Jason Kelce has advocated for the Monday after the Super Bowl to be designated as a national holiday in the United States, especially considering that an estimated 16 million people plan to skip work on that day.
The Super Bowl marks one of the most significant events on the American calendar, drawing millions of viewers who gather either at home or in bars to witness the spectacle unfold. With approximately 115 million tuning in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs triumph over the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, it’s no surprise that the event dominates TV ratings each year.
However, data from the UKG Workforce Institute reveals that a staggering number of employees—16.1 million—intend to call in sick on the following Monday. Recognizing the widespread impact of this phenomenon, state lawmakers are actively pursuing the idea of making Super Bowl Monday an official holiday.
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Kelce proposes that Americans should be granted the day off work, drawing a parallel to Brazil, where the entire nation shuts down when the Brazilian national soccer team competes in the World Cup. He argues that since football is deeply ingrained in American culture, it deserves similar recognition.
During a discussion on the New Heights podcast, the Kelce brothers entertained the idea of moving the Super Bowl to Saturday to alleviate the issue of absenteeism on Monday. However, Jason firmly believes that the Super Bowl should remain on Sunday, suggesting that Monday be designated as a holiday instead.
‘Football is meant to be played on Sunday. There are occasions where it’s cool to see it on Monday or Thursday or Saturday.
‘But the Super Bowl is meant to be played on Sunday. If anything we need to make Monday a holiday. Just make Monday a holiday.
‘The country should change what they are doing for the Super Bowl, not Super Bowl for the country. Come on now.
‘In Brazil, I was in Brazil for the World Cup – did you know whenever the Brazil national soccer team plays the entire country shuts down.
‘It’s a national holiday whenever their soccer team plays. That’s what I’m saying – just make it a national holiday. It’s America’s sport. It’s surpassed our national pastime of baseball in my opinion.
‘Super Bowl Monday should just be off – unless you work at any of the stores that I need to go to and then you should still work.
‘If you were open during Covid, you’ve still got to go to work. That’s how it works. Sorry, I don’t make the rules! You’re necessary, you’ve got to get out there.’
He emphasizes the importance of adapting to accommodate the significance of the Super Bowl, asserting that it has surpassed baseball as America’s national pastime. Jason’s proposal aligns with his belief that Super Bowl Monday should be a day off for all, except for essential workers.
Meanwhile, Travis Kelce is focused on preparations for the big game, staying disciplined and avoiding distractions in the Chiefs’ hotel located 16 miles away from the Las Vegas Strip. He reflects on the excitement of playing in the first-ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas, acknowledging the significance of the moment and expressing a strong desire to emerge victorious.
