Logitech (known as Logicool in Japan), a manufacturer of gaming devices and other products, announced that November 19, 2026, will be “Logi Game Day,” a day off for employees to play games.
The company, which markets gaming devices such as mice, keyboards, and headsets under the “Logitech G” (known as “Logicool G” in Japan) brand, states that this is the first time it has established a company-wide holiday dedicated to gaming. According to the international media outlet Kotaku, the holiday applies to all employees—estimated to number just over 7,000—ranging from executives to interns.
The holiday coincides with the release date of “GTA 6.” The company claims that gaming “improves work performance.”
November 19 marks the release date of *Grand Theft Auto VI* (hereinafter *GTA 6*). On that day, Logitech G will also host a livestream event at its San Jose, California headquarters to celebrate “Game Day.”
In the press release, Robin Piispanen, General Manager of Logitech G, cited *GTA 6* first and foremost as an example of a game to play, and also mentioned *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4*.
*GTA 6* is a highly anticipated title that, after two delays from its original fall 2025 release date, has finally been set for release on November 19, 2026. Pre-downloads have already begun for the PS5 and Xbox versions.
Regarding this initiative, CEO Haneke Faber commented, “It’s time to discard the stereotype that gaming is a waste of time.” He expressed the view that gaming and work mutually support each other’s performance.
The company cites survey data to support this claim. According to its own survey, 81% of gamers reported that gaming builds their confidence in real life, reduces anxiety, and leads to improved performance in their daily work.Furthermore, another survey found that 98.8% of decision-makers in corporate IT departments stated that skills cultivated through gaming are directly linked to workplace competencies such as strategic thinking, complex problem-solving, and the ability to perform under pressure.
The Chief Human Resources Officer also stated that playing is not the opposite of work, and that employees who take time off return with sharper focus and renewed energy.
While the move has drawn praise on international online forums, some have quipped, “They’ll all just take the day off anyway.”
This news has also become a hot topic on the international forum Reddit’s r/technology, where some users have openly praised the move, calling it “a good move for a large corporation.” On the other hand, there were also tongue-in-cheek comments suggesting the company was simply being proactive, such as, “They probably knew 7,000 people would call in ‘sick’ anyway.”
Ahead of GTA VI’s release, Logitech is giving 7,000 employees the day off to play video games—and its CEO says it’ll boost productivity
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People have also shared anecdotes about colleagues who took time off on the release dates of games like *Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas* and *The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom*, revealing gamers’ true feelings that release days for major titles are simply not the time for work.
*Grand Theft Auto VI* is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and XBOX Series X|S.
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