21 Mood-Boosting Memes to Set You Up for the Wholesome Weekend

Bar Mor Hazut • Senior Editor

Nov 6, 2026 11:45 AM EST

Even though we're getting closer to the weekend, the last couple of days before we finally get there can often feel twice as long.

Every workplace has that one person who, for some unknown reason, is always extremely cheerful. It doesn't matter how bad the traffic was, that it was pouring rain on the way to work, or if the coffee ran out, that person always has a smile on their face when they step through the office doors.

For us normal people, there are two possible ways to react to a coworker like that. Either their cheerful disposition manages to make you feel better, or you cannot stand to look at their face. It usually depends on your mood that day, and whether or not the weekend is near. Knowing that the weekend is just around the corner and that you won't have to see or talk to any of your coworkers for a few days might make their overly enthusiastic attitude a bit more bearable. Suddenly, their constant chitchat during lunch is tolerable, and you're even inclined to share your weekend plans with them.

Regardless of how far away the weekend is, most people would take any opportunity to feel better and will try not to hate their coworkers, even the chatty, cheerful ones. If you ask me, some relatable and festive memes could help you get in the right mood, so that you feel inspired by happy coworkers and don't want to throw them out of the office. A little giggle on your way to the office goes a long way, and before you know it, you will even find yourself being that cheerful coworker who makes everyone else feel better, which is definitely an upgrade.

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Even though it might be too soon to start practicing the holiday cheer, you are never too far from a weekend. While Christmas is still over a month away, a weekend is always a maximum of six days away, which is a nice concept, if you don't think about it too much. So every time you need to boost your mood, to find a reason to keep going and get through the many hours you still have for your workday, think about how close the weekend is, and about all the wonderful things you are going to do with that time. It doesn't matter if you have fancy plans or if you just want to stay home and sleep; the weekend is there to be whatever it is you need.
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I don't know about you, but scrolling through these memes definitely made me feel more hopeful about the upcoming weekend. I might even go and find that cheerful coworker and give her a high five. The options are endless. I just hope I feel the same in a couple of hours, when I realize that after this weekend, another work week is waiting to begin…