Further research is recommended to explore potential causes of these trends, including workplace pressure and alcohol consumption during holidays.

New Year's Day consistently showed increased suicide rates across all countries studied, particularly among men, while Christmas Day exhibited mixed results depending on the region.

Weekend suicide rates varied significantly by region; they were generally lowest on Saturdays and Sundays in North America, Asia, and Europe, but higher in parts of South and Central America, Finland, and South Africa.

Individuals in crisis or experiencing emotional distress are encouraged to reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

A recent study, published on October 23, 2024, in the BMJ, analyzed suicide data from over 1.7 million cases across 740 locations in 26 countries from 1971 to 2019.

The research found that suicide risk peaks on Mondays and New Year’s Day, with approximately 15-18% of total suicides occurring on Mondays.

The study revealed that the highest suicide rates were recorded in South Korea, Japan, South Africa, and Estonia, while the lowest rates were found in the Philippines, Brazil, Mexico, and Paraguay.

The study acknowledges limitations such as potential under-reporting and misclassification of suicide data in certain regions.

Men and individuals aged 0-64 years showed higher suicide rates compared to women and those aged 65 and older.

These findings are crucial for developing targeted suicide prevention strategies and alert policies, particularly focused on specific days of the week and holiday periods.

Researchers suggest that the increased risk on Mondays may be linked to the 'broken-promise effect theory,' where unmet expectations lead to negative moods, alongside heightened work pressure.

The analysis highlighted that while some regions in Central and South America and South Africa saw marginal increases in suicide rates on Christmas Day, North America and Europe generally experienced a decrease.