Month Themes

• Date Your Mate Month
• Foster Care Month
• Gifts from the Garden Month
• Lupus Awareness Month
• National Barbecue Month
• National Bike Month
• National Blood Pressure Month
• National Hamburger Month
• National Photograph Month
• National Recommitment Month
• National Salad Month
• Older Americans Month

Weekly Celebrations

• Nurse’s Week – first full week of month
• Wildflower Week – week two
• National Bike Week – third week
• National Police Week – third week of month
• Emergency Medical Services Week – fourth week of month

Promotion Ideas

• Offer a seminar/workshop for small business owners
• Attend Small Business Week networking events
• Participate in an expo or trade show
• Attend a Memorial Day parade or event
• Mother’s Day promotion
• Graduate discounts
• Offer a free seminar for employees at a local public service office
• Charity bike ride

Blogging Ideas

• May 4: Derby party with fundraiser raffle
• May 5: Cinco de Mayo party
• May 7: Teacher discount
• Mother’s Day gift guide
• Graduation Gift Guide

Social Media Posting Ideas

• Company bike ride
• May 4: Star Wars costume contest
• May 4: 2-minute tips in honor of the 2 minute Kentucky Derby race
• May 12: Write authentic content involving mothers
• May 25: Geek out over something related to your business

Timely Hashtags #

• #biketoworkday2019
• #geekpride2019
• #maythe4thbewithyou
• #geekswho[verb related to your industry]
• #teachersgifts
• #celiacsafe
• #memorialdaysale
• #memorialday2019
• #honorthosewhoserved

Important Dates in February

• 1 May Day
• 1 Loyalty Day
• 1 Mother Goose Day
• 1 Save the Rhino Day
• 2 Baby Day
• 2 Brothers and Sisters Day
• 3 Garden Meditation Day
• 3 International Tuba Day – first Friday in May
• 3 Lumpy Rug Day
• 3 Space Day – first Friday in May
• 3 World Press Freedom Day
• 4 Bird Day
• 4 Free Comic Book Day – first Saturday in May
• 4 Kentucky Derby Day – first Saturday in May
• 4 National Candied Orange Peel Day
• 4 Renewal Day
• 4 Star Wars Day
• 5 Cinco de Mayo
• 5 National Hoagie Day
• 5 Oyster Day
• 5 Ramadan – begins at sundown, date varies
• 6 Beverage Day
• 6 National Tourist Appreciation Day
• 6 National Nurses Day
• 6 No Diet Day
• 7 National Tourism Day
• 7 National Teacher’s Day – Tuesday of first full week of May
• 8 Iris  Day
• 8 National Outdoor Intercourse Day
• 8 National Receptionist Day the second Wednesday in May
• 8 No Socks Day
• 8 School Nurses Day the Wednesday during Nurse’s Week
• 8 V-E Day
• 8 World Red Cross Day / World Red Crescent Day
• 9 Lost Sock Memorial Day
• 10 Child Care Provider Day or Daycare Provider Day – Friday before Mother’s Day
• 10 Clean up Your Room Day
• 10 Military Spouses Day the Friday before Mother’s Day
• 11 Birth Mother’s Day – Saturday before Mother’s Day
• 11 Eat What You Want Day
• 11 International Migratory Bird Day the second Saturday in May
• 11 National Train Day– Saturday closest to May 10th
• 11 National Windmill Day – the second Saturday in May
• 11 Twilight Zone Day
• 12 Fatigue Syndrome Day
• 12 International Nurses Day
• 12 Lilac Sunday second Sunday in May
• 12 Limerick Day
• 12 Mother’s Day second Sunday in May
• 13 Frog Jumping Day
• 13 Leprechaun Day
• 14 Dance Like a Chicken Day
• 15 National Chocolate Chip Day
• 15 Police Officer’s Memorial Day
• 16 Love a Tree Day
• 16 National Sea Monkey Day
• 16 Wear Purple for Peace Day
• 17 National Bike to Work Day – third Friday of month
• 17 Pack Rat Day
• 18 Armed Forces Day – third Saturday of month
• 18 International Museum Day
• 18 No Dirty Dishes Day
• 18 Visit Your Relatives Day
• 19 Boy’s Club Day
• 19 World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day
• 20 Be a Millionaire Day – now we all can go for that
• 20 Pick Strawberries Day
• 21 National Memo Day
• 21 National Waiters and Waitresses Day
• 21 Victoria Day(Canada) – Monday preceding the 25th
• 22 Buy a Musical Instrument Day
• 22 World Goth Day
• 23 Lucky Penny Day
• 24 Don’t Fry Friday – Friday before Memorial Day
• 24 National Escargot Day
• 25 International Jazz Day – Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
• 25 National Missing Children’s Day
• 25 National Brown Bag It Day
• 25 National Towel Day – in the UK
• 25 National Wine Day
• 25 Tap Dance Day
• 26 Sally Ride Day
• 27 Memorial Day last Monday of month.
• 27 Sun Screen Day
• 28 Amnesty International Day
• 28 National Hamburger Day
• 29 Learn About Composting Day
• 30 Mint Julep Day
• 30 Water a Flower Day
• 31 National Macaroon Day
• 31 Save Your Hearing Day
• 31 World No Tobacco Day

