Every Weekday at 9:00 AM Cron Expression (0 9 * * 1-5)

The cron expression `0 9 * * 1-5` executes at 9:00 AM on every weekday (Monday through Friday), pausing over weekends.

0 9 * * 1-5
Valid 5-part cron syntax
INTERACTIVE FIELD BUILDER
Human Readable Summary
Runs at 09:00, Mon through Fri

Upcoming 5 Scheduled Executions

#1Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 09:00 AM
#2Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 09:00 AM
#3Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 09:00 AM
#4Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 09:00 AM
#5Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 09:00 AM

Cron Syntax Quick Reference

FieldAllowed ValuesAllowed Special Characters
1. Minute0 - 59* , - /
2. Hour0 - 23* , - /
3. Day of Month1 - 31* , - /
4. Month1 - 12* , - /
5. Day of Week0 - 6 (0 = Sun)* , - /
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Common Real-World Use Cases

Stock Market & Trading Sync

Initialize trading feeds and stock market data sync on business days.

Team Standup Notifications

Post daily Slack or Teams standup prompts at 9:00 AM on workdays.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I specify Monday through Friday in cron?

Use `1-5` in the 5th (Day of Week) field.