Mondays are hard. Most of us are facing down a long work week after a paltry two-day respite. With next weekend so far away and nothing to look forward to except a meatless meal, it’s no wonder so many people are in a bad mood when Monday morning rolls around.
That’s why Monday, more than any other day of the week, is the best time to send people an uplifting greeting – that is, as long as you exercise a little caution. Unfortunately, when someone is in a real bad mood, the words “Happy Monday” are liable to get you slugged.
To help you out, we’ve put together the following list of ways to say “have a great Monday.” These little sayings come in a variety of styles, and are perfect for sharing your best Monday wishes via social or text message – you know, from a safe distance.

Sincere
Here are some straightforward ways to wish friends, family, and coworkers a Happy Monday.
- Every day is a gift (even Monday). Have a great week!
- Hope you have a great Monday. If you can do that, the rest of the week will be a piece of cake!
- Happy Monday! Hope you seize all the opportunities the week has to offer!
- Hope your week gets off to an amazing start! Happy Monday!
- Have a marvelous Monday and a wonderful week!
- Happy Monday to all my friends! Hope you all make the most of the week ahead!
- Have a great Monday! I know you’re going to kick some ass this week. You always do.
- Hope your weekend was great. Now go out and have an even greater week!
- It’s the start of a new week, with new challenges and opportunities ahead. Good luck with everything life throws your way!
Funny
One way to raise people’s spirits on a dreary Monday is to give them a good laugh. Here are some humorous Happy Monday messages you can use.
- Happy Monday! Thought you might enjoy an oxymoron to start the week.
- Hope your Monday goes well, or at least quickly.
- Have a great Monday, if such a thing is possible.
- Hope you had a great weekend. Now let the pain begin.
- It’s good to be alive, even on a Monday. Hope you have a fantastic week.
- Happy Monday! Only five more days until the weekend!
- May your Monday be way more tolerable than expected.
- Hope your weekend was awesome. You’re going to need some nice memories to get you through another Monday.
For more fun ideas, check out our list of Monday puns.
Monday Morning
Morning is the Monday-est part of Monday. Here are some ways to wish everyone a Happy Monday morning.
- Happy Monday morning. May your coffee cup runneth over.
- Happy Monday morning, everyone! Remember, the rest of the week only gets better from here!
- HAPPY MONDAY MORNING! Sorry for shouting – I figured you were probably still half-asleep.
- Happy Monday! Don’t dwell too much on the fact that the weekend is over. Just because it’s Monday morning doesn’t mean you have to spend Monday mourning.
- Wake up and smell the coffee – it’s Monday morning once again!
Romantic
Finally, here are some ways to wish your sweetie a Happy Monday.
- A Monday with you is better than a Saturday with anyone else.
- You make me feel amazing, even on a Monday. Have a wonderful day!
- It’s Monday, and I’m already looking forward to spending another weekend with you. Have a great day, baby!
- Happy Monday! Hope your week is every bit as sweet and wonderful as you are!
- Thinking about you makes me happy, even on a Monday. Have a great week!
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