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title: Important dates for your marketing calendar 2026
description: Wouldn’t it be useful to have all the marketing dates for 2026 at your fingertips? This marketing campaign calendar will help give your brand a head start.
image: https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hubfs/2025%20calendars.png
---

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# Important dates for your marketing calendar 2026

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## Want to have all the useful marketing dates for 2026 at your fingertips?

Yes? That’s what we thought, too! 

We decided to create our own marketing campaign calendar to help give your brand a head start in 2026. 

You start planning some epic 2026 campaigns, and we’ll bring the merch. 

Interested in finding out what else we can do for your brand in 2026? [Get in touch with us today](https://www.fluidbranding.com/contact), and we’ll help your brand reach new heights with mind-blowing brand activation. 

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## Important dates for your marketing calendar 2026

### January

- #### 1st January 2026: New Year’s Day!
  
   Is there a better time of year to refresh and revamp your promotional merchandise?

![happy new year products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/happy%20new%20year%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=happy%20new%20year%20products.png)

- #### 19th January 2026: Blue Monday
  
   Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year, but it doesn’t have to be with some epic merch! Why not support your team with their very own [wellness journal](https://www.fluidbranding.com/wellness-journal-14003185.html)? Or some [self-care goodies](https://www.fluidbranding.com/mindfulness-mental-health)?

![blue monday products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blue%20monday%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=blue%20monday%20products.png)

### February

- #### 17th/18th February 2026: Chinese New Year
  
   Keep this date in your diary for expected delays with orders!

![chinese new year products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chinese%20new%20year%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=chinese%20new%20year%20products.png)

- #### 14th February 2026: Valentine’s Day
  
   For us, Valentine’s Day is about appreciating the people around you who make your job great. Be it colleagues, suppliers, or clients. Whether you want to make a big impression with some thoughtful gifts or send items in the post, it’s time to ditch those old-fashioned roses and choose swag instead!

Read more: [This is why your brand should embrace Valentine’s Day](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/this-is-why-your-brand-should-embrace-valentines-day)![V Day Blog Header](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V%20Day%20Blog%20Header.webp?width=600&height=317&name=V%20Day%20Blog%20Header.webp)

- #### 20th February 2026: Love Your Pet Day
  
   It’s simple: we love our pets! And with 59% of people owning a pet in the UK now, they’ve become part of the family, and part of the team. Don’t you think it’s time they got to [enjoy the finer merch in life](https://www.fluidbranding.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=pet)?

Read more: [10 pawsome merchandise ideas your dog will love](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/10-pawsome-merchandise-ideas-your-dog-will-love)![blog headers 2023 (9)-1-1](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20headers%202023%20(9)-1-1.webp?width=600&height=317&name=blog%20headers%202023%20(9)-1-1.webp)

### March<https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/14-sustainable-giveaway-ideas>

- #### 6th March 2026: Employee Appreciation Day
  
   Let your team know how special they are to you with some fantastic [personalised branded gifts](https://www.fluidbranding.com/best-sellers?q=best) just for them.

Read more: [6 ways to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/6-ways-to-celebrate-employee-appreciation-day)![employee appreciation day Blog Header](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/employee%20appreciation%20day%20Blog%20Header.webp?width=600&height=317&name=employee%20appreciation%20day%20Blog%20Header.webp)

- #### 8th March 2026:  International Women’s Day
  
  It’s time to embrace gender equality and inclusivity and celebrate International Women’s Day! We believe that every business has the power to create a culture free from discrimination, and we’re here to help you succeed in your mission.

Read more: [Here’s why we love Oxious](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/heres-why-we-love-oxious)![oxious blog header](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/oxious%20blog%20header.webp?width=600&height=317&name=oxious%20blog%20header.webp)

- #### 17th March 2026: St. Patrick’s Day
  
  Get your lucky charms ready to spread that golden magic with some innovative [St. Patrick’s Day merchandise](https://www.fluidbranding.com/st-patricks-day).

Read more: [Have you seen this year’s St. Patrick’s Day merchandise yet?](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/have-you-seen-this-years-st-patricks-day-merchandise-yet)![st patricks day blog header](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/st%20patricks%20day%20blog%20header.webp?width=600&height=317&name=st%20patricks%20day%20blog%20header.webp)

- #### 18th March 2026: Global Recycling Day
  
   In 2019, there was an enormous 95.1 billion tonnes of waste being created by us. Shocking, right? That’s why we love to support brands that are trying to reduce the amount of rubbish they send to landfill. Why not chat with us about the best [eco-merch](https://www.fluidbranding.com/eco-friendly-branded-products) to celebrate the day?

