# Getting the day of the week in JavaScript

You can also use the `Date` object to get the number of the current day of the week. This is done using the `getDay` method. This method returns numbers from `0` to `6`, where week starts on Sunday and this day is numbered `0`. Monday is day number `1`, Tuesday is day number `2`, and so on.

Let's see how the `getDay` method works with an example. Let's say today is Tuesday. Then the following code will output the number `2`:

`let date = new Date(); console.log(date.getDay());`

Display the number of the current day of the week.

Determine if the current day of the week is a weekend or a workday.

Find out how many days are left until next Sunday.

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