sunnuntait

The term sunnuntait is the plural form of sunnuntai, the Finnish word for Sunday. In Finnish usage, sunnuntai denotes the seventh day of the ISO week, and sunnuntait refers to Sundays in a plural sense. The day is commonly regarded as part of the weekend.

The word sunnuntai is linked to the concept of the sun and shares its origin with the traditional naming of days of the week; sunnuntait reflects that origin when referring to more than one such day.

Historically, sunnuntait carried religious significance in Finland, with church attendance and rest on Sundays. In modern times, people may observe the day as a time for family, leisure, or religious services, and commercial life varies by region, with some shops closed or reduced hours while others are open.

In calendar and scheduling contexts, sunnuntait are used to denote Sundays within a month or year, and the plural form often appears in planning and cultural references. The day remains a marker of the weekly rhythm in Finnish life.