Weekend pattern
Next business day UAE Sun Thu explained
In a Sun–Thu workweek, Friday and Saturday are the weekend, so Sunday often becomes the next or same business day. That’s a big shift from Sat–Sun schedules that default to Monday. Use the business day calculator to set the Fri–Sat weekend, add UAE holidays, and see how the answer changes for your ops or shipping teams.
Published: January 7, 2026 · Updated: January 7, 2026 · By FinToolSuite Editorial
Disclaimer
- For education, not legal, tax, or financial advice.
- Examples are simplified to explain the concept.
- Your inputs and assumptions drive results; nothing is guaranteed.
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Quick answer: next business day UAE Sun Thu
- With a Fri–Sat weekend, Sunday is often the next or same business day.
- Switching from Sat–Sun to Fri–Sat moves many answers from Monday to Sunday.
- UAE holidays you exclude can still push the date forward.
Why Fri–Sat weekend changes outcomes
In a Sun–Thu workweek, Friday and Saturday are excluded. Actions on Thursday can return Sunday as the next business day in inclusive mode. Actions on Friday move to Sunday or Monday depending on holidays and mode. This is different from Sat–Sun weekends where Monday is typical, so teams should write down which weekend pattern they use.
Worked examples (illustrative)
Thursday action
Inputs: Start Thursday, weekend Fri–Sat, no holidays, inclusive mode.
Result: Sunday can be the next or same business day. Illustrative only.
Friday action
Inputs: Start Friday, weekend Fri–Sat, no holidays, exclusive mode.
Result: Sunday is the next business day. Illustrative only.
Holiday on Sunday
Inputs: Start Thursday, weekend Fri–Sat, holiday Sunday excluded, inclusive mode.
Result: Monday becomes the next business day. Illustrative only.
How to set Fri–Sat weekends in the tool
Use the finder- Open the next business day finder.
- Select the Fri–Sat weekend (Sun–Thu workweek) option.
- Add UAE holidays and any company closures as custom dates.
- Choose inclusive or exclusive mode and run the calculation.
- Share the result with the weekend pattern and holidays noted.
FAQ
Can I compare Fri–Sat vs Sat–Sun?
Yes. Switch weekend patterns in the calculator to see how the next business day changes.
Do UAE holidays need to be added?
Add them so they are excluded along with Fri–Sat weekend days.
Is Sunday always returned?
Often, unless a holiday is on Sunday or you use exclusive mode that moves further due to holidays.
Is this guaranteed?
No. It is educational and depends on your inputs and assumptions.
Check the next business day with Fri–Sat weekends
Set Sun–Thu workweek, add holidays, and share a clear result.
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