How to Set a SharePoint Calendar to Start on Monday
Question details
The user wants to configure a SharePoint Online calendar so that the week view begins on Monday instead of the default start day.
- Product
- SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the display format of a shared team calendar to align with standard organizational or regional workweeks.
- Observed behavior
- The SharePoint calendar view currently starts on a different day (like Sunday), and needs to be updated to display Monday as the first day.
Ensure you have Site Owner or Administrator permissions for the SharePoint site, as modifying regional settings requires elevated access.
Adjust the First Day of the Week via Regional Settings
Modify the site-level regional settings to permanently set Monday as the start of the week for all calendars on that SharePoint site.
In SharePoint Online, individual calendar views pull their date and time formatting directly from the site's overarching Regional Settings. By updating this core setting, you ensure that every calendar and date picker on your site follows the same logical workweek.
Open your SharePoint site, click the Settings gear icon in the top right corner, and select 'Site information' followed by 'View all site settings'.
Under the 'Site Administration' section on the Site Settings page, click on 'Regional settings'.
Scroll down to find the 'First day of week' dropdown menu. Click it and select 'Monday' from the list of available days.
Click the 'OK' button at the bottom right of the page to apply the new configuration. Your SharePoint calendar view will now automatically update to start on Monday.
Manage Your Schedules and Spreadsheets Offline with WPS Office
While SharePoint handles your online site-level calendars, you can easily create, manage, and share customized offline schedules using WPS Spreadsheet. WPS Office is a free, lightweight alternative to Microsoft Office that offers seamless compatibility and a highly familiar interface.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website to download and install the free software suite.
- 2. Open WPS Spreadsheet: Launch the application and select Spreadsheet to start managing your data.
- 3. Use Calendar Templates: Click on 'Templates' on the start page and search for 'Calendar' to instantly build your own weekly or monthly schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing the first day of the week in SharePoint affect other users?
Yes, modifying the site's Regional Settings changes the calendar view for all users who access that specific SharePoint site.
Can I set a different start day for just one calendar on the site?
No, the 'First day of the week' setting is configured at the site level via Regional Settings. It applies globally to all calendars and date pickers within that site.
Why is the Regional Settings option missing in my Site Settings?
You may not see the Regional Settings link if you do not have sufficient site permissions. You must be a Site Owner or have Full Control permissions to modify site-wide configurations.
