Which States Hate Mondays The Most?

Many people have a love-hate relationship with Mondays, and it’s easy to understand why. For many, this day signifies the end of the weekend and the return to work, making it a challenging day to navigate.

Research indicates that Monday mornings can be particularly tough, with many individuals not feeling a sense of happiness until late morning. Factors such as increased coffee consumption and job-seeking behavior highlight the struggles that various states face on this day.

Mondays: A Universal Struggle

Idaho emerges as the state that dreads Mondays the most, with residents reportedly calling in sick more frequently than anywhere else.

North Dakota experiences a wave of fatigue on Mondays, coupled with a notable increase in job searches.

In Oregon, coffee consumption peaks as residents turn to caffeine to power through the day.

Interestingly, Oklahoma sees coffee consumption on Mondays at half the rate of Oregon.

While Vermont is presumed to dislike Mondays, it ranks lowest in Monday fatigue and sick calls, indicating a more positive outlook.

Montana ranks second for Monday dread, primarily due to the high volume of coffee consumed to combat tiredness.

Despite being surrounded by states that dislike Mondays, Wyoming ranks slightly better, suggesting a more laid-back approach while still engaging in job searches.

In Washington, coffee is the essential fuel for making it through the Monday grind.

How We Analyzed Monday Mood

To identify the states that most dislike Mondays, we evaluated Google search trends in four key areas:

Job searches
Coffee consumption
Queries about fatigue
Requests to call in sick

We noted that these search terms tend to spike on Mondays, revealing the states with the most pronounced “Monday Blues.” By averaging the search data, we identified which states exhibit the greatest reluctance to embrace the workweek.

While our analysis couldn’t capture the nuances of mid-day car naps or glazed-over stares at computer screens, we suspect a correlation exists between coffee consumption, sick days, and job hunting.

Our study spanned a full year, allowing for a comprehensive view of each state’s Monday sentiments.

The Long Wait for Tuesday

Feeling eager for Tuesday is a common sign of Monday fatigue. This sentiment may indicate a need for a career change, a personal day off, or simply a shift in weekend habits to better align with weekday energy levels.

Whatever the reason behind your Monday struggles, we hope that Tuesday brings a brighter outlook.

States That Hate Mondays the Most

Rank	State
1	Idaho
2	Montana
3	Utah
4	Oregon
5	Minnesota
6	Washington
7	Colorado
8	New Mexico
9	Oklahoma
10	Nebraska
11	Hawaii
12	Arkansas
13	North Dakota
14	Nevada
15	Wisconsin
16	Missouri
17	Arizona
18	Mississippi
19	Kansas
20	Louisiana
21	West Virginia
22	Tennessee
23	Iowa
24	South Dakota
25	North Carolina
26	Alabama
27	Michigan
28	Texas
29	South Carolina
30	California
31	Virginia
32	Indiana
33	Ohio
34	Pennsylvania
35	Kentucky
36	Delaware
37	Illinois
38	Georgia
39	New Hampshire
40	Florida
41	Rhode Island
42	New York
43	Massachusetts
44	Maryland
45	Connecticut
46	Wyoming
47	Maine
48	Alaska
49	New Jersey
50	Vermont

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Amanda Postma

Amanda Postma is a writer for the Zippia Career Advice blog with a focus on creating entertaining content to help you through your job search. She received her BA from the University Of Missouri-Columbia.

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