Italian Phrase
Hai programmi per il weekend?
Meaning
A friendly way to ask someone if they already have any activities or appointments planned for the upcoming weekend. It can be used to start a conversation about leisure, to suggest meeting up, or simply to show interest in the other person’s schedule.
When to use
Use this question in informal or semi‑formal settings—when chatting with friends, classmates, coworkers, or acquaintances you feel comfortable with. It works well after a brief greeting or when you’re looking to make plans together.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Haiprogrammiperilweekend?
Hai (avere)
Second‑person singular present of the verb *avere* (to have); used here to ask about possession of plans.
Programmi
Plural noun meaning ‘plans’; matches the verb *hai* in number (you have multiple plans).
Per + il
The preposition *per* introduces the purpose or time frame, followed by the definite article *il*.
Weekend (loanword)
An English borrowing used in everyday Italian; pronounced with Italian phonetics.
🗨In Conversation
Hai programmi per il weekend?
Do you have plans for the weekend?
Sì, vado al mare con gli amici.
Yes, I’m going to the beach with friends.
✕Common Mistakes
Hai programi per il weekend?
The noun is *programmi* (double ‘m’), not *programi*.
Sei programmi per il weekend?
Use *hai* (have) with *programmi*; *sei* (are) is a verb of state, not possession.
Hai programmi per il fine settimana weekend?
While correct, mixing *weekend* and *fine settimana* in the same sentence can sound odd; choose one term.
↔Alternatives
Che programmi hai per il weekend?
What plans do you have for the weekend?
Hai qualcosa in programma per il weekend?
Do you have something scheduled for the weekend?
Cosa fai nel weekend?
What are you doing this weekend?
Cultural Tip
In Italy the weekend (il weekend) is often reserved for family meals, passeggiate, and short trips. While *fine settimana* is the literal Italian term, *weekend* is widely used, especially among younger speakers. When you ask about weekend plans, it’s polite to follow up with a suggestion or an invitation if you want to join the activity.