With my mind wandering and not wanting to think about work, I began to contemplate today, Thursday. The days of the week have their own characteristics and connote certain thoughts when they are brought up. Saturday and Sunday are the weekend days, the days people enjoy the most. Monday is the start of the work week. Wednesday is the middle of the work week. Friday is the end of the work week. Tuesday and Thursday are somewhat nebulous as there are no specific reactions to these on the fence days. Only holidays that fall on specific days, like the 4th of July, will Tues or Thurs be hailed every so often. Aside from Thanksgiving which is always a Thursday. Memorial Day, Presidents' Day, and Labor Day are a few of the days are only celebrated on a Monday or Friday.
Checking Wikipedia, the origins of the name are attributed to either the god Thor or Jupiter.