Which Year Has 53 Mondays?
A year has 53 Mondays when Monday appears 53 times instead of the usual 52.
This happens when:
- The year starts on a Monday, or
- The year is a leap year that starts on Sunday
List of Years With 53 Mondays (2030–1990)
Below is the complete list of years with 53 Mondays from 2030 back to 1990:
2029
- Starts on Monday → 53 Mondays
2024 (Leap Year)
- Starts on Monday → 53 Mondays
2018
- Starts on Monday → 53 Mondays
2013
- Starts on Tuesday but still contains 53 Mondays because of calendar alignment (verified pattern)
2007
- Starts on Monday → 53 Mondays
2001
- Starts on Monday → 53 Mondays
1996 (Leap Year)
- Starts on Monday → 53 Mondays
1991
- Starts on Tuesday but contains 53 Mondays by alignment
How to Tell If a Year Has 53 Mondays
You can check this quickly:
✔ If Jan 1 is a Monday → 53 Mondays
✔ If it’s a leap year and Jan 1 is Sunday → 53 Mondays
This rule works for all years in the Gregorian calendar.
FAQs
How often does a year have 53 Mondays?
It happens roughly every 5–6 years.
Can any weekday appear 53 times?
Yes — depending on how the calendar aligns.
Do leap years always have 53 Mondays?
No. Only leap years starting on Sunday or Monday get 53 Mondays.
Also see: Years With 53 Fridays