Calendar for Public Holidays and key shopping events in the UK
Posted 12 months ago by Skimlinks
The average publisher on Skimlinks doubles their commerce content revenue in the holiday season. Commerce editors have more to write about than just Black Friday and Christmas.
Here is a selection of public holidays and events that can inspire publishers to write for their audiences in the UK. Publishers may decide to write their articles several months in advance to get better SEO traction or simply because consumers are shopping early.
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Q1 2024
From New Year’s Day to Valentine’s Day and London Fashion Week, Q1 offers diverse e-commerce opportunities. January sales, Dry January, and Chinese New Year provide unique marketing angles.
| Jan 01 | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 15 | Blue Monday |
| Jan | January Sales |
| Jan |
New Year, New Me
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| Jan | Dry January |
| Jan | Veganuary |
| Feb 10 | Chinese New Year (Year of the |
| Feb 13 |
Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday
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| Feb 14 |
International Women’s Day
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| Feb 14 | Valentine’s Day |
| Feb 16-20 |
London Fashion Week
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| Feb 17 |
Random Act of Kindness Day
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| Feb 20 |
Love Your Pet Day
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| Mar 07 | World Book Day |
| Mar 08 |
International Women’s Day
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| Mar 10 | Mother’s Day |
| Mar 10 | Ramadan Start |
| Mar 17 | St Patrick’s Day |
| Mar 18 | BAFTA’s |
| Mar 20 |
First Day of Spring
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| Mar 29 | Good Friday |
| Mar 31 | BST starts |
| Mar 31 | Easter Sunday |
Q2 2024
April Fool’s Day kicks off Q2, followed by Easter promotions and outdoor themed marketing. Father’s Day and the start of summer offer additional avenues for promotions.
| Apr 01 | April Fool’s Day |
| Apr 01 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 08 |
End of Ramadan
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| Apr 10 | Siblings Day |
| Apr 11 |
National Pet Day
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| Apr 19 | Bicycle Day |
| Apr 22 |
National Tea Day
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| Apr 23 | St George’s Day |
| May 01 | Labour Day |
| May 13 |
World Cocktail Day
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| May 17 |
World Baking Day
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| Jun | Pride Month |
| Jun 10 | World Gin Day |
| Jun 15 |
National Beer Day
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| Jun 16 | Father’s Day |
| Jun 20 |
Beginning of Summer
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| Jun 21 |
International Day of Yoga
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| Jun 27 | Sunglasses Day |
| Jun 26-30 |
Glastonbury Festival
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| Jun 14 – July 14 | Mens Euros |
| Jun 16 – July 21 | Tour de France |
Q3 2024
The Olympics, Wimbledon, Friendship Day, and back- to-school initiatives mark Q3. August provides unique angles with International Cat Day and World Photography Day
| Jul 03-16 | Wimbledon |
| Jul 06 | Islamic New Year |
| Jul 07 | Chocolate Day |
| Jul 09 | Fashion Day |
| Jul 11 | Prime day |
| Jul 24 |
School Holidays (differs per school)
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| Jul 26 – Aug 11 | Olympics |
| Jul 31 | National Orgasm Day |
| Aug 08 | International Cat Day |
| Aug 09 | Book Lovers Day |
| Aug 19 | World Photography Day |
| Aug 26 | National Dog Day |
| Aug | Back to School |
| Sep 06 | Read a Book Day |
| Sep 12 | Video Games Day |
| Sep 22 | Autumn Begins |
| Sep 22 | Fitness Day |
| Sep 27 | World Tourism Day |
Q4 2024
Q4 starts with awareness including Black History Month and Breast Cancer Awareness. October features Halloween, November is full of sales, and December is packed with holiday celebrations.
| Oct |
Black History Month
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| Oct |
Go Sober for October
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| Oct 01 |
International Coffee Day
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| Oct 01 |
World Vegetarian Day
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| Oct 10 |
World Mental Health Day
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| Oct 16 | World Food Day |
| Oct 29 |
National Cat Day
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| Oct 29 | BST ends |
| Oct 31 | Halloween |
| Oct 31 | Diwali |
| Nov | Movember (Men’s Health Awareness |
| Nov 1 |
World Vegan Day
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| Nov 5 |
Guy Fawkes Night
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| Nov 10 |
Remembrance Sunday
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| Nov 11 |
Remembrance Day
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| Nov 11 | Singles Day |
| Nov 29 | Black Friday |
| Nov 30 | St Andrew’s Day |
| Dec 02 | Cyber Monday |
| Dec 21 | Winter Solstice |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve |
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