giovedì

Giovedì is the Italian word for Thursday. It is the fifth day of the week, following Wednesday (mercoledì) and preceding Friday (venerdì). The name "giovedì" derives from the Latin "Jovis dies," meaning "day of Jupiter," the Roman king of the gods.

In many cultures, Thursday holds particular significance. In some Christian traditions, it is associated with Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, commemorating the Last Supper. Historically, in some systems, Thursday was considered a day of good fortune or a day for specific activities, though these associations vary widely.

The position of Thursday within the week is consistent across the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used calendar system internationally. It is a standard workday in most countries that observe a Monday-to-Friday work week. Unlike some other days of the week that have more pronounced cultural or religious observances, Thursday is often considered a more ordinary day, marking the progression towards the weekend.