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40 “Have a Great Day” Memes Guaranteed to Make You Chuckle

Updated on Jun. 04, 2025

No matter which side of the bed you woke up on, you'll have a great day after reading these memes

Start your morning with “have a great day” memes

It isn’t always easy to have a great day. A driver cuts you off in traffic, you spill coffee on your favorite blouse, a co-worker microwaves fish in the office kitchen—plenty of things can turn a sunny day into a downer. But a simple smile can turn the day around, which is why we rounded up the best “have a great day” memes.

Read them now for a quick pick-me-up, save them to revisit on a blue day or share them with someone who could use a little chuckle. Ahead, you’ll find some of the best memes for beginning the day with a smile. So read on for “have a great day” memes, then go have a really great day.

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See you! 

Well, they did tell you to have a great day. (Just make sure you send them a thank-you meme later!)

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Have a mice day

Monday motivation is hard to come by, but remember: You’ve done it before, and you’ll do it again.

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Super smiles

Sometimes, smiling at work seems like a superpower. But you got this! Tie on a cape (ah, the perks of working from home) and cheer up the whole team.

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Good day, guaranteed

This is the perfect back-to-work meme to send to your office bestie.

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Your decision

Despite what these “have a great day” memes might make you believe, you don’t have to have a great day.

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Dog days

A dog’s day is better whenever you’re in the room.

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Think again

There’s always tomorrow!

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You got this!

You can conquer today and the rest of the week (at least until Friday comes around).

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Taco Tuesday

Just remember this dog meme if things start to go south. 

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Stay paw-sitive

If your aloof kitty can enjoy the day, you sure can.

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Guac and roll

Forget astrology. The true sign you’re destined for a great day is the rare perfectly ripe avocado.

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Bear-y cute

Seal the deal on having a great day with some more animal memes.

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Whistle while you work

If your to-do list is a mile long, these “have a great day” memes might just be your key to actually having a great day.

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All smiles

How could you disobey that adorable face serving you the cutest good-morning quote?

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Big smile

A little self-confidence goes a long way!

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Say cheese

Who doesn’t love a good cheese pun to start the day?

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Sparkle

A little extra glitter never hurt anybody.
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Who, me?

Yes, you!
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You’re amazing

Whether you’re aiming for a great day or outer space, you can do anything you choose to do!
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Iced or hot?

The smell alone is enough to warrant some hope, like these coffee memes.

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It’s never too late

You might feel too exhausted to launch into a sunny day from the start, but you’ll get there.

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Super sauve

It comes from the heart.

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Fist bump

It’s a promise. Got to keep it, dude.

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Stay strong

If a baby this cute is cheering you on, you will make it through.

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Seize the day

Carpe that diem, even if it involves a little slobber.

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Sunny side up

Only you can make it egg-stra good!
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The time is ripe

Hope your day is a bunch of fun.

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Top of the morning

Why stop at just the morning?

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Starting strong

Getting up on the right side of the bed.

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Maybe it’s contagious

And if you’re not, we sincerely hope it turns around.

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Fun in the sun

Give me a sunny day, some cool water and a floatie? I’m definitely having a great day.

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Sending good vibes

… or maybe you’re just getting sleepy.

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Silver linings

Doesn’t make the tough ones any easier, though. (But we’re hoping these “have a great day” memes are helping you take the edge off.)

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Simple pleasures

We can only hope.

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Sparkle on

Hope your day shines as bright as you.

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Cat commands

You’d better have a great day!

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Nooooooo!

Who doesn’t hate when this happens? But you can always prep for the magical day with these Friday quotes.

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Friendly face

How bad a day can you really have with this face greeting you?

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Not great … yet

The power of paw-stive thinking is getting to us because we’re pretty sure a crummy day can turn around.

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Turn it around

A bad day is only moments away from a good day.

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