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First Monday in January 2023

Answer: 2023-01-02 (Monday)

We scan the month from day 1 forward until the weekday matches Monday. The first match is the “first Monday” of the month.

Month starts on: Sunday Offset: 1 day(s) after day 1 Month length: 31 days
Quick rule: Starting from 2023-01-01, move forward 1 day(s) to reach the first Monday → 2023-01-02.

Quick Answer

What is the first Monday in January 2023?

These lines all describe the same result:

First Monday in January 2023 = 2023-01-02
The first Monday of January 2023 is 2023-01-02
2023-01-02 is the first Monday in January 2023
January 2023 first Monday date = 2023-01-02

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Detailed Method (Step-by-Step)

The full reasoning shown clearly.

Step 1: Start from day 1

Day 1 of January 2023 is: 2023-01-01 (Sunday).

Goal: find the first date whose weekday equals Monday.

Step 2: Move forward until it matches

The first matching date occurs after 1 day(s) from day 1.

Month start date 2023-01-01 (Sunday)
Offset 1 day(s)
Result date 2023-01-02 (Monday)
Final: First Monday in January 2023 is 2023-01-02.
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Quick Table (First 14 Days)

Shows where the first match happens.

Day Date Weekday Note
1 2023-01-01 Sunday
2 2023-01-02 Monday First Monday
3 2023-01-03 Tuesday
4 2023-01-04 Wednesday
5 2023-01-05 Thursday
6 2023-01-06 Friday
7 2023-01-07 Saturday
8 2023-01-08 Sunday
9 2023-01-09 Monday
10 2023-01-10 Tuesday
11 2023-01-11 Wednesday
12 2023-01-12 Thursday
13 2023-01-13 Friday
14 2023-01-14 Saturday

Tip: The first Monday must occur between day 1 and day 7.

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