Month Themes

• National Humor Month
• International Guitar Month
• Keep America Beautiful Month
• Lawn and Garden Month
• National Kite Month
• National Poetry Month
• National Pecan Month
• National Welding Month
• Records and Information Management Month
• Stress Awareness Month
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Prom Season
• Financial Literacy
• Earth
• NFL Draft
• Autism
• Volunteering
• Donate Life

Weekly Celebrations

• Week 1 Library Week
• Week 1 Read a Road Map Week.
• Week 2 Garden Week
• Week 3 Organize Your Files Week
• Week 3 Medical Labs Week
• Week 4 Administrative Assistants Week
• Week 4 National Karaoke Week

Promotion Ideas

• Coupons for 2019 tax services
• Company-wide volunteer day
• Fundraiser for an Autism foundation
• Earth Day community cleanup/BBQ

Blogging Ideas

• Tax tips and services
• Home and lawn care tips
• Injury prevention/remedies for outdoor exercising
• Finance, DIY, money-saving tips
• Spring break travel tips

Social Media Posting Ideas

• April 12: Company grilled cheese lunch/contest
• April 22: Green/sustainability-themed posts
• April 25: Your child’s adventure at work
• April 30: Ask customers for their honest feedback via comments or link to review site

Timely Hashtags #

• #healthychoices
• #healthybody
• #healthierme
• #healthytips
• #arborday2018
• #customerfeedback
• #customerfirst
• #customercare
• #customershare

Important Dates in February

• 1 April Fool’s Day
• 1 International Fun at Work Day
• 1 International Tatting Day
• 2 Children’s Book Day
• 2 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
• 2 Reconciliation Day
• 3 Don’t Go to Work Unless it’s Fun Day
• 3 Tweed Day
• 3 World Party Day
• 4 Hug a Newsman Day
• 4 Walk Around Things Day
• 4 School Librarian Day
• 4 Tell a Lie Day
• 4 World Rat Day
• 5 Go for Broke Day
• 5 National Dandelion Day
• 5 .National Walk to Work Day – first Friday of month
• 6 California Poppy Day
• 6 National Tartan Day
• 6 New Beer’s Eve
• 6 Plan Your Epitaph Day
• 6 Sorry Charlie Day
• 7 Caramel Popcorn Day
• 7 National Beer Day
• 7 No Housework Day
• 7 World Health Day
• 8 All is Ours Day
• 8 Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
• 8 Zoo Lover’s Day
• 9 Name Yourself Day
• 9 Winston Churchill Day
• 10 Golfer’s Day
• 10 National Siblings Day
• 11 Eight Track Tape Day
• 11 Barbershop Quartet Day
• 11 National Submarine Day
• 12 Big Wind Day
• 12 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
• 12 National Licorice Day
• 12 Russian Cosmonaut Day
• 12 Walk on Your Wild Side Day
• 13 International Plant Appreciation Day
• 13 Narional Peach Cobbler Day
• 13 Scrabble Day
• 14 Ex Spouse Day
• 14 International Moment of Laughter Day
• 14 Look up at the Sky Day
• 14 National Dolphin Day
• 14 National Pecan Day
• 14 Palm Sunday – date varies
• 14 Reach as High as You Can Day
• 15 Income Taxes Due (most years, it’s on the 15th)
• 15 Patriot’s Day – third Monday of the month
• 15 Rubber Eraser Day
• 15 That Sucks Day
• 15 Titanic Remembrance Day
• 15 World Art Day
• 16 Mushroom Day
• 16 National Eggs Benedict Day
• 16 National Librarian Day
• 16 National Stress Awareness Day
• 16 Save the Elephant Day
• 17 Bat Appreciation Day
• 17 Blah, Blah, Blah Day
• 17 National Cheeseball Day
• 17 Pet Owners Independence Day
• 18 International Juggler’s Day
• 18 National High Five Day third Thursday
• 18 Newspaper Columnists Day
• 19 Good Friday – date varies
• 19 National Garlic Day
• 19 Passover begins at sundown – date varies
• 20 Husband Appreciation Day – third Saturday in April
• 20 Look Alike Day
• 20 Volunteer Recognition Day
• 21 Easter Sunday – date varies
• 21 Kindergarten Day
• 22 Dyngus Day always the Monday after Easter
• 22 Earth Day (U.S.)
• 22 Girl Scout Leader Day
• 22 National Jelly Bean Day
• 23 Lover’s Day
• 23 National Zucchini Bread Day
• 23 Take a Chance Day
• 23 National Picnic Day
• 23 World Laboratory Day
• 24 Administrative Professionals Day (Executive Admin’s Day, Secretary’s Day) –  date varies
• 24 Pig in a Blanket Day
• 25 East Meets West Day
• 25 Take Your Daughter to Work 4th Thursday
• 25 World Penguin Day
• 26 Arbor Day  -last Friday of month
• 26 Hug an Australian Day
• 26 National Pretzel Day
• 26 Richter Scale Day
• 27 Babe Ruth Day
• 27 National Prime Rib Day
• 27 Passover Ends
• 27 Tell a Story Day
• 28 International Astronomy Day
• 28 Great Poetry Reading Day
• 28 Kiss Your Mate Day
• 29 Greenery Day
• 29 National Shrimp Scampi Day
• 30 Hairstyle Appreciation Day
• 30 National Honesty Day

