What Months Have Five Weeks?
The months that have five weeks, often referred to as "five-paycheck months" for those paid weekly, vary by year. This occurs when a particular day of the week appears five times within a calendar month.
This phenomenon depends on the number of days in a month and the day of the week on which the month begins. For example, a month with 31 days will have five of a certain weekday if that day falls on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd of the month. Months with 30 days will have five of a certain weekday if that day falls on the 1st or 2nd of the month. February, with 28 or 29 days, rarely has five full weeks of any specific day.
Below is a breakdown of the months that feature five weeks (or five occurrences of a specific weekday) for the years 2024 through 2030:
Months with Five Weeks (2024-2030)
| Year | Months with Five Weeks |
|---|---|
| 2024 | March, May, August, November |
| 2025 | January, May, August, October |
| 2026 | January, May, July, October |
| 2027 | January, April, July, October, December |
| 2028 | March, June, September, December |
| 2029 | March, June, August, November |
| 2030 | March, May, August, November |
It's important to note that while a month might have five occurrences of a specific day, it doesn't mean the entire month comprises exactly five seven-day periods, as weeks often straddle calendar months. Instead, it indicates that a particular day of the week will appear five times within that month's span.
