On Saturday versus on a Saturday

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sebayanpendam

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Hi,Is there any difference between 'on Saturday' and 'on a Saturday'?E.g.The government servants are still working on a Saturday.Thanks
 

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Yes. "On Saturday" usually references the coming Saturday. "On a Saturday" could mean any Saturday.
 

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Yes. 'On a Saturday' is habitual or regular; it often has the same sense as 'on Saturdays' or 'every Saturday'.

Examples:
On a Saturday I would normally go for a walk.

On Saturday I will go for a walk.


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PS This habitual sense is possible without the article:

My son used to have school on Saturday/on a Saturday/on Saturdays

But if you use the indefinite article you are referring to a habit or regular practice.
 
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Looks like there are two of these threads
 

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And now the circle is complete
 
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