Month Themes

• Irish American Month
• Music in Our Schools Month
• Reading
• Brain Injury
• March Madness
• Youth Art
• National Celery Month
• National Craft Month
• National Frozen Food Month
• National Irish American Heritage Month
• National Nutrition Month
• National Peanut Month
• National Women’s History Month
• Red Cross Month
• Social Workers Month

Promotion Ideas

• Spring cleaning promotions
• Discounts on green colored products
• Youth art contest
• Basketball-themed promotions
• Discount to Girl Scouts or Troop Leaders
• 20% off for first day of spring on March 20th

Blogging Ideas

• Tax preparation tips
• Prom ideas and preparation tips
• Spring cleaning-themed tips
• Share kids books related to your industry
• March 8: Spotlight female entrepreneur in your field
• March 10: Time-saving tips related to your industry or service

Social Media Posting Ideas

• Lucky draw contest: Followers enter by commenting or using a designated hashtag
• Spotlight a female employee
• Volunteer for a Women’s Day-related cause
• March 2: Share a Dr. Suess quote
• March 5: Dress up for Mardi gras
• March 17: Photos of your employees in green
• March 23: Cutest puppy contest
• Mar 31: Crayon coloring contest

Timely Hashtags

• #firstdayofspring
• #marchmadness
• #stpattysday
• #stpatricksday
• #stpattysdaysale
• #gogreen
• #pinchme
• #womensday2019
• #womensdayspecial
• #womensdayeveryday

