101 Short and Funny Monday Quotes to Survive the Start

Let’s face it—Monday has a reputation. It rolls in right when we’re getting comfy with the weekend, bringing alarms, responsibilities, and that first cup of coffee we didn’t ask for. But rather than groan through it, why not laugh your way into the week?

These 101 short and funny Monday quotes are perfect for texting a friend, updating your status, posting a meme, or just making it through your inbox with a smirk. Because if you can’t avoid Monday, you might as well enjoy the sarcasm.

☕ Coffee-Fueled Funny Monday Quotes

Illustration of a smiling person holding a steaming coffee cup. Text reads, "First I drink the coffee, then I do the Monday things." Calm and positive tone.

“Coffee: because Monday.”
“Espresso yourself… it’s Monday.”
“Monday: powered by caffeine and confusion.”
“My blood type is coffee, especially on Mondays.”
“Mondays are for mugs… of coffee.”
“First I drink the coffee, then I do the Monday things.”
“Monday’s forecast: 100% chance of coffee.”
“Caffeine: making Mondays possible since forever.”
“No talkie before coffee. Especially on Mondays.”
“I came. I saw. I drank all the coffee.”

Classic Monday Struggles

Illustration of a woman with glasses, long hair, and a cheerful expression sitting at a table with a coffee. Text reads, "Why is Monday so close to Friday but Friday so far from Monday?" The tone is light and humorous.

“If Monday had a face, I’d punch it.”
“Monday: the reason I need therapy.”
“Why is Monday so close to Friday but Friday so far from Monday?”
“Mondays should be optional.”
“I haven’t had my coffee yet. Don’t make me Monday you.”
“Monday called—said it’s coming whether I like it or not.”
“Can I get a weekend extension? Asking for me.”
“Monday again? How rude.”
“My Monday face needs a filter.”
“Let’s pretend it’s not Monday.”

Sarcastic Monday Mood Quotes

Illustration of a woman with closed eyes, holding a steaming mug, wrapped in a checkered blanket. Text reads, “I work hard so my dog can sleep through Monday stress-free.”

“Yay! Monday! Said no one ever.”
“On Mondays, I wear my resting Monday face.”
“I whispered to Monday: ‘Don’t start.’”
“Monday is my favorite day… to stay in bed.”
“If Mondays were shoes, they’d be Crocs.”
“Monday? More like Mon-don’t.”
“I used to love Mondays… said no adult ever.”
“I work hard so my dog can sleep through Monday stress-free.”
“Does anyone know how to fast-forward to Friday?”
“Monday needs a mute button.”

Relatable One-Liners

Illustration of a smiling couple holding coffee, with text saying, "This meeting could have been an email. Happy Monday!" conveying humor about meetings.

“That Monday feeling? Yeah, I didn’t miss it.”
“Mondays are proof that weekends are too short.”
“Dear Monday, go step on a Lego.”
“I’ve got a case of the Mondays—and no warranty.”
“I survived Monday. Barely.”
“Welcome to Monday. Please fasten your sarcasm belts.”
“This meeting could have been an email. Happy Monday!”
“The only thing I run on Mondays is out of patience.”
“I’m not ready for Monday. Monday isn’t ready for me either.”
“Today’s mood: still weekend.”

Quotes to Laugh Through It

Illustration of a person with pink hair and glasses holding a coffee cup, smiling. The text reads, "I'm not saying I hate Mondays, but I'd unplug its alarm clock." The tone is humorous.

“Smile—it’s Monday. Or don’t. Same result.”
“Mondays are like math—nobody likes them, but they’re necessary.”
“Dear Monday: we’re breaking up.”
“Monday is just a pre-Tuesday with bad branding.”
“Monday, be kind. I’m fragile.”
“New week, same me. Still tired.”
“I’m not saying I hate Mondays, but I’d unplug its alarm clock.”
“Out of office. Spiritually, at least.”
“Monday: a cruel reminder that we have responsibilities.”
“Let’s just call Monday what it is—Friday’s annoying cousin.”

