The 2026 Occasions & Holiday Calendar to Your Plan Promotional Giveaways
Scott Kalapos on Oct 26, 2025
Plan your promotional giveaways in advance for a year of successful awareness and thank-you campaigns. With our 2026 Holiday Calendar, you’ll know right when the next gift-giving holiday is coming up! From major celebrations to quirky observances, every date is an opportunity to connect with your audience and keep your brand on their minds. With over 20 years in the promotional products industry, 4AllPromos knows how to turn these occasions into moments that matter for your business.
Our handy calendar makes note of key holidays, but remember to plan 3-6 weeks ahead of time to avoid last-minute orders and have your custom promo items on time. This gives enough time to approve artwork and revise anything if needed before it is sent to production, allowing it to arrive right on schedule.
This go-to guide gives you everything you need to map out your 2026 promotional strategy, stock up on the right products, and make a lasting impression with customers all year long. So whether you're celebrating National Hat Day with custom caps or spreading cheer with holiday giveaways, you’ll make every month count!
January
Recapping and reflecting on the previous year's gifts is a good way to start your January. Take note of which corporate holiday gift ideas were a big hit and which gift ideas may not be worth repeating during the 2026 holidays. Then get ready for a new year of holidays and promotions to build your relationships starting in January.
In general, promo products that do well in January include items that get the year started on a good foot. Think calendars, planners, fitness items, and organization products.
Also, January is National Eye Care Month. You can celebrate with promotional sunglasses!
- January 1st - New Year's Day
- January 11th-17th - National Pizza Week
- January 12th - National Hot Tea Day - Get mugs for the office and enjoy tea time.
- January 13th - National Sticker Day - Order your custom stickers ahead of time to hand out for the holiday!
- January 15th - National Hat Day - Make sure your employees have custom logo hats for this day!
- January 19th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- January 21st - National Cheesy Socks Day - Add your designs to socks for this day!
- January 27th - International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- January 31st - National Hot Chocolate Day
February
February is a good time to start your research for your promotional marketing campaigns. Pick the holidays that will resonate most with your audience and then browse our catalog of promotional items to pick your products. From the Super Bowl to Valentine’s Day, there are a handful of holidays in February to take advantage of with promotional items.
February is American Heart Month, Black History Month, Human Relations Month, and Children's Dental Health Month.
- February 2nd - Groundhog Day
- February 8th - Super Bowl Sunday - One of the biggest advertising days of the year, add your logo to football giveaways, catering & kitchen items, or premium tailgating gear to raffle off for your football-loving customers.
- February 14th - Valentine's Day - Find the perfect Valentine’s theme giveaways
- February 16th - President's Day
- February 17th - Mardi Gras - Join in the festivities with beads and other Mardi Gras items!
- February 17th - Ramadan Begins
- February 18th - National Drink Wine Day - Raise a custom wine glass to this occasion!
March
March is the kick-off month for a lot of upcoming national holidays, and for basketball fans, it’s March Madness. Create a budget and set aside funds for giveaways you know you will be buying in the near future.
March is American Red Cross Month, Nutrition Month, and Women's History Month. Holidays in March include:
- March 4th - Holi Festival - Celebrate the spring and the Festival of Colors.
- March 6th - Dentist’s Day
- March 6th - Employee Appreciation Day - Appreciate hard work with corporate gifts for co-workers and employees
- March 8th - International Women’s Day
- March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
- March 30th - National Doctors’ Day
April
April kicks off Q2 for businesses. It’s the all-important tax deadline month, which might be why it is also Stress Awareness Month. Make sure you’re stocked up on stress balls! While tax season might not be the most fun, there are other great dates to look forward to in April.
In addition to Stress Awareness Month, April is also Arab American Heritage Month.
- April 1st - April Fools Day
- April 4th - Jeep 4x4 Day - Get your custom logo rubber ducks for a day of ducking Jeeps.
- April 5th - Easter Sunday - Be sure to pick up Easter gifts and goodies for an Easter basket or family dinner
- April 7th - World Health Day
- April 11th - National Pet Day
- Apr 19th-25th - National Volunteer Week
- April 20th - Cannabis Day
- April 22nd - Earth Day - A great time to show your brand’s eco-friendly values with sustainable corporate gifts.
- April 22nd - Administrative Professional Day
- April 24th - Arbor Day
May
May is a month of new blooms and much-needed sunshine. We also take time to remember Mother's Day and think about graduation gift ideas. May is a significant month for many awareness causes and heritage celebrations, including:
- National Pet Month
- Bike Safety Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- National American Stroke Month
- Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
We also have some special days and weeks happening in May that are great times to show your appreciation in the community, while also spreading brand awareness.
- May 4th - International Firefighters’ Day
- May 5th - Cinco de Mayo
- May 4-10th - Public Service Recognition Week
- May 4th-8th - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 5th - National Teacher Appreciation Day - Another profession that gets a well-deserved day and week of appreciation.
- May 6-12th - National Nurses Week
- May 10th - Mother's Day
- May 10th-16th - National Hospital Week
- May 12th - International Nurses Day - Show these hard-working caregivers some much-needed appreciation with a thoughtful gift!
- May 16th - National BBQ Day
- May 17th-23rd - National EMS Emergency Medical Services Week
- May 25th - Memorial Day - Browse our patriotic products and gifts to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
- May 27th - National Sunscreen Day
June
Head into summer ready for all the community events and festivals. The weather is perfect, and people love getting out in the sun. Get your brand in the hands of new prospects with fun giveaways or show your existing clients you care with Father's Day gifts and summer barbecue ideas.
Not only do we kick off the summer in June but it is also Pride Month and National Safety Month.
