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” 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 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.
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.
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 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.”
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.
Frequently asked questions about have a great week
- Is it correct to say have a great week ahead?
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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?
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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.