National Relaxation Day
Take a deep breath and feel your muscles loosen as your mind drifts away to a peaceful oasis of tranquility and calm.
Position your wellness, hospitality, or leisure brand as the antidote to burnout by celebrating the permission to pause and recharge on National Relaxation Day.
- Share your favorite 'do nothing' ritual—spa day, meditation, or guilt-free napping—and tag us
- Wellness challenge: What's your relaxation non-negotiable? (spa, yoga, travel, sleep)
- Partner with Sean Moeller's annual relaxation honoree for authentic wellness storytelling
- Offer a limited-time 'relaxation package' or discount tied to the August observance
National Relaxation Day was founded back in 1985 by Sean Moeller. He was only a fourth-grader at the time. He suggested that on this date people should not do anything of real value. He highlighted that real work and cleaning are not parts of relaxation. Sounds like music to our ears, right? Sometimes, children have the best ideas!
Although the date was created in 1985, Moeller himself is still very committed to the cause today. In fact, as of 2016, he has been recognizing one person every year on this date for having a significant proclivity for relaxation. You can spend some time looking at the different people he has chosen and the reasons why.
A lot of charities, media organizations, and public institutions post on social media on this date. This includes the likes of the US Army, Sport England, The New Scientist, the Mental Health Foundation, and BBC Earth, so it is a pretty big deal!