# How to Sign "Happy Friday" in Sign Language

TGIF! Are you someone who greets any Friday meeting with a "Happy Friday"? Well, now you can do this in sign language! Bring some great, happy energy into any room with this sign.

## Signing "Happy"

1. **Hand Position:** Start with your dominant hand open, palms facing towards your body.
2. **Starting Placement:** Place your dominant hand in front of your chest.
3. **Movement:** Move both hands upward, in a sweeping motion, as if you're brushing your body. This motion suggests a feeling of happiness spreading from inside of you.
4. **Facial Expression:** Naturally, when signing "[happy](/content/asl/happy/index.html)," you should have a cheerful facial expression to match the emotion of the word.

## Signing "Friday"

1. **Hand Position:** Start with your dominant hand in an "F" shape, which is done by closing your hand into a fist and extending your thumb and index finger.
2. **Starting Placement:** Position your dominant hand between your chest and chin, palm facing your body.
3. **Movement:** Move your hand in a repetitive counter-clockwise circle.
4. **Facial Expression:** Maintain a neutral facial expression. However, this can change depending on the context or the sentiment you wish to express about Friday.

Learn how to sign "[coffee break](/content/asl/coffee-break/index.html)."

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