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145 Sleep Captions for When it’s Time to Rest

Not every photo has to be an action shot, sometimes you have a great sleep photo to share. When you do, we have put together a list of all the best sleep captions for Instagram for your next post. We have also included the best sleep quotes for Instagram for when someone else has said it best first.

Our Favorite Sleep Captions for Instagram

  • Unlocking the secrets of the night, one sleepless hour at a time.
  • Nothing is sadder than good nights that turn into goodbyes.
  • A day without sleep is like a cupcake without frosting.
  • Good night stars, good night sky, good night moon.
  • Cool breeze. Dark night. Bright stars.
  • Midnight thoughts cascade like a waterfall, keeping sleep at bay.
  • Day is over, and night has come.
  • Sleepless nights, where thoughts take flight.
  • Sleeping is like meditation, it’s all about letting go.
  • I love sleep because it’s a time to relax and rejuvenate.
  • Lost in the twilight realm between wakefulness and dreams.
Person in bed with sleep captions
  • I’m not tired, I’m just not motivated.
  • Falling asleep with beautiful nighttime memories.
  • I’m not tired, I’m just avoiding life.
  • The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep.
  • Sleeping is like a form of time travel, it helps me escape from the present moment.
  • Sleep is like a cat; it only comes to you when you ignore it.
  • When the world sleeps, my mind dives into the abyss.
  • The shorter you sleep, the shorter your life.
  • Unraveling the mysteries of the sleepless hours.
  • The darker the night, the more beautiful it is.
  • Sleep is the best medicine for a tired mind and body.
  • Late night. Blurry lights. Deep mind.
  • Sleeping is like a mini vacation from the stresses of daily life.
  • I love my sleep more than anything else.
Night sky iwth night captions
  • I have only one specialty and it is sleeping.
  • I love sleep because it gives me a chance to escape from my daily routine.
  • Sleep’s embrace evades me, leaving me to wander through the night.
  • I love sleep because it’s a time to reconnect with my inner self.
  • Sleep gives me a chance to reset my mind and body.
  • The night sky holds the untold stories of the sleepless souls.
  • Shhhh… it’s time to dream. Good night!
  • Sometimes, all you need is just a lot of sleep.
  • Restless nights, where dreams and reality intertwine.
  • Don’t give up on your dreams so soon, sleep longer and dream big dreams.
  • Sleep is the best help for a troubled mind.
Sky with dream captions
  • May the angels sing everyone to rest. Good night!
  • Look at how the stars shine for all of us.
  • There is a time for much work but, there is a time for sleep also.
  • Caught in a timeless dance with sleeplessness.
  • I think insomnia is a sign that this person is pretty interesting.
  • I miss my childhood sleeps when there were no worries.
  • I am great in bed; I mean I can sleep for days.
  • The amount of sleep every average person required is five more minutes.
  • I’m not tired, I’m just avoiding reality.
  • I am already planning to take a nap tomorrow.
  • Good night – may you fall asleep in the arms of a dream, so beautiful, you’ll cry when you awake.
  • Beneath the stars, insomnia reigns.
  • I’ll sleep when I’m done.
  • The first and the best thing I do in the morning is “turn the alarm off and go back to sleep for more than ten minutes”.
  • I need my beauty sleep
  • I’m not a morning person
Person in bed with funny sleep captions
  • I am so good at sleeping; you know that I can do it with my eyes closed.
  • I love sleep because it’s like a mini vacation.
  • A good night’s sleep is the best revenge.
  • Calling it a night with a little prayer.
  • Sleep is the best way to avoid reality.
  • You miss 100% of the naps that you don’t take.
  • Sleep is the best medicine.
  • Tonight, I’ll be making friends with the stars.
  • I’m not tired, I’m just bored.
  • Naptime is my kind of happy hour.
  • Dear sleep, I am really sorry that we had a breakup this morning. I need you back so bad.
  • No matter how much you sleep, you will definitely need the “five more minutes” after waking up.
  • Sleep is the best way to avoid the world.
Night sky with funny good night captions
  • No day is a bad day, you can simply fix it by taking a nap.
  • What we do in our sleep only the pillow knows.
  • Counting stars instead of sheep, as sleep slips away.
  • Let me sleep with you and catch your dreams.
  • I love to sleep, my life has a tendency to fall apart when I am awake, you know?
  • Hello darkness, my old friend.
  • Close your eyes, make a wish, and whisper good night.
Night sky with funny good night sayings
  • I’m not sleeping, I’m just taking a power nap.
  • Fatigue is the best pillow.
  • There is no sunshine so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.
  • Sleeping is my favorite past time
  • I’m not tired, I’m just avoiding people.
  • When we sleep in this world, we awake in another world.
  • A long sleep and a good laugh are the best cure for anything.
  • Sleep’s absence reveals a world of untold stories.
  • A day well spent brings happy nights of sleep.
  • Sleep is the best way to achieve inner peace.
  • I love sleep because it’s a time to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
  • The night sky is much more beautiful than a rainbow.
  • Snoring is an art, please don’t criticize it.
Person in bed with sleep Instagram captions
  • I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.
  • Chasing the moonlight, caught in insomnia’s embrace.
  • Sleeping can heal all your problems and pain.
  • Your future depends on your dreams, so go to sleep and dream as much as you can.
  • When dreams slip away, the night becomes my companion.
  • Goodbye, real world. Hello, dream world.
  • Sleep is the best way to get rid of a bad day.
  • If sleeping would be a game, I definitely have the most medals in it.
  • Behind closed eyes, a world of wakefulness unfolds.
  • I’m staying up all night dreaming about sleep.
  • Sleep is the best antidote for a heavy heart.
Sky with dream Instagram captions
  • I’m not tired, I’m just trying to escape from my problems.
  • When sleep becomes a distant dream, the night becomes my muse.
  • In the depths of the night, sleep eludes me.
  • Close your eyes, make a wish, and whisper good night.
  • Sleep is like a golden chain that binds our health and body together.
  • I’m not tired, I’m just avoiding my problems.
  • Early to rise, early to bed makes a man healthy, wealthy, and dead.
Night sky iwth funny good night messages
  • The only thing I like better than sleeping is eating.
  • Sleep is the best way to reduce stress.
  • In the depths of the night, dreams become an elusive mirage.
  • Happiness is waking up, looking at the clock and you realize that you still have two more hours to sleep.
  • Delving into the recesses of the night, where sleep hides.