Read more: [2023’s top trending sustainable products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/2023-top-trending-sustainable-products)

![sustainable products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sustainable%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=sustainable%20products.png)

- #### 20th March 2026: Red Nose Day
  
  Plus, if you’re celebrating Red Nose Day this year too, we’ve got some amazing merch perfect for the big day.

![red nose day products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/red%20nose%20day%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=red%20nose%20day%20products.png)

### April

- #### National Pet Month!
  
   Isn’t it time you checked out our purrrfect branded gifts this National Pet Month?

![pet products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pet%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=pet%20products.png)

- #### 5th April 2026:  Easter Sunday
  
   At Fluid, we love celebrating anything to do with chocolate and sweet treats. That’s why when it comes to Easter, we go all out! Share in the egg-citement this year with some of the tastiest merch around.

 Read more: [8 eggcellent branded products for Easter](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/8-eggcellent-branded-products-for-easter-2023-with-free-download)  
![Blog Header (3) (1)](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20(3)%20(1).webp?width=600&height=316&name=Blog%20Header%20(3)%20(1).webp)

- #### 22nd April 2026: Earth Day
  
   Our purpose is to create a culture of change that pushes us to do things better every day, and to make a lasting positive impression of your brand on your customers. And Earth Day is the perfect chance to shout loud and proud about just how important protecting our planet really is.

Read more: [Your orders are restoring forests!](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/your-orders-are-restoring-forests)![Blog Header trees](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20trees.webp?width=600&height=317&name=Blog%20Header%20trees.webp)

### May

- #### 11th - 17th May 2026: Mental Health Awareness Week
  
   With 56% of employers wanting to do more to improve staff wellbeing but not knowing where to start, the stigma around discussing and tackling low mental health is fading fast - finally! That’s why we want to share products with you that remind you to practice mindfulness to self-care essentials that help you rebalance.

Read more: [Top 10 products to help reduce anxiety](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/top-10-products-to-help-reduce-anxiety)![blog headers 2023 (1)](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20headers%202023%20(1).webp?width=600&height=317&name=blog%20headers%202023%20(1).webp)

- #### 20th May 2026: World Bee Day
  
   We actually all depend on our stripey little friends to make our food taste good, with approximately 1 in 3 mouthfuls of food consumed by humans relying on our bees! It’s time to celebrate these buzzing heroes with some merch that’ll make their lives just that little bit easier.

Read more: [Welcome to the jungle: 12 benefits of promotional plants](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/welcome-to-the-jungle-12-benefits-of-promotional-plants)![blog-headers-2023-\_4\_-1](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-headers-2023-_4_-1.webp?width=600&height=317&name=blog-headers-2023-_4_-1.webp)

### June

- #### 18th June 2026: International Picnic Day
  
   Boost your brand with dreamy picnic merch this summer! From socialising with your team, throwing a relaxed summer soirée for clients, or celebrating sporting successes, there’s a perfect picnic plan for all occasions, with merch to match!

Read more: [Get your merch summer picnic ready](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/get-your-merch-summer-picnic-ready)![picnic blog](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/picnic%20blog.webp?width=600&height=317&name=picnic%20blog.webp)

### July

- #### 30th July 2026: International Friendship Day
  
  Friends are great, right? Celebrate all your friends from workplace buddies to corporate chums this July.

![friendship products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/friendship%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=friendship%20products.png)

### August

- #### Fresher’s Week prep!
  
   It’s time to up your merch game and have a new \*academic\* year refresh.

Read more: [Newbie nerves? Check out these A\* Freshers’ Fair merchandise ideas](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/newbie-nerves-check-out-these-a-freshers-fair-merchandise-ideas-2023)![fresher fair blog header](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fresher%20fair%20blog%20header.webp?width=600&height=317&name=fresher%20fair%20blog%20header.webp)

### September

- #### 1st September 2026: Start planning your Advent calendars
  
   With Christmas just around the corner, don’t leave it too late to order your Advent calendars! Throughout the whole of September and October, we’re here to help you get creative with your countdowns running up to the big day.

![advent calendars products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/advent%20calendars%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=advent%20calendars%20products.png)

- #### 25th September 2026: World’s biggest coffee morning
  
   Are you going to be celebrating the Macmillan Coffee Morning? Make sure you’re ready for the biggest coffee morning ever with all our fantastic coffee-related merch!

