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Admin night: Inside the viral new trend combining adulthood with friendships
Updated On: 29 March, 2026 10:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Ananya Tomcy
Adulting can be tough, but who says it has to be lonely? From settling bills to answering emails, the viral trend of ‘admin nights’ turns dreaded tasks into a fun hangout sesh

Tackling your to-do list with a partner or more makes it a less painful affair, and also keeps you more accountable. Pic/iStock
You have one free evening this week. Are you going to use it to clear that endless to-do list? Or will you catch up with friends you haven’t hung out with in weeks? A new viral trend sorts this dilemma out for you.
Doing chores with your friends is all the rage and we are absolutely here for it. The internet calls it “admin night”, and it is life-changing. An admin night is simply a gathering of your friends where you dedicate a few hours to finally tick things off that checklist you’ve been dreading forever. You basically kill two birds with one stone — you get your work done and spend time with your friends.

