Ready for a three-day weekend? Seven in 10 workers feel they could be just as productive in a four-day work week, according to new research.

Ahead of Labor Day, a recent survey of 2,000 Americans explored lifestyle elements, work perspectives, and social life balance, revealing that 69% of employed participants believe they could perform their tasks effectively in 32 hours per week.

However, over a quarter (29%) disagreed that this would be the case and three percent declined to vote.

The study, carried out by Talker Research, highlighted millennials as the group most in favor of a four-day work week at 75%, with Gen Z close behind at 70%, and Gen X expressing similar interest (70%).

However, among employed boomers, support for a four-day work week was significantly lower, with only 48% of those still working feeling it should be implemented.

If Americans were to get their four-day work week, which is the day they’d like to have off? Friday dominated with 55% of the votes, followed by Monday (24%).

Why are so many dreaming of fewer work days? It may be due to their current work efforts. When those currently employed in the survey (873 respondents) were asked how their work life compares to one year ago, 52% felt they were working harder than last year. 

Around a third of employed respondents (35%) said they’re working about the same amount as they were last year, while 13% said their workload has reduced or they’re working less hard. 

Unfortunately, four in ten (38%) workers feel they’re currently overworked, compared to the 59% who say that isn’t the case for them.

Close to a fifth (18%) of employed respondents said they’re having to work outside of their expected/contracted hours every day. Forty-one percent work more than their official hours several times a week or more

And, unfortunately, a third of those currently employed (33%) said they will be working on Labor Day this year. Gen Z are most likely (43%) to be working the holiday shift, with the chances of working reducing the older a person is.  

Survey methodology:

Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans; the survey was administered and conducted online by Talker Research between August 15 and August 21, 2025.