Forget the generic press releases and social media blasts of yesteryear. This year, it's your time to shine and create catchy content for Special Days you want to celebrate - based on PR experience and data.
We’ve got you covered and have prepared a list of days you should mark in your PR calendar for 2024 and plan content for accordingly.
- Prime PR & marketing calendar events based on stats
- May 2024
- June 2024
- July 2024
- August 2024
- September 2024
- October 2024
- November 2024
- December 2024
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Prime PR & marketing calendar events based on stats
PR pros, this section should be your go-to if you want to create some buzz and drive traffic. Check which days are trendy and worth including in your PR content calendar. All data comes from this research by Bottled Imagination - we recommend you to check it out for even deeper numbers.
Most Googled dates
#1 Valentine’s Day
Love sells, whether you like it or not. It is the most googled date! So draw some hearts in your public relations calendar.
👉🏼 Search Volume: 5,820,000
#2 Father’s Day
Give fathers a shoutout and honor their efforts. People really search for this topic.
👉🏼 Search Volume: 3,390,000
#3 Halloween
The spooky season needs to be acknowledged. Deliver some trick-or-treat content and benefit from the traffic.
👉🏼 Search Volume: 2,990,000
#4 International Women’s Day
Women should be recognized all year long, but there is no harm in making them feel appreciated and honored on this one day.
👉🏼 Search Volume: 2,830,000
Top news-worthy events
👻 Halloween: People like to be scared so why not create boo-content?
Number of articles: 412.303
🛍️ Black Friday: There is no need to comment on this one. If you are in sales, it’s a must to create Black Friday action.
Number of articles: 157,174
❤️ Valentine’s Day: Roses are red, violets are blue, so take a love themed action with benefits for you.
Number of articles: 69,458
🎄 Christmas Day: It’s a season to be merry so give people some joy and participate in the Christmas buzz.
Number of articles: 52,311
🎁 Boxing Day: Keep the festive mood going and celebrate till December 26th.
Number of articles: 28,404
📆 May 2024: Worldwide
All May 2024 – Mental Health Month: It's an important topic, so if you want to participate, do your research and deliver valuable materials.
👥 Target audience: Working professionals
May 1 - International Labor Day
An occasion to delve into topics concerning labor rights and the ethical responsibilities of corporations.
👥 Target audience: CSR movement sector
First Saturday of May - Free Comic Book Day
Great for promotions related to entertainment, publishing, and retail.
👥 Target audience: Comic book fanbase
First Sunday of May - World Laughter Day
A day that can be used by brands to create lighthearted, fun content or promotions.
👥 Target audience: Small gift sector
May 4 - Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth Be With You")
A popular day for promotions, especially in the entertainment, retail, and e-commerce sectors.
👥 Target audience: Star Wars fanbase
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
Significant in the United States for promotions related to Mexican cuisine, culture, and heritage.
👥 Target audience: People of Mexico and their supporters, Mexican culture lovers
May 6 – Early May Bank Holiday (UK)
Previously celebrated as International Workers’ Day, nowadays connected with the first fling of spring as well.
👥 Target audience: UK citizens
May 12 - Mother's Day (US and many other countries)
A significant retail occasion vital for campaigns aimed at family-oriented products and services.
👥 Target audience: Family-oriented
May 15 - International Day of Families
Centers on matters concerning families, offering a valuable connection for products and services tailored to household needs.
👥 Target audience: Families
May 17 - World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Relevant for tech companies and telecommunications to promote how they are advancing connectivity and technology.
👥 Target audience: Tech and Telecommunication businesses
20th May – World Bee Day
Bee-theme activities or content would be cute and a good way to show an appreciation for these important little ones.
👥 Target audience: Environmentalists
27th May – Spring Bank Holiday (UK)
Celebrate the time of the year when everything comes to life.
👥 Target audience: UK citizens
May 2024: United States
May 3 – World Press Freedom Day
Highlight how important it is to have freedom of speech.
May 20 - National Be a Millionaire Day (US)
A good way to promote for financial services, investment firms, and luxury brands.
👥 Target audience: Luxury brands and service recipients
Last Monday of May - Memorial Day (US)
An important retail sales event in the U.S., frequently characterized by extensive promotions and serving as the unofficial kickoff of summer.
👥 Target audience: US market
📆 June 2024: Worldwide
All of June - Pride Month: Throughout this entire month, the world comes together to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities. It presents a pivotal moment for brands to demonstrate their support through unique products, campaigns, and events.
👥 Target audience: LGBTQ+ members and allies
June 1 - Global Day of Parents
Recognize parents’ daily effort and the vital role they play in raising children.
👥 Target audience: Family-oriented
June 5 - World Environment Day
On this day, it’s important to address environmental issues.
👥 Target audience: Eco-friendly initiative supporters
June 8 - World Oceans Day
Another key date in your PR calendar to highlight sustainability.
👥 Target audience: Water sports, marine conservation and related fields
June 14 - World Blood Donor Day
Your public relations events calendar should involve a celebration of this day in order to put a spotlight on the importance of blood donation.
👥 Target audience: Health and wellness sector
June 15 – National Beer Day (UK)
Raise a glass of this golden beverage and add it to your PR calendar, especially if you’re aiming for the UK market.
👥 Target Audience: UK citizens
Third Sunday of June - Father's Day
A prominent retail occasion observed in numerous countries, crucial for promotions aimed at gifts tailored to men.
👥 Target audience: Male product users
June 20 - World Refugee Day
A significant day dedicated to raising awareness and bolstering humanitarian endeavors.
👥 Target audience: Supporters of humanitarian organizations
June 20 – Summer Solstice
Use the longest day of the year wisely and add this date to your Public Relations calendar of events.
