# range(ofWeekendStart:interval:containing:) Returns whether a given date falls within a weekend period, and if so, returns by reference the start date and time interval of the weekend range. ``` func range(ofWeekendStart datep: AutoreleasingUnsafeMutablePointer?, interval tip: UnsafeMutablePointer?, containing 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. `date` The date to use to perform the calculation. ## Return Value if the given date falls within a weekend period, 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)