Most of the world numbers weeks according to the ISO 8601 standard. A week starts on Monday, and week 1 is the week that contains the first Thursday of the year, which is always the week that contains 4 January.
Week 1 of 252 starts on December 29, 251 and ends on January 4, 252 (ISO 8601, Monday to Sunday). 252 has 53 ISO weeks, because 1 January 252 falls on a Thursday.
Because of this rule, the first days of January can belong to the last week of the previous year, and the last days of December can belong to week 1 of the next year.
In the United States, weeks usually start on Sunday and week 1 is the week that contains 1 January, so the US week number can differ from the ISO week number.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many weeks does 252 have?
252 has 53 ISO weeks, because 1 January 252 falls on a Thursday.
When does week 1 of 252 start?
Week 1 of 252 starts on December 29, 251 and ends on January 4, 252 (ISO 8601, Monday to Sunday).
When does the last week of 252 end?
Week 53 of 252 starts on December 27, 252 and ends on January 2, 253 (ISO 8601, Monday to Sunday).
Which years have 53 weeks?
The next years with 53 ISO weeks are 252, 257, 263, 268, 274.
Why do the US and Europe show different week numbers?
Europe follows ISO 8601: weeks start on Monday and week 1 is the week with the first Thursday of the year. In the US, weeks usually start on Sunday and week 1 is the week that contains 1 January, so the two numbers can differ by one.