when is blue monday

Blue Monday is the name given to the third Monday of January , often hyped as the “saddest day of the year.” In 2026, Blue Monday falls on 19 January.

What is Blue Monday?

• It is a term created in 2005 in a UK travel company press campaign, using a pseudo‑“formula” that mixed weather, debt, time since Christmas, and motivation levels.

• Scientists and mental health professionals widely consider the formula unscientific and even misleading, but the phrase stuck in popular culture.

When is Blue Monday each year?

Blue Monday is not an official holiday, but media and brands usually treat it as:

• The third Monday of January each year.

• Recent and upcoming dates include 20 January 2025, 19 January 2026, 18 January 2027, 17 January 2028, and 15 January 2029.

Why people talk about it

• The idea resonates because many people feel low in mid‑January: post‑holiday comedowns, financial pressure, and short, dark days can all affect mood.

• Mental health advocates often use Blue Monday as a prompt to talk about depression, seasonal affective disorder, and checking in on yourself and others, even while stressing that one “most depressing day” is a myth.

A quick, caring note

• Feeling sad or flat isn’t limited to one Monday, and struggling at any time of year is valid and deserves support.

• If mood problems are heavy, persistent, or include thoughts of self‑harm, it is important to reach out to a mental health professional or trusted support line in your area.

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