We collated all the important dates that you can add to your content calendar in 2024 so you don't have to search for them. It can be difficult to stay organised and not miss important date as a marketer with everything else taking priority, this is why we have prepared a comprehensive calendar of dates to highlight this year.
January 2024:
- 1st to 31st of January - Ginuary
Ginuary is a month-long celebration of Gin, especially for hospitality and restaurant brands often using this month to showcase unique gins, as well as highlight any special offers. It even has its own hashtag - #Ginuary.
- 1st of January - New Year’s Day
- 6th of January - National Shortbread Day
- 15th of January - Blue Monday
- 19th of January - National Popcorn Day
- 20th of January - National Cheese Lovers Day
- 23rd of January - National Pie Day
- 27th of January - Chocolate Cake Day
- 31st of January - Hot Chocolate Day
February 2024:
- 2nd of February - Groundhog Day
- 3rd of February - Ice Cream For Breakfast Day
- 4th of February - British Yorkshire Pudding Day
- 9th of February - Chinese New Year’s Eve
- 9th of February - National Pizza Day
- 10th of February - Chinese New Year (Year of the Dragon)
- 13th of February - Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday
- 13th of February - Galentine’s Day
- 14th of February - Valentine’s Day
- 14th of February - Ash Wednesday
- 18th of February - Drink Wine Day
- 22nd of February - National Margarita Day
February is best known for Valentine’s Day, however, there are many more days to celebrate during the shortest month of the year!
March 2024:
1st of March to 31st of March - Women’s History Month. Perfect opportunity for you to highlight the super-women in your team!
- 1st of March - St. Davids Day (Wales)
- 1st of March - Employee Appreciation Day
- 4 - 10th of March - British Pie Week
- 6th of March - National Oreo Day
- 7th of March - National Cereal Day
- 7th of March - World Book Day
- 8th of March - International Women’s Day
- 10th of March - Mother’s Day
- 17th of March - St. Patrick’s Day
- 18th of March - Global Recycling Day
- 20th of March - First Day of Spring
- 21st of March - World Poetry Day
- 25th of March - International Waffle Day
- 29th of March - Good Friday
- 31st of March - Easter Sunday
The month of March in the UK marks many special days, such as Mother’s Day, International Women’s Day, as well as Easter Sunday.
April 2024:
1st of April to 31st of April - National Brunch Month
- 1st of April - April Fools Day
- 3rd of April - National Walking Day
- 4th of April - National Burrito Day
- 10th of April - International Day of Pink
- 12th of April - National Grilled Cheese Day
- 14th of April - Garden Day
- 15th of April - World Art Day
- 19th of April - Bicycle Day
- 21st of April - Late Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday
- 21st of April - National Tea Day
- 22nd of April - Earth Day
- 23rd of April - St. George’s Day
- 30th of April - International Jazz Day
May 2024:
- 1st of May - May Day/Early May Bank Holiday
- 4th of May - Star Wars Day
- 6th of May - 1st anniversary since the Coronation of King Charles III and Camilla
- 7th of May - National Teachers’ Day
- 11th of May - Eat What You Want Day
- 13th of May - World Cocktail Day
- 16th of May - International Day of Light
- 17th of May - World Baking Day
- 19th to 25th of May - Chelsea Flower Show
- 20th of May - World Bee Day
- 25th of May - National Wine Day
- 27th of May - Spring Bank Holiday
- 28th of May - National Burger Day
- 29th of May - National Biscuit Day
June 2024:
1st to 31st of June - Pride Month
- 4th of June - National Cheese Day
- 5th of June - World Environment Day
- 7th of June - National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- 7th of June - National Donut Day
- 8th of June - National Best Friends Day
- 8th of June - Queen’s Birthday
- 8th of June - World Gin Day
- 15th of June - Clean Air Day
- 16th of June - Father’s Day
- 18th of June - International Picnic Day
- 20th of June - Summer Solstice
- 21st of June - International Yoga Day
- 21st of June - World Music Day
July 2024:
- 2nd of July - Thank You Day
- 7th of July - World Chocolate Day
- 10th of July - National Piña Colada Day
- 17th of July - World Emoji Day
- 24th of July - National Tequila Day
- 25th of July - Cheese & Wine Day
- 26th of July - Start of the Paris Olympics
- 29th of July - National Lasagna Day
- 30th of July - International Day of Friendship
- 30th of July - National Cheesecake Day
- 31st of July - National Avocado Day
August 2024:
- 1st of August - National Girlfriend Day
- 2nd of August - International Beer Day
- 4th of August - National Sisters Day
- 8th of August - International Cat Day
- 9th of August - Book Lovers Day
- 10th of August - S’mores Day
- 11th of August - The End of The Paris Olympics
- 13th of August - Prosecco Day
- 13th of August - International Left-Handers Day
- 17th of August - National Cupcake Day
- 21st of August - World Senior Citizen’s Day
- 24th of August - National Burger Day
- 26th of August - Summer Bank Holiday
- 26th of August - National Dog Day
September 2024:
National Suicide Prevention Month
- 5th of September - International Charity Day
- 8th of September - International Literacy Day
- 9th of September - Emergency Services Day
- 10th of September - Suicide Prevention Day
- 21st of September - International Day of Peace
- 25th of September - National Fitness Day
- 27th of September - World Tourism Day
- 27th of September - World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
October 2024:
- 1st of October - International Coffee Day
- 1st of October - World Vegetarian Day
- 3rd of October - National Boyfriend Day
- 4th of October - World Smile Day
- 4th of October - National Taco Day
- 5th of October - World Teachers Day
- 10th of October - World Mental Health Awareness Day
- 14th of October - National Dessert Day
- 15th to 21st of October - UK Coffee Week
- 16th of October - World Food Day
- 25th of October - Pasta Day
- 26th of October - Pumpkin Day
- 31st of October - Halloween
November 2024:
- 1st of November - World Vegan Day
- 1st of November - Diwali
- 3rd of November - National Sandwich Day
- 4th of November - Roast Dinner Day
- 5th of November - Guy Fawkes Day
- 10th of November - Remembrance Sunday
- 11th of November - Remembrance Day
- 13th of November - World Kindness Day
- 14th of November - Birthday of King Charles III
- 19th of November - International Men’s Day
- 23rd of November - National Espresso Day
- 23rd of November - Thanksgiving Day
- 29th of November - Black Friday
- 30th of November - St. Andrew’s Day Scotland
- 30th of November - Small Business Saturday
December 2024:
- 2nd of December - Cyber Monday
- 4th of December - National Cookie Day
- 7th of December- Christmas Jumper Day
- 10th of December - Human Rights Day
- 21st of December - First Day of Winter
- 24th of December - Christmas Eve
- 25th of December - Christmas Day
- 26th of December - Boxing Day
- 31st of December - New Year’s Eve
Are there any dates that you would like to add to our list of important calendar dates for marketing? Email us at [email protected] and let us know.