Have a Great Week | Meaning, Synonyms & Examples

Have a great week is a common closing for emails and conversations on Sunday and Monday. In this English expression, “week” means “Monday through Friday.”

This expression sets a positive tone for the week ahead. It also implies that you won’t talk to the person every day. You’ve probably encountered “have a great week” in one of these situations:

  • Face-to-face conversations with people you only see on weekends (e.g., saying goodbye after Sunday brunch with your family)
  • Monday morning email updates to large groups of people (e.g., all of a manager’s employees or all of a teacher’s students/parents)
  • Farewell messages to people who will be gone all week
Have a great week examples
Hey, Becca! I just wanted to say good luck and safe travels before you head out for the conference in Denver. Have a great week! 

Dear Customer Service Team,

Happy Monday, and thank you for your terrific work with the increased call volume last week! We have a quick update about overtime. From today until Friday, October 7, all employees are authorized to work up to 5 hours of overtime. This is totally optional. We hope that you all have a great week and appreciate all you do!

-Management Team

“Have a great week” has several variations for different audiences and situations. The synonyms below will help you add variety to your writing and conversations.

Have a great rest of your week

“Have a great rest of your week” is a variation that people use in the middle of a week (e.g., on Wednesday). In this expression, “rest” means “remaining part.” Like “have a great week,” it implies that you probably won’t talk to the person again until sometime after Friday.

Have a great rest of your week examples 
Dear Students,

Thank you all for your great work during the peer editing workshop yesterday. Due to a family emergency, class is canceled on Wednesday and Friday of this week. If you have any questions about the reading assignments, please reply to this email. Have a great rest of your week!

Professor Katz

Have a great week ahead

“Have a great week ahead” means the same thing as “have a great week.” The word “ahead” means “from today forward.” People usually only say this on Sunday or Monday because it implies that the week just began or will begin very soon.

Have a great week ahead example
Good morning, Team!

I hope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing weekend. I will be out of the office until Friday, so please contact Mika if you have questions. Have a great week ahead, and I’ll see you when I get back!

-Mike

Note
You can use “have a great week,” “have a great rest of your week,” or “have a great week ahead” as free-standing sentences or in noun clauses (e.g., “I hope that you all have a great week ahead”).

Each of these three expressions is an imperative sentence with an implied subject, which is the second-person pronoun “you.” Because these sentences are supposed to be cheerful, an exclamation point is usually the best end punctuation.

I hope your week is off to a good start

“I hope your week is off to a good start” is common in emails and instant message threads in the workplace. It’s mainly for Monday—the first day of the work week. Unlike “have a great week,” it goes at the beginning of an email or conversation rather than the end.

I hope your week is off to a good start example
Hi, Emmy,

I hope your week is off to a good start! If you’re not too busy this week, would you mind working with another trainee? If so, I’ll send you his contact information and the training modules we’d like for him to complete. Thanks for all of your great work, as always!

-Rodrigo

Sending you positive vibes for the week ahead

“Sending you positive vibes for the week ahead” is an informal way to wish someone well at the beginning of the week. You might say this to a friend, family member, or close colleague in a text message or online chat.

When we say that we’re sending positive vibes, it’s usually because the person is about to begin a new challenge or deal with a difficult situation. Use an exclamation mark when the person’s situation is exciting and positive and a period when the person is going through a hardship.

Sending positive vibes for the week ahead examples
Hey, Jude! Good luck starting your new job tomorrow. Your new team will love working with you. Sending you positive vibes for the week ahead!

Hi, Beth! I’m sorry to hear that you’re sick with the flu. Please let me know if I can get you anything from the store or help you with childcare. I’m sending you positive vibes for the week ahead, and I hope you feel better soon.

Sending you warm wishes for the rest of your week

“Sending you warm wishes for the rest of your week” is a supportive expression that you can use on any day before the week is over. Sometimes “have a great week” can be too cheerful for your audience, especially if they are experiencing hardships.

For example, if you’re emailing a group, and you know that some of them probably won’t have a “great” week, you can say “sending you warm wishes” instead. Many people feel that this expression is more inclusive and polite than “have a great week.”

Sending you warm wishes for the rest of your week example
Hi, Everyone!

I have an update about our team meeting. This week, it will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m. instead of Friday. I’m so sorry for the inconvenience, but I’m out of the office on Friday. I will send an email invitation later today. If you can’t make the meeting, no worries.

Sending you warm wishes for the rest of your week!

-Gella

Wishing you a productive and fulfilling week

“Wishing you a productive and fulfilling week” is a formal expression for the end of business emails. This expression is most common in business emails from managers or supervisors. Only use this expression if you’re certain that your audience is also hoping for a productive week. Don’t use this expression when people are doing work they don’t find enjoyable.

This expression is more polite and respectful than “have a productive week,” but some people might find both expressions overbearing.

Wishing you a productive and fulfilling week example
Dear Faculty,

I can’t believe summer break is over, but I’m excited about the amazing strides you’ll make with your students this year. I’m wishing you a productive and fulfilling week of decorating your classrooms and planning your lessons. Please let me know if I can offer any support or answer any questions about the new curriculum or your rosters.

Best,
Principal Coleman

Frequently asked questions about have a great week

Is it correct to say have a great week ahead?

Have a great week ahead is a correct alternative to have a great week. The word “ahead” means “from today forward,” but it doesn’t change the meaning of “have a great week.” You can usually omit “ahead” to be more concise (e.g., “I hope that you have a great week”).

When you’re writing emails with “have a great week ahead” or other expressions, QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you choose the best words.

Is it have a good week or have a great week?

Have a good week means the same thing as have a great week. The adjective “great” means “wonderful,” whereas “good” means “pleasant” or “generally positive.”

Both expressions are useful when you’re communicating with someone on Monday. They only work when you’re unlikely to communicate again before the week is over (e.g., “I hope you all have a good week, and I’ll see you when I get back on Friday”).

QuillBot’s free Paraphrasing Tool can help you with word choices when you’re writing emails or other correspondence.

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Nicole Routh, M.Ed

Nicole has a master’s in English Education and detailed expertise in writing and grammar instruction. She’s taught college writing courses and written handbooks that empowered students worldwide.