Key dates every marketer should know for 2026

Have you started planning your content for the new year? If so, there are some key dates you’ll want to lock in your calendar. From seasonal trends to major 2026 events, there are plenty of opportunities to weave relevant content into your planner throughout the year to make the most of your marketing strategy. 

To help you stay ahead, we’ve pulled together a list of must-know dates every marketer should note down for 2026.  

January

• 1st - New Year’s Day

February

• 13th - World Radio Day

• 14th - Valentine’s Day

• 17th - Pancake Day 

• 17th - Chinese New Year

• 20th - Love Your Pet Day

March

• 5th - World Book Day 

• 8th - International Women’s Day

• 17th - St Patrick’s Day

• 20th - First day of Spring

• 20th - Red Nose Day

April

• 1st - April Fools’ Day

• 3rd - Good Friday

• 5th - Easter Sunday

• 6th - Easter Monday

• 22nd - Earth Day 

May

• 4th - Early May Bank Holiday

• 11th - Mental Health Awareness Week

• 25th - Spring Bank Holiday 

June

• 1st - Pride Month

• 11th - Start of FIFA World Cup

• 21st - Summer solstice 

• 30th - World Social Media Day 

July

• 16th - World PR Day 

• 17th - World Emoji Day 

August

• 19th - World Photography Day

• 31st - August Bank Holiday 

September 

• 5th - International Charity Day 

October

• 1st - Black History Month 

• 25th - British Summer Time ends 

• 31st - Halloween 

November 

• 5th - Guy Fawkes Day

• 8th - Remembrance Sunday

• 11th - Remembrance Day

• 13th - World Kindness Day

• 27th - Black Friday

• 30th - Cyber Monday  

December 

• 10th - Christmas Jumper Day

• 25th - Christmas Day

• 31st - New Year’s Eve 

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