{"id":26013,"date":"2026-03-02T15:13:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/how-to-celebrate-world-sleep-day\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:21:31","slug":"how-to-celebrate-world-sleep-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/how-to-celebrate-world-sleep-day\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Celebrate World Sleep Day This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With World Sleep Day approaching on March 13, there\u2019s never been a better time to make sleep a priority<\/a> and take steps to ensure you get the shuteye you need to feel your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by the World Sleep Society<\/a>, this annual event is \u201cintended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects, and driving.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group hopes that through better prevention and management of\u00a0sleep disorders<\/a>, sleep problems will no longer be such a huge issue in our society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor sleep is estimated to cost more than\u00a0$400 billion per year<\/a>\u00a0in productivity loss, to say nothing of its contribution to more serious health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theme for this year\u2019s World Sleep Day is \u201cSleep Well, Live Better.\u201d To mark the occasion, we\u2019re sharing 10 tried-and-true tips to help you improve your sleep so you can experience the stress-relieving benefits for years to come.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Sleep Day 2026 sleep tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a nap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capitalize on the afternoon lull with a little siesta. Research finds you\u00a0only need about 20 minutes<\/a>\u00a0to reap the benefits of napping, which include a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, healthier blood pressure, and a brain health boost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn\u00a0how to work naps into your schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sniff lavender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before hitting the sack, take a whiff of\u00a0lavender<\/a>. This purple plant has some serious sleep-promoting properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study reports\u00a0inhaling lavender before bed<\/a>\u00a0increases the amount of\u00a0deep sleep<\/a>\u00a0you can experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to venture outside of lavender, try one of these other\u00a0effective essential oils for sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink a glass of tart cherry juice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Downing a glass of merlot before bed? Not such a hot idea, as\u00a0alcohol can wreck your sleep<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A glass of tart cherry juice on the other hand? That\u2019s a much better choice. Studies show tart cherries are an excellent natural sleep aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s\u00a0exactly how much tart cherry juice you need for better sleep<\/a>. Cheers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a nighttime bath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best pre-bedtime activities you can do is take a warm bath. Here\u2019s why: Your body temperature naturally dips at night, helping you fall asleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A warm bath raises your temperature, but the cooldown you experience once you\u2019re out of the tub primes you for sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s\u00a0how to enhance your bath for maximum sleepiness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try a five-minute meditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meditation relieves anxiety stress, fatigue, and pain. Research finds it can even\u00a0help you catch Z\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0curb insomnia<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to dedicate a ton of time to meditation to see the results\u2014as little as five minutes of mindfulness will do the trick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s\u00a0how to make meditation part of your bedtime routine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tidy up your bedroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

World Sleep Day falls smack-dab in the middle of\u00a0spring cleaning season<\/a>\u2014so now\u2019s the perfect time to get serious about decluttering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clutter can cause stress, which makes it harder to get shuteye. One study even shows people who are at risk of\u00a0hoarding disorder<\/a>\u00a0suffer from poor sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s\u00a0how to use the KonMari decluttering method for a neater bedroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stretch your body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A nightly stretching practice can help your body understand it\u2019s time for bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gentle stretches like child\u2019s pose and seated twist will get you in the mood for sleep and help prevent you from waking up in pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are\u00a0step-by-step instructions for relaxing nighttime stretches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give your phone a break<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The bright blue light emitted by your phone can keep you up at night. If you\u2019re addicted to the pre-bed scroll through Instagram, Facebook, and work emails (guilty!), it\u2019s time to clean up your sleep hygiene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of\u00a0scrolling through social media from bed<\/a>, listen to a\u00a0relaxing podcast<\/a>\u00a0or a guided meditation\u2014and use Bluetooth headphones so you can keep your phone in another room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are more\u00a0ways to break up with your phone before bed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat a late-night snack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Late-night snacks have a bad reputation when it comes to sleep. Eating too close to bedtime can keep you awake or disrupt your sleep with indigestion and\u00a0acid reflux<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But some foods, like avocados and\u00a0oatmeal<\/a>, actually promote sleep\u2014so if you\u2019re feeling hungry before bed, a little (non-spicy) guacamole could be just the ticket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the\u00a0best late-night snacks to eat before bed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upgrade your mattress and bedding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The right mattress and bedding can make it easier to get a good night\u2019s sleep. So this World Sleep Day, invest in quality shuteye with a comfortable new mattress and cozy sheets and pillows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have everything you need to improve your sleep. Check out our selection of high-quality\u00a0mattresses<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0bedding<\/a>, and take our\u00a0mattress quiz<\/a>, to find your perfect match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of our mattresses come with a 365-night trial so you can test one out at home before deciding if it\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What day is World Sleep Day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

World Sleep Day takes place on the Friday before the March Equinox. This year, World Sleep Day falls on March 13, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is World Sleep Day celebrated?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While sleep is incredibly important for your physical and mental health, not everyone prioritizes getting adequate shuteye. The World Sleep Society created World Sleep Day as a way to raise awareness about sleep and promote how vital it is to your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do we celebrate World Sleep Day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The World Sleep Society hosts a variety of activities around the world to celebrate World Sleep Day. You can search their website<\/a> to find an activity near you. You can also celebrate by making sleep a priority in your life! Taking a nap, doing a five-minute meditation, and giving your phone a break are all great ways to mark the occasion and improve your sleep in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could keeping a sleep diary help you sleep better? Learn about the benefits of sleep diaries<\/a> here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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