"Rainy Days and Mondays" is a song by the Carpenters from their self-titled third album, with instrumental backing by the Wrecking Crew.

The B-side on the single is "Saturday," a song written and sung by Richard Carpenter.

Upon hearing it, Richard felt that the song was perfect for him and Karen Carpenter to record.

Richard wanted to keep the song’s arrangement sparse in order to showcase her vocal talent.

"Rainy Days and Mondays" was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 copies sold in the United States.