The first day of the week depends on where you live. According to the international standard ISO 8601, Monday is considered the first day of the week
. However, in many cultures and languages, Sunday is given a name that means either “second day,” marking Sunday to be the first day of the week
. Most countries start the week on Monday, but most people start on Sunday
. In North and South America, Sunday is generally considered the first day of the week, while in Europe and Oceania, Monday is overwhelmingly considered the first day of the week
. In some countries like Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, the week starts on Saturday