Work-Related Monday Quotes

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“Is it Friday yet? No? Then don’t talk to me.”
“I’m in a Monday meeting mentally on a beach.”
“Me: working. Also me: Googling ‘how to escape Monday.’”
“Monday motivation: survive.”
“Why work when it’s Monday and napping exists?”
“Meetings on Mondays should be illegal.”
“I didn’t sign up for this many Mondays in a row.”
“This Monday brought to you by too many unread emails.”
“I need a six-month vacation. Twice a year. Especially after Monday.”
“If Monday had a LinkedIn, it would list ‘ruining vibes’ as a skill.”

Short & Sassy Captions

A cartoon hand presses a green alarm clock. Text reads, "Mondays should come with snooze buttons for life." Tone is light-hearted and humorous.

“Hi, I’m Monday. You look exhausted.”
“Mondays should come with snooze buttons for life.”
“Sleep. Coffee. Repeat. It’s Monday.”
“Surviving Monday one sigh at a time.”
“Just here so it’s not awkward when I don’t show up tomorrow.”
“Powered by sarcasm and caffeine today.”
“Too early for anything but memes.”
“Not to be dramatic, but Monday is ruining my life.”
“Running on low battery and no motivation.”
“I like long walks to the weekend.”

Monday Memes in Words

Illustration of a man with a child, both wearing red capes. The man has coffee stains on his shirt. Text: “Some heroes wear capes. I wear coffee stains on Monday.”

“Me pretending to be productive on Monday: Oscar-worthy.”
“My brain on Monday: buffering…”
“Current status: surviving Monday, one sigh at a time.”
“Can I trade Monday for more Sunday?”
“Some heroes wear capes. I wear coffee stains on Monday.”
“Mood: Monday, but make it fashionably late.”
“My face says Monday, but my soul says Sunday.”
“Today’s forecast: 99% chance of ‘meh.’”
“I don’t rise and shine. I caffeinate and hope for the best.”
“Trying to be a morning person on a Monday should be an Olympic sport.”

The “Too Honest” Monday Quotes

Illustration of a woman with a weary expression and speech bubbles around her, featuring symbols like exclamation marks and question marks. Text reads: "Don't judge my Monday face—I'm judging Monday." The tone is humorous and relatable.

“I’ve had better days—and they all start with ‘S.’”
“Surviving on hope and coffee today.”
“I’m just here to keep my job and leave by 5.”
“Monday should come with a warning label.”
“If Mondays were people, I’d block them.”
“Don’t judge my Monday face—I’m judging Monday.”
“Me: trying to act normal on a Monday. Also me: Googling how to fake a cold.”
“Honestly, Monday, take the hint.”
“I have Monday energy and zero apologies.”
“If Monday were a drink, it’d be lukewarm coffee.”

Final Laughs for the End of the Day

A cartoon child with pink hair looks tired, resting their head on their hand at a table with a mug. Text reads: "Can we just delete Monday and call it pre-Tuesday?"

“Monday survived. Barely.”
“Cheers to making it through the longest day of the week.”
“Mentally, I’m already in Friday.”
“One Monday down. Four more to go.”
“Proud survivor of another Monday meltdown.”
“Monday didn’t win. But it tried.”
“End of Monday: 1, Me: 1 (barely).”
“Daylight saving who? I’m just saving energy.”
“Is it bedtime yet?”
“Can we just delete Monday and call it pre-Tuesday?”
“Reminder: You made it through Monday. That’s a win.”

Final Thoughts

Mondays may never be our favorite, but that doesn’t mean we can’t laugh our way through them. Whether you’re facing back-to-back meetings, fighting off the snooze button, or wondering how the weekend vanished so fast, these 101 short and funny Monday quotes are here to add a little humor to your hustle.

Because if you can’t make Monday disappear, you might as well make it meme-worthy. So sip your coffee, smirk through the chaos, and remember—you’ve already survived every Monday before this one.

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