1997 was a common year with 365 days. It starts on a Wednesday and ends on a Wednesday, and has 52 ISO weeks. There are 261 weekdays (Mon–Fri) and 104 weekend days; excluding the 10 US federal holidays that fall on weekdays, 1997 has about 251 working days.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Days | 365 |
| Leap year | No |
| Starts on | Wednesday |
| Ends on | Wednesday |
| ISO weeks | 52 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 261 |
| US federal working days | 251 |
| Friday the 13ths | June |
| Chinese zodiac (from Lunar New Year) | Ox |
Key dates in 1997
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, January 1, 1997 |
| Easter Sunday (Western) | Sunday, March 30, 1997 |
| Mother’s Day (US) | Sunday, May 11, 1997 |
| Father’s Day (US) | Sunday, June 15, 1997 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 1997 |
| Labor Day (US) | Monday, September 1, 1997 |
| Halloween | Friday, October 31, 1997 |
| Thanksgiving (US) | Thursday, November 27, 1997 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 1997 |
Age if born in 1997
Someone born in 1997 turns 29 on their birthday in 2026 (and is 28 before it). Use the age calculator for an exact age in years, months and days.
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