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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.
Sunscreen Day
Sunday, May 27th, 2012Just 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
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012Memorial 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
Friday, June 1st, 2012 thru Saturday, June 30th, 2012Auto 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
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012Practice environmentally friendly actions today, as well as every day, by giving away promotional products from our EarthSmart™ category. From Cool Eco Items ...
Jun
05
National Nursing Assistants Week
Monday, June 11th, 2012 thru Monday, June 18th, 2012The 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
National Little League Baseball Week
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 thru Monday, June 18th, 2012Little 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
12
Father's Day
Sunday, June 17th, 2012Father’s Day is traditionally a holiday celebrated among relatives, but organizations should recognize staff and customers’ unique roles outside of the work...
Jun
17
International Joke Day
Sunday, July 1st, 2012Laugh out loud, let the giggles surge through your body and leave you rolling on the floor – July 1 is International Joke Day! People have been telling jokes ...
Jul
01
Fourth of July/Independence Day
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012Red, 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
Thursday, July 5th, 2012While 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
Ramadan
Friday, July 20th, 2012 thru Saturday, August 18th, 2012The melting pot of ethnicities and backgrounds of people around the world make it difficult to customize promotional products on the basis of religion. However,...
Jul
20
National Junk Food Day
Saturday, July 21st, 2012Always looking for an excuse to guiltlessly indulge in your favorite unhealthy fare? Then July 21st will be your new favorite holiday – it’s National Junk F...
Jul
21
Hammock Day
Sunday, July 22nd, 2012Hammocks 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
National Simplify Your Life Week
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 thru Tuesday, August 7th, 2012Between all the meetings, business lunches, and report deadlines- not to mention friends’ birthdays and the kids’ soccer practice- it’s often hard to even...
Aug
01
United States Coast Guard Day
Saturday, August 4th, 2012With a motto of “Always Prepared,” the United States Coast Guard protects the public, the environment and the United State’s foreign interests. Since the ...
Aug
04
National Smile Week
Sunday, August 5th, 2012 thru Saturday, August 11th, 2012Go 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 takes ...
Aug
05
National Lighthouse Day
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012Once a functional means of helping people at sea navigate their way safely to shore, lighthouses now symbolize security and provide a beacon of hope. August 7...
Aug
07
Book Lover's Day
Thursday, August 9th, 2012While 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
Friendship Week
Sunday, August 12th, 2012 thru Saturday, August 18th, 2012As 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 annually ...
Aug
12
Relaxation Day
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012Everyone 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
Sunday, August 19th, 2012It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…. Aviation Day! Aviation Day honors the creation of aviation, defined by Merriam-Webster as "the operation of heavier-th...
Aug
19
National Radio Day
Monday, August 20th, 2012At 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
Saturday, September 1st, 2012 thru Sunday, September 30th, 2012This 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
Labor Day
Monday, September 3rd, 2012Today, Labor Day is often regarded by Americans as the symbolic end of the summer – the last long weekend celebrated with picnics and parades before autumn be...
Sep
03
Newspaper Carrier Day
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012September 4th commemorates the hiring of the first ever newspaper carrier, 10-year-old Barney Flaherty, in 1833… or so legend has it. Celebrate the paperboy w...
Sep
04
Teddy Bear Day
Sunday, September 9th, 2012President 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
Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, September 16th, 2012The 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
16
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 thru Sunday, October 7th, 2012Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest by serving up German beer in promotional glassware like beer steins and pilsner glasses. Then put out a display of soft pretz...
Sep
22
Positive Attitude Month
Monday, October 1st, 2012 thru Wednesday, October 31st, 2012Put 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 8th, 2012“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” As the elementary rhyme states, in the late 15th century, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus set off on a sail...
Oct
08
Halloween
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012There 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 promotional...
Oct
31
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012Food, fun, and family are the key ingredients for a memorable Thanksgiving. This holiday originated with the Pilgrims, who marked their first successful harvest...
Nov
22
World AIDS Day
Saturday, December 1st, 2012World 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
Sunday, December 9th, 2012 thru Sunday, December 16th, 2012The melting pot of religions and ethnicities around the world makes it difficult to customize promotional products during the holiday season. However, just bein...
Dec
09
Christmas
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012The 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
Trivia Day
Friday, January 4th, 2013What 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
Creative Romance Month
Friday, February 1st, 2013During 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
Groundhog Day
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013Groundhog 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
Lincoln's Birthday
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013“Four score and seven years ago,” well actually ten score and one year ago (mimicking his famous speech, the Gettysberg Address), Abraham Lincoln was born i...
Feb
12
Valentine's Day
Thursday, February 14th, 2013Love 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
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013What better time to recognize the executives running your company than President’s Day? Follow the tradition of this grand holiday by paying tribute to th...
Feb
20
Mardi Gras
Thursday, February 21st, 2013The Mardi Gras celebration takes place each year the day before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter (with slightly different regional interpretations as to the...
Feb
21
National Pig Day
Friday, March 1st, 2013This 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, bake p...
Mar
01
National Anthem Day
Sunday, March 3rd, 2013Celebrate the origin of the United States’ national anthem with sewing kits that commemorate Betsy Ross’s creation of the first American flag. Keychains enc...
Mar
03
Dentist's Day
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013Celebrate Dentist’s Day today by keeping employees and customers cavity-free. Giving away travel accessories like toothbrushes and products for the healthcare...
Mar
06
Worship of Tools Day
Monday, March 11th, 2013Celebrate Worship of Tools Day with the obvious: tools. Flashlights, tape measures and tool kits encourage clients and employees to Do It Yourself. ...
Mar
11
National Plant a Flower Day
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013Today, take your staff outside and give them the gardening tools they need to plant a flower and improve the office environment. For every other day of the year...
Mar
12
St. Patrick's Day
Sunday, March 17th, 2013Although St. Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland, people around the world have adopted the joyful and celebratory customs involved with this holiday. Parades ...
Mar
17
National Goof Off Day
Friday, March 22nd, 2013Give your staff free license to goof off. Provide toys and games to improve morale and lighten up the workplace. ...
Mar
22
April Fool's Day
Monday, April 1st, 2013It'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 this fun...
Apr
01
Easter
Monday, April 8th, 2013Easter 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
08
Rubber Eraser Day
Monday, April 15th, 2013Yes, 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
Monday, April 22nd, 2013With 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
Baby Day
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013Whether 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
Sunday, May 5th, 2013Cinco 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.” While C...
May
05
Mother's Day
Monday, May 13th, 2013Mother’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 else...
May
13
