Nth Weekday of a Month
How to use nth weekday of a month
- Choose a reference date in the desired month.
- Select a weekday and occurrence number, or choose last.
- Calculate; a missing fifth occurrence is reported rather than moved into the next month.
Find the first, second, third, fourth, fifth or last occurrence of a weekday in a chosen month.
How the result is calculated
The calculator validates the required dates, units and range before producing a result. Keep the inputs and the selected convention with the output so another person can reproduce it.
Read all calculation conventionsHow to read your result
Keep the inputs and conventions beside the answer. These values explain what the result measures.
| Result field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Located date | The selected occurrence inside the reference date’s month. |
| No fifth occurrence | The month lacks that weekday occurrence; the tool keeps the month fixed. |
| Last occurrence | The final matching weekday, which may be the fourth or fifth. |
Not every month contains a fifth weekday
February 2027 starts on Monday and has 28 days. Its Mondays are February 1, 8, 15 and 22. There is no fifth Monday; the last Monday is February 22.
Try the example in the calculator above. Change one input at a time and compare the target, interval and selected rules. For a longer explanation read Recurring Dates: Build a Schedule Without Month-End Drift.
Conventions to keep with your result
The selected month stays fixed. This locates a weekday rule and does not establish whether an organization observes a holiday or closes on that date.
Nth Weekday of a Month: frequently asked questions
Is “last” always the fourth occurrence?
No. Some months contain five occurrences of a weekday.
What happens when a fifth occurrence is absent?
The result explains that no such date exists in the chosen month.
Does it work in future years?
Yes. It calculates the weekday from the selected Gregorian year and month.
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