Who Decides the Start of the Week? Understanding ISO 8601 Standards

Learn why the week starts on Monday according to ISO 8601 and its adoption globally.

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The decision to start the week on Monday was influenced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) through ISO 8601, which standardizes the calendar and times. This practice has been widely adopted in many countries, especially in Europe.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does the week start on Monday in most countries? Many countries follow ISO 8601, which designates Monday as the first day of the week, aligning calendars for consistency.
  2. What is ISO 8601? ISO 8601 is an international standard for date and time representation, aiming to eliminate ambiguity in dates.
  3. Are there countries that start the week on Sunday? Yes, countries like the United States and some Middle Eastern nations typically start their week on Sunday.

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