National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day

Relax the dress code and work in comfort on Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day. Don’t worry about knotting a tie, don’t confine your feet in high heels; this is the day to wear your softest, cosiest and silliest nightwear, and enjoy the luxurious freedom of lounging while earning your pay cheque.

Learn about National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day

National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day is a day to do exactly that: wear your PJs in the office! This is a day that has really taken off over the years. In fact, we have even seen Martha Stewart get on-board, with herself and all of her staff members wearing their pajamas for her television show.

It is a great way to have a bit of fun and feel comfortable in the workplace. After all, a lot of people don’t like sitting in a suit or a fitted skirt all day long, and so wearing pajamas for the day is a fun way of letting everyone feel as comfortable as possible in the workplace.

There is no secret meaning behind this day; it was simply created for a bit of fun! That’s why we love it so much! National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day creates a relaxed and laid back atmosphere, which is especially beneficial for those in high pressure and serious jobs, such as tax preparers and accounts. Wearing pajamas can help to alleviate some of the stress that is typically experienced. It also means that you have a bit of extra time in the morning, as you don’t need to worry about looking pristine.

Despite the fact that National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day was purely designed for a bit of fun, there are health benefits that are associated with wearing pajamas in the workplace. It has been shown that not only can employees be more productive, but they can also be more relaxed and less stressed. The author of The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, David Allen, said the following:

“Our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stress-free productivity.”

This quote sums up why so many companies and entrepreneurs think that it is a wise idea to get on board with National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day. It can help to take the stress levels down a notch, giving everyone the opportunity to relax and become more at peace in the workplace.

We live life at such a fast pace nowadays, it is always good to take a step back and allow our minds and bodies to hit the refresh button. Why not use National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day as an opportunity to do this?

History of National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day

Derived from the Persian word meaning “leg garment,” pajamas have come a long, long way. Originating as drawstring pants traditionally worn in Southwest Asia, and introduced to the rest of the world by British colonials, PJs started to gain acceptance in the Western world by the late 1800s.

Since then, jammies have been transformed into the sleepwear garments that we know and love today. Whether you wear a snuggly robe with cushy slippers, a superhero PJ set or onesie sleepers with attached fluffy bunny booties, dress for successful comfort on Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day.

In terms of the origins of National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day, this day has been going since 2004. It was launched by PajamaGram to reward those working late on taxes. For those who are unaware, PajamaGram is a brand that sells sleepwear for men, women, girls, and boys. At their company, it is not unusual to see team members wearing their pajamas while they are at their desks or at a board meeting. In fact, they even coined the following phrase:

“Life is bananas, send some pajamas.”

How to celebrate National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day

The most obvious way to celebrate National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day is by wearing your pajamas to work! Of course, you will want to check with management and HR to make sure that this is permitted. The last thing you want to do is turn up to work in your pajamas and then be sent home. If you take it up with management, they may decide that it is something fun for everyone to get involved in and, therefore, declare this as a day for all employees to wear their pajamas in the workplace.

If you run a business, we would definitely recommend that you consider getting involved in National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day. Not only is this a fun and silly idea, but it can even bring some benefits to your workforce as well. For example, by getting everyone involved in an activity like this, you create a sense of unity and team spirit. This can work wonders in terms of productivity and the group dynamics at your business.

Furthermore, it can also be used as a good branding opportunity. You can take photos of your team and add them to your social media pages. This is a great way to ensure you are a part of what is trending online on this date, and so it can really help in terms of your online visibility and building a fun and fresh brand image.

You can turn it into a little bit of a competition, giving an award for the best dressed on the day. This is bound to make the day more fun, as your employees try to out-do each other in terms of the pajamas they wear. We are sure you will see some crazy slipper designs thrown into the mix as well.

If you work from home, you do not have to miss out on all of the fun on National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day. You can still wear your pajamas! Why not take a photo of yourself working in your PJs and upload it to your social media account? We are sure that a lot of people will be sharing snaps of them working in their PJs on National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day, so you can get involved in the fun.

National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day is also the perfect day for you to treat yourself to a new pair of pajamas. After all, is there anything better than slipping into a new and comfortable pair of pajamas on an evening? Snuggling up in bed just seems to feel so much better when you are wearing a fresh pair of PJs. Plus, you can never have too many of them, especially with all of the different styles available today. You may opt to go for some traditional comfy PJs or you may decide to treat yourself to a luxe pair of silk pajamas. The choice is yours!