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Important Promotional Events Calendar
There are many annual holidays that present prime opportunities for your company to benefit from the use of custom imprinted promotional products. Click the links below to read about creative ways that you can integrate your promotional item giveaways with specific holidays and events throughout the year.
Creative Romance Month
Monday, February 1st, 2010 thru Sunday, February 28th, 2010During Creative Romance Month, forego the typical chocolates and flowers for love notes in your own handwriting. Whether you send declarations of romantic love ...
Feb
01
Lincoln's Birthday
Friday, February 12th, 2010“Four score and seven years ago,” well actually ten score and one year ago (mimicking his famous speech, the Gettysberg Address), Abraham Lincoln wa...
Feb
12
Valentine's Day
Sunday, February 14th, 2010Love is in the air! As the universal symbol for love, hearts transcend language barriers and cultural differences. They send a sweet message to staff or custome...
Feb
14
President's Day
Monday, February 15th, 2010What better time to recognize the executives running your company than President’s Day? Follow the tradition of this grand holiday by paying t...
Feb
15
Mardi Gras
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010The Mardi Gras celebration takes place each year the day before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter (with slightly different regional interpretations as to ...
Feb
16
Red Cross Month
Monday, March 1st, 2010 thru Wednesday, March 31st, 2010This March, celebrate the generous service that Red Cross volunteers perform all over the world. Give
Mar
01
National Women's History Month
Monday, March 1st, 2010 thru Wednesday, March 31st, 2010It wasn’t until the 20th century that women were permitted to seek degrees that would prepare them for professional careers. Throughout the month of March...
Mar
01
National Craft Month
Monday, March 1st, 2010 thru Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Crafting might be the best therapy money can buy. Throughout the month, try your hand at knitting, decoupage, furniture painting, toy making, or anything else y...
Mar
01
National Pig Day
Monday, March 1st, 2010This month, celebrate National Pig Day by hosting a barbeque party in the office. If it’s warm enough in your part of the world, grill outside. If not, ba...
Mar
01
National Anthem Day
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Celebrate the origin of the United States’ national anthem with
Mar
03
Dentist's Day
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Celebrate Dentist’s Day today by keeping employees and customers cavity-free. Giving away
Mar
06
Worship of Tools Day
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Celebrate Worship of Tools Day with the obvious: tools. ...
Mar
11
National Plant a Flower Day
Friday, March 12th, 2010Today, take your staff outside and give them the gard...
Mar
12
St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Although St. Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland, people around the world have adopted the joyful and celebratory customs involved with this holiday. Para...
Mar
17
National Goof Off Day
Monday, March 22nd, 2010Today, give your staff free license to goof off. Provide toys and ...
Mar
22
April Fool's Day
Thursday, April 1st, 2010It's no joke, April Fool’s Day is the best time to give that quirky promotional gift to spread your company message and brand. Take the time to use ...
Apr
01
Stress Awareness Month
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 thru Friday, April 30th, 2010Stress making you pull your hair out too? April is Stress Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Health Resource Network, a non-profit health education organization,...
Apr
01
National Garden Month
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 thru Friday, April 30th, 2010Research has proven that nature can have many benefiting effects on our health – lowering blood pressure, boosting immune function and reducing stress &nd...
Apr
01
Records and Information Management Month
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 thru Friday, April 30th, 2010April is Records and Information Management Month. It was created in 1995 by the ARMA International, a not-for-profit professional association, in order to focu...
Apr
01
International Guitar Month
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 thru Friday, April 30th, 2010Strum a chord on your old classic, or jam on your Fender Strat - April is International Guitar Month!
The use of the modern-style guitar can...
Apr
01
Easter
Sunday, April 4th, 2010Easter is one of the most important festivals of the Christian church and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. Ea...
Apr
04
Rubber Eraser Day
Thursday, April 15th, 2010Yes, we all make mistakes from time to time, so where would we be had it not been for the invention of the rubber eraser? Well we would certainly be without Rub...