Important Dates in February

• 1 Employee Appreciation Day first Friday in March
• 1 National Pig Day
• 1 National Salesperson Day – first Friday in the month
• 1 Peace Corps Day
• 1 Peanut Butter Lovers’ Day
• 1 World Day of Prayer – First Friday of the month
• 2 Old Stuff Day
• 3 Caregiver Appreciation Day
• 3 I Want You to be Happy Day
• 3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day
• 3 National Anthem Day
• 3 Peach Blossom Day
• 4 Holy Experiment Day
• 4 Hug a GI Day
• 5 Mardi Gras  / Fat Tuesday – date varies
• 5 Multiple Personality Day
• 6 Ash Wednesday – date varies
• 6 Dentist’s Day
• 6 National Frozen Food Day
• 7 National Crown Roast of Pork Day
• 8 Be Nasty Day
• 8 International (Working) Women’s Day
• 9 Panic Day
• 10 Daylight Savings begins at 2:a.m. – date varies
• 10 International Find a Pay Phone Booth Day
• 10 Middle Name Pride Day
• 11 Johnny Appleseed Day
• 11 Worship of Tools Day – guys, you can relate
• 12 Girl Scouts Day
• 12 Plant a Flower Day
• 13 Ear Muff Day
• 13 Jewel Day
• 14 Learn about Butterflies Day
• 14 National Potato Chip Day
• 14 National Pi Day– Why today? Because today is 3.14, the value of Pi.
• 14 Popcorn Lover’s Day second Thursday
• 15 Dumbstruck Day
• 15 Everything You Think is Wrong Day
• 15 Ides of March
• 16 Everything You Do is Right Day
• 16 Freedom of Information Day
• 16 International Sports Car Racing Day – third Saturday of month
• 16 National Quilting Day – third Saturday of month
• 17 Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
• 17 Submarine Day
• 17 Saint Patrick’s Day
• 18 Goddess of Fertility Day
• 18 Supreme Sacrifice Day
• 19 Poultry Day
• 19 Tea for Two Tuesday – third Tuesday in March
• 20 International Earth Day
• 20 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day
• 20 Proposal Day
• 20 National Agriculture Day – date varies
• 20 Spring (Vernal) Equinox
• 21 Absolutely Incredible Kid Day – third Thursday of month
• 21 Credit Card Reduction Day
• 21 Fragrance Day
• 21 Purim – begins at sundown, date varies
• 22 National Goof Off Day
• 23 Melba Toast Day
• 23 National Chip and Dip Day
• 23 National Puppy Day
• 23 Near Miss Day
• 24 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
• 25 Feast of the Annunciation
• 25 Pecan Day
• 25 Waffle Day
• 26 Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
• 26 National Spinach Day
• 27 National “Joe” Day
• 28 Something on a Stick Day
• 28 Weed Appreciation Day
• 29 National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
• 29 Smoke and Mirrors Day
• 30 I am in Control Day
• 30 National Doctor’s Day
• 30 Take a Walk in the Park Day
• 30 Turkey Neck Soup Day
• 31 Bunsen Burner Day
• 31 National Clam on the Half Shell Day
• 31 World Backup Day

Month Themes

• American Heart Disease Awareness Month
• An Affair to Remember Month
• Black History Month
• Cancer Awareness Month
• Canned Food Month
• Creative Romance Month
• Great American Pie Month
• National Bird Feeding Month
• National Cherry Month
• National Children’s Dental Health Month
• National Grapefruit Month
• National Weddings Month
• Teen Dating Violence Month

Promotion Ideas

• Winner or Spring-themed special, based on Groundhog Day outcome
• Valentine’s Day promotion
• Presidents’ Day promotion
• Super Bowl promotion
• New patient or customer discounts
• Heart-related charity/run/walk
• Weather related discounts or specials
• Raise money for World Cancer Day

Blogging Ideas

• Spotlight influential African Americans in your field
• Ways your business can promote heart health
• Valentine’s Day wish list or gift guide
• Valentine’s Day gift guide for women
• Winter ideas based on your industry

Social Media Posting Ideas

• Feb 1: Wear red campaign or contest
• Feb 14: Discount to organ donors/receivers
• Feb 17: Do a random acts of kindness and share on social media
• Feb 20: Pets at work with custom hashtag

Timely Hashtags

• #petsof[businessname]
• #[businessname]pets
• #actsofkindness
• #hearthealthy
• #cutepets
• #instapet
• #valentinesgifts
• #valentinesdecor
• #valentinesspecial
• #Blackhistoryfacts
• #blackhistorymonth
• #datingviolenceawareness
• #healthyteeth
• #goredwearred
• #gored[your city name]
• #preventheartdisease

