Record 22.6 Million Americans Expected to Miss Work on Super Bowl Monday

The post-Super Bowl absenteeism rate has surged 40% over last year, with calls for a national holiday gaining momentum.

An estimated 22.6 million U.S. employees are expected to miss work today, breaking the previous record of 18.8 million set in 2023.
Absenteeism is up 40% compared to last year, with 3.2 million workers calling in sick and another 3.2 million skipping work without notifying employers.
A growing number of Americans—43% this year, up from 37% in 2024—support making the Monday after the Super Bowl a national holiday.
Pre-approved absences account for 12.9 million workers, while an additional 12.9 million plan to report to work late after last night’s game.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a widely watched Super Bowl, continuing the tradition of high post-game absenteeism.