'On Thursday' or 'On Thursdays'?

Use the plural form Thursdays to talk about every Thursday or "Thursdays" in general.

We frequently use the plural (Thursdays) to talk about every Thursday or "Thursdays" in general.

On Thursdays, my husband and I go to yoga class in the evening.

Alternatively, you can use the singular form (Thursday) in some situations. For example, if you are asked:"Would you like to come to my music party on Thursday?" You can answer the following:

I usually visit my grandmother on Thursday/Thursdays.

Note that both options are correct. The example above contains an adverb of frequency ("usually") and a verb in the simple present ("visit"), suggesting that we are referring to every Thursday. Other common adverbs of frequency that you can use are: frequently, generally, normally, often, always, seldom, rarely, etc.

William often skips breakfast on Thursdays/Thursday.

When using "Thursdays" at the beginning of a sentence and talking about every Thursday, we recommend the plural form to avoid confusion:

On Thursdays, my girlfriend and I go to a local art gallery.

When referring to a particular day, use the singular form (Thursday).

On Thursday, Lucas went to the game with his father.

Charlotte has been invited to a birthday party on Thursday.

Charlotte has been invited to a birthday party on Thursdays.

Follow the same logic with the rest of the days of the week:

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