Important Dates in February

• 1 Bubble Gum Day
• 1 Wear Red Day #goredwearred
• 1 National Freedom Day
• 1. No Politics Day
• 2 Candlemas
• 2 World Wetlands Day #WorldWetlandsDay
• 2 Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
• 2 Ground Hog Day #GroundhogDay
• 3 Feed the Birds Day
• 3 Super Bowl Sunday #53 #SBLIII
• 4 World Cancer Day #WorldCancerDay
• 3 The Day the Music Died
• 4 Create a Vacuum Day
• 4 Stuffed Mushroom Day
• 4 Thank a Mailman Day
• 5 Chinese New Years  #YearOfThePig
• 5 National Weatherman’s Day #NationalWeatherpersonsDay
• 5 Safer Internet Day #SID2019
• 6 Lame Duck Day
• 6 National Chopsticks Day
• 7 Wave All you Fingers at Your Neighbor Day
• 7 Send a Card to a Friend Day #SendACardToAFriendDay
• 8 Boy Scout Day  #BoyScoutsDay
• 8 Kite Flying Day
• 9 National Pizza Day #NationalPizzaDay
• 9 Toothache Day
• 10 Umbrella Day
• 11 Clean out Your Computer Day
• 11 Don’t Cry over Spilled Milk Day
• 11 Make a Friend Day
• 11 National Inventors Day #InventorsDay
• 11 White T-Shirt Day
• 12 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
• 12 National Lost Penny Day
• 12 Plum Pudding Day
• 13 Get a Different Name Day
• 13 World Radio Day #WorldRadioDay
• 14 Ferris Wheel Day
• 14 National Organ Donor Day
• 14 Valentine’s Day #ValentinesDay
• 15 Candlemas
• 15 National Gum Drop Day
• 15 Singles Awareness Day
• 15 Susan B Anthony Day
• 16 Do a Grouch a Favor Day
• 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day #RandomActsOfKindnessDay
• 18 National Battery Day #NationalBatteryDay
• 18 National Drink Wine Day
• 18 President’s Day #PresidentsDay
• 19 National Chocolate Mint Day
• 20 Cherry Pie Day
• 20 World Day of Social Justice  #SocialJusticeDay
• 20 Hoodie Hoo Day
• 20 Love Your Pet Day #LoveYourPetDay
• 21 Card Reading Day
• 21 International Mother Language Day #IMLD
• 22 George Washington’s Birthday
• 22 Be Humble Day
• 22 International World Thinking Day
• 22 National Margarita Day
• 22 Walking the Dog Day
• 23 International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
• 23 Open That Bottle Night
• 23 Tennis Day
• 24 National Tortilla Chip Day
• 24 Oscar Night
• 25 Pistol Patent Day
• 25 Winter Olympics end, Closing Ceremony
• 26 Carnival Day
• 26 National Pistachio Day
• 26 Tell a Fairy Tale Day
• 27 Polar Bear Day
• 27 No Brainer Day
• 28 Floral Design Day
• 28 Public Sleeping Day
• 28 National Tooth Fairy Day

Month Themes

• National Bath Safety Month
• National Blood Donor Month
• National Braille Literacy Month
• National Hobby Month
• Hot Tea Month
• National Oatmeal Month
• National Soup Month

Promotion Ideas

• Discount for fitness/recreation services
• New Years Resolutions
• Participate in a blood drive, or discount to customers who donated blood
• 19% off sale for 2019
• Start the Year off Right

Blogging Ideas

• Recap/takeaways from your holiday fundraiser
• New Year’s Resolutions as they pertain to customers
• Health & fitness tips for the New Year
• New Year goals for your clients
• New promotions and services for your business
• Industry outlook/predictions in 2019
• 2019 must-dos for your customers and clients

Social Media Posting Ideas

• New Year’s resolution campaign with a custom hashtag
• January 14: Run a “Dress Up Your Pet” Instagram giveaway
• January 21: MLK Day of Service
• January 24: Compliment and tag loyal customers in a photo
• January 28: Share pics of employees having fun

Timely Hashtags

• #newyearnewyou
• #newyeargoals
• #newyearsale
• #newyeardecor
• #newyearvibes
• #newyearsresolution
• #funatworkday
• #postholidaysale
• #postholidayblues
• #newyearschallenge
• #newyearsgoals
• #goalsetting
• #goaldigger
• #mlk

