National Workplace Napping Day

National Workplace Napping Day is an American holiday that celebrates sleep. Sometimes people are so tired during the workday that it is vital to take a nap even in the workplace! The holiday is celebrated annually on the second Monday of March.

History

National Workplace Napping Day was established in 1999. The initiative was launched by William Anthony, a philosophy professor at Boston University. The idea was warmly supported by his wife Camille. The celebration in March was chosen for a reason. Studies have shown that the transition to daylight saving time increases fatigue and decreases efficiency. The holiday allows people to pay more attention to sleep and normalize their sleep schedules, neutralizing the negative effects of the transition to daylight saving time.

Today, the holiday is still not officially recognized, but that doesn’t stop people from devoting more time to sleep. Sleep is a great way to get yourself back in a good mood and recharge your energy. Getting enough sleep every day makes you more productive and also prevents diseases related to chronic sleep deprivation.

Interesting Facts

• In Spain, there is a wonderful tradition called “Siesta,” which involves an afternoon nap.
• Sleeping posture can say a lot about a person. It is proven that after falling asleep, a person assumes a familiar sleeping position.
• On average, we spend about 25 years of our lives sleeping.

How to Celebrate

Take a nap on National Workplace Napping Day in the workplace (if the environment permits), or better yet, sleep at home! Normalize your schedule so you have more time for sleep.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users how much sleep they get per night and whether they get enough sleep.

When is National Workplace Napping Day in 2025?

National Workplace Napping Day is observed annually on the second Monday in March.

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