Montana’s “Super Sick Monday” Phenomenon: Are You Part of It?

Let me ask you something. Did you or are you going to call in sick today? Be honest, was it because you were up a little too late last night watching the Super Bowl? If so, you’re in good company. In fact, you might be part of a growing phenomenon that’s sweeping across Montana and the rest of the country. It’s called “Super-Sick Monday.”

Super-Sick Monday: An American Tradition?

So, what’s “Super-Sick Monday”? According to research from the career experts at TopResume, it’s the day after Super Bowl Sunday when a surprising number of us suddenly aren’t feeling so great. Nearly one in five U.S. workers (that’s 18.45%, for the stats lovers out there) admit they’ve called in sick the Monday after the big game. And get this: about 7.5% of folks admit they’ve done it more than once. That’s some repeat "postgame" absenteeism right there.

Once a Super Bowl Sick Day Taker, Always a Taker?

If you’ve taken a “Super Bowl sick day” before, you’re likely to do it again. Almost a third (28.92%) of those who’ve done it in the past are already planning a repeat performance next year. Another third are keeping their options open, saying it will depend on just how wild their Sunday night gets. Only about a quarter say they will definitely be back to work, business as usual.

Gen Z: Leading the Charge to the Couch

Turns out, it’s the younger crowd. Gen Z is most likely to hit snooze on work after the Super Bowl. Over one in four Gen Z workers (27.45%) have called out sick after the game, and 12.42% have done it more than once.

Millennials Aren’t Far Behind

Not to be outdone, Millennials are also big fans of the Super-Sick Monday tradition. More than one in five Millennials have called in sick after Super Bowl celebrations, with almost 9% admitting to being repeat offenders.

Older Generations Are Less Likely to Skip Out

What about Gen X and Boomers here in Montana? They are less likely to take the day off after the big game. Just over 13% of Gen Xers and under 7% of Boomers have ever called in sick after Super Bowl Sunday. This year, a tiny fraction actually plan to do it. Maybe that is the “tough it out” Montana work ethic shining through.

Men Versus Women: Who Is Calling In More?

Here is something interesting. The research shows that men are more than twice as likely as women to take a Super Bowl sick day. Almost a quarter of men have called in after the game, compared to only about 14% of women. When it comes to repeat “offenders,” 10.89% of men have done it more than once, compared to just 4.95% of women. And for this year? Men are nearly three times as likely to plan a sick day after the Super Bowl.

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So, What’s the Takeaway for Montana?

Let us be real. Super Bowl Sunday is basically an unofficial holiday in America, and folks in Montana are no exception. Whether you are a diehard football fan, love the halftime show, or just want an excuse to get together with friends, chances are you stayed up a little too late last night. If you called in sick today, you are part of a trend that is showing no signs of slowing down.

But hey, maybe next year your boss will just give everyone the day off. Until then, enjoy your Super Sick Monday. Just maybe do not make it a habit!