National Thank God It’s Monday Day
Flip the script on Monday hate and make your Monday an enjoyable, relaxing day with friends, family, non-work activities and anything that you actually love.
Turn Monday blues into a celebration by positioning your brand as the antidote to the post-holiday slump—whether through feel-good experiences, convenience, or social connection.
- Monday Mood Flip: Share feel-good stories of how your product/service makes Mondays better
- Workplace Wellness: Partner with employers to offer Monday perks (catered lunches, team events, discounts)
- Family Fun Ideas: 'Make Monday Special' gift guides or activity bundles for parents
- Self-Care Starter: Promote relaxation/indulgence products as Monday rewards
Thank God It’s Monday Day was founded by Dorothy Zjawin of New Jersey’s Roselle Park. The reason that she started this occasion was to give some recognition to the beginning of the week in general. She wanted people to see that Monday is a day of opportunity and that it is something to be thankful for.
The day is often celebrated in early January when, for many, the return from holidays makes spirits slump. Even if you’re not really a high-fives-at-the-breakfast-table family, children and parents can play an equal part. And many teachers, secretly as gloomy as anyone else, will need little encouragement to make “back to school” a special, fun day!
Help Someone Out
You can also use Thank God It’s Monday Day to do something nice for someone you know. Raise another person’s spirits by baking them a cake or sending them a nice greeting card that will put a smile on their face. A lot of people suffer from anxiety and depression, and Mondays can often be difficult for them. This is why it is a good idea to try and help them through this potentially difficult day. A small gesture and some kind words can go a very long way to achieving this.
Host a Party
Of course, Thank God It’s Monday Day is the perfect excuse to have a party with your loved ones. Why not invite your friends and family around to give them something to celebrate on this date? You can put on some good food and get everyone to bring a bottle with them! Spend the day dancing to music and catching up with the people that you love the most. After all, it does not matter how much you hate Mondays, if you’re surrounded by your loved ones, the chances are you’re going to enjoy it in the end.
Get Creative
Another great way to celebrate this date is to simply allow yourself something you would not usually have on a Monday. For example, rather than having a takeaway on the weekend, why not make Monday takeaway evening? You will enjoy your day at work a lot better if you know that you’re not going to have to cook when you get home and instead you can enjoy your favorite fast-food.
Celebrate at Work
We would also recommend celebrating Thank God It’s Monday Day in the workplace as well. This is the perfect opportunity for you to show your employees how much you appreciate them, and that you know how difficult it can be for them to come into the work after the weekend! You can do something as small as treating your employees to some baked treats. Why not have a tray of brownies and cakes waiting for them at lunch time? Or, why not use Thank God It’s Monday Day to have a great team-bonding day? You can plan an activity for the day so that everyone can have fun together. From escape rooms to movie days; there are plenty of ways you can do this. Why not speak to your employees and find out what they would like to do?
Remember Special Mondays
To help you see just how amazing Monday can be, let’s take a look at some of the awesome things that have happened on a Monday. Cyber Monday – Where else to begin than with a bargain? In the United States, the Monday after the Thanksgiving Holiday became known as Cyber Monday. This is a day that has gained popularity all over the world. On this date, you will find some of the best discounts of the year online. Online retailers will offer amazing deals, giving you the perfect opportunity to capture a great bargain. And, who doesn’t love a bargain?Nutella was invented – Yes, that’s right, the very first jar of Nutella left a factory in Alva, which is a very small town in Piedmont, Italy, and after this, the world was blessed with the chocolate and hazelnut goodness that is Nutella. Now, tell me you don’t love Mondays! YouTube was born on a Monday – Last but not least, Monday was the day when it became possible to search for cute cat videos online! This is because YouTube was born on Monday the 14th of February in 2005! No matter how you decide to spend this date, it is important to remember that it is all about being positive and seeing the good and the opportunities that Monday can bring, rather than seeing it as a negative day!