Learning the days of the week is an essential step in mastering Italian for everyday communication. Knowing these will help you schedule appointments, understand timetables, and engage in conversations about time. Italian day names have Latin origins and are widely used across various contexts.
Below you will find a table with the days of the week in Italian, along with a second table containing useful phrases related to the days of the week.
Days of the Week in Italian
| English | Italian with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Monday | lunedì |
| Tuesday | martedì |
| Wednesday | mercoledì |
| Thursday | giovedì |
| Friday | venerdì |
| Saturday | sabato |
| Sunday | domenica |
Useful words and expressions related to the days of the week in Italian
| English | Italian with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| day | giorno |
| morning | mattina |
| today | oggi |
| tomorrow | domani |
| yesterday | ieri |
| week | settimana |
| weekend | fine settimana |
How To Talk About Days In Italian
In Italian, to express “on [day]”, the preposition di is used before the day of the week. For example, di lunedì means “on Monday”. This structure is commonly used to indicate when something happens.
Example: Vado al lavoro di lunedì a venerdì. — “I go to work from Monday to Friday.”