If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Relaxation Captions, Night Captions, Good Night Messages, Chill Captions and Lazy Captions.

Short Captions About Sleeping

  • Dream without any limit.
  • I can’t keep my eyes open
  • I can’t wait to sleep
  • Sleep tight, and don’t be scared.
  • To one and all, a fair good night!
  • Sleep is the best tonic for a busy life.
  • Sleep is the best balm for a weary mind.
  • Keep sleeping and dreaming big dreams.
  • I have one hobby and it is sleeping.
  • Sleep is like a mini vacation.
Person in bed with short captions about sleeping
  • Starry nights quiet the soul.
  • Something beautiful is on the horizon.
  • I wish this night lasted forever.
  • Sleeping is my therapy.
  • Rest is a weapon.
  • Sleep is the best meditation.
  • I’m a night owl
  • Night is the mother of thoughts.
Sunrise over clouds with short captions for good mornings
  • I love naps
  • Planning to take a nap daily.
  • I’ll sleep when I’m dead.
  • Sleep is the best meditation.
  • I just want to sleep
  • Whenever I wake up, I feel I am reborn.
  • Every day can be fixed with a nap.
  • I love sleep

Short Sleep Quotes for Instagram

“A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow.” – Charlotte Bronte

“Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama

“There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” – Mindy Kaling

“Never waste any time you can spend sleeping.” – Frank H. Knight

“No day is so bad it can’t be fixed with a nap.” – Carrie Snow

Person in bed with short sleep quotes for Instagram

“Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.” – Phyllis Diller

“The amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more.” – Wilson Mizener

“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?” – Ernest Hemingway

“A well-spent day brings happy sleep.” – Leonardo da Vinci

“What hath night to do with sleep?” – John Milton

“There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.” – Homer

“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Irish Proverb

Night sky with short funny good night quotes by Bonaparte

“Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.” – Anthony Burgess

“Man is a genius when he is dreaming.” –  Akira Kurosawa

“Your future depends on your dreams, so go to sleep.” – Mesut Barazany

“A day without a nap is like a cupcake without frosting.” – Terri Guillemets

Night sky with funny good night quotes by Miranda

“Without enough sleep, we all become tall two-year-olds.” – JoJo Jensen

So that is our list of quotes and captions. We hope you found the perfect one for you.

Now go share your sleep photo!

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About the Author

Laynni Locke

I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.

And it doesn’t matter if you are travelling, celebrating a special occasion or just appreciating day-to-day life, when you take that perfect photo you are going to need the perfect caption or quote before you share it. Which is why we started Routinely Shares, providing comprehensive lists of quotes and captions to cover every occasion, adventure or loved one.

With extensive experience as a travel writer, social media specialist and grant writer, I have made it my mission to curate the best and easiest to use lists for your next post.

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