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Record 26.2 Million Workers Plan Super Bowl Monday Absences

2/7/2026

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A new UKG annual Super Bowl Absenteeism Survey finds a record 26.2 million U.S. workers plan to miss work the morning after the Super Bowl.
Most respondents plan to use personal time off or swap shifts.
Approximately five million workers intend to call in sick or not show up at all.

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A new UKG annual Super Bowl Absenteeism Survey finds a record 26.2 million U.S. workers plan to miss work the morning after the Super Bowl.
Most respondents plan to use personal time off or swap shifts.
Approximately five million workers intend to call in sick or not show up at all.