- June 3rd - World Bicycle Day
- June 11th - International Day of Play
- June 14th - Flag Day
- June 18th - International Picnic Day - Start planning your company picnic for a day of office camaraderie.
- June 19th - Juneteenth
- June 21st - Father's Day
- June 21st - International Yoga Day - Host a goat or puppy yoga event and give away promotional yoga mats!
- June 21st - International T-shirt Day - Design a new run of custom shirts for branded merchandise or give them to employees to bring more visibility to your brand.
- June 27th - National Sunglasses Day - Give your audience a freebie they’ll be sure to use all summer with a new pair of stylish sunglasses!
July
The peak of summer is prime time for outdoor fun. Summer music festivals and farmers’ markets are a weekly occurrence, giving you a chance to connect with community members at each event. We kick off the month with Independence Day and wind down the month starting plans for back-to-school campaigns.
July is also National Recreation and Parks Month, a month to celebrate Plastic-Free July and National Ice Cream Month.
- July 4th - Independence Day
- July 7th - World Chocolate Day - Get custom chocolates for your customers and employees!
- July 15th - National Hot Dog Day
- July 16th - Get to Know Your Customers Day
- July 20th - Fortune Cookie Day - Browse our extensive collection of fortune cookies in all different flavors!
- July 20th - National Lollipop Day - Browse our promotional lollipops for a sweet treat.
- July 30th - National Intern Day
August
By August, summer is wrapping up, and parents and kids are getting ready for the school year. Back-to-School sales and events are great opportunities to spread goodwill in your community. Along with Back-to-School Month, August is also Summer Sun Safety Month and National Golf Month. Golf is a great networking opportunity for sales teams and executives. Sponsoring golf outings is a great way to get your company’s name in front of potential clients.
Add these days to your marketing calendar too for fun campaigns and to show some love to all the cats and dogs.
- August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
- August 4th - National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day - Get chocolate chip cookie gifts for your office and clients
- August 8th - International Cat Day
- August 9th - National Book Lovers Day
- August 15th - Honey Bee Day
- August 17th - National Nonprofit Day
- August 26th - National Dog Day - Celebrate with a dog-friendly workday or implement a pet policy at the office.
- August 31st - National Trail Mix Day - The healthy snack that keeps your body fueled throughout the work day!
September
September is the last month of Q3 and leads into the busy holiday season. This month is the perfect time to start thinking about ordering your calendar gifts for the upcoming year, reviewing your goals, and starting to budget for your holiday gifting. In September, we see wedding celebrations and preparations for the fall.
September is National Service Dog Awareness Month. Hispanic Heritage Month and Oktoberfest celebrations both begin in September, too.
- September 7th - Labor Day
- September 13th - National Grandparents Day
- September 13th-19th - Truck Driver Appreciation Week
- September 19th - Oktoberfest begins
- September 20th-26th - Surgical Tech Week
- September 21st - International Day of Peace
- September 29th - National Coffee Day (Internationally celebrated on October 1st)
October
Q4 begins in October, and that means it’s time to get your end-of-the-year marketing plans in order. The month of October means pumpkin-spice lattes, candles, and everything in between are hitting the stores. Your company can join in on seasonal trends with Halloween-themed gifts and promos.
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the notable days include:
- October 5th-9th - Customer Service Week
- October 4-10th - Fire Prevention Week
- October 6th - National Taco Day
- October 10th - World Mental Health Day
- October 12th - Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- October 16th - Boss’s Day - Get your boss a personalized cross pen to show your appreciation.
- October 31 - Halloween
November
By November, you should have your Black Friday marketing campaigns ready to launch. Corporate holiday gifting should be top of mind. Thanksgiving will sneak up on you if you’re not prepared, and you want to be sure to capitalize on Cyber Monday gift shopping!
In November, we see No-Shave November campaigns to raise awareness for cancer causes, and Movember campaigns focus on men’s health. It is also Native American Heritage Month.
- November 1st-2nd - Dia de los Muertos
- November 11th - Veterans Day - Browse our camo promo products and consider an event that aligns with National Veterans and Military Families Month, another month-long celebration in November.
- November 17th - National Entrepreneur’s Day
- November 19th - International Men's Day
- November 22nd - International Musician Day - A great time to stock up on band merch and run a social media raffle to build your following!
- November 26th - Thanksgiving Day
- November 27th - Black Friday Day
- November 28th - Small Business Saturday - Make sure to stock up on your stickers, tote bags, and branded merchandise to turn customers into mini ambassadors for your company.
- November 30th - Cyber Monday
December
Time in December seems to move at twice the normal speed. It’s imperative to have all your loose ends tied up and get your last-minute ornaments and gift ideas together. Make sure you send your holiday cards, and get your party favors for New Year's Eve ordered.
- December 1st - Giving Tuesday
- December 4th- 12nd - Hanukkah
- December 18th - Ugly Sweater Day - A fun day to have the office participate in, or have an ugly sweater contest at your holiday party!
- December 24th - Christmas Eve
- December 25th - Christmas Day
- December 26- January 1st - Kwanzaa
- December 31st - New Year’s Eve - Get noisemakers and other party supplies for the last night of the year!
Use Our 2026 Holiday Calendar for Promo Gift-Giving Success
With this 2026 Holiday Calendar, you’ll have everything you need to make the most of each occasion. From New Year’s Day to New Year’s Eve and every celebration in between, it’s the perfect tool to help you plan ahead, connect with your audience, and leave a lasting impression.
Don’t let these opportunities slip by, shop 4AllPromos today and find the perfect promotional items to make your brand part of every holiday and occasion. Start planning your 2026 promotions now!
