World Sleep Day: China promotes healthy sleep with diverse initiatives

The China Sleep Research Society is spearheading a series of nationwide science-popularization activities, as World Sleep Day is observed in the country on Saturday, March 21. These include public lectures, free consultations for sleep disorders, and industry symposiums to spread knowledge about good-quality sleep and scientific methods of sleep aid.

A white paper on sleep health research – involving 150,000 participants – has also been released. The white paper reveals that in 2025, China's national sleep health showed a faint but positive trend. People went to bed at 0:10 a.m. and woke up at 7:27 a.m., with an average nightly sleep duration of 6.97 hours, slightly better than the previous two years. Awareness of healthy sleep is rising among China's general public, yet lifestyle factors still pose challenges.

This year's Sleep Day carries the theme of "Quality Sleep, Better Life." Additionally, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has introduced a new occupation – sleep health manager. By leveraging local sleep centers and regional research projects, China aims to build a more comprehensive sleep health service system.