{"id":90964,"date":"2023-01-20T17:28:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=90964"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:09:55","slug":"duvet-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/duvet-day\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Duvet Day and Why Should You Have Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A duvet day is a type of leave that<\/span><b> allows employees to take a day off work without providing notice or a specific reason<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is often considered a form of self-care and is meant to help employees manage stress and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having duvet days can prevent burnout by giving your employees time to think and recharge their batteries. It&#8217;s also a fundamental pillar in any mental health policy that fosters transparency. It\u2019s how you open the doors for your employees to take some time off with independence and responsibility, avoiding uncomfortable situations where people need to lie to skip work for a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#what\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Duvet Day?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Whydo\">Why Do People Take Duvet Days?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#why\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Should You Implement Duvet Days in Your Organisation?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Know if Your Team Needs Duvet Days<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Factorial\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automating Leave Management with Factorial<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What is a Duvet Day?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A duvet day is a type of unscheduled leave that an employee can take when they don&#8217;t feel like working. It\u2019s essentially <\/span><b>a day off to sleep, recover and take care of personal well-being<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Having duvet days allow employees to unwind and be free of responsibilities for a day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how does this differ from other absences such as sick leave or holidays?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other types of absences,<\/span><b> team members don&#8217;t need to provide a reason for taking a duvet day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, other than to say they&#8217;re using their entitlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea is to promote a healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/company-culture-attract-retain-talent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">company culture<\/a> by showing understanding and compassion towards employees and recognising they are human beings rather than cogs in a machine. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are working towards an employee-centric culture at the office, then incorporating duvet days into your contracts is a must. It helps new hires understand the rules from the start, and foster an honest and open workplace within which people don\u2019t have to lie to get a day off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK government recognises the importance of mental health in the workplace and encourages employers to implement mental health policies that support the well-being of their team. But still, <\/span><b>duvet days are not mandatory and you won\u2019t get penalised if you don\u2019t have them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"Whydo\"><\/a>Why Do People Take Duvet Days?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/hrnews.co.uk\/duvet-days-the-growing-trend-among-stressed-out-uk-workers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Time 4 Sleep, 61% of UK adults admitted to taking a duvet day to recover from their work schedule. The top three <\/span><b>most common reasons for taking a duvet day were tiredness, anxiety and stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the same survey revealed 65% of UK workers would prefer to take a job in a company that offers duvet days as part of their employee well-being plan. <\/span>That&#8217;s a landslide victory for duvet days&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building them into your mental health policy is beneficial for the overall well-being of employees <em>and<\/em> your long-term talent retention strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91011 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20171546\/duvet-day-3.jpg\" alt=\"duvet-day-3\" width=\"548\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20171546\/duvet-day-3.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20171546\/duvet-day-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20171546\/duvet-day-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20171546\/duvet-day-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20171546\/duvet-day-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Why Should You Implement Duvet Days in Your Organisation?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duvet days are not just a way to relax and take a break from work. They also have tangible benefits for both employees and the organisation. Here are a few reasons why your company should consider implementing duvet days as part of your mental health policies:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Improves employees mental health<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress at work is a major concern for any organisation.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is it one of the main causes of underperformance, it also leads to <strong>employee <\/strong><\/span><b>burnout and potentially unrecoverable health consequences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duvet days provide a way for employees to <\/span><b>take a break and relax without the need to call in sick when they\u2019re not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By offering duvet days as a formal benefit within your mental health policy, you can <\/span><b>reduce the stigma surrounding mental health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and encourage employees to be honest about their needs. This can foster a culture of openness and trust, leading to better communication and collaboration in the office and higher<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">talent retention<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Increases employee performance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duvet days allow employees to recharge and decompress which can increase their productivity and motivation when they<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/return-to-work-interview\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">return to work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that <\/span><b>paid time off is appreciated by workers in all industries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 Many well-known companies are now introducing creative<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> time off regulations in the hopes of improving performance. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Microsoft has implemented a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/1\/11\/23550470\/microsoft-employees-unlimited-time-off-2023\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Discretionary Time Off policy<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allowing employees to take holiday without recording it and essentially take unlimited annual leave. This is rooted in the theory that employees with more agency over how and when they work feel\u00a0<\/span>trusted and perform better.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Attracts Top-Tier Talent<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organisations offering progressive benefits such as duvet days, unlimited holiday time and flexible working hours<\/span><b> are more likely to <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/hr-jobs\/\">attract in-demand talent<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These employee benefits can help stand out from the competition and encourage new hires to stay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now more than ever, young workers are looking for employment opportunities that offer an even work-life balance.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/05\/18\/what-gen-z-and-millennials-want-from-employers-amid-great-resignation.