Reading every day has many benefits. It's most commonly associated with learning and sure that is one of those benefits. Even if you are not reading any facts based text there are still opportunities to learn. For example about writing or even empathy.
Reading is also a good way to pass the time. No matter whether you read fact or fiction you can keep yourself entertained. Reading fiction can feel for some like a waste of time, but in addition to already mentioned learning it is also a good way to improve you imagination and creativity.
Best thing about reading is the fact that it is relaxing. Just reading fee minutes can reduce stress. Despite requiring a little bit more effort than for example watching tv it's still more relaxing than just laying on the couch passively starting at the screen.Trying to follow the show might need some attention and the pace is set to you unlike when you are reading you are in total control.
You can easily stop for a while and ponder what you just read. You can even re-read those things to understand them better. You can speed through the boring parts or even skip ahead if you feel like there is something irrelevant going on.