Apr
15
Earth Day
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010With global warming and pollution threatening the well-being of our planet, every individual should be making a conscious effort 365 days a year to do their par...
Apr
22
National Barbecue Month
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 thru Monday, May 31st, 2010The weather is getting warmer as summer slowly rolls in on the heels of May, luring people outside to soak up those rays of sunshine and heat up the grill for s...
May
01
National Salad Month
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 thru Monday, May 31st, 2010Chef’s salad, cobb salad, caesar salad, caprese salad, potato salad, fruit salad, iceberg wedge – with so many different salads from around the worl...
May
01
National Blood Pressure Awareness Month
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 thru Monday, May 31st, 2010Since 1984, May has been proclaimed as National Blood Pressure Awareness Month in the United States in an effort to raise public awareness about blood pressure ...
May
01
National Photograph Month
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 thru Monday, May 31st, 2010The very first photograph is said to have been taken on a summer day in 1827 by a man named Joseph Nicephore Niepce. Niepce placed an engraving onto a metal pla...
May
01
Baby Day
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010Whether you have children or not, we can all take this day to appreciate the joy that babies bring to this world, or at least the wide-eyed innocence that only ...
May
02
Cinco de Mayo
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for the “Fifth of May” is a date marking the victory of the Mexican Army over the French Army in the “Battala de Puebla...
May
05
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 9th, 2010Mother’s Day is a holiday that recognizes the encouragement and support mothers provide to their children every single day. Even if a woman is somebody el...
May
09
National Bike Week
Sunday, May 16th, 2010 thru Saturday, May 22nd, 2010Bikes were first introduced in the 19th century as the first human-powered means of transport using only 2 wheels. The draisine, invented by the German Baron Ka...
May
16
Sunscreen Day
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Just before the start of the summer, as people begin to venture outdoors, taking advantage of the warmer weather and the sunlight that brings us more hours to e...
May
27
Memorial Day
Sunday, May 30th, 2010Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Sunday in May each year, honoring the men and women who have died while serving our country...
May
30
Auto Safety Month
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 thru Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Auto safety is a concern for roadway travelers every day of the year, but this month in particular emphasizes the importance of precautionary measures to take w...
Jun
01
World Environment Day
Saturday, June 5th, 2010Practice environmentally friendly actions today, as well as every day, by giving away promotional products from our
Jun
05
National Little League Baseball Week
Friday, June 11th, 2010 thru Thursday, June 17th, 2010Little League Baseball was founded in 1939 during this week, and in 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed the week starting the second Monday of June ...
Jun
11
National Nursing Assistants Week
Friday, June 11th, 2010 thru Thursday, June 17th, 2010The second week in June is the designated week for honoring nursing assistants, but make sure to express your gratitude to these special workers year-round whet...
Jun
11
Father's Day
Sunday, June 20th, 2010Father’s Day is traditionally a holiday celebrated among relatives, but organizations should recognize staff and customers’ unique roles outside of ...
Jun
20
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 thru Saturday, July 31st, 2010First came table manners and social graces and now, cell phone courtesy. This new form of etiquette for the generation of the great-great-grandchildren of Emily...
Jul
01
National Ice Cream Month
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 thru Saturday, July 31st, 2010Ice cream, as we know it today, first appeared in England and America during the 18th century. But before the modern developments of refrigeration, ice cream re...
Jul
01
National Hot Dog Month
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 thru Saturday, July 31st, 2010Whether you prefer yours covered with ketchup, relish and chili, or simply garnished with mustard, the hot dog is a popular entrée across the entire coun...
Jul
01
National Anti-Boredom Month
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 thru Saturday, July 31st, 2010With kids out for summer break, aimlessly searching for ways to pass the hours, and days spent lounging by the pool, wallowing in the heat of the sun’s ra...
Jul
01
National Picnic Month
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 thru Saturday, July 31st, 2010Company picnics are a great way to promote bonding and integrate employees with one another. Have a cookout at a local park, plan games and activities, and invi...
Jul
01
International Joke Day
Thursday, July 1st, 2010Laugh out loud, let the giggles surge through your body and leave you rolling on the floor – July 1 is International Joke Day!
