what is hump day

Hump Day is a slang term used to refer to Wednesday, the middle of the workweek. It marks the peak of the week when most people feel exhausted or "humped" by their workload. The term alludes to the fact that Wednesday is the middle of the workweek, meaning that one has made it "over the hump" towards the weekend. It is typically an optimistic point in ones week, and its common for people to celebrate Hump Day with friends. Hump Day is often celebrated with happy hours and other activities that help employees get through the rest of the week until its time for a well-deserved weekend.