Super Bowl Monday Absences Hit Record High as Over 20 Million Call Out Sick

ST. LOUIS – The Monday after the Super Bowl is once again proving to be the most dreaded workday of the year. A new survey indicates that over 20 million Americans will call out sick today, setting a new record for Super Bowl-related absences. This surpasses the previous high set in 2023 when nearly 18 million skipped work following the championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.

The study found that employees made about 63% more sick day requests on the Monday after the Super Bowl last year. Experts estimate that today’s wave of absences could result in over $6 billion in lost productivity nationwide.

The growing trend of post-Super Bowl absenteeism has fueled discussions about making the Monday after the big game a national holiday. According to another survey, 43% of employed Americans now support the idea—up from 37% in 2024.

In Blair’s Social Second, the big question remains: Have you ever called out sick the Monday after the Super Bowl? Let us know your thoughts!

Content for this article sourced by: Market Briefs