1978 was a common year with 365 days. It starts on a Sunday and ends on a Sunday, and has 52 ISO weeks. There are 260 weekdays (Mon–Fri) and 105 weekend days; excluding the 10 US federal holidays that fall on weekdays, 1978 has about 250 working days.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Days | 365 |
| Leap year | No |
| Starts on | Sunday |
| Ends on | Sunday |
| ISO weeks | 52 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 260 |
| US federal working days | 250 |
| Friday the 13ths | January, October |
| Chinese zodiac (from Lunar New Year) | Horse |
Key dates in 1978
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Sunday, January 1, 1978 |
| Easter Sunday (Western) | Sunday, March 26, 1978 |
| Mother’s Day (US) | Sunday, May 14, 1978 |
| Father’s Day (US) | Sunday, June 18, 1978 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 1978 |
| Labor Day (US) | Monday, September 4, 1978 |
| Halloween | Tuesday, October 31, 1978 |
| Thanksgiving (US) | Thursday, November 23, 1978 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 1978 |
Age if born in 1978
Someone born in 1978 turns 48 on their birthday in 2026 (and is 47 before it). Use the age calculator for an exact age in years, months and days.
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