National Make Lunch Count Day

Deepthi Reddy
Dec 22, 2023 By Deepthi Reddy
Originally Published on Mar 08, 2022
Make Lunch Count Day is all about taking a break and enjoying our lunch.

Where is Make Lunch Count Day celebrated?

The United States recalls the National Make Lunch Count Day on April 13 every year.

Who is Make Lunch Count Day celebrated by?

This national day is celebrated to remind American workers not to skip lunch.

When did Make Lunch Count Day first start?

National Make Lunch Count Day was first observed in 2016.

Who started Make Lunch Count Day?

Make Lunch Count Day was started by TGI Fridays (Thank God it's Friday).

History And Timeline

Everybody is aware that we should eat a heavy breakfast, a light lunch, and lighter dinner. But how many follow this?

To reach out to our work on time, workers tend to skip breakfast, with the thought to have a healthy lunch in the day.

This plan failed when the day was scheduled with a hefty work schedule (and no time to get away from the desk).

According to a survey by TGI Fridays (Thank God it's Friday), most workers in the United States suffer from FOLO (Fear Of Lunching Out) due to work pressure on the employees; they tend to eat lunch at their desks without taking a break.

Thus, TGI Fridays started this movement to make U.S workers realize the importance of taking a break between the working hours and relieving them from the work pressure. Taking a break will make them feel better and more productive.

Definition Of Lunch

Samuel Johnson, an English writer, defines lunch as 'as much food as one’s hand can hold.

1755

Lunch Becomes Important

During this era, lunch became essential between breakfast and dinner.

17th century

The Farm-To-Table Movement

D’Artagnan has been producing superior-tasting products by partnering with small ranches and farms.

1985

Lunches + Littles

Lunches + Littles an Instagram page where Joy posts creative lunch recipes for kids.

2015

National Make Lunch Count Day

TGI Fridays started celebrating this day to remind Americans about the importance of lunch.

2016

Traditions And Customs

Employees can make lunch day count by finding different ideas to celebrate and enjoy lunching with their coworkers, trying new healthy recipes, sharing with friends, taking pictures, and sharing them on social media.

Ways To Celebrate Make Lunch Count Day

National Make Lunch Count Day gives us a chance to break eating lunch on the desk. Below are some tips for celebrating the day.

Take 20-30 minutes of break, head to a restaurant for a meal with your coworkers. Prepare different recipes and share with your colleagues; walk around and refresh your mind.

Facts And Stats

  • National Make Lunch Count Day is celebrated on April 13 every year.
  • Lunch break is important as it nourishes both the brain and body. This day lays emphasis on the importance of lunch breaks and their health benefits.
  • Make Lunch Count Day is especially important because according to a study by Forbes, 38% of employees don't feel encouraged to have lunch.

Who started the Make Lunch Count Day?

This national day was founded by TGI (Thank God it's Friday).

When is Make Lunch Count Day?

This day is observed on April 13, annually.

What is the significance of Make Lunch Count Day?

This signifies taking a daily lunch break help workers to increase their creativity and productivity.

How do people celebrate Make Lunch Count Day?

Take a lunch break, join your coworkers, enjoy the lunch with a stimulating conversation.

Why do people celebrate Make Lunch Count Day?

It is celebrated to remind the employees to take lunch breaks regularly.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Monday, April 13, 2020
  • Tuesday, April 13, 2021
  • Wednesday, April 13, 2022
  • Thursday, April 13, 2023
  • Saturday, April 13, 2024

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Written by Deepthi Reddy

Master of Business Administration

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Deepthi ReddyMaster of Business Administration

With an MBA under her belt, Deepthi has discovered her true calling in content writing. Her writing repertoire is diverse, covering travel, movies, pet care, parenting, animals and birds, and more. Her joy of learning and creating has helped her craft well-written and engaging articles. When she isn't writing, Deepthi enjoys exploring new cultures, trying different foods, and spending quality time with her two children aged 7 and 12.

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