People have bee...
Jul
01
Fourth of July/Independence Day
Sunday, July 4th, 2010Red, white, and blue: these are the three colors featured on the American flag. On the 4th of July, however, red, white, and blue can be seen decorating promoti...
Jul
04
National Workaholics Day
Monday, July 5th, 2010While everyone else is most likely still partaking in festive Fourth of July activities, the workaholic is busy checking their business e-mails, doing research ...
Jul
05
National Junk Food Day
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Always looking for an excuse to guiltlessly indulge in your favorite unhealthy fare? Then July 21st will be your new favorite holiday – it’s Nationa...
Jul
21
Hammock Day
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Hammocks have been around throughout history said to have first been used by early natives of tropical regions for sleeping - protecting jungle inhabitants from...
Jul
22
Family Fun Month
Sunday, August 1st, 2010 thru Tuesday, August 31st, 2010August’s hot weather provides the perfect excuse to get outside and spend time together as a family before the ...
Aug
01
National Golf Month
Sunday, August 1st, 2010 thru Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Although the exact origin of the term “fore” can’t be determined, popular myth suggests it originated during British warfare in the 17th or 18...
Aug
01
National Eye Exam Month
Sunday, August 1st, 2010 thru Tuesday, August 31st, 2010According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, many sight threatening disorders can be prevented or slowed if detected early. Since August has been nationa...
Aug
01
Water Quality Month
Sunday, August 1st, 2010 thru Tuesday, August 31st, 2010The quality of drinking water depends on the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the water. Since bacteria and disease often travel through wat...
Aug
01
National Simplify Your Life Week
Sunday, August 1st, 2010 thru Saturday, August 7th, 2010Between all the meetings, business lunches, and report deadlines- not to mention friends’ birthdays and the kids’ soccer practice- it’s often ...
Aug
01
United States Coast Guard Day
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010With a motto of “Always Prepared,” the United States Coast Guard protects the public, the environment and the United State’s foreign interests...
Aug
04
National Lighthouse Day
Saturday, August 7th, 2010Once a functional means of helping people at sea navigate their way safely to shore, lighthouses now symbolize security and provide a beacon of hope. Augu...
Aug
07
National Smile Week
Sunday, August 8th, 2010 thru Saturday, August 14th, 2010Go ahead and show off those pearly whites! The second week in August marks National Smile Week, and that’s certainly a cheerful occasion. And, since it ta...
Aug
08
Book Lover's Day
Monday, August 9th, 2010While the recent advent of the electronic book has made it easier to read on the go, nothing can replace the joys of an old book. August 9, also known as Book L...
Aug
09
Ramadan
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010The melting pot of ethnicities and backgrounds of people around the world make it difficult to customize promotional products on the basis of religion. However,...
Aug
11
Friendship Week
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 thru Saturday, August 21st, 2010As the Girl Scouts proudly taught the world, “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.” Friendship Week, which occurs a...
Aug
15
Relaxation Day
Sunday, August 15th, 2010Everyone needs a break once in a while, and what better day to take it easy than Relaxation Day? Relaxation Day, which occurs every August 15, is the perfect ti...
Aug
15
Aviation Day
Thursday, August 19th, 2010It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…. Aviation Day! Aviation Day honors the creation of aviation, defined by Merriam-Webster as "the o...
Aug
19
National Radio Day
Friday, August 20th, 2010At home, at the office and in the car on the way to work, the radio is a valuable source of news and entertainment. In fact, National Public Radio says that the...
Aug
20
Better Breakfast Month
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 thru Thursday, September 30th, 2010This month, observe the most important meal of the day. Studies show that people who eat breakfast are healthier. Encourage your employees to get charged in the...
Sep
01
Newspaper Carrier Day
Saturday, September 4th, 2010September 4th commemorates the hiring of the first ever newspaper carrier, 10-year-old Barney Flaherty, in 1833… or so legend has it. Celebrate the paper...
