World Sleep Day is an annual event observed on the Friday before the Spring Vernal Equinox to raise awareness about the significance of sleep.This year, World Sleep Day 2023 will be celebrated on March 17, 2023.

World Sleep Day - Theme

This year’s theme is “sleep is essential for health.” It emphasises the importance of sleep for maintaining good health.

History of World Sleep Day

The world sleep day is being selebrated since 2008, World Sleep Day has been commemorated on the Friday that comes just before the northern hemisphere's spring equinox. 

Significance of World Sleep Day

World Sleep Day is significant because it strives to increase awareness of the value of sleep and how it affects our general health and well-being. It provides an opportunity for people, medical experts, and organisations to interact, share knowledge, and encourage good sleeping habits in relation to sleep-related concerns.