Saturday

Saturday

Saturday is the day of the week that comes after Friday and before Sunday. Long ago, people named this day after the planet Saturn. They thought Saturn had special powers for the first hour of the day.

Many languages have names for Saturday that come from old words. For example, in Dutch it is called zaterdag. In German it is called Samstag.

Special Day for Rest

In many places, Saturday is a day of rest and fun. It is part of the weekend. People often relax, spend time with family, or go out to play.

Some religions have special rules for Saturday. For example, Jews have a special day of rest called Shabbat that starts at sunset on Friday and ends at nightfall on Saturday.

Fun Traditions

In some countries, Saturday has special traditions. In Sweden and Norway, children sometimes get to eat sweets only on Saturdays. In Australia and New Zealand, important elections are always held on a Saturday.

Saturday nights often have fun TV shows. In the United States, Saturday Night Live is a popular comedy show that has been on since 1975.

Saturday is a day full of rest, fun, and special traditions for many people around the world.