Celebrated in the U.S. and Canada on the last Friday of January, National Fun at Work Day is a reminder that work doesn’t have to feel so serious all the time! It’s an excuse for you to take a break, have fun, and reconnect with your team. Here are 5 simple, activities that to use to celebrate National Fun at Work Day with your team (remote, hybrid, or in-office).
1. Host a 20-Minute Game Break
Carve out 20 minutes for something light and interactive with the team! After all, it is National Fun At Work Day!
Trivia, Would You Rather, or Friendly Fire are perfect for teams that want to laugh and have fun. We made a room specifically to celebrate the occasion:
No prep. No downloads. Just press play!
2. Get To Know Your Peers
How well do you really know your coworkers? Find out with a game of Two Truths & A Lie!
Players enter three facts about themselves... And it's your job to sniff out the lie!
Do you know your team well enough to spot out which facts are true? Play now and find out!
3. Do a Team Challenge!
Some friendly competition is a great way to celebrate National Fun At Work Day!
Here are some things to try:
- 5 minute trivia brain-breaks
- Guessmoji games
- Social Bingo!
Join in on the fun:
4. Celebrate the Little Wins
Use the day to celebrate what makes the company go round... the team!
It could be:
- An employee who always shows up on time
- Someone who always stays positive
- A funny or wholesome moment from Q1 so far
Fun at work doesn’t always mean games, it can be celebrating the people that make it happen!
5. End Early (Just a Bit)
It is National Fun At Work Day: feel free to wrap things up 15–30 minutes early!
Pair it with a quick game or team hang out and call it a win. You can't go wrong!
Happy National Fun At Work Day! Here's to celebrating the hard work you've done with some fun!
