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National Make Your Bed Day

Start your day off right - it's National Make Your Bed Day! Take a few minutes to make your bed and get ready for a great day ahead.

Friday

September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESeptember 11

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYLifestyle

SUBCATEGORYOrganization

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate National Make Your Bed Day on September 11, and make a conscious effort to keep your bedroom tidy! This day was created in the early 2000s to promote good habits such as tidying up after yourself. It's also an excellent reminder that taking care of ourselves is essential for mental health and overall wellbeing. So take some time this September 11th to make sure your bed looks its best!

TIMELINE

National Make Your Bed Day Timeline

Creation of the Holiday

National Make Your Bed Day was initiated to promote healthy habits including tidying up after oneself.

Gaining Awareness

The holiday begins to receive increased attention and promotion through various media outlets and organizational support.

Association with Mental Health

Psychological studies emphasized the potential mental health benefits of bed-making, bolstering support for the holiday.

Navy Seal Commencement Speech

Navy Seal Admiral William H. McRaven highlights the habit of bed-making in his commencement speech at the University of Texas, promoting the holiday's message to a wider audience.

National Make Your Bed Day Trending on Social Media

The holiday trends on social media, encouraging many people across the country to participate in the event.

Continued Tradition

The tradition continues with individuals, families, and organizations participating in National Make Your Bed Day each year on September 11.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Make Your Bed Day

Dress up your bed

Add some flair to your bedroom by dressing up the bed with colorful throw pillows and blankets. You can also hang some artwork or string lights around the bed to add a fun touch.

ORGANIZE

Organize a bed making competition

Invite family and friends over for a bed making competition! Make it even more fun by adding a timer and seeing who can make the best looking bed in the shortest amount of time.

TRY

Try out different designs

Mix it up by experimenting with different types of bedding and design styles. Try out different fabrics, colors, and patterns to find something that speaks to you.

CREATE

Create an indoor picnic

Make your bed look like a picnic blanket and have an indoor picnic right in your room. Bring all of your favorite snacks, lay down some blankets, and enjoy your own little picnic.

HAVE

Have a movie night

Make yourself cozy in your freshly made bed and have a movie marathon. Pop some popcorn, grab some snacks, turn off the lights, and get ready for a good movie night.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Make Your Bed Day

Making your bed promotes better sleep

A made bed can encourage better sleeping habits. A created lounging space free of clutter is inviting and comforting - perfect for candlelight, setting up a cozy reading nook, or just crawling into bed at night for a peaceful slumber.

Making your bed is calming

Taking the time to make your bed can be incredibly calming. It's a simple task that you can do everyday and it gives you satisfaction from finishing an easy chore that sets up the rest of your day. Plus, having a neat and tidy bedroom helps promote relaxation and good mental health.

Having made your bed helps motivate you

Seeing a neatly made bed first thing in the morning is a great motivator to start accomplishing other tasks for the day. It's an easy way to see progress right away, which in turn will help motivate you to keep going with whatever else needs to be done.

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