Is Workday Down? Current Status, Outage Reports & User Feedback

Potential Outage Last checked: 2 minutes ago

User Reports (Last 12 Hours)

Frequently Asked Questions

Login issues may be caused by credential problems, session timeouts, or connectivity disruptions. Verify your username and password are correct, try clearing your browser cache and cookies, and check if your organization requires special login procedures such as VPN access or multi-factor authentication.

Performance issues may result from network latency, browser compatibility issues, or resource constraints. Try using a different browser, clear your cache and cookies, and ensure you're not running too many other resource-intensive applications simultaneously.

Report generation problems can occur due to data volume limitations, permission issues, or processing constraints. Check if you have the necessary permissions to access all data in the report, try simplifying the report parameters to reduce data volume, and consider breaking complex reports into smaller ones.

Workflow issues may be caused by approval chain problems, configuration errors, or system limitations. Verify the approval chain status in your Workday inbox, check if any approvers are out of office (which may require delegation), and contact your Workday administrator if steps appear completely stuck.

Session expiration occurs due to inactivity timeouts, authentication issues, or browser problems. Try logging out completely and logging back in, check if your organization has specific session duration policies, and avoid keeping Workday open in background tabs for extended periods.

Access issues may stem from permission restrictions, module availability in your organization's implementation, or feature availability during maintenance periods. Verify with your Workday administrator that you have the appropriate security roles assigned, check if the feature is included in your organization's Workday subscription, and try accessing through the Workday mobile app as an alternative.

Mobile connectivity issues can result from network problems, app version compatibility, or authentication challenges. Ensure your device has a stable internet connection, update the Workday mobile app to the latest version, and try completely closing and reopening the app to refresh your session.

Document handling issues may be caused by file size limitations, format restrictions, or storage constraints. Verify your file is under the maximum size limit (typically 5-25MB depending on configuration), check if you're using an approved file format, and try compressing large files before uploading.

Incident History

Current Incidents

Workday Potential Outage

Potential Outage

Started: 2025-07-05 15:12

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.

Resolved Incidents

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.
Started: 2025-07-05 14:32 Resolved: 2025-07-05 14:47

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.
Started: 2025-07-05 13:32 Resolved: 2025-07-05 13:45

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.
Started: 2025-07-05 11:40 Resolved: 2025-07-05 11:52

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.
Started: 2025-07-05 11:13 Resolved: 2025-07-05 11:26

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.
Started: 2025-07-05 09:15 Resolved: 2025-07-05 09:51

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.
Started: 2025-07-05 08:50 Resolved: 2025-07-05 09:51

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.
Started: 2025-07-05 07:30 Resolved: 2025-07-05 07:47

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.
Started: 2025-07-05 05:39 Resolved: 2025-07-05 06:07

We have detected a potential outage for Workday.
Started: 2025-07-05 04:34 Resolved: 2025-07-05 04:48

About Workday

Workday is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that provides human capital management, financial management, planning, and analytics capabilities through a unified platform. The service delivers comprehensive solutions for human resources processes including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, performance management, and learning, alongside financial applications for accounting, procurement, expenses, and budgeting, all accessible through web and mobile interfaces with role-based permissions and workflow automation.

Human resources departments use Workday to manage the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retirement, centralizing personnel data and automating processes like time tracking, leave management, and performance reviews. Finance teams leverage Workday for financial planning, accounting operations, and reporting, taking advantage of its real-time analytics and audit capabilities. Employees access Workday to view pay statements, request time off, update personal information, and complete required training through self-service portals, while executives utilize Workday's dashboards and reporting tools to gain insights into workforce metrics, operational performance, and financial forecasts.

Users may experience various types of disruptions when using Workday, including temporary access limitations during scheduled maintenance windows, occasional performance slowdowns during period-end processing or large report generation, or brief delays in workflow approvals during system updates. Mobile application synchronization with the web platform might sometimes require manual refreshing to display the most current information. Integration points with third-party systems could experience data transfer delays or validation errors requiring attention. Report scheduling and delivery might occasionally encounter timing inconsistencies during high-usage periods. During major version updates, users might notice temporarily limited functionality for specific features or modules as changes are being implemented across the organization's Workday environment.

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