March 9 - National Napping Day

Happy National Napping Day! Each year, today recognizes our need the day following the return of daylight saving time. Not only does the observance encourage a nap, it reminds us that there’s no shame in taking one either.  

While preparing for the time change can offset the shock to our internal clock, many other things in our life may not handle the change so well causing us to still lose sleep. Young children and pets do not adjust as easily and certain work schedules do not permit early adjustment, either. 

Mid-afternoon naps are an integral part of most cultures, and scientifically proven to be good for you. 

A needed rest can make you feel better and also improve your mood. After having the extra amount of sleep, a person will notice that they will be more productive and energetic.  

Numerous studies have shown that short ten to twenty minute naps are the most effective when midday fatigue hits. Improvements in alertness, productivity and mood have all been shown to improve with this type of snooze. 

Though there are some of us who are just not the napping kind, if you can reap those benefits, find a cozy spot for ten minutes or so on National Napping Day. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Catch some Zs! Be sure to nap early enough in the day so as to not interrupt your regular sleep cycle. Take a relaxing nap and use #NationalNappingDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

Boston University Professor William Anthony, Ph.D. and his wife, Camille Anthony, created National Napping Day in 1999 as an effort to spotlight the health benefits to catching up on quality sleep.

“We chose this particular Monday because Americans are more ‘nap-ready’ than usual after losing an hour of sleep to daylight saving time,” Anthony said in B.U.’s press release.

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DATES 

March 15, 2021 
March 14, 2022 
March 13, 2023 
March 11, 2024 
March 10, 2025 
March 09, 2026 
March 15, 2027 
March 13, 2028 
March 12, 2029 
March 11, 2030