Monday is the first day of the work and school week in most countries. After the weekend break, Monday is when people return to their regular schedules of work, school, and responsibilities.

Many people associate Monday with a fresh start. Teachers hand out new assignments, offices begin new projects, and families reset their routines. Monday can feel challenging because it means transitioning from the relaxed pace of the weekend back to structured days with early alarms and packed schedules.

People often joke about having “a case of the Mondays” when they feel tired or unmotivated at the start of the week.