How to find the day of the week ?

Hi,
I want to find the day of the current date. Can you please let me know as to how to get the same ?
My code is like :
java.util.Date date = new java.util.Date();
// Here i need to use a method to retrive the day of this date
Your early input is appreciated.
Regards

Use a java.util.GregorianCalendar:
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System.out.println("DAY_OF_WEEK: " + calendar.get(Calendar.DAY_OF_WEEK));

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