Important Dates in November

• 1 National Hangover Day
• 1 New Year’s Day #NewYearsDay
• 2 Science Fiction Day #ScienceFictionDay
• 2 Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day
• 3 Festival of Sleep Day
• 3 Fruitcake Toss Day
• 3 Humiliation Day
• 4 National Spaghetti Day
• 4 Trivia Day #NationalTriviaDay
• 5 National Bird Day  #NationalBirdDay
• 6 Bean Day
• 6 Cuddle Up Day
• 6 Feast of the Epiphany – Three Kings
• 7 Old Rock Day
• 8 Bubble Bath Day
• 8 Male Watcher’s Day
• 9 Play God Day
• 9 National Take the Stairs Day – second Wednesday of month.
• 10 Bittersweet Chocolate Day
• 10 Houseplant Appreciation Day
• 10 Peculiar People Day
• 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day #HumanTraffickingDay
• 12 National Sticker Day #NationalStickerDay
• 11 Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend’s Day
• 12 Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day
• 12 National Pharmacist Day
• 13 International Skeptics Day
• 13 Make Your Dream Come True Day
• 14 Clean Off Your Desk Day #CleanOffYourDeskDay
• 14 Dress Up Your Pet Day
• 15 National Hat Day  #NationalHatDay
• 16 Appreciate a Dragon Day
• 16 National Nothing Day
• 17 Ditch New Years Resolutions Day
• 17 Get to Know Your Customers Day (third Thursday of every quarter) #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay
• 18 Thesaurus Day
• 18 Winnie the Pooh Day -The Birthday of Winnie’s author A.A. Milne
• 19 National Popcorn Day
• 19 National Tin Can Day
• 20 National Buttercrunch Day
• 20 National Cheese Lover Day #CheeseLoversDay
• 20 Penguin Awareness Day
• 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday  , celebrated on the third Monday #MLKDay
• 21 National Hugging Day  #NationalHuggingDay
• 21 Squirrel Appreciation Day
• 22 National Blonde Brownie Day
• 23 National Pie Day  #PieDay
• 23 National Handwriting Day
• 23 Measure Your Feet Day– we only ask….”Why!?!”
• 24 Beer Can Appreciation Day
• 24 Compliment Day #NationalComplimentDay
• 25 Opposite Day #OppositeDay
• 26 Australia Day
• 26 Spouse’s Day
• 27 Chocolate Cake Day
• 27 Punch the Clock Day
• 28 Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day – last Monday of month
• 28 Data Privacy Day  #PrivacyAware
• 28 Community Manager Appreciation Day #CMAD
• 28 Fun at Work Day
• 28 National Kazoo Day
• 29 National Puzzle Day
• 29 National Cornchip Day
• 30 National Inane Answering Message Day
• 31 Backward Day
• 31 Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Month Themes

• AIDS Awareness
• Bingo Month
• Business Plan
• Human Rights
• Safe Toys & Gifts
• Write a Friend Month
• National Flu Vaccination Week (2nd-8th)

Important Dates in November

• 1st – Eat a Red Apple Day
• 1st – World Aids Awareness Day
• 2nd – Chanukah Begins
• 2nd – National Fritters Day
• 3rd – Advent begins, date varies
• 3rd – Make a Gift Day
• 3rd – National Roof over Your Head Day
• 4th – Santas’ List Day
• 4th Wear Brown Shoes Day
• 4th – National Cookie Day
• 5th – World Soil Day
• 5th – Bathtub Party Day
• 5th – Repeal Day – The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition
• 6th – St. Nicholas Day
• 6th –  Mitten Tree Day
• 6th – Put on your own Shoes Day
• 7th – International Civil Aviation Day
• 7th – Letter Writing Day
• 7th – National Cotton Candy Day
• 7th – Pearl Harbor Day
• 8th – National Brownie Day
• 8th – Take it in the Ear Day
• 9th – Christmas Card Day
• 9th – International Children’s Day – Second Sunday in December
• 9th – National Pastry Day
• 10th – Chanukah Ends
• 10th – Human Rights Day
• 11th – National Noodle Ring Day
• 12th – National Ding-a-Ling Day
• 12th – National Gingerbread Day
• 12th – Poinsettia Day
• 13th – Ice Cream Day
• 13th – Violin Day
• 14th – International Monkey Day
• 14th – National Bouillabaisse Day
• 14th – Roast Chestnuts Day
• 15th – Bill of Rights Day
• 15th – National Lemon Cupcake Day
• 16th – National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
• 17th – National Maple Syrup Day
• 18th – Bake Cookies Day
• 18th – Free Shipping Day
• 18th – National Roast Suckling Pig Day
• 19th – Look for an Evergreen Day
• 19th – Ugly Sweater Day
• 19th – Oatmeal Muffin Day
• 20th – Go Caroling Day
• 21st – Crossword Puzzle Day
• 21st Forefather’s Day
• 21st – Humbug Day
• 21st – Look on the Bright Side Day
• 21st – National Flashlight Day
• 21st – Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year, date varies
• 22nd – National Date Nut Bread Day – or September 8!?
• 23rd – Festivus – for the rest of us
• 23rd – Roots Day
• 24th – National Chocolate Day
• 24th – National Egg Nog Day
• 25th – Christmas Eve
• 25th – Christmas Day
• 25th – National Pumpkin Pie Day
• 26th – Boxing Day
• 27th – Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day
• 27th – National Fruitcake Day
• 28th – Card Playing Day
• 29th – Pepper Pot Day
• 30th – Bacon Day
• 30th – National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
• 31st – Make Up Your Mind Day
• 31st – New Year’s Eve
• 31st – Unlucky Day

