According to the annual UKG survey, it is estimated that 26.2 million workers will not show up for their jobs this Monday, February 9th, following the clash between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. The cost of the party The expected figure far exceeds the maximum recorded in 2025, when 22.6 million employees reported being sick. The main causes cited are lack of sleep, low motivation, and hangover after the event, which last year reached an audience of 127.7 million people. The sporting event This phenomenon takes place within the framework of Super Bowl LX, which will be held this Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The duel: It will feature the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks, replaying the Super Bowl 49 final. The show: The halftime will be led by Bad Bunny, accompanied by Green Day and other artists, in a show that will begin around 10:00 PM (Argentine time). NEW YORK, Feb 8 (NA) -- While fans count down the hours to this Sunday's Super Bowl LX, American business owners are bracing for the so-called 'Super Sick Monday,' a mass absenteeism phenomenon that this year threatens to break all records. As learned by the Argentine News Agency, the 2026 edition could become one of the most costly in history for the labor market. 'We are not advocating for it to be a holiday, but many people treat it as such,' explained Julie Develin, Senior Partner of Human Insights at UKG, regarding this already established cultural behavior. Hangover and lack of sleep Another report from the firm Workday indicated that 48% of workers are likely to reduce their activity or avoid working the day after the game. The economic impact is substantial: Million-dollar losses: The combination of absences and low performance could translate into productivity losses exceeding $5.2 billion. Late arrivals: To the absentees, nearly 4.9 million employees who plan to arrive late without prior notice are added, further disrupting office operations.
