Guides

How the calendar actually works

The questions behind the countdowns, answered properly. No filler.

• How Many Weeks Are in a Year?

  A year has 52 weeks and 1 day — 52 weeks and 2 days in a leap year. Here's the exact figure, why some years have 53 numbered weeks, and what it means for school and work.

  September 13, 2026 · 3 min read

• Why Does Easter Change Date Every Year?

  Easter moves because it is set by the moon, not the calendar. Here is the rule, the dates from 2026 to 2036, and why Orthodox Easter usually falls later.

  September 12, 2026 · 3 min read

• What Is a Leap Year, and When Is the Next One?

  Leap years add 29 February to keep the calendar in step with the sun. Here's the rule in full, why 2100 is skipped, and the next leap years in order.

  September 11, 2026 · 3 min read

• How Many Days Are in Each Month?

  Seven months have 31 days, four have 30, and February has 28 or 29. Here's the full table, the knuckle trick for remembering it, and why February came up short.

  September 10, 2026 · 3 min read

• Calendar Days vs Business Days: What's the Difference?

  Calendar days count everything. Business days skip weekends and public holidays. Here's how to convert between them and why contracts care which one you use.

  September 9, 2026 · 3 min read