How to sign “Day” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Day” instead
Step by step
- Extend your non-dominant arm in front of you, bent at the elbow, hand pointing to the side.
- Rest your dominant elbow on the non-dominant hand, with your dominant hand pointing up.
- Lower the dominant hand down and to the side until it rests on your non-dominant forearm near the elbow.
- Keep the non-dominant arm perfectly still — only the top hand travels.
- Hold a neutral, matter-of-fact expression — DAY is a plain time marker.
Practice tip
Keep the lower arm still like a table; only the upper hand travels down to the elbow.
Fingerspell “Day”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.