Wednesdays

Wednesday is the day of the week between Tuesday and Thursday. In most Western calendars that start on Monday, Wednesday is the third day of the workweek; in calendars that start on Sunday, it is the fourth day. The English name comes from Woden (Odin), via Old English Wōdnesdæg, the day of the god Woden. The corresponding day name in German is Mittwoch, meaning middle of the week.

Etymology and cognates across languages show both planetary and midweek themes. In Romance languages, forms such as French mercredi, Spanish miércoles, and Italian mercoledì reflect the Mercury tradition associated with the day. In Slavic languages, words for Wednesday often refer to the "middle" of the week (for example, sreda in Russian).

Usage and cultural notes describe Wednesday as the midpoint of the standard workweek, a time for midweek deadlines, meetings, and routines. The term hump day is a colloquial expression in English-speaking regions referring to the idea of getting over the midweek hump. In addition to secular scheduling, some religious or regional calendars observe specific rituals or notes on Wednesdays, while holidays can shift how the weekday is perceived or labeled.