This Thursday, March 13th, Mexico City will host a unique and meaningful event: the CDMX 2025 Pajamatón, an initiative that seeks to raise awareness about the importance of sleep for physical and mental health.
This activity, organized by the Mexico City government in collaboration with the Mexican Psychiatric Association, invites citizens to go about their daily activities wearing pajamas, as a symbolic way of highlighting the importance of adequate rest.
The event is part of the commemoration of World Sleep Day, celebrated every March 18th. Although the official date is a few days later, the Pajamatón will take place on Thursday, March 13th to take advantage of the work and school day, allowing for greater participation. Additionally, this day will coincide with a special astronomical phenomenon: a total lunar eclipse known as a Blood Moon, which adds a unique touch to the day.
A day to go out in pajamas and reflect on rest
The CDMX 2025 Pajama-Thon is not only an opportunity to go out in pajamas, but also a call to reflect on sleep habits and their impact on health. The activity involves people performing their daily tasks, such as going to work, school, or even the supermarket, while wearing pajamas. For those who don’t feel comfortable wearing pajamas all day, participants are encouraged to participate in simpler activities, such as walking their pets or doing some quick shopping in pajamas.
The event also has a digital dimension. Organizers have invited participants to share photos on social media using the hashtags #DMS2025, #PijamatonCDMX, and #CDMXEnPijama, with the aim of amplifying the message and raising awareness among a wider audience.
World Sleep Day, established in 2008 by the World Sleep Society, aims to raise public awareness about sleep disorders and their consequences. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 40% of the world’s population experiences sleep problems, such as sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or sleepwalking. However, less than 20% of those affected receive proper diagnosis and treatment.
Poor sleep not only causes tiredness and drowsiness, but can also trigger more serious problems, such as depression, anxiety, decreased work productivity, and memory impairment. In this regard, the Sleep Disorders Clinic (CTS) at UNAM has noted that lack of sleep also increases levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, which can have a negative impact on overall health.
The Mexico City Metro Joins the Pajama-Thon
The Public Transportation System (STC) Metro has also joined this initiative, inviting its users to travel in pajamas on March 13. This action seeks to generate curiosity among passengers and encourage conversations about the importance of sleep. The idea is that, by seeing people in pajamas, more citizens will become interested in the topic and reflect on their own sleep habits.
The Metro, as one of the most used modes of transportation in the capital, becomes a key space to spread the Pajama-Thon message. Authorities hope that this activity will not only be fun, but will also motivate people to prioritize their health through quality sleep.
Source: infobae
