Days of the Week in Korean
Updated July 5, 2026
The days of the week in Korean all end in 요일 (yoil), so Monday is 월요일 (woryoil) and Sunday is 일요일 (iryoil). Here they are with the everyday time words you will hear alongside them.
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 월요일 | Mondayworyoil |
| 화요일 | Tuesdayhwayoil |
| 수요일 | Wednesdaysuyoil |
| 목요일 | Thursdaymogyoil |
| 금요일 | Fridaygeumyoil |
| 토요일 | Saturdaytoyoil |
| 일요일 | Sundayiryoil |
| 일주일 | weekiljuil |
| 오늘 | todayoneul |
| 내일 | tomorrownaeil |
| 어제 | yesterdayeoje |
| 주말 | weekendjumal |
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Frequently asked questions
- What day does the Korean week start on?
- Korean calendars usually show the week starting on Monday, 월요일 (woryoil). Every day ends in 요일 (yoil), and the weekend is 주말 (jumal).
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