GITNUXREPORT 2025

Monday Statistics

Most Americans dislike Mondays, impacting productivity and mental health significantly.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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40% of parents report difficulty waking children up on Mondays, leading to disruptions in morning routines

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The "Monday effect" in stock markets indicates lower returns compared to other days

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Monday is the most common day for heart attacks

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23% of employees report feeling "off" on Mondays

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The average person spends 2 hours and 40 minutes on Monday mornings just on social media

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Monday is associated with higher levels of stress and anxiety

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60% of college students report feeling more anxious on Mondays

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67% of Americans believe that starting the week on a positive note can improve their mood for the entire week

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Monday registries for gym memberships and fitness class sign-ups are 32% higher than other days

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The first Monday after daylight savings time in spring has been linked to a 10% increase in heart attacks

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Monday is the day with the highest incidence of workplace accidents

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55% of Americans experience "Monday dread," leading to decreased mental health overall

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48% of workers plan to take mental health days on Mondays, seeking to recover from weekend exhaustion

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Monday’s weather impacts mood significantly, with clear sunny days increasing positive mood by 40%

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68% of remote workers experience difficulty separating work and personal life specifically on Mondays, leading to burnout risk

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60% of people who track their mood report a dip in mood on Mondays, especially in colder months

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Mornings on Mondays have a 15% higher probability of feeling anxious compared to other days, according to sleep studies

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Monday is the day with the highest use of medical services for stress-related issues, according to health insurance data

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42% of people report poorer sleep quality on Sundays leading into Monday, which affects their Monday performance

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The average Monday morning commute is 6% longer than other weekdays

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Monday is the most common day for parking ticket fines

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The average Monday-time spent in traffic is 22 minutes longer than weekends

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The global productivity loss attributed to Monday mood is estimated at $220 billion annually

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38% of workers say they hit a productivity slump on Monday afternoon

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Monday is linked with higher rates of unemployment filings in several countries

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Around 70% of Americans check their work emails first thing Monday morning

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80% of people who exercise on Monday report feeling more productive during the week

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33% of meetings scheduled on Mondays are considered unproductive

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Monday mornings see a 25% spike in online shopping as consumers prepare for the week

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The most common New Year’s resolutions related to Mondays involve improving time management, with 45% of resolution-makers focusing on this

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Monday is the day with the highest usage of productivity apps, with a 37% increase over the weekly average

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The average cost of employee absenteeism on Mondays is estimated at $150 per employee per day

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69% of Americans dislike Mondays

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15% of workers say they are less productive on Mondays

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Monday mornings see the highest internet traffic for streaming services

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75% of employees feel less motivated at the start of the week

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The term "Monday Blues" was first documented in the 1930s

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52% of people wake up later on Mondays compared to other weekdays

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Monday is the least favorite day of the week for 37% of people

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78% of organizations see a drop in productivity on Mondays

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65% of workers feel the need to check their emails as soon as they arrive at work on Monday

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82% of employees admit to feeling sleepy during Monday meetings

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Monday is the most common day for workplace conflicts to occur

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58% of people feel unmotivated on Mondays, especially in creative roles

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42% of companies offer "Monday motivation" programs or incentives

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90% of employers agree adjusting start times to later in the morning can improve employee mood on Mondays

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The average score of Monday morning motivational quotes is 15% lower than other weekdays, indicating lower initial positivity

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55% of workers say they find it hard to get back into work mode after the weekend on Mondays, impacting overall productivity

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A survey found that 58% of bosses believe that a positive start to Monday sets the tone for the entire workweek

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Key Highlights

69% of Americans dislike Mondays
15% of workers say they are less productive on Mondays
Monday is the most common day for heart attacks
23% of employees report feeling "off" on Mondays
Monday mornings see the highest internet traffic for streaming services
75% of employees feel less motivated at the start of the week
The average person spends 2 hours and 40 minutes on Monday mornings just on social media
Monday is associated with higher levels of stress and anxiety
The term "Monday Blues" was first documented in the 1930s
52% of people wake up later on Mondays compared to other weekdays
Monday is the least favorite day of the week for 37% of people
78% of organizations see a drop in productivity on Mondays
60% of college students report feeling more anxious on Mondays

Did you know that despite over two-thirds of Americans despising it, Monday’s grip on our mood and health impacts everything from workplace productivity to heart health, making it arguably the most complex day of the week?

Behavior

40% of parents report difficulty waking children up on Mondays, leading to disruptions in morning routines

Behavior Interpretation

A wake-up call for many: with 40% of parents struggling to rouse their children on Mondays, it seems the weekend's embrace leaves our mornings more sluggish than spirited.

