Blue Monday is the saddest day of the year because it brings together everything that can affect one's mood: the Christmas holidays are over, the cold winter lies ahead, there are Christmas bills to pay, the New Year's resolutions are already broken...
Blue Monday
The saddest day of the year
What is Blue Monday?
Blue Monday is the saddest day of the year, according to science. It was created in 2005 by Cliff Arnall, a psychology professor who taught at the University of Cardiff's School of Psychiatry. He stated, with no hesitation, that he had come up with the mathematical formula that would help determine the saddest day of the year. And what day was that? The third Monday in January.
When is Blue Monday?
Blue Monday, as Professor Cliff Arnall's formula rightly stated, takes place on the third Monday in January. Why? Because it combines a number of negative factors:
- It's the worst day of the week, since it starts off the week.
- Enough time has passed since the start of the year to set aside our New Year's resolutions.
- People haven't gotten their January paycheck yet.
- We start feeling the pressure of all the money spent at Christmastime.
- The weather is more rainy, and it's getting colder.
Why is it called Blue Monday?
Let's look at the two words in Blue Monday:
- There's Monday, which is the first day of the workweek.
- And then there's Blue, which is a term that is used to denote something that causes sadness or unhappiness.
So, by combining both, we get what in Spanish is known as Lunes Triste.
Blue Monday deals
It's true that Blue Monday deals are not as numerous as those of other 'special days', such as Valentine's Day or 'Black Friday'. However, there are several brands, especially from the technology sector, that take advantage of this Blue Monday to offer their customers special deals through their websites in an effort to 'cheer them up on this saddest day of the year'.
How can I finance my Blue Monday purchases?
To make it easier to purchase Blue Monday gifts, BBVA offers its customers different financing options, including a Personal Online Loan and a Fast Online Loan for new customers, which you can request from bbva.es or the BBVA app without providing any documentation, and receive a reply within approximately 8 working hours.
Other important dates
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Three Kings Day
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Blue Monday
Blue Monday is the name usually given to the third Monday in January, which is rated as the saddest day of the year. -
Singles' Day
As opposed to Valentine's Day, Singles' Day celebrates the pride that many people feel for being single. This holiday was created by students from the University of Nanjing, China, and is now very popular in Spain. -
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a holiday to celebrate the love between couples and friends. Valentine's Day is observed on February 14 in almost every country. -
Father's Day
Father's Day is a celebration or homage dedicated to fathers. In general, the European Catholic tradition commemorates it on March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, Jesus's adoptive father. -
Mother's Day
Mother's Day is the date when mothers from all over the world are honored. In Spain, it's observed on the first Sunday in May, although it's generally celebrated on the second Sunday of this month. -
SME Day
The UN General Assembly (UN) ruled in April 2017 that the International Day of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will be held on June 27. -
Electric Vehicle Day
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World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is an event organized by the WTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) with the aim of making the world aware of the role of tourism, as well as its impact, on a social, cultural, political and economic level. -
Columbus Day
Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus on the island of Guanani, an event that came to be known as "the discovery of America" and provided the first contact between Europe and America. -
World Energy Saving Day
World Energy Saving Day is celebrated on October 21. Its main objective is to raise awareness about the value of carrying out small actions to promote energy saving. -
Halloween
Halloween is a festival of Celtic origin that represents the return of the spirits of the dead to the world of the living. It is celebrated the night before All Saints Day, and over time, the tradition has spread around the world. -
International Students' Day
International Students' Day commemorates the figure of the student within the educational community, as well as the struggle in favor of free education for all. The official date of the celebration, established by the International Union of Students, is November 17. -
Black Friday
Black Friday is a shopping tradition that originated in the United States. It has been observed for decades on the day after Thanksgiving. -
Teachers' Day
Teachers' Day pays tribute to all those who are responsible for the education of students. This celebration takes place on November 27 in Spain, and its main objective is to recognize and value this teaching, as well as to praise the role of the teacher. -
Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It comes after "Black Friday." The first Cyber Monday in Spain was in 2012. -
Computer Science Day
Computer Science Day, held on December 9, commemorates the important role that this discipline has played worldwide during the 20th and 21st centuries, keeping people connected and allowing data and information to be sent easily between them. -
Christmas Day
Christmas is one of the most important holidays in Christianity. It commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. Christmas is a day of family gatherings and remembrance.
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