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Kater SQL Functions Date parts
KATER__DAY_OF_WEEK
The day's short name, such as Mon.
Family: Date parts
Syntax
KATER__DAY_OF_WEEK(field)Arguments
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
field | The date or timestamp. |
Returns
Text.
Usage notes
- Names sort in alphabetical order, so a table puts Fri before Mon. Sort by the number instead to keep the calendar’s order. Use
KATER__DAY_OF_WEEK_INDEX.
Example
This Sandbox query reads the sample shop’s orders. The table shows the rows that Kater gave.
SELECT orders.order_id AS "Order ID", orders.order_date AS "Order Date", DIMENSION('order_date_day_of_week', KATER__DAY_OF_WEEK(orders.order_date)) AS "Day of Week"FROM kater_dataset.orders AS ordersORDER BY 1LIMIT 3| Order ID | Order Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| O00000 | 2025-05-26 | Mon |
| O00001 | 2025-11-28 | Fri |
| O00002 | 2025-07-25 | Fri |
Compiles to
STRFTIME(orders.order_date, '%a')DAYNAME(orders.order_date)