Friday facts for kids

Friday is a day of the week. For many people, it is the last day of the regular work or school week. This makes Friday a special day because the weekend is about to begin!

In some countries, like the United States, Friday is seen as the sixth day of the week. But in other places, such as the United Kingdom, it is considered the fifth day. This difference depends on whether the week starts on Sunday or Monday.

For Muslims, Friday is a very important day for prayer, similar to a Sabbath. Many Muslims go to a mosque for a special prayer service on Friday afternoons.

Where Does the Name Come From?

Friday gets its name from an ancient Norse goddess named Frigg. She was a very important goddess in Norse mythology, known as the goddess of marriage, motherhood, and wisdom. The name "Friday" means "Frigg's day."

Friday the 13th

You might have heard of "Friday the 13th." There is a superstition that if the 13th day of a month falls on a Friday, it can be unlucky. This idea has been around for a long time, and some people even avoid certain activities on this day. If the first day of a month is a Sunday, then that month will always have a Friday the 13th.

Friday and the Weekend

Many people look forward to Friday because it marks the end of the work or school week. The evening of Friday is often seen as the start of the weekend. This is why you might hear people say, "Thank God it's Friday!" or "TGIF!" In some parts of the world, the weekend actually includes both Friday and Saturday.

Images for kids

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  Frigg spinning the clouds, by John Charles Dollman

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  Muslim Friday prayer at a mosque in Malaysia

See also

In Spanish: Viernes para niños