Someone just said, Have a great weekend! Now you’re wondering—what’s the best way to say something back?
You want to sound polite, friendly, maybe even clever—but not too formal or too dull. If you’ve been looking for a better way to reply, you’ve come to the right place.
People say “have a great weekend” in all sorts of settings—at work, with friends, in emails, or just in passing.
How you respond can change depending on who’s saying it and what the mood is.
Below are more than 120 smart, kind, and professional ways to reply—in formal, informal, idiomatic, and workplace-friendly styles. Let’s get you ready for the weekend and the perfect reply.
Formal Ways to Say “How to Respond to Have a Great Weekend”
Use these for work emails, clients, teachers, or anyone you want to keep things polite with.
- Thank you. I hope you enjoy yours as well
- Wishing you a pleasant weekend, too
- I appreciate that. Have a relaxing one
- Many thanks. I hope yours is just as great
- Thank you kindly. Enjoy your weekend
- I hope the same for you
- Much appreciated. Have a restful few days
- Thank you. Take care over the weekend
- Wishing you the very best this weekend
- I’m grateful. Enjoy your time off
- Likewise, have a wonderful weekend
- That’s very kind—thank you
- I hope your weekend brings you peace
- I appreciate it. Wishing you a joyful weekend
- Sending good wishes your way too
- Thank you. Stay safe and well
- I hope you get to relax this weekend
- Thank you. May your weekend be restful
- I’m wishing the same for you
- Thanks. Enjoy your downtime
- May your weekend be as pleasant as possible
- Thanks again. Take it easy this weekend
- I appreciate the sentiment. Enjoy your days off
- You too—make it a good one
- Best wishes for a peaceful weekend
- Likewise. Hope you get time to recharge
- Many thanks. Hoping you have a great one
- Wishing you a lovely couple of days
- Thanks! Hoping your weekend goes smoothly
- Take care and enjoy
Informal Ways to Say “How to Respond to Have a Great Weekend”
Perfect for texts, friends, or coworkers you know well.
- You too!
- Same to you
- Thanks! You enjoy yours too
- Will do—hope yours rocks
- Right back atcha!
- Cheers! Have a good one
- Thanks, I plan to! Hope you do too
- You bet—have fun!
- Appreciate it! You too
- Thanks! Let’s both make it awesome
- Hope yours is even better
- Enjoy! I’ll try to do the same
- Thanks, weekend vibes incoming!
- You too—make it count
- Will do! Hope yours is chill
- Thanks, you deserve a fun one
- Catch you next week—enjoy!
- Appreciate it! Same goes for you
- I will! Hope you get some rest
- Thanks, let’s both unplug
- Can’t wait—hope yours is amazing
- You too—treat yourself!
- Right back at ya
- Much love—have fun
- Same here, thanks
- That means a lot—have a good one
- Make the most of it—you too
- You got it! You do the same
- Thanks. Here’s to the weekend!
Idiomatic Ways to Say “How to Respond to Have a Great Weekend”
Use these for a creative or playful touch.
- Thanks! Time to kick back
- Right back at you—enjoy the weekend ride
- Hope your weekend’s smooth sailing
- You too—make some memories
- Thanks! Let the weekend magic begin
- I’ll raise a toast to that
- Here’s to sleeping in and good coffee
- May your weekend be sunny and snack-filled
- Hope your weekend is all chill, no stress
- Time to hit the pause button—enjoy
- Thanks! Hope it’s two days of bliss
- You too—may your couch be comfy
- Hope your weekend’s filled with laughs
- You too—don’t forget to treat yourself
- Thanks! Let’s both hit reset
- Hope your weekend runs on good vibes only
- May your weekend feel like Friday night the whole time
- Enjoy the break—see you on the flip side
- Thanks! Wishing you full batteries on Monday
- You too—hope time slows down just for you
- Thanks! Here’s to zero alarms
- Enjoy your weekend chapter
- Let joy be your weekend playlist
- Cheers to no emails and all comfort
- May your weekend be snack-filled and nap-rich
- Thanks! Let the fun begin
- Two days of freedom—hope you make the most of them
- Wishing you nothing but joy and comfy clothes
- Hope the weekend brings your favorite things
- Enjoy every minute—you deserve it
Professional Ways to Say “How to Respond to Have a Great Weekend”
These are workplace-ready, especially for emails, Slack, or LinkedIn.
- Thank you. I hope yours is restful and enjoyable
- Appreciate it—looking forward to catching up Monday
- Likewise. Have a great few days ahead
- I hope your weekend is productive and relaxing
- Thanks, I’ll see you next week
- Enjoy! Take care and talk soon
- I’ll be recharging—hope you get to as well
- Thanks, looking forward to a reset
- Appreciate it. Have a good one
- Thank you! Wishing you peace and rest
- Thanks! See you Monday
- I hope you get a chance to relax
- Cheers! I hope it’s a great one for you
- I’ll take that—have a good one too
- Hope your weekend is just what you need
- Take care and enjoy your break
- Likewise! Catch you next week
- You too. Hope it’s refreshing
- Thanks again—looking forward to next week
- Have a great time off!
- Here’s to a smooth and restful weekend
- Thank you. Rest well and take care
- Thanks! Hope your time off is enjoyable
- Wishing you some well-earned rest
- All the best this weekend
- Thanks. Hope the weekend treats you well
- Looking forward to reconnecting after the weekend
- Have a great couple of days!
- Thanks! Hope everything goes smoothly
- Appreciate the kind words—same to you
Conclusion
When someone says Have a great weekend, it’s a small kindness that deserves a warm reply.
Whether you’re texting a friend, emailing your boss, or chatting with a client, there’s always a perfect way to answer.
With these phrases in your pocket, you’re ready to reply with grace, charm, and maybe a little style.