Promotion Ideas

• Discount with flu shot
• New Year’s promotions
• Home repair and cleaning services: campaigns around getting homes ready for holiday parties
• Toy drive
• 18% off for the final days of 2018
• Advent sales/featured products
• December 3: Gift-making workshop
• December 18: Free shipping
• December 18: Send holiday gifts to loyal clients
• December 19: Ugly sweater party

Blogging Ideas

• Holiday gift guides
• Holiday fitness survival guide
• Winter home preparedness tips
• Recap highlights of the year for your business
• 2019 must-dos

Social Media Posting Ideas

• Holiday wishlist contest/giveaway
• Post photos from memorable moments throughout the past year
• Advent giveaways
• December 26: Virtual thank you notes

Month Themes

• Entrepreneurship Month
• Lung Cancer Month
• Military Family Month
• PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month
• Men’s Health Month
• Aviation History Month
• Child Safety Protection Month
• International Drum Month
• National Adoption Awareness Month
• National Caregivers Appreciation Month
• National Diabetes Awareness Month
• National Epilepsy Month
• National Model Railroad Month
• National Novel Writing Month
• Native American Heritage Month
• Peanut Butter Lovers Month
• Real Jewelry Month
• National Sleep Comfort Month

Important Dates in November

• 1st – Extra Mile Day
• 1sr – All Saint’s Day
• 1st – Dios Los Muertos
• 1st – Men Make Dinner Day – first Thursday of Month
• 2nd – All Soul’s Day
• 2nd – Deviled Egg Day
• 2nd – Look for Circles Day
• 3rd – Plan Your Epitaph Day
• 3rd – Book Lovers Day – first Saturday of the month
• 3rd – Housewife’s Day
• 3rd – Sandwich Day
• 4th – King Tut Day
• 4th – Daylight Savings Day
• 5th – Gunpowder Day
• 5th – Guy Fawkes Day
• 6th – Marooned without a Compass Day
• 6th – Saxophone Day
• 6th – U.S. General Election Day – first Tuesday of the month after first Monday of month
• 7th – Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
• 7th – Hindu Diwali Day – date varies
• 8th – STEM Day
• 8th – Cook Something Bold Day
• 8th – Dunce Day
• 9th – Chaos Never Dies Day – you’ve got that right
• 10th – Forget-Me-Not Day
• 10th – USMC Day
• 11th – Veteran’s Day
• 12th – Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
• 13th – Caregiver Appreciation Day
• 13th – National Indian Pudding Day
• 13th – Sadie Hawkins Day
• 13th – World Kindness Day
• 13th – Young Readers Day second Tuesday of month
• 14th – Operating Room Nurse Day
• 14th – World Diabetes Day
• 15th – America Recycles Day
• 15th – Clean Your Refrigerator Day
• 15th – Great American Smokeout  – third Thursday in November
• 15th – National Philanthropy Day
• 16th – Button Day
• 16th – Have a Party With Your Bear Day
• 16th – International Tolerance Day
• 16th – National Fast Food Day
• 17th – Electronic Greeting Card Day – now who do you think created this day!?
• 17th – Homemade Bread Day
• 17th – National Adoption Day – Saturday before Thanksgiving
• 17th – Take A Hike Day
• 17th – World Peace Day
• 18th – Occult Day
• 19th – Have a Bad Day Day
• 20th – Absurdity Day
• 20th – Beautiful Day
• 20th – Universal Children’s Day
• 21st – False Confession Day
• 21st – National Tie One On Day – day before Thanksgiving
• 21st – World Hello Day
• 22nd – Go For a Ride Day
• 22nd – Thanksgiving – Eat, drink, and be thankful, fourth Thursday
• 23rd – Black Friday – Friday after Thanksgiving
• 23rd – Buy Nothing Day – always the day after Thanksgiving…does anyone abide by it!?!
• 23rd – Eat a Cranberry Day
• 23rd – National Cashew Day
• 23rd – National Espresso Day
• 23rd – You’re Welcome Day – the day after Thanksgiving
• 24th – Small Business Saturday
• 24th – All Our Uncles are Monkeys Day
• 24th – Evolution Day
• 25th – National Parfait Day
• 26th – Shopping Reminder Day
• 26th – Cyber Monday
• 27th – Giving Tuesday
• 27th – Pins and Needles Day
• 28th – French Toast Day
• 28th – Make Your Own Head Day
• 28th – Red Planet Day
• 29th – Square Dance Day
• 30th – Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day
• 30th – Computer Security Day