![coffee products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/coffee%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=coffee%20products.png)

 

### October

- #### 10th October 2026: World Mental Health Awareness Day
  
   It’s time we removed the stigma surrounding mental health. With 14% of employees stating that they have previously resigned because of workplace stress, isn’t it time to work together to support those who need it most?

Read more: [How to support your staff with their mental health](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/how-to-support-your-staff-with-their-mental-health)![blog headers 2023 (6)](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20headers%202023%20(6).webp?width=600&height=317&name=blog%20headers%202023%20(6).webp)

- #### Last orders for Advent calendars, IE & EU
- FYI: This is the last day you can order Advent calendars for delivery to Europe!

![advent calendars products (1)](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/advent%20calendars%20products%20(1).png?width=600&height=317&name=advent%20calendars%20products%20(1).png)

- #### 31st October 2026: Halloween
  
   Are you ready for some spooktacular branded merch? We’ve got all the scariest sweet treats and horrifying branded goodies for you to have the best branded Halloween ever.

Read more: [7 effective Halloween campaigns to inspire your B2B merch marketing strategy](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/7-effective-halloween-campaigns-to-inspire-your-b2b-merch-marketing-strategy)

![Two kids dressed up for Halloween holdiong up pumpkins in front of their faces. ](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Halloween.png?width=600&height=317&name=Halloween.png)

 

### November

- #### 5th November 2026: Guy Fawkes Night
  
  Fireworks. Sparklers. Bonfires. Guy Fawkes Night is an amazing celebration and definitely one to add to your marketing calendar.

![bonfire night products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bonfire%20night%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=bonfire%20night%20products.png)

- #### 11th November 2026: Remembrance Day
  
  Show your support to the armed forces this Remembrance Day.

![remembrance day products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/remembrance%20day%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=remembrance%20day%20products.png)

- #### 14th November 2026: Last orders for Advent calendars, UK
  
   Don’t forget - this is the last day you can order Advent calendars for delivery to UK addresses in time for the 1st of December!

![advent again products](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/advent%20again%20products.png?width=600&height=317&name=advent%20again%20products.png)

- #### 27th November 2026: Green Friday
  
   Green Friday is the cooler, greener sibling to Black Friday, and we can’t wait to celebrate it.  We love that sustainability is at the top of the list when it comes to consumer must-haves nowadays, with big brands making big changes to be more eco-friendly. Make sure you’ve got your Green Friday merchandise ready to celebrate all things green!

Read more: [Here’s everything you need to know about Green Friday](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-green-friday)

![](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Green%20Friday%20Blog%20Header.png?width=600&height=317&name=Green%20Friday%20Blog%20Header.png)

### December

- #### 10th December 2026: Christmas Jumper Day
  
   Nothing says Christmas more than a classic Christmas jumper! Isn’t it time for your brand to be a festive superhero this Christmas with its superbly branded  Christmas jumpers?

Read more: [The only eco-conscious festive branded gift ideas you’ll ever need](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/the-only-eco-conscious-festive-branded-gift-ideas-youll-ever-need)![Blog  (9)](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20%20(9).webp?width=600&height=317&name=Blog%20%20(9).webp)

- #### 25th December 2026: Merry Christmas!
  
   The joy of surprising someone with the perfect present is second to none. That’s why we LOVE Christmas, and can’t wait to help you make 2026 the best Christmas yet!

Read more: [Here’s your ULTIMATE guide to having the BEST sustainable Christmas EVER](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/blog/heres-your-ultimate-guide-to-having-the-best-sustainable-christmas-ever)![Blog Header (1)-2 (1)](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20(1)-2%20(1).webp?width=600&height=316&name=Blog%20Header%20(1)-2%20(1).webp)

 

## Get organised with merch

Have you got your 2026 campaigns sorted yet? We’ll help you get organised with the best branded promotional merchandise, perfect for your brand. From stunning stationery to cool cups and clothing, we mean it when we say we’re more than just merchandise. 

Interested in finding out what else we can do for your brand in 2026? [Get in touch with us today](https://www.fluidbranding.com/contact), and we’ll help your brand reach new heights with mind-blowing brand activation. 

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Natasha is fascinated by stories. Brand stories, to be precise. The stories you want to be remembered for. The tales behind your logos, colours and promotional merchandise - that’s why she’s our Content Strategist! She’s a book-hoarding rat enthusiast with a love for exploring the Cornish countryside.

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