It's like the universe is just teasing us, dangling the promise of freedom and fun, but then yanking it back, leaving us with a whole 48 hours of drudgery.
But fear not! For we, the wizards of Wednesday, shall conjure up some magic to get us through this mid-week slump.
Click here for some seriously magical solutions.
Or, if you're feeling particularly masochistic, here for some seriously terrible advice.