'On Friday', 'In Friday', or Just 'Friday'?

It's "on Friday." For days and dates, we use the preposition "on". In casual situations, many natives omit the preposition before the day of the week.

It's "on Friday". For days and dates, we use the preposition "on" (not "in").

I attend a self-defense workshop on Friday.

I attend a self-defense workshop in Friday.

When introducing the plural form (Fridays), use the same preposition.

On Fridays, Patricia participates in a local community service program.

In informal situations, some natives drop the preposition "on" before "Friday". This is more common in American English than in British English.

We'll call you Friday evening.

We'll call you on Friday evening.

To refer to one of the Fridays in the year, use the article "a".

My aunt's birthday is on a Friday this year.

Instead of "on", you can use the following adjectives and determiners:

  • Next:

    Lisa has a doctor's appointment next Friday.

  • Last:

    I went to the dentist last Friday.

  • Every:

    Every Friday, Michelle kick-starts the day with a vigorous workout session.

  • This:

    This Friday is our 60th wedding anniversary.

When using "next", "last", "every", and "this", drop the preposition "on".

He'll call you next Friday.

He'll call you on next Friday.

Follow the same guidelines for the rest of the days of the week:

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