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First Wednesday in January 2022

Answer: 2022-01-05 (Wednesday)

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

Month starts on: Saturday Offset: 4 day(s) after day 1 Month length: 31 days
Quick rule: Starting from 2022-01-01, move forward 4 day(s) to reach the first Wednesday → 2022-01-05.

Quick Answer

What is the first Wednesday in January 2022?

These lines all describe the same result:

First Wednesday in January 2022 = 2022-01-05
The first Wednesday of January 2022 is 2022-01-05
2022-01-05 is the first Wednesday in January 2022
January 2022 first Wednesday date = 2022-01-05

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Detailed Method (Step-by-Step)

The full reasoning shown clearly.

Step 1: Start from day 1

Day 1 of January 2022 is: 2022-01-01 (Saturday).

Goal: find the first date whose weekday equals Wednesday.

Step 2: Move forward until it matches

The first matching date occurs after 4 day(s) from day 1.

Month start date 2022-01-01 (Saturday)
Offset 4 day(s)
Result date 2022-01-05 (Wednesday)
Final: First Wednesday in January 2022 is 2022-01-05.
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Quick Table (First 14 Days)

Shows where the first match happens.

Day Date Weekday Note
1 2022-01-01 Saturday
2 2022-01-02 Sunday
3 2022-01-03 Monday
4 2022-01-04 Tuesday
5 2022-01-05 Wednesday First Wednesday
6 2022-01-06 Thursday
7 2022-01-07 Friday
8 2022-01-08 Saturday
9 2022-01-09 Sunday
10 2022-01-10 Monday
11 2022-01-11 Tuesday
12 2022-01-12 Wednesday
13 2022-01-13 Thursday
14 2022-01-14 Friday

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

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