National Clean Off Your Desk Day

National Clean Off Your Desk Day is a holiday dedicated to organizing and decluttering workspaces, encouraging people to start the year with a fresh, clean, and productive environment.

Quick Facts

When is it: Second Monday in January
Tagged as: Organizational Holiday
What’s the hashtag: #CleanOffYourDeskDay
When was it founded: 1982
Who founded it: Anne C. Moeller from Clio, Michigan

History

The holiday was created to help desk workers see the top of their desks and prepare for the upcoming year’s paperwork. While its origins were humble, it has grown into a widely recognized day that promotes workplace organization and productivity.

Timeline

1982: Holiday established by Anne C. Moeller
1983-1992: Observed on third Monday in January
1993-Present: Moved to second Monday in January

Dates by Next Year

Year	Month	Date	Day
2025	January	13	Monday
2026	January	12	Monday
2027	January	11	Monday
2028	January	10	Monday
2029	January	8	Monday
2030	January	14	Monday

Observed

The day is celebrated worldwide in offices, homes, and any workspace where people maintain desks. Participants typically spend time organizing, cleaning, and establishing new systems for maintaining an orderly workspace.

Fun Facts About

A typical office keyboard harbors about 7,500 bacteria
The average desk worker spends 6 weeks per year searching for items
A full-size metal filing cabinet with 4 drawers can store 18,000 papers
The average toilet seat is 400 times cleaner than a typical work desk

Quiz

When is National Clean Off Your Desk Day celebrated?
Who founded this holiday?
How many bacteria does an average keyboard contain?
(Answers: Second Monday in January; Anne C. Moeller; 7,500)