# nextWeekendStart(_:interval:options:after:) Returns by reference the starting date and time interval range of the next weekend period after a given date. ``` func nextWeekendStart(_ datep: AutoreleasingUnsafeMutablePointer?, interval tip: UnsafeMutablePointer?, options: NSCalendar.Options = [], after date: Date) -> Bool ``` ## Parameters `datep` Upon return, contains the starting date of the next weekend period. `tip` Upon return, contains the time interval of the next weekend period. `options` Options for the calculation. If you specify a backward search option ([`searchBackwards`](/documentation/Foundation/NSCalendar/Options/searchBackwards)), the starting date and time interval range of the preceding weekend period will be returned by reference instead. `date` The date for which to perform the calculation. ## Return Value if the calendar and locale do not have the concept of a weekend, otherwise . ## Discussion Note that a particular calendar day may not necessarily fall entirely within a weekend period, as weekends can start in the middle of a day in some calendars and locales. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)