Economic and Market Impact

The "Monday effect" in stock markets indicates lower returns compared to other days

Economic and Market Impact Interpretation

The Monday effect reminds investors that, just like your weekend laundry, some things—like market gains—are best left until the week has had a few days to warm up.

Health and Well-being

Monday is the most common day for heart attacks
23% of employees report feeling "off" on Mondays
The average person spends 2 hours and 40 minutes on Monday mornings just on social media
Monday is associated with higher levels of stress and anxiety
60% of college students report feeling more anxious on Mondays
67% of Americans believe that starting the week on a positive note can improve their mood for the entire week
Monday registries for gym memberships and fitness class sign-ups are 32% higher than other days
The first Monday after daylight savings time in spring has been linked to a 10% increase in heart attacks
Monday is the day with the highest incidence of workplace accidents
55% of Americans experience "Monday dread," leading to decreased mental health overall
48% of workers plan to take mental health days on Mondays, seeking to recover from weekend exhaustion
Monday’s weather impacts mood significantly, with clear sunny days increasing positive mood by 40%
68% of remote workers experience difficulty separating work and personal life specifically on Mondays, leading to burnout risk
60% of people who track their mood report a dip in mood on Mondays, especially in colder months
Mornings on Mondays have a 15% higher probability of feeling anxious compared to other days, according to sleep studies
Monday is the day with the highest use of medical services for stress-related issues, according to health insurance data
42% of people report poorer sleep quality on Sundays leading into Monday, which affects their Monday performance

Health and Well-being Interpretation

Despite being dubbed the "worst day of the week," Monday's relentless grip on health, mood, and productivity underscores a pressing need for better mental health awareness and lifestyle adjustments to turn the starting line into a launch pad rather than a trap.

Traffic and Transportation

The average Monday morning commute is 6% longer than other weekdays
Monday is the most common day for parking ticket fines
The average Monday-time spent in traffic is 22 minutes longer than weekends

Traffic and Transportation Interpretation

Despite the fresh start symbolism, Mondays repeatedly turn the daily grind into a prolonged ordeal, with longer commutes, more parking penalties, and traffic that drags on, reminding us that the weekend's escape is well worth the effort.

Work Productivity and Behavior

The global productivity loss attributed to Monday mood is estimated at $220 billion annually
38% of workers say they hit a productivity slump on Monday afternoon
Monday is linked with higher rates of unemployment filings in several countries
Around 70% of Americans check their work emails first thing Monday morning
80% of people who exercise on Monday report feeling more productive during the week
33% of meetings scheduled on Mondays are considered unproductive
Monday mornings see a 25% spike in online shopping as consumers prepare for the week
The most common New Year’s resolutions related to Mondays involve improving time management, with 45% of resolution-makers focusing on this
Monday is the day with the highest usage of productivity apps, with a 37% increase over the weekly average
The average cost of employee absenteeism on Mondays is estimated at $150 per employee per day

Work Productivity and Behavior Interpretation

While Monday’s notorious reputation for sluggishness and missed productivity costs the global economy billions annually, embracing proactive habits like exercise and better time management could turn the dreaded start of the week into a launchpad for success.

Workplace Attitudes and Motivation

69% of Americans dislike Mondays
15% of workers say they are less productive on Mondays
Monday mornings see the highest internet traffic for streaming services
75% of employees feel less motivated at the start of the week
The term "Monday Blues" was first documented in the 1930s
52% of people wake up later on Mondays compared to other weekdays
Monday is the least favorite day of the week for 37% of people
78% of organizations see a drop in productivity on Mondays
65% of workers feel the need to check their emails as soon as they arrive at work on Monday
82% of employees admit to feeling sleepy during Monday meetings
Monday is the most common day for workplace conflicts to occur
58% of people feel unmotivated on Mondays, especially in creative roles
42% of companies offer "Monday motivation" programs or incentives
90% of employers agree adjusting start times to later in the morning can improve employee mood on Mondays
The average score of Monday morning motivational quotes is 15% lower than other weekdays, indicating lower initial positivity
55% of workers say they find it hard to get back into work mode after the weekend on Mondays, impacting overall productivity
A survey found that 58% of bosses believe that a positive start to Monday sets the tone for the entire workweek

Workplace Attitudes and Motivation Interpretation

While over two-thirds of Americans dread Mondays and nearly 78% report feeling sluggish or unmotivated at the week's outset, the persistent phenomenon of the "Monday Blues"—a morale dip dating back to the 1930s—has led organizations to experiment with later start times and motivational programs, all in a bid to turn the least favorite day of the week into a more productive and less stressful beginning for all.