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More Americans plan to skip work after the Super Bowl than ever before
A UKG survey shows 26.2 million U.S. employees plan to miss work after Super Bowl 2026, costing an estimated $5.2 billion in lost productivity nationwide.
- Feb 8, 2026 — UKG, a leading HR and workforce management platform, projects about 26.2 million U.S. employees plan to miss work the Monday after the Super Bowl, marking a record high.
- Using December 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, UKG estimates that nearly 30 million U.S. employees plan to miss work the day after Super Bowl Sunday, called 'Super Sick Monday.'
- The survey shows 13.1 million workers with preapproved leave, 6.5 million shift swappers, 3.3 million intending to call out sick, 1.6 million ghosters, 4.9 million expected to arrive late and 8.2 million last-minute deciders.
- UKG warns that the day-after absences could cost businesses over $5.2 billion, and the senior partner at UKG recommends staffing conversations and workforce platforms to manage coverage.
- Looking ahead, UKG projects 26.2 million absences in 2026, including events like the FIFA World Cup, potentially impacting workforce management.
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