Wondering how many Thursdays in a year? Most years have 52 Thursdays, but leap years (those divisible by 4, like 2024) can have 53 Thursdays if January 1st falls on a Thursday.
How to Calculate Thursdays in a Year
A standard year has 365 days, which is 52 weeks and 1 extra day. Since there are 52 weeks, there are usually 52 Thursdays. However, if the extra day is a Thursday, the count increases to 53.
In a leap year (366 days), there are 52 weeks and 2 extra days. If either (or both) of those days is a Thursday, you’ll have 53 Thursdays that year.
Example Years
- 2023 (Non-leap year): 52 Thursdays (Jan 1 was a Sunday).
- 2024 (Leap year): 53 Thursdays (Jan 1 is a Monday, but Dec 31 adds an extra Thursday).
- 2025 (Non-leap year): 52 Thursdays (Jan 1 is a Wednesday).
Quick Way to Check
To find out how many Thursdays are in a year, check if January 1st is a Thursday. If yes, it’s likely a 53-Thursday year (unless it’s a non-leap year ending on Thursday).
Now you know—most years have 52 Thursdays, but leap years may have one extra!