👥 Target audience: Summer product/services sectors
June 21 - International Yoga Day
A day eagerly embraced by health and wellness brands for hosting promotions and events.
👥 Target audience: The wellness sector
June 24 – Midsummer’s Day
A great occasion to organize a rural themed event.
👥 Target audience: Summer product/services sectors
June 2024: United States
First Friday of June - National Donut Day
Grab a donut and generate some fun content.
👥 Target audience: Food and beverage sector
June 19 - Juneteenth
Commemorates the end of slavery in the US and serves as a day to honor African American freedom and accomplishments.
👥 Target audience: African Americans and supporters
June 27 - National Sunglasses Day
A quirky day seen through tinted glasses.
👥 Target audience: Fashion/lifestyle brands
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How to get your press release ready before the big day?
Before the day marked in your PR calendar, you should let people know what’s coming. Draft your pitch and send your press release to spread the word.
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📆 July 2024: Worldwide
July 1 - Canada Day
A significant national holiday in Canada, perfect for launching promotions and campaigns directed at Canadian customers.
👥 Target audience: Canadian citizens
July 3 – Wimbledon Starts (ends 16th July)
Tennis lovers, this ones for you!
👥 Target audience: Tennis and sports enthusiasts
July 6th – Islamic New Year
This day should be in your PR content calendar if you operate on the Arabic market
👥 Target audience: Islamic market
July 7 - World Chocolate Day
The sweetest day of all, the perfect occasion for some cute social media campaigns.
👥 Target audience: Food and beverage sector
July 11 - World Population Day
Focus on and address global population issues.
👥 Target audience: Health, education, and sustainability organizations and brands
July 15 - World Youth Skills Day
A chance for educational and professional development organizations to showcase their contributions to youth training and skill development.
👥 Target audience: Education sector
July 17 - World Emoji Day
One of the light and fun-themed kind of days from your calendar.
👥 Target audience: Gen Z
July 18 - Nelson Mandela International Day
A day dedicated to community service and commemorating the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
👥 Target audience: CSR, community sector
July 30 - International Friendship Day
Tag a friend and celebrate meaningful relationships with social media campaigns and promotions that encourage sharing and gift giving between friends.
👥 Target audience: Small gift sector
July 30 - World Day against Trafficking in Persons
A crucial date for each of NGOs PR calendar. Emphasize human rights to raise awareness and mobilize action.
👥 Target audience: NGOs
July 2024: United States
July 4 - Independence Day
A major holiday in the United States, marked by widespread celebrations, events, and significant retail sales opportunities.
👥 Target audience: US market
July 24 - National Tequila Day
Raise a glass and mark Tequila Day in your PR content calendar.
👥 Target audience: Beverage sector, restaurants and bars
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📆 August 2024: Worldwide
First Friday in August - International Beer Day
Celebrates the culture of beer drinking.
👥 Target audience: Bars, breweries, restaurants
August 5 – Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland)
Let the summer reign with some fun, easy-to-deliver content.
👥 Target audience: Scottish market
August 8 - International Cat Day
Add this date to your public relations calendar of events and reach the soul of each cat lover.
👥 Target audience: Pet brands, shelters, animal rights organizations
August 12 - International Youth Day
Centers on global youth concerns, making it ideal for campaigns targeting young individuals, advocating for educational initiatives, and youth empowerment.
👥 Target audience: Young people
August 19 - World Humanitarian Day
Recognize the endeavors of humanitarian workers across the globe, serving as a significant day for NGOs and organizations engaged in humanitarian efforts to raise awareness and funds.
👥 Target audience: NGOs
August 19 - World Photography Day
Honor the art and science of photography and put engaging contests, exhibitions, or promotions in your PR calendar.
👥 Target audience: Art sector
August 26 – Summer Bank Holiday (England and Wales)
Celebrate the last days of summer.
👥 Target audience: UK citizens
August 2024: United States
August 1 - National Girlfriends Day
Girlhood is powerful and celebration worthy!
👥 Target audience: Beauty and wellness sector
August 9 - National Book Lovers Day
Bookworms, it’s your day. Put the one and only book event in your calendar PR actions.
👥 Target audience: Bookstores, libraries and publishers
August 15 - National Relaxation Day
A day promoting downtime and wellness, perfect for spas, wellness centers, and health-related products.
👥 Target audience: Health and wellness sector
August 26 - National Dog Day
Sketch a paw in your PR calendar and remember to involve some cute doggos in this celebration.
👥 Target audience: Pet brands, animal shelters and organizations
August 26 - Women’s Equality Day
Commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, and serves as a day to advocate for gender equality issues.
👥 Target audience: US market
📆 September 2024: Worldwide
September 1 – Back to School
When the first bell rings, you should be throwing a school-themed party.
👥 Target audience: Education sector and students
September 5 - International Day of Charity
It is a great occasion for businesses and non-profits to showcase their philanthropic endeavors and inspire donations or volunteerism.
👥 Target audience: Businesses with strong CSRs and non-profits
September 8 - International Literacy Day
A perfect date to promote reading and educational programs.
👥 Target audience: Education sector, publishers and literacy organization
September 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day
An important day for health organizations, mental health advocates, and related entities to promote awareness and prevention initiatives.
👥 Target audience: Health and mental health organizations
September 21 - International Day of Peace
In the marketing calendar, this day means peace.
👥 Target audience: Community service
September 22 - Car-Free Day
On this day you should anchorage your audience to make 10k steps.
👥 Target audience: Public transport, bike shops
September 22– Autumn Begins
Pumpkin spice lattes and sweater weather – fall lovers, it's time!
👥 Target audience: Food and fashion industries
September 27 