It's Monday morning in Michigan.

The coffee is brewing, the road construction barrels are out, and somebody is already counting down to Friday.

But here's a question that has surprisingly divided people around the world:

What is the first day of the week?

A new poll found that Americans can't seem to agree.

About 54% say Monday is the first day of the week, while 45% insist it's Sunday. Another 1% picked "something else," which raises a whole new set of questions.

Honestly, that 1% might be onto something. During a Michigan summer, the week doesn't really start until after you've recovered from a weekend up north.

Part of the confusion comes from our calendars. Most calendars in the United States start with Sunday, which makes it look like the beginning of the week. But many people view Monday as the true starting line because it's the beginning of work, school, and reality.

Around the world, it's not even close.

A whopping 86% of people outside the United States say Monday is the first day of the week. Most of Europe, Asia, and Australia are firmly Team Monday.

Meanwhile, countries like the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina typically consider Sunday the start of the week.

And then there are places that really shake things up. In Iran, Afghanistan, and Somalia, Saturday is considered the first day of the week.

Here in Michigan, the answer may depend on the season.

In January, Monday definitely feels like the start of the week because you've spent the weekend shoveling snow and watching football.

In July? Many Michiganders would argue the week starts whenever you get back from the cottage, campground, lake, or pontoon boat.

Michigan Poll Time:

What is the first day of the week?

 Sunday
 Monday
 Something else

And be honest... are you answering based on the calendar, or based on when you finally stop thinking about the weekend?