National Clean Off Your Desk Day

National Clean Your Desk Day is an important holiday that encourages people to keep their surroundings clean. Unfortunately, not everyone understands that the efficiency of the workflow depends on this! Small things that are not related to business distract attention and reduce performance.

History

What could be better than a clean and tidy desktop? A neat space creates a working atmosphere and a desire to work. Endless scattered pieces of paper, unnecessary folders, used pens, broken pencils—it sometimes magically fits on furniture all at once. This state of affairs does not contribute to the popular concept of a “creative mess”; instead, it negatively affects mood and productivity.

National Clean Your Desk Day reminds every office worker or telecommuter that the start of the year is the perfect time to throw away the excess! The holiday teaches that it is necessary to keep only important things in your workspace, avoiding negativity. We have a suggestion: clear your desk first, and then clear your mind!

Interesting facts

What needs to be cleaned:

• Other people’s items on the table—headphones, books, postcards;
• Photographs of loved ones—although this is a sweet tradition, it can be really distracting. For example, if you quarreled with your soulmate, you won’t be able to calm down if their face in the photo is in your line of sight;
• Meaningless souvenirs—if they take up space on the table just because there is nowhere else to put them;
• Anything that brings up negative memories.

How to celebrate

Tell colleagues about National Clean Your Desk Day and celebrate it together. See how the work environment will change and compare it with the past days. Take photos of your desk before and after cleaning, post them on social media, and promote the holiday.

When is National Clean Your Desk Day in 2025?

National Clean Your Desk Day is observed on the second Monday in January each year.

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