National Lazy Mom’s Day Date in the current year: September 5, 2025

Though the word “lazy” is often used pejoratively, in the context of National Lazy Mom’s Day, it has a positive connotation. Being a mom is a 24/7 job that can be emotionally and physically taxing, even if you love your children dearly, especially taking into account that moms usually do the bulk of household chores and bear the invisible load of managing their family and household. However, you can’t just quit when you feel like you’re about to burn out. This is why it’s important for every mom to find time to sit back, relax, and recharge.

A mother’s well-being directly affects her ability to care for her children. Physical self-care helps maintain energy, strength, and resilience, all of which are necessary for handling daily responsibilities. Mental and emotional self-care reduces stress, prevents burnout, and fosters a more balanced and patient approach to parenting.

When mothers prioritize their needs through rest, nutrition, exercise, and personal time, they model healthy habits for their children and create a more stable, nurturing environment. Self-care enables mothers to thrive individually and be more present, effective, and emotionally available for their families.

While it is unclear who created National Lazy Mom’s Day, the holiday has been around since at least 2019. It was created to encourage moms to take a break without feeling guilty about being lazy. Self-care isn’t about lazing around; it’s about having a day to yourself to recharge.

If you’re a mom, ask the other parent to watch the kids for the day, or arrange for childcare, and enjoy some “me” time. You can catch up on sleep, have a spa day, do some yoga, read a book you’ve been wanting to read for a while, binge the latest season of your favorite show, or order takeout instead of making dinner. Do whatever helps you relax and recharge! Even if you can’t take the whole day off, having a few hours to yourself can make a difference.

Remember that you don’t have to spend National Lazy Mom’s Day away from your kids if you don’t want to. If you can recharge with them around and want to, go for it! Do something fun together, such as spending the day in the park, doing crafts together, or having a movie marathon with lots of popcorn. Just remember: no cooking, no cleaning, and no other chores. You can have pizza and ice cream for dinner (we bet your kids will love it) and ask your kids to clean up if they’re old enough. If not, your partner can and should take care of it.

If you’re a father, give your partner a much-deserved break. Take the kids out for a couple of hours. Make her breakfast in bed or a nice dinner (or both). Do the chores she normally does. If you’re not a parent, do something nice for your mom: take her out to eat, buy her a gift, or stop by to see if she needs help around the house. If you live far away, at least call her to catch up.