Please Take My Children to Work Day (June 25)
One of the more relatable weird holidays in June, Please Take My Children to Work Day offers stay-at-home parents a break, if only in theory.
Celebrated on June 25 each year, this humorous holiday was created to highlight the need for self-care, support, and a little time off from full-time parenting.
Whether taken seriously or just laughed over in a group chat, it reflects the often-overlooked exhaustion of caregiving.
When is the Holiday?
Please Take My Children to Work Day is observed every year on June 25, though some celebrate it on the last Monday in June for convenience.
Who Invented It?
This quirky holiday was started in 2002 by Jen Singer, a parenting blogger at MommaSaid.net, as a humorous take on the daily demands of parenting.
The History of the Holiday
After years of being a full-time caregiver, Jen Singer penned a satirical piece about how great it would be if others took your kids to work, just for a day.
The post resonated with parents everywhere, especially stay-at-home moms, and quickly took on a life of its own.
Although unofficial, the holiday continues to circulate online each June as a lighthearted yet meaningful nod to parental burnout.
Top 5 Facts About the Holiday
Kids benefit too: spending time in different environments can boost social learning, adaptability, and help them understand what their grown-ups actually do at work.
Stay-at-home parents work an estimated 98 hours per week, according to a 2018 study. More than double the standard full-time job. No wonder a “break day” caught on.
Burnout among parents is so common that the World Health Organization now classifies it under occupational phenomena, highlighting the need for days like this, even in jest.
Childcare costs in the U.S. can rival college tuition, making many parents choose to stay home, yet their labor often goes unpaid, unseen, and undervalued.
In a recent poll, 72% of moms said they feel judged if they ask for help. This holiday flips that guilt into humor, encouraging openness about needing support.
Activities to Celebrate
- Arrange a swap day: Trade childcare with another parent so each of you gets a break.
- Share a meme: Post something funny to help normalize parenting burnout.
- Self-care hour: Read, nap, or go out alone while a partner handles the kids.
- Group outing: Let friends or relatives take the kids to the zoo, museum, or park.
- Start the convo: Use the day to talk about mental health and support for caregivers.
Related Holidays
National No Housework Day (April 7) offers a guilt-free pass on chores—a small step toward reclaiming rest and sanity.
National Lazy Day (August 10) reminds us that productivity isn’t everything. Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what we need.
Take a Baby to Lunch Day (First Tuesday in May) playfully encourages adults to brave a public meal with a little one in tow—an adventure in itself.
National Take Your Dog to Work Day (Friday after Father’s Day) highlights the joy of bringing furry companions into the office, unlike kids… who bring a different kind of energy.
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