If you’re looking to introduce annual vacations to your lifestyle this New Year’s, timeshares are a good place to start. When you buy a timeshare, you secure a lifetime of vacations at today’s rates and for an overall fraction of the cost versus booking hotels. But with so many ownership options to choose from, figuring out which type of timeshare is right for you can feel difficult. Let us help! In this blog, we’ll discuss the different types of timeshare weeks, as well as how the timeshare calendar works. Let’s dive in.
What Are Timeshare Weeks?
A timeshare is a vacation property that someone owns the right to use, generally for one week of the year. On the other hand, there are points-based timeshare programs, such as DVC, Hilton, and others, where members purchase an allotment of points to be used as currency to book stays at the club’s portfolio of resorts each year. However, we will not be discussing these types of timeshares today.
When someone purchases a week-based vacation ownership, they are essentially purchasing seven days at a resort each year. The timeshare week is a date determined by the timeshare calendar. Each week on the timeshare week calendar is assigned a number. Then, buyers purchase an interval of time based on those weeks.
Some weeks are valued differently than others; some cost more, some less. This often depends on the season. For example, a beachfront villa in Myrtle Beach used in the month of June will cost more than if it were used in December. It all just depends on the market and developers. Now, let’s move on to the different types of timeshare weeks and how timeshare weeks work.
Fixed-Week Timeshares
The fixed-week timeshare is where it all started, and it is known as the “traditional” type of timeshare ownership. Owners purchase a designated fixed week on the timeshare calendar at a specific site or resort, which they have full rights to use every year. For example, you purchase the second week of March at Orange Lake Resort’s North Village; this week on the timeshare calendar is assigned to you. You will visit that week at that same resort each year. One of the benefits of a fixed-week timeshare is the lack of planning necessary. There is no need to make reservations, find a hotel, or coordinate a time to vacation. Your fixed week is always available and ready for you at the same time and place every year.
Floating Week Timeshares
If you’re looking for timeshare weeks with a bit more flexibility, a floating week timeshare may work better for you. Floating weeks were introduced later on to the vacation ownership world to give owners a bit more leeway when planning their vacations. With floating weeks, owners purchase within a specific season in which they can choose the week they would like to reserve. For instance, you may purchase a timeshare at Marriott’s Mountainside Resort in Park City for the winter season. Then, you reserve a week in advance for that season, depending on your schedule that year. Floating weeks provide more flexibility, but more planning is necessary to secure the week you want to vacation.
Use Vacation Exchange to Trade in Your Timeshare Weeks
We get it. Visiting the same resort for the same week or season each year may become a bit lackluster. Fortunately, there’s a way to visit more resorts in different destinations, even with a floating or fixed-week timeshare: vacation exchange! Vacation exchange allows you to exchange your timeshare calendar weeks for stays at other resorts worldwide. Today, the two biggest vacation exchange programs are RCI and Interval International, and most of the top vacation club brands are partnered with one or both of these programs.
Both RCI and Interval International have thousands of resorts and properties in their networks. Simply become a member, then trade in your deeded week for a stay at one of their many spectacular resorts at top international destinations. These networks are a fantastic way to see the world, all for the price of a single timeshare. It’s important to note that if you want to become an RCI or Interval International member, you’ll need to own a timeshare affiliated with their network. Here are some of the top vacation club brands affiliated with these programs.
RCI
Interval International
How Does the Timeshare Calendar Work?
Our timeshare calendar tool was designed with vacation owners in mind. While you’re looking out for your date on this year’s weeks calendar, you can also calculate your timeshare weeks for years to come. Planning your getaway now can allow plenty of time to make the necessary arrangements with your pets, family, and other responsibilities. You may also plan your vacations early so it’s easier to book the resort you want if you plan to use vacation exchange.
The calendar is split into three sections according to check-in dates: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. So, you’ll have either a Sunday check-in date, a Saturday check-in date, or a Friday check-in date. Use these sections, along with each week’s column, to see the exact dates each week on the calendar falls, from week 1 until week 52. Each resort handles week 53 differently, so check with your resort if you’d like to plan a vacation on these dates. You’ll also want to remember that there is a different calendar every year. So, the dates for this year will be different than 2026. Be sure to double-check the next calendar year to verify the new dates when planning your next vacation.
