1988 was a leap year with 366 days. It starts on a Friday and ends on a Saturday, and has 52 ISO weeks. There are 261 weekdays (Mon–Fri) and 105 weekend days; excluding the 10 US federal holidays that fall on weekdays, 1988 has about 251 working days.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Days | 366 |
| Leap year | Yes |
| Starts on | Friday |
| Ends on | Saturday |
| ISO weeks | 52 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 261 |
| US federal working days | 251 |
| Friday the 13ths | May |
| Chinese zodiac (from Lunar New Year) | Dragon |
Key dates in 1988
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1, 1988 |
| Easter Sunday (Western) | Sunday, April 3, 1988 |
| Mother’s Day (US) | Sunday, May 8, 1988 |
| Father’s Day (US) | Sunday, June 19, 1988 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 30, 1988 |
| Labor Day (US) | Monday, September 5, 1988 |
| Halloween | Monday, October 31, 1988 |
| Thanksgiving (US) | Thursday, November 24, 1988 |
| Christmas Day | Sunday, December 25, 1988 |
Age if born in 1988
Someone born in 1988 turns 38 on their birthday in 2026 (and is 37 before it). Use the age calculator for an exact age in years, months and days.
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