Absenteeism | National Sickie Day - new data reveals the real story behind workplace absences

February 3rd marked National Sickie Day, traditionally recognised as the first Monday of February, when employees are most likely to call in sick. The term was coined in 2011 by British law firm ELAS, and for years, it has been assumed that this is the peak day for workplace absences. However, new data challenges this assumption.

Figures from Employment Hero ranked last year’s National Sickie Day a lowly 112th for absences in 2024.