Promotion Ideas

• Movember for men’s health
• Lung cancer charity walk
• Host a food drive, those who donate get a coupon
• Small Business Saturday promotions
• November 15: Recycling drive
• November 27: Donate proceeds to charity

Blogging Ideas

• Thanksgiving recipes
• Holiday gift guides
• Black Friday survival guide or tricks
• Winter prep guide
• Tips for personal/business security
• November 4: How to take advantage of that extra hour
• November 27: Recommended Cyber Monday sites applicable to but not in competition with your business

Social Media Posting Ideas

• Thankful campaigns
• Share photos of customers/partners you’re thankful for
• Thank veterans
• November 24: Small Business Saturday discount codes

Month Themes

• Fire Prevention
• LGBTQ History
• Breast Cancer
• Bullying
• Energy
• Down’s Syndrome
• Customer Service Week (1st-5th)
• Business Women’s Week (14th-20th)

Important Dates in September

• 1st – World Vegetarian Day
• 2nd – International Bacon Day
• 2nd – VJ Day (WWII)
• 3rd – Labor Day
• 4th – National Taco Day
• 5th – World Smile Day
• 6th – Fight Procrastination Day
• 6th – Read a Book Day
• 7th – National Salami Day
• 7th Neither Rain nor Snow Day
• 8th – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• 8th – Columbus Day
• 9th – Grandparents Day
• 10th – National Cake Decorating Day
• 11th – World Sight Day
• 12th – Youth Day
• 12th – National Video Games Day
• 13th – Friday the 13th!!
• 13th – Defy Superstition Day
• 13th – Left Handers Day
• 13th – Uncle Sam Day
• 14th – National Cream-Filled Donut Day
• 15th – Relaxation Day
• 16th – National Boss’s Day
• 17th – Citizenship Day
• 17th – Constitution Day
• 18th – Get to Know Your Customers Day
• 18th – Yom Kippur (Jewish Day of Atonement begins at sundown)
• 19th – World Humanitarian Day
• 19th – International Talk Like a Pirate Day
• 20th – National Sweetest Day
• 20th – National Pepperoni Pizza Day
• 20th – National Punch Day
• 21st – Senior Citizens Day
• 21st – International Peace Day
• 21st – Miniature Golf Day
• 21st – World Gratitude Day
• 22nd – Business Women’s Day
• 22nd – International Rabbit Day
• 22nd – National Hunting & Fishing Day
• 22nd – Oktoberfest begins in Germany
• 23rd – Autumn Equinox, Fall Begins
• 23rd – Sukkot (Jewish holiday begins at sundown)
• 24th – National Cherries Jubilee Day
• 25th – National Comic Book Day
• 25th – National Second Hand Clothing Day
• 26th – National Pumpkin Day
• 26th – Johnny Appleseed Day
• 27th – Make a Difference Day
• 28th – National Chocolate Day
• 28th – National Good Neighbor Day
• 28th – Native American Day
• 29th – Confucius Day
• 30th – National Candy Corn Day
• 31st – Halloween

Promotion Ideas

• Hand out reusable trick or treat bags with your logo on them
• Come in and give feedback for a discount
• October 8: Columbus Day specials
• October 20: Sweet deals on Sweetness Day
• October 26: Team up with a local farm stand for a pumpkin carving contest

Blogging Ideas

• Change up the costume contest: have followers vote on the costume they want to see YOU wear
• Fall bucket list
• Fall survival guide
• Fire prevention tips

Social Media Posting Ideas

• Halloween costume contest
• Trunk or treat for kids
• October 6: Smiling customer Instagram campaign