DevOps Examples
Weekly Report Monday 8 AM Cron Expression
Run a weekly report every Monday at 8 AM with 0 8 * * 1.
Cron expression
0 8 * * 1Plain English explanation
Runs every Monday at 8:00 AM.
Field breakdown
FieldValueMeaningAllowed
Minute
0
At minute 0
0-59
Hour
8
At 8 AM
0-23
Day of Month
*
Every day of the month
1-31
Month
*
Every month
1-12
Day of Week
1
On Monday
0-7, where 0 or 7 is Sunday
Use case
Use this for weekly reports sent before the workweek starts.
FAQ
What does this cron expression mean?
Runs every Monday at 8:00 AM.
Can I use this in Linux crontab?
Yes. This is a standard Linux 5-field cron expression when used with a normal crontab command.
Does this work in GitHub Actions?
Usually yes for 5-field syntax, but GitHub Actions schedules run in UTC and may be delayed during high load.
How can I change the time?
Edit the minute and hour fields, or open the expression in the Cron Generator or Playground.
How can I test this expression?
Use the Cron Validator to check syntax and the Next Run Calculator to preview upcoming executions.