Blue Monday - 19th January 2026
- IAT Website
- Jan 19
- 1 min read
Blue Monday is often called the "saddest day of the year," typically falling on the third Monday of January. The idea came from a 2005 marketing campaign by Sky Travel, which claimed to have found a formula for calculating this dreary day to encourage people to book holidays.
The reasons given for why people might feel down include post-holiday blues, New Year's resolutions slipping, gloomy weather, and mid-winter blues. However, it's important to remember that it's mostly a myth and not based on science.
Instead of feeling blue, use this day to focus on self-care, connect with friends, or start a new positive habit to brighten your mood!
Here are some distractions to help us through the day.
A wellness video to chase any blue’s away.
Enjoy some chuckles with these pictures and jokes designed to bring a smile to your face.
Some silly jokes:
Why did the computer go to the doctor? It had a virus!
How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together!
Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
How do you organize a space party? You planet!
Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems!
What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta!
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
How do you stay warm in a chilly office? Stand in the corner — it’s always 90 degrees!
What did one wall say to the other wall? I'll meet you at the corner!
Why don’t seagulls fly over the bay? Because then they'd be bagels!
