Hours per day spent on leisure and sports on weekdays and weekends in the U.S. 2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 22, 2024

In 2023, people in the United States spent more time on leisure and sports activities during weekends and holidays. That year, people spent over 6.4 hours on such activities, compared to 4.6 hours on weekdays. 

Average hours per day spent on leisure and sports on weekdays and weekends and holidays in the U.S. from 2009 to 2023

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Release date

June 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2009 to 2023

Number of respondents

aprox. 8,500 (2023)

Age group

15 years and older

Method of interview

Computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI)

Supplementary notes

*Holidays are New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Leisure and sports includes sports, exercise, and recreation; socializing and communicating; and other leisure activities like watching TV.

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