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survey by CNBC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that the top reasons millennials chose to work for their current organisation were strong work-life balance and learning and development opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Promotes a positive company culture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duvet days<\/span><b> send a message to employees that the company values their well-being and trusts them <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to use the time off responsibly. Displaying these qualities helps to define who you are as an organisation and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> create a more positive work culture where your people feel valued and secure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research by <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/Deloitte\/global\/Documents\/About-Deloitte\/gx-core-beliefs-and-culture.pdf\">Deloitte<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/workplaceinsight.net\/uk-adults-prioritise-workplace-culture-over-salary\/\">Glassdoor<\/a> has found that 77% of UK adults say their work culture is one of the main reasons for staying in their job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a supportive co<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mpany culture has commercial benefits, too. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The same survey revealed that <\/span><b>88% of employees believe distinct company culture is important to business success<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Reduce unplanned absences<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unplanned absences can be a major problem for any organisation. They can break the workflow and affect the overall performance of your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Health and Safety Executive research, work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounts for an estimated<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrmagazine.co.uk\/content\/news\/uk-loses-17-million-working-days-to-stress-depression-and-anxiety\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 million lost working days each year in the UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span>Duvet days can help reduce these absences as they minimise the risk of employees reaching breaking point and requiring further sick days.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/templates\/mental-health-checklist\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-91014 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20172601\/mental-health-checklist-free-download.png\" alt=\"mental-health-checklist-free-download\" width=\"600\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20172601\/mental-health-checklist-free-download.png 600w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20172601\/mental-health-checklist-free-download-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>How to Know if Your Team Needs Duvet Days<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing duvet days can be a great way to improve employee well-being. But it&#8217;s also important to ensure that it&#8217;s the right fit for your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few signs that your team may need duvet days:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. High Levels of Stress and Burnout<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice that <\/span><b>your employees are frequently stressed, anxious or burnt out<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it may be a sign that they need more time to rest and recover. Duvet days can provide them with the opportunity to take a break from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/work-related-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work-related stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and come back to the office renewed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also track the number of absences related to health, such as sick days. This way, you can see if there is a trend of employees taking time off for mental health reasons. If you see an increasing trend, it can be an indication that your team needs more support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting employee surveys to gather feedback on how your team is feeling at work can massively help to detect any potential issues and to understand what they need to improve their work-life balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Unplanned Absences<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unplanned absences can be disruptive to productivity and workflow, and can make it difficult for managers to plan and schedule work. <\/span><b>If you&#8217;re noticing a trend of absences, it may be a sign that your employees are feeling overwhelmed <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and need a way to take a break.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Decreased Productivity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/monitor\/2022\/01\/special-burnout-stress\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study by the American Psychological Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, employees who reported high levels of stress were more likely to have lower productivity levels. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By providing your team with the opportunity to take a duvet day, you can help them <\/span><b>recover at home and improve their productivity levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will not only benefit your employees but your organisation as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. High Turnover Rates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to monitor and avoid <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/high-turnover-rate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high turnover rates<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as they can be costly in terms of recruitment, training and productivity. Implementing duvet days as part of a comprehensive employee benefits package can help<\/span><b> improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Automate Leave Management With Factorial<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From tracking holiday days to duvet days, it can be difficult to stay updated with all the different absences to monitor. And even harder to ensure that your team is able to fully recover from time off and return to work motivated. That\u2019s why using an<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/hris-systems-workplace\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HRIS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most effective way to manage absences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factorial is a powerful tool that offers a comprehensive solution for <\/span><b>managing employee absences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/time-attendance-signing\"><b>Track time<\/b><\/a><b> and reduce absenteeism: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can now add an hourly time tracker when providing your employees with holiday and other types of absence availability. This allows you to gain more visibility into how your employees are using their time off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manage your employees&#8217; time off and<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/shift-management\"> <b>assign shifts<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose the type of time tracker you want for each type of holiday and absence policy. You can also set the maximum number of hours for each type of absence, giving you more control over how your employees use their time off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/holidays-leaves-software\"><b>View past and future hours of absence<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our HRIS, you can easily view past and future hours of absence taken by your employees. This allows you to stay on top of who is taking time off and when, so you can plan accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Create and schedule<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/holidays-leaves-software\"> <b>recurring cycles for holiday hours<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An absence and holiday cycle is a period of time in which the days or hours of holidays corresponding to each worker are counted. With Factorial, you can easily determine the dates of the cycle so that it repeats itself and drag unused holiday hours from cycle to cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/document-management\"><b>Try Factorial for free<\/b><\/a><b> for 14 days.<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/get-started\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-88948\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/21135936\/start-free-trial.jpg\" alt=\"start-free-trial\" width=\"631\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/21135936\/start-free-trial.jpg 900w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/21135936\/start-free-trial-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/21135936\/start-free-trial-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A duvet day is a type of leave that allows employees to take a day off work without providing notice or a specific reason. 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