'On Wednesday' or 'On Wednesdays'?

Use the plural form Wednesdays to talk about every Wednesday or "Wednesdays" in general.

We generally use the plural (Wednesdays) to speak about every Wednesday or "Wednesdays" in general.

On Wednesdays, my mother and I go shopping together.

Alternatively, you can use the singular (Wednesday) in some situations. For example, if you are asked:"Would you like to come to my retirement party on Wednesday?" You can answer something like this:

I usually visit my grandfather on Wednesday/Wednesdays.

Both options are correct. Notice that the example above contains an adverb of frequency ("usually") and a verb in the simple present, implying that we are referring to every Wednesday. Other adverbs of frequency that you can use are: generally, normally, often, always, seldom, rarely, frequently, etc.

James always skips breakfast on Wednesdays/Wednesday.

When using it at the beginning of a sentence and talking about Wednesdays in general, we recommend the plural form (Wednesdays) to avoid confusion:

On Wednesdays, my girlfriend and I go to our favorite coffee shop and enjoy a delicious breakfast.

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

On Wednesday, Olivia decided to see a doctor because she was concerned about her weight.

Amelia has been invited to a cocktail party on Wednesday.

Amelia has been invited to a cocktail party on Wednesdays.

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

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