Paweek

Paweek is a term used in fictional or speculative calendar systems to refer to the standard weekly period within a Paweek calendar. It serves as the basic unit of civil time in settings where the calendar is described. A Paweek is typically seven days long, though some authors in speculative fiction have proposed variations such as eight-day weeks or interchangeable week lengths as plot devices. Within Paweek texts, the days of the week are commonly named with descriptive epithets or deities, or alternately numbered; the exact names vary by author and setting.

The origin and meaning of the word Paweek are not standardized across sources. In most depictions, Paweek is introduced as part of a larger Paweek calendar that may combine solar and lunar cycles, agricultural seasons, or religious observances. The first day of a Paweek is not uniform; some works designate a fixed starting day for civil life, while others treat it as a ceremonial concept with variable start times.

In literature and role-playing games, Paweeks organize social and economic activities, such as markets, festivals, and family observances. Paweek cycles may be tied to harvests, tides, or celestial events, shaping daily routines and ritual calendars. Outside of fictional contexts, Paweek is not used in real-world timekeeping.

References to Paweek appear primarily in speculative fiction, world-building resources, and gaming materials. As a construct of narrative calendars, its definitions and rules vary by source, with no single canonical standard accepted across all works.