Daylight Saving Time Officially Renamed to ‘Daylight Savings Time,’ Nation Rejoices in Adding an ‘S’

By Sunny Spelling, Timekeeping Correspondent

In what experts are calling the “most consequential change in timekeeping since clocks went digital,” Congress has voted unanimously to update Daylight Saving Time to Daylight Savings Time—adding the long-contested ‘S’ that Americans have been misusing for decades.

The landmark decision was announced at a press conference where Senator Todd Ticktock (R-TN) explained the rationale behind the change. “For years, the American people have been putting an ‘S’ on ‘Saving,’ and honestly, we’ve had enough of the grammar police correcting them. It’s time the government aligns with what the majority already believes is true.”

The bill, humorously titled the “Savings Makes Sense Act,” passed with bipartisan support after a lengthy debate on whether the plural form would improve national morale. “The extra ‘S’ represents all the hours we’ve gained and lost over the years,” Senator Ticktock said, tearing up slightly.

The Change We Didn’t Know We Needed

Proponents of the change argue that it simplifies things for the average American. “Let’s be real—everyone already says ‘Savings,’” said language expert Dr. Lisa Lexicon. “This isn’t about grammar anymore; it’s about national unity. Plus, if you Google ‘Daylight Savings Time,’ you get 14 million more results than the correct term. That’s the internet’s way of voting.”

But not everyone is thrilled. Critics have called the move “linguistic laziness” and warned of potential confusion in the global community. “What’s next?” asked British time historian Nigel Properclock. “Adding an ‘S’ to Greenwich Mean Time? Turning it into Greenwiche’s?”

Rebranding America’s Clocks

The name change has sparked a flurry of activity nationwide. App developers are scrambling to update time-related software, from weather apps to those obnoxious clock-changing alerts on your phone. Tech giant Apple issued a statement confirming that iPhones would now correctly display ‘Daylight Savings Time’ in all time zones, along with a new feature: passive-aggressive reminders to reset your microwave clock.

Meanwhile, Congress has allocated $250 million to update textbooks, government websites, and every single “Spring Forward” poster in public schools. The Department of Transportation, which oversees timekeeping in the U.S., has launched a public awareness campaign under the tagline, “One Nation, One ‘S.’”

Divided Public Opinion

Reactions from the public have been mixed. Supporters of the change say it’s long overdue. “I’ve been saying ‘Daylight Savings Time’ for years, and now it’s finally right,” said Houston resident Mark Chronos. “It feels like winning an argument you didn’t even know you were having.”

Detractors, however, are skeptical about the necessity of the update. “We still don’t even know why we’re changing the clocks twice a year,” complained Sarah Dial, a teacher from Oregon. “Adding an ‘S’ doesn’t make it less annoying when it gets dark at 4 p.m.”

What’s Next for Time Reform?

With the new name now official, some lawmakers are pushing for additional updates to the system. Senator Ticktock has hinted at future legislation to simplify the biannual clock changes altogether. Early drafts of the bill suggest switching entirely to “Year-Round Savings Time”—because if one extra letter feels good, why not add two?

For now, Americans can rest easy knowing that their instinctive use of ‘Daylight Savings Time’ is no longer a mistake. Whether this change will truly unite the nation—or just give everyone one more reason to dread losing an hour of sleep—remains to be seen.