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National Napping Day 2025
National napping day is probably our favorite, unofficial holiday in the US. The day – as the name suggests – is dedicated to making time for a rejuvenating nap, preferably at work.
The purpose of National Napping Day is to mitigate the effects of Daylight Savings Time and improve the general sleep health of the population, which appears to have been steadily declining over the past years. Join the celebration by taking a cat nap!
What’s it about?
National Take a Nap Day was invented to help people cope better with the switch from Standard Time to Daylight Savings Time.
The yearly switch causes many Americans to become sleep deprived or suffer from sleep inertia which can be dangerous. For example, the rate of fatal automobile accidents goes up dramatically the day after we move our clocks.
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Nap before or after workout?
A good nap can fully restore your physical performance and guarantee improved alertness, better reaction time, and put you in a better mood. “Taking a nap is a great way to boost an athlete's performance without getting tired” – says Dr. Amy Bender from the University of Calgary. However, when should we throw a nap into our schedule – before or after doing physical activity?
