mërkurë

Mërkurë is the Albanian name for the fourth day of the week, corresponding to Wednesday. In Standard Albanian, the days of the week are commonly listed with the definite article prefix E, as in E Hënë, E Martë, E Mërkurë, E Enjte, E Premte, E Shtunë, and E Diel.

The name mërkurë derives from the Latin Mercuri dies and is associated with the planet Mercury (Mërkuri in Albanian). The tradition of naming Wednesday after Mercury is shared with several European languages that reflect the same celestial origin, and it contrasts with languages that name Wednesday after a deity or a midweek concept (for example, Mittwoch in German).

In Albanian usage, mërkurë refers specifically to the weekday. The planet Mercury is referred to as Mërkuri. The term is used across Albanian-speaking regions, including Albania and Kosovo, as well as in Albanian-speaking communities abroad. The word is neutral and formal enough for calendars and everyday speech alike, and it forms part of the standard set of day names used in education, media, and official contexts.