Beat the January blues as Yellow Monday returns to Liverpool

Say goodbye to the winter blues and hello to Yellow Monday!

Returning on 20 January, Yellow Monday, organised by Liverpool BID Company, aims to rebrand Blue Monday—traditionally considered the most depressing day of the year—into a day filled with positivity, fun, and community spirit.

Packed with free activities, giveaways, live music, and even a bouquet of flowers for someone deserving, Yellow Monday is a city-wide celebration of joy, all thanks to Liverpool’s businesses who are stepping up to donate services and offers.

One of the most popular activities of 2024 returns this January with the flower bouquet giveaway for a member of staff. Businesses are invited to nominate a colleague who will have flowers delivered to their desk.

Yellow Monday. Credit: Liverpool BID Company

This year will include live music outside commuter train stations, including Moorfields, James Street and Liverpool Central. Exchange Flags will see a pastry and banana giveaway and creative tote bag hub.

Yoga, running club and pilates sessions will be held at lunch time along with a Self-Esteem Comedy Class with The Comedy Trust.

Katie Bentley, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications at Liverpool BID Company, said:

“January is a cold and depressing start of the year, but what our first Yellow Monday taught us was that with a bit of positivity we can turn a blue day into a joyful one. We know much more about mental health and wellbeing than we used to, and it’s important for us to know there is a community around us on those days we need a little lift.”

Just some of the complimentary activities include:

200 free coffees to giveaway with Bean Coffee at their three locations, Chapel Street, St Pauls Square, Princes Dock
Free protein balls from Pomegranate, Old Hall Street, 8:00 – 9:00am. First come first served.
Live music from local artist, Mike Blue, at James Street Station from 8:30am – 9:15am
Live music from local artist Lewis Challinor at Central Station from 8:30am – 9:15am
Live music from local artist Lucy Starr at Moorfields (Old Hall Street
Positive Tote Bag painting at Exchange Flags from 12 noon – 2 pm
Pastry giveaway with Ezra & Gil, for the first 100 individuals passing Exchange Flags on way to work – starting at 8:30
Free Mental Health & Me training course on SEEDL platform, at 11:00am – 12:00pm
Pilates and relaxation at Royal Liver Building (tenants of the building only) at 12 pm – 1 pm
Flower giveaway at Royal Liver Building (tenants of the building only)
Free 360 Tour of Royal Liver Building at 12:30pm.
Lunchtime Yoga with YinYan in Horton House, at 12:15 – 13:00
Lunchtime Yoga with Inner Essence at Hope Street Hotel, at 12:15 – 13:00
Self-Esteem Comedy Class with The Comedy Trust at 13:00 – 14:00
Yellow Monday Pub Quiz, from 6.30pm at Ma Boyles (team building or attend solo, groups of 6. £1 entry and prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd with more prizes to follow)
Two Decathlon fun runs with goodie bags included at 12:30 and 5:30
Social media competition to nominate a colleague for a bouquet of Metquarter flowers on 20^th Jan
Yellow Monday uplifting office playlist
Flash mob
… And more!