National Third Shift Workers Day:

This day is observed every year on the second Wednesday of May. This day is celebrated to honor the workers who pull night shifts to serve our community.

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Related: Other National Days Celebrated on May:

World Password Day

National Provider Appreciation Day

National Melanoma Monday

Emergency Medical Services For Children Day

Why National Third Shift Workers Day?

We all enjoy our comfort and look forward to finishing our share of the work during the daytime itself. Still, some business operations and various other services require people to put in extra hours, especially during the night.

It is a common phenomenon for people who work at night and put in all their efforts. Working during the day is one of the basic human instincts, but people who work during the night deserve extra appreciation and support.

This day recognizes the sacrifices made by the people who work during the night shifts and miss out on quality time with their friends and families, major parties and events, and the most crucial and important element- their sleep schedule.

Not only do the third shift workers lose their precious family time at night, but due to their very demanding and challenging work schedule, they also tend to miss out on important events during the day as well.

You would only understand their dilemma if you were in their shoes; hence, this day was announced in order to extend our support and gratitude towards the people who choose to work during the night shift.

The effort takes for people to put in night shifts for their work may sometimes go completely unacknowledged or unnoticed. This day is in honor and support all those men and women who work relentlessly through the night in business operations or other service sectors.

Although there should not be the need for a specific day to remind you to be kind and acknowledge the efforts of the third shift workers on this day, you can certainly celebrate the people in your life who work the night shift.

Though the night shift workers might have adapted themselves to their lifestyle and might find it very regular or mundane, under-appreciating and overlooking their efforts might lead them to feel demotivated after a certain point in time. Hence, we must take the time from our lives and make them feel acknowledged.

This day is being acknowledged since the beginning of this century and was first recognized by Jeff Corbett.

How can we celebrate National Third Shift Workers Day:

• You can offer them a token of love, and you can sit and listen to their stories; it is very important to look after the mental health of these people as they rarely get time to do it on their own.
• You can always be understanding and patient with them and respect their sleep schedules and boundaries. You can show them appreciation by posting about them and tagging them on your Facebook or Twitter with #NationalThirdShiftWorkersDay
• You can also schedule your plans according to their schedules, as it is very difficult for a third shift worker to find time as per the normal schedule. You can hang out with them and give them a day full of joy and happiness.

Interesting facts about National Third Shift Workers Day:

There are some interesting facts which you don’t want to miss-

• The Industrial Revolution marked the onset of working night shifts for the business and other sectors as there was rapid growth and demand of workforce and laborers.
• During the 1900s, specifically during 1991-1997, it was observed that there was a rapid growth amongst workers who were willing to work during the night shifts; this was during the globalization period.
• The Working Time Regulations Act has announced special privileges for people working during the night shifts to provide special amenities to the night shift workers.
• The pay of the workers working during the third shift is relatively higher than those working during the day.

History of National Third Shift Workers Day:

During the onset of the Industrial Revolution, i.e., the period between the 1760s-1840s, there was a massive increase in demand for the workforce. This marked the beginning of the night shift or the third shift, and in today’s era, this shift is filled with workers from business and other service sectors.

This day was originally founded by Jeff Corbett, who wanted to recognize the workers who put in night shifts to keep our society functional and operational.