As it was a weekend, countries that celebrate it and have a holiday transferred it to Monday the 3rd of May.
Is 'go picnic at the weekend' correct?
We do not use "at" with days. We say "on the weekend" or "for the weekend." Go picnic on the weekend.
