def get_day_type(day_date):
    """
    Determine whether the given date is a weekday or weekend day.
    :param day_date: Date to check
    :return: String indicating the day type
    """
    if day_date.weekday() < 5:
        day_type = 'WEEKDAY'
    else:
        day_type = 'WEEKEND'
    return day_type