103 Funny Quotes for Thursdays You Can Share at the Office

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Motivate colleagues to finish the week strong with these silly quotes

Co-authored by Dan Hickey Reviewed by Seth Hall

Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Fact Checked

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Thursdays—so close to the weekend, yet still a day full of emails, deadlines, and meetings. If you need a funny quote to get you through Thursdays, we don’t blame you! That’s why we put together this hilarious list of funny Thursday quotes you can share at work, on social media, or as motivation to keep on keeping on. Keep scrolling to find your new Thursday catchphrase!

Our Favorite Funny Thursday Sayings

The biggest lie I tell myself on Thursday is “I’ll finish it today.”
I don’t rise and grind on Thursdays—I yawn and try.
Nothing messes up your Friday like realizing it’s only Thursday.
Today is Monday #4. Only 1 day until Friday!
You’re not just working—you’re courageously tolerating Thursday.
Throwback Thursday? More like Deadline Thursday.
Just one more early morning, one more Zoom, one more panic email.

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Funny Thursday Quotes for Work

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Share a playful Thursday quote to show you’re ready for the weekend. We get it—working 5 days in a row is tough! Most people with a 9-5 job can agree that they’re dragging themselves across the finish line by the time Thursday rolls around. Why not chuckle about your collective misfortune with a (work-appropriate) joke about Thursdays? Here are some ideas you can spread far and wide around the office:
- Good morning, Thursday! Please be kind and bring coffee.
- Thursday, or as I like to call it, day 4 of the hostage situation.
- It’s Friday! Sorry… just practicing for tomorrow!
- “I wish you a tolerable Thursday. That’s all any of us can hope for.” —April Winchell
- Happy Thursday! I hope your coffee is strong and your deadlines are weak.
- I’m not saying Thursdays are terrible, but they’re definitely the ugly duckling of the workweek.
- Thursday: The most useless day. It only exists as a reminder that it’s been a really long week…and it’s still not over.
- On Thursdays, my coffee needs a coffee. The weekend is close, but not close enough.
- Thursday is like the pre-party to the weekend, but nobody’s arrived yet.
- Thursday: The day I count the work hours in coffee cups.
- Working on Thursdays feels like being in a survival reality show.
- On Thursdays, I mix business with “When is it over?”
- Thursdays: The day your work computer starts sympathizing with your lack of motivation.
- Thursday’s work vibe: “Let’s agree to pretend we’re all productive.”
- The biggest lie I tell myself on Thursday is “I’ll finish it today.”
- Thursdays are for daydreaming about the weekend while staring at spreadsheets.
- On Thursdays, I’m not lazy; I’m in energy-saving mode for the weekend.
- Thursdays: When the only thing working hard is your imagination.
- Thursday’s plan: Keep calm and pretend it’s not the longest day of the week.
- On Thursdays, I like to think of myself as 4/5ths of the way to the weekend.
- Thursday: the day I start mentally drafting my out-of-office email for Friday.
- Thursday: the perfect day to start planning your ‘accidental’ Friday absence.
- Thursday is my favorite day to plan how I’m going to get out of the plans I made for the weekend.

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Silly Thursday Quotes

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Let off some steam with a punchy and hilarious Thursday saying. These Thursday quotes are great for when you need to let go of some work frustration and have a laugh. They’re a little more cathartic than our other quotes for work, so we’d recommend saving these for your office bestie (and not a whole-department email).
- Thursday is like the middle finger of the week.
- If TGIF is “Thank God It’s Friday,” then today must be SH*T: “Sure Happy It’s Thursday.”^{[1]
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- If Thursday had a face, I would punch it.
- I’m not saying I’m ready for the weekend, but I’m definitely ready for Thursday happy hour.
- Thursday: because it’s too early for weekend regrets, but just in time for questionable decisions.
- Thursday: the day when I remind myself that I’m not just surviving, I’m thriving… with copious amounts of caffeine.
- Thursday: the day when I channel my inner zen and try not to strangle anyone before the weekend.
- Thursday is like that oddball in school you only sucked up to because they were close to the popular kid.
- I don’t rise and grind on Thursdays—I yawn and try.
- Thursday: when your inbox is full but your patience is not.
- If Thursday were a person, it would send you a calendar invite at 4:59 p.m.
- Your Thursday reminder: coffee first, emails never.
- Just one more early morning, one more Zoom, one more panic email.
- Thursday thoughts: “Do I really need this job?”
- Friday’s coming… just not fast enough.
- Thursday’s just a speed bump on the way to brunch.
- I need a midweek vacation between Wednesday and Thursday.
- Thinking about calling in “tired” tomorrow.
- Thursday’s motto: try, cry, repeat.
- What if we just skipped Thursday? For our health.

