Calendar for Public Holidays and key shopping events in the UK
Posted 9 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 2023
With Valentines Day, Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day on the horizon, there are plenty of holidays to inspire your content in Q1.
| January | January Sales |
| January |
New Year, New Me
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| January 1 | New Years Day |
| January 17 | Blue Monday |
| February 5 | Grammy Awards |
| February 14 | Valentines Day |
| February 17 – 21 |
London Fashion Week
|
| February 20 |
Love Your Pet Day
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| February 21 | Pancake Day |
| February 22 | Ash Wednesday |
| March |
Women’s History Month
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| March 3 |
Employee Appreciation Day
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| March 8 |
International Women’s Day
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| March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day |
| March 17 | World Sleep Day |
| March 20 |
International Day of Happiness
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| March 23 | Puppy Day |
| March 19 | Mother’s Day |
| March 20 |
First Day of Spring
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Q2 2023
Easter, Father’s Day and Pride Month are set to be highlights in the Q2 calendar.
| April |
Summer Holiday Planning Begins
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| April 1 | April Fool’s Day |
| April 3 | World Party Day |
| April 7 |
World Health Day
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| April 7 | Good Friday |
| April 9 | Easter Sunday |
| April 10 | Easter Monday |
| April 10 | Siblings Day |
| April 21 |
National Tea Day
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| April 22 | Earth Day |
| April 28 | Superhero day |
| April 29 | Dance Day |
| May |
Masturbation Month
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| May 1 |
May Day Bank Holiday
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| May 4 |
Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you)
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| May 5 | Cinco de Mayo |
| May 6 |
King Charles III’s Coronation
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| May 9 – 13 |
Eurovision Song Contest
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| May 13 |
World Cocktail Day
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| May 14 |
Mother’s Day (US)
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| May 17 |
Cannes Film Festival
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| May 21 |
International Tea Day
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| May 29 |
Spring Bank Holiday
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| June | Pride Month |
| June 1 |
International Children’s Day
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| June 5 |
World Environment Day
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| June 8 |
World Oceans’ Day/Best Friend Day
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| June 13 – 19 |
Men’s Health Week
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| June 17 |
Plastic Free Beauty Day
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| June 18 | Picnic Day |
| June 18 | Father’s Day |
| June 21 |
Summer Solstice
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| June 21 – 25 |
Glastonbury Festival
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| June 27 | Sunglasses Day |
Q3 2023
Summer brings Fashion, Holidays, Festivals and more!
| July 1 | Tour De France |
| July 7 | Chocolate Day |
| July 9 | Fashion Day |
| July 11 | Prime Day |
| July 31 |
National Orgasm Day
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| August 1 – 31 | Back To School |
| August 4 |
Bike to Work Day
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| August 9 | Book Lovers Day |
| August 19 |
World Humanitarian Day
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| August 25 – 27 |
Reading & Leeds Festival
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| August 28 |
Summer Bank Holiday
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| September |
Christmas Content Planning
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| September 9 | Teddy Bear Day |
| September 12 |
Video Games Day
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| September 22 | Fitness Day |
| September 23 |
First Day of Autumn
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| September 25 – October 3 | Wool Week |
| September 27 |
World Tourism Day
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Q4 2023
The major e-commerce events of the year take center stage in Q4, with Black Friday and Christmas leading the way.
| October |
Black History Month
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| October 1 |
World Coffee Day
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| October 5 | Teachers Day |
| October 10 |
World Mental Health Day
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| October 16 | Boss’s Day |
| October 28 |
Plush Animal Lover Day
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| October 29 |
National Cat Day
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| October 31 | Halloween |
| November | Movember |
| November 1 |
World Vegan Day
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| November 2 |
Stress Awareness Day
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| November 5 | Bonfire Night |
| November 11 | Singles Day |
| November 11 |
Remembrance Day
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| November 12 | Diwali |
| November 13 |
World Kindness Day
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| November 17 | Student’s Day |
| November 24 | Black Friday |
| November 27 | Cyber Monday |
| December 1 |
Holiday Gift Guide Released
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| December 7 – 15 | Hanukkah |
| December 21 |
First Day of Winter
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| December 24 | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Boxing Day |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve |
