To help with your content marketing planning for 2022, we've created a list of both popular and some lesser-known marketing dates from January through to December.
January
1st January: New Year’s Day
1st – 31st January: Dry January
1st – 31st January: Veganuary
1st – 31st January: Ginuary
2nd January: Science Fiction Day
4th January: Trivia Day
6th January: National Technology Day
10th January: Cut Your Energy Costs Day
15th January: National Hat Day
16th January: Hot & Spicy Food Day
17th January: Blue Monday
21st January: National Hugging Day
23rd January: Sticky Toffee Pudding Day
24th January: National Compliment Day
25th January: Burn’s Day
27th January: Chocolate Cake Day
30th January: National Croissant Day
31st January: Grammy Awards
February
1st February: Chinese New Year
2nd February: Frozen Yoghurt Day
4th February: Winter Olympics Starts
6th February: Yorkshire Pudding Day
9th February: National Pizza Day
10th February: World Pulses Day
14th February: Valentine’s Day
15th February: Singles Awareness Day
17th February: Random Acts of Kindness Day
20th February: Love Your Pet Day
21st February: Family Day
27th February: National Strawberry Day
March
1st March: St David’s Day
1st March: Shrove Tuesday
2nd March: Ash Wednesday
3rd March: World Book Day
4th March: National Grammar Day
7th – 13th March: British Pie Week
8th March: International Women’s Day
13th March: BAFTA’s
17th March: St. Patrick’s Day
18th March: Red Nose Day
20th March: First Day of Spring / International Day of Happiness
25th March: International Waffle Day
27th March: Mother’s Day
27th March: International Whiskey Day
April
1st April: April Fool’s Day
1st April: Sourdough Bread Day
4th April: International Carrot Day
9th April: Grand National 2022
10th April: Siblings Day
11th April: National Pet Day
11th April: Cheese Fondue Day
15th April: Good Friday
16th April: Day Of The Mushroom
17th April: Easter Sunday
18th April: Easter Monday
19th April: Bicycle Day
21st April: National Tea Day
22nd April: Earth Day
23rd April: St George’s Day
29th April: International Dance Day
30th April: Honesty Day
May
1st May: Labour Day
2nd May: Early May Bank Holiday
4th May: Star Wars Day
6th May: National Space Day
9th May: Europe Day
11th May: National Eat What You Want Day
13th May: World Cocktail Day
16th May: National Vegetarian Week
16th May: International Day of Light
17th May: World Baking Day
20th May: World Bee Day
23rd May: Victoria Day
24th – 28th May: Chelsea Flower Show
25th May: National Wine Day
28th May: International Hamburger Day
29th May: National Biscuit Day
30th May: National Creativity Day
30th May – 5th June: National BBQ Week
31st May: National Smile Day
June
1st June: World Milk Day
2nd June: Spring Bank Holiday
3rd June: Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday
3rd June: National Fish & Chips Day
4th June: National Cheese Day
5th June: World Environment Day
8th June: Best Friends Day
10th June: World Gin Day
12th June: International Falafel Day
13th June: International Children’s Day
15th June: National Beer Day
16th June: World Tapas Day
17th June: National Flip Flop Day
18th June: International Sushi Day
19th – 27th June: National Picnic Week
19th June: Father’s Day
21st June: Summer Solstice
22nd June: National Selfie Day
27th June: Wimbledon
30th June: Social Media Day
July
1st July: Canada Day
4th July: American Independence Day
6th July: UEFA Women’s Euro Starts
7th July: World Chocolate Day
9th July: Eid al-Adha begins
13th July: International French Fry Day
16th July: National Cherry Day
17th July: World Emoji Day
18th July: National Ice Cream Day
29th July: International Chicken Wing Day
30th July: International Day of Friendship
31st July: National Avocado Day
August
1st August: National Girlfriend Day
5th August: International Beer Day
8th August: International Cat Day
9th August: Book Lovers Day
10th August: National Lazy Day
11th August: Son & Daughter Day
13th August: National Prosecco Day
16th August: National Rum Day
17th August: National Nonprofit Day
19th August: World Photography Day
21st August: Poet’s Day
25th August: National Burger Day
26th August: International Dog Day
29th August: Summer Bank Holiday
September
1st September: National Tofu Day
1st September: Love Lamb Week
3rd September: International Bacon Day
5th September: Cheese Pizza Day
7th September: World Salami Day
8th September: International Literacy Day
11th September: National Grandparents Day
12th September: National Video Games Day
17th September: Oktoberfest
20th September: Pepperoni Pizza Day
21st September: International Day Of Peace
26th September: European Day Of Languages
27th September: World Tourism Day
October
1st October: International Coffee Day / World Vegetarian Day
1st – 31st October: Black History Month
2nd October: World Smile Day
4th October: National Taco Day
5th October: World Teachers’ Day
10th October: World Mental Health Day
14th October: World Egg Day
16th October: World Food Day
19th October: International Gin & Tonic Day
20th October: International Chefs Day
24th October: Diwali
25th October: World Pasta Day
31st October: Halloween
November
1st November: World Vegan Day
1st – 30th November: Movember
3rd November: World Sandwich Day
5th November: Guy Fawkes Night
8th November: Cappuccino Day
11th November: Remembrance Day
13th November: Remembrance Sunday
19th November: International Men’s Day
21st November: FIFA World Cup 2022
25th November: Black Friday
26th November: Small Business Saturday
28th November: Cyber Monday
30th November: St Andrew’s Day
December
1st December: English Breakfast Day
4th December: National Sock Day
5th December: Pigs in Blankets Day
11th December: Christmas Jumper Day
12th December: Green Monday
17th December: Super Saturday
18th December: National Free Shipping Day
21st December: Winter Solstice
24th December: Christmas Eve
25th December: Christmas Day
26th December: Boxing Day
31st December: New Year’s Eve
Just pick some relevant dates from the lists above to incorporate into your social media and content strategy. And remember, even if an event isn't directly relevant to your company, product or brand, there may be a spin you can put on it, or it may just inspire your own creativity!
If you need help with your content and social media marketing, contact us for a no-obligation chat about how we can work together.