Sep
04
Labor Day
Monday, September 6th, 2010Today, Labor Day is often regarded by Americans as the symbolic end of the summer – the last long weekend celebrated with picnics and parades before autum...
Sep
06
Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, September 9th, 2010The melting pot of ethnicities and backgrounds of people around the world make it difficult to customize promotional products on the basis of religion. However,...
Sep
09
Teddy Bear Day
Thursday, September 9th, 2010President Theodore Roosevelt inspired the creation of the teddy bear in the early twentieth century, and since then we have welcomed Teddy into our hearts and h...
Sep
09
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 18th, 2010 thru Sunday, October 3rd, 2010Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest by serving up German beer in
Sep
18
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Friday, October 1st, 2010 thru Sunday, October 31st, 2010Show your support in the fight against breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every year nearly 200,000 women are diagnos...
Oct
01
Positive Attitude Month
Friday, October 1st, 2010 thru Sunday, October 31st, 2010Put a smile on your face and a bounce in your step! Each October marks Positive Attitude Month. It can be easy at times to get bogged down by the daily hustle a...
Oct
01
Columbus Day
Monday, October 11th, 2010“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” As the elementary rhyme states, in the late 15th century, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus set off o...
Oct
11
Halloween
Sunday, October 31st, 2010There is no question that when Halloween rolls around, everybody’s answer to the age-old question, “Trick or Treat?” is going to be Treat! Fun...
Oct
31
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 26th, 2010Food, fun, and family are the key ingredients for a memorable Thanksgiving. This holiday originated with the Pilgrims, who marked their first successful harvest...
Nov
26
World AIDS Day
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1 to raise awareness for the AIDS epidemic that affects millions of people globally. Established by the World H...
Dec
01
Chanukah
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 thru Thursday, December 9th, 2010The melting pot of religions and ethnicities around the world makes it difficult to customize promotional products during the holiday season. However, just bein...
Dec
02
Christmas
Saturday, December 25th, 2010The melting pot of religions and ethnicities around the world makes it difficult to customize promotional products during the holiday season. However, just bein...
Dec
25
Kwanzaa
Sunday, December 26th, 2010 thru Friday, January 1st, 2010The melting pot of religions and ethnicities around the world makes it difficult to customize promotional products during the holiday season. However, just bein...
Dec
26
New Year's Eve/Day
Friday, December 31st, 2010 thru Saturday, January 1st, 2011This year, make your countdown to midnight even more memorable with custom imprinted promotional products. Whether you are drinking champagne or soda, raise you...
Dec
31
National Careers in Cosmetology Month
Saturday, January 1st, 2011 thru Monday, January 31st, 2011Whether you followed your passion to become a cosmetologist or just enjoy keeping up with the latest trends in cosmetics, this month provides an excuse to pampe...
Jan
01
National Eye Health Care Month
Saturday, January 1st, 2011 thru Monday, January 31st, 2011Optometrists and ophthalmologists nationwide have named January as National Eye Care Month. This month-long event strives to educate American citizens about the...
Jan
01
National Hot Tea Month
Saturday, January 1st, 2011 thru Monday, January 31st, 2011The health benefits of hot tea are especially important in Winter months, so January is the perfect time to celebrate National Hot Tea Month. Theanine, one of t...
Jan
01
National Blood Donor Month
Saturday, January 1st, 2011 thru Monday, January 31st, 2011There are few ways that ordinary people are able to save somebody else’s life. Giving blood is one simple way to potentially prevent another person’...
Jan
01
Trivia Day
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011What better piece of trivia exists than the fact that Trivia Day is celebrated each year on January 4th? This holiday recognizes the enjoyment and sense of sati...
Jan
04
National Letter Writing Week
Sunday, January 9th, 2011 thru Sunday, January 16th, 2011National Letter Writing Week occurs the second week of January every year. This year, pick up your
Jan
09
Groundhog Day
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011Groundhog Day began as a Pennsylvania German custom in the 18th and 19th centuries. Each February 2, people from southeastern and central Pennsylvania would gat...
Feb
02