2025 Timeshare Calendar
| Week Number | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 1-4 | Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 | Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 | Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| 5-9 | Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar 1 | Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2 |
| 10-14 | Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4 | Mar 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr 5 | Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 |
| 15-19 | Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 | Apr 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 | Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 |
| 20-24 | May 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, 13 | May 17, 24, 31 Jun 7, 14 | May 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15 |
| 25-29 | Jun 20, 27, Jul 4, 11, 18 | Jun 21, 28, Jul 5, 12, 19 | Jun 22, 29, Jul 6, 13, 20 |
| 30-34 | Jul 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 | Jul 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 | Jul 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 |
| 35-39 | Aug 29, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 | Aug 30, Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 | Aug 31, Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| 40-44 | Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1 | Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2 |
| 45-49 | Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5 | Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6 | Nov 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 |
| 50-53 | Dec 12, 19, 26 | Dec 13, 20, 27 | Dec 14, 21, 28 |
What if the Week System Isn’t for Me?
If you like the idea of timeshares but aren’t a fan of fixed or floating weeks, you’re in luck! There’s an alternative to timeshare weeks: timeshare points. With timeshare points, you can visit a different resort in a different destination each year. Your points are used as currency to book stays at resorts within your brand’s portfolio whenever you want, wherever you want. Like timeshare weeks, you still choose a home resort your points are deeded to. You have priority booking at this home resort, though you can explore the entire brand collection. Longer stays at top resorts cost more points, while shorter stays at less popular resorts cost fewer points. Many vacation clubs even allow you to bank or borrow your points for your next vacation.
So, why do people still buy timeshare weeks? It’s mainly for convenience. Fixed-week owners don’t have to worry about planning ahead to stay at the resort they want. They can arrive at their resort during the specific week they paid for, check in, and enjoy their vacation. While many points-based timeshares offer priority booking for their home resort, you’ll still want to book at your preferred property ahead of time, especially if it’s at a popular resort or during a busy season.
Buy a Timeshare
So, whether timeshare weeks or timeshare points more readily suit your lifestyle, if you enjoy yearly travel, timeshare ownership may be for you. Buying a timeshare saves you thousands on a lifetime of vacations. Yet, timeshares can be expensive. But when you buy off the resale market, you can score double the savings! Timeshares Only’s resale market features timeshares for a fraction of the price of retail. This means you can save thousands on your ownership with top brands like Wyndham, Holiday Inn, Westgate, and more. Start by browsing our resale market. Once you find an ownership you love, make an offer! One of our timeshare professionals will contact you soon. For questions, call us at 1-800-610-2734. We’re happy to help.
Rent a Timeshare
If you’re not ready to purchase a timeshare, consider renting a timeshare week on Timeshares Only. Renting an owner’s rebooked vacation is a great way to try before you buy. With spacious living rooms, separate bedrooms, and in-suite kitchens, timeshares are more bang for your buck versus booking a hotel. If you want to rent, you can also benefit from browsing the exact weeks on the timeshare calendar to see if our available rentals match your timeline. We feature spectacular rental destinations like Aruba, Colorado, and Orlando, so you can travel more and spend less. Check out our travel tips before you go, as well.
Rent Out Your Timeshare
If you’re an owner looking to rent out your timeshare, we can help! Many owners who can’t make their vacation will rent out their timeshare for the year to help cover dues and maintenance fees. Additionally, you can consider renting your week to friends or family in your social network or gifting it to a loved one for a year if you aren’t using it. Give us a call at 1-800-610-2734, and we’ll help you set up your rental ad.
Selling Your Vacation Ownership
If, in recent years, you’ve been curious about selling your timeshare week, we understand. The things we enjoy doing can often change over time. Whether it’s because your lifestyle has changed or you’d rather travel with a different vacation club, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to sell your timeshare week. Our skilled team at Timeshares Only can assist you in posting your timeshare week for sale. We have helped timeshare owners sell their vacation ownership for over 20 years, and as a member of ARDA, we follow a strict set of ethics that helps to keep everyone in the industry safe. This means that when you work with Timeshares Only, you can rest assured that you’ll be in good hands.