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Short Funny Thursday Quotes

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Offer a quick quip about Thursday for a chuckle. These short Thursday thoughts and one-liners are perfect for slipping into your water-cooler chats (or even for signing off in emails, if you’re messaging a coworker who you know will appreciate some cheeky humor). Here are some of our favorite short expressions for Thursdays:
- Not sure if it’s Thursday or pre-Friday, but either way, let’s enjoy it!
- Blursday: When you’re not sure which day of the week it is.
- This has to be the most Mondayest Thursday ever.
- Thursdays should carry a “Weekend Loading…” sign.
- Some people call it Thursday, I like to call it Friday Eve.
- If each day is a gift, I’d like to know where I can return Thursdays.
- I’m convinced Thursdays are the reason people invented happy hour.
- If life is a highway, Thursday is a toll booth to the weekend.
- Thursday should be optional.
- Thursday, or as I call it, Friday Eve.
- Life tip: Lower your expectations for Thursdays.
- Friday just called! She’ll be here tomorrow and she’s bringing wine!
- Thursdays are just wannabes. They wanna be Friday but they’re not.
- Thursday is Friday’s Friday.^{[2]
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- Nothing screws up your Friday like realizing it’s Thursday.
- I’m already mentally drafting my Friday night takeout order.
- On Thursdays, I try to act like I still care.
- Almost Friday is still not Friday.
- Thursday meetings should be illegal.

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Positive & Motivational Funny Thursday Quotes

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Share a motivational quote to help your colleagues make it to Friday. Sometimes, a busy Thursday feels like it just won’t end! If you and your friends or coworkers are barely hanging on until you can let loose this weekend, share an optimistic or positive Thursday quote for a little energy boost. Here are some ideas:
- Thursday is the new Friday… just kidding, but we can pretend!
- Today is Monday #4. Only 1 day until Friday!
- Thursday: The “thinking of you” card before the weekend arrives.
- When Thursday feels like Monday, remember that the weekend is almost here!
- Dear Thursday, could you please hurry up? Signed, Weekend Enthusiast.
- Half the week’s behind us!
- Remember, you’re closer to Friday than you were on Wednesday.
- Thursday: Not as depressing as Monday, but still not Friday.
- Be strong. It’s Thursday. You’ve handled worse.
- You survived Monday through Wednesday. You’re basically invincible now.
- You’re doing amazing. Even if it’s Thursday and you’re in pajama pants.
- Keep going—you’ve already made it this far without screaming (out loud).
- Fake it till Friday.
- Show up, sip coffee, survive Thursday. That’s the vibe.
- Go you! One more day of pretending you like emails.
- You’re not just working—you’re courageously tolerating Thursday.
- One more sleep till freedom.
- We’re in the home stretch people! You can nap soon.
- Surviving Thursday is a talent. And I have that.
- Well, we didn’t quit today. That’s success.

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Funny Thursday Quotes for Social Media

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Choose a short, witty caption for your Thursday post. Looking for the perfect caption to let your followers know you’re ready for a break from the daily grind? Check out these clever captions for inspiration:
- On Thursdays, I’m 70% caffeine and 30% dry shampoo.
- We’re over the hump, but I fear it’s all downhill from here…
- Rise, grind, and coffee. Especially coffee.
- Throwback Thursday? More like Deadline Thursday.
- Thank you, coffee, for getting me through the day.
- Thursday is the new Friday. ‘Cause I said so, OK?
- Friday is so close I can taste the freedom.
- Coffee: “Sure, I’ll be your copilot for the day.”
- Thursday is the worst tease ever.
- Wait until you see what I look like tomorrow!
- Thursday is just discount Friday. Change my mind.
- Thursday, can you speed things up a bit?
- Rise and grind, just one more day!
- Work hard now, play hard tomorrow.
- Thursday is the Bob Ross of the rest of the week.
- Missing: Friday. Have you seen this day?
- Thursday, move out of the way.
- Keep going. We’re nearly there.
- Yes, but can you throw me back to last Friday?
- Let’s face it. This day could be better.

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Sharing Funny Quotes at Work

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Spread Thursday chuckles online or in person at the office. There are lots of ways to share a funny Thursday quote at work, whether you work remotely or all together in person. Here are some easy and work-appropriate ways:
- Small talk: Drop a short Thursday quote or one-liner when you’re making small talk before meetings, in the elevator, or relaxing in the break room.
- Meetings: If your company culture allows, share a funny Thursday expression when you start a meeting to kick things off in a lighthearted way.
- Email sign-offs: If your company policy allows, a work-appropriate Thursday quote could take the place of your usual auto signature or sign-off.
- Memes or posters with quotes: Who doesn’t love a motivational Thursday meme? Make a wholesome meme with a Thursday quote to print and stick on your office wall (for moral support).
- Personal reminders: Set a quote as your desktop or phone wallpaper for laughs throughout the day.
- Social media posts: Share a photo of you on the daily grind with a witty Thursday caption (if your coworkers follow you).
- Texts and DMs: If you have a friend or colleague who you know would appreciate some light Thursday humor, send them a message to brighten their day.