Everybody Hates Mondays, Even Retired People

If you woke up today feeling a little “meh,” you’re definitely not alone. A new poll confirms what most of us have suspected forever, Monday is still the least popular day of the week, and it is not even close.

In fact, only 42% of employed Americans say they have a favorable opinion of Mondays. That makes it the clear loser in the weekly popularity contest, which honestly feels about right for the day most associated with alarm clocks, inbox overload, and pretending you are “refreshed” after the weekend.

From there, things improve quickly. Each day gets a little more love as the week rolls on, building up to the real MVP, Saturday. A whopping 85% of working people say they like Saturdays, with Sunday close behind at 78%. That slight dip for Sunday likely comes from that familiar late-day anxiety, when you realize Monday is quietly lurking around the corner.

But here is where things get interesting. Even retired people, who technically live in a world where every day could feel like Saturday, still rank Monday dead last.

Sure, they are a bit more forgiving. About 69% of retirees say they are okay with Mondays, which is much higher than the working crowd. Still, it is their least favorite day of the week. So apparently, Monday’s reputation is so bad it survives even after the need for a job disappears.

The rest of the week for retirees is basically a three-way tie. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday all land at 77% favorability. That kind of supports the long-running joke that once you retire, the days start to blend together. Except, apparently, Monday still manages to stand out, just not in a good way.

There is at least some good news to balance all this out. The same poll asked about favorite months, and things get a lot more cheerful there.

Unsurprisingly, January and February rank at the bottom. Cold weather, post-holiday blues, and long stretches without a day off probably do not help. But things pick up in March and keep climbing.

October takes the top spot overall, with 78% of people saying they like it. May comes in second at 76%, followed by April at 74%. Summer months like June, July, and August all perform well too, along with September.

So while Mondays may never win any popularity contests, at least we have weekends and a few great months to look forward to. And if nothing else, this proves one thing, even if you retire someday, Monday is still going to find a way to annoy you.