1972 was a leap year with 366 days. It starts on a Saturday and ends on a Sunday, and has 52 ISO weeks. There are 260 weekdays (Mon–Fri) and 106 weekend days; excluding the 9 US federal holidays that fall on weekdays, 1972 has about 251 working days.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Days | 366 |
| Leap year | Yes |
| Starts on | Saturday |
| Ends on | Sunday |
| ISO weeks | 52 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 260 |
| US federal working days | 251 |
| Friday the 13ths | October |
| Chinese zodiac (from Lunar New Year) | Rat |
Key dates in 1972
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Saturday, January 1, 1972 |
| Easter Sunday (Western) | Sunday, April 2, 1972 |
| Mother’s Day (US) | Sunday, May 14, 1972 |
| Father’s Day (US) | Sunday, June 18, 1972 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 1972 |
| Labor Day (US) | Monday, September 4, 1972 |
| Halloween | Tuesday, October 31, 1972 |
| Thanksgiving (US) | Thursday, November 23, 1972 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 1972 |
Age if born in 1972
Someone born in 1972 turns 54 on their birthday in 2026 (and is 53 before it). Use the age calculator for an exact age in years, months and days.
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