How to Show or Hide Week Day in Ubuntu Top Bar

Showing the weekday in the Ubuntu top bar takes just a few clicks in your system settings starting with Ubuntu 23.10. The top bar is the strip across the top of your screen that shows the current time, battery level, and system menus.

Ubuntu places this clock setting directly in the desktop settings panel so you can turn the day name on or off whenever you want. You can add the weekday for a quick calendar check or hide it to keep your screen clean and simple.

Display “Week Day” on the top bar in Ubuntu Linux

The system settings panel controls whether the weekday appears on your Ubuntu top bar. If you want to see the day of the week next to the date and time, the steps below walk you through the process.

Here is the procedure.

First, click the system menu on the top right corner and select the Settings (gear) button.

In the Settings ⚙️ panel, find the Date & Time button on the left menu.

Next, select the Week Day tile on the Date & Time settings panel. Then, toggle the switch to the On position to show seconds on the clock and calendar.

To disable it, switch it back to the Off position.

When turned on, the "Week Day" appears on the clock top bar.

The configuration is complete.

Conclusion:

• Adding or removing the "Week Day" on the top bar in Ubuntu Linux can be easily accomplished through the Settings panel in Ubuntu 23.10 and later.
• Users can choose whether they prefer the visibility of the weekday for personal preference or to maintain a cleaner interface.
• By following the steps outlined in this article, users can conveniently toggle the "Week Day" display on the top bar in Ubuntu Linux based on their preference.