'Big sick out' | The most common sick day in America

It’s official. August 25 has emerged as America's leading sick day, surpassing even traditionally low attendance days like the day after Super Bowl Sunday.

Whilst some may believe that illness is more common during the colder months, data from the Flamingo Leave Tracker has revealed that sickness doesn’t actually correlate in such a pattern.

According to the data, stomach bugs were the primary reason for sick leave among U.S. workers, constituting a significant 54% of reported absences. Following closely was COVID-19 at 25%, indicating that the ongoing impact of the pandemic remains a significant factor in employee wellness.

Anxiety or stress accounted for nine per cent of sick leave, while musculoskeletal injuries and broken bones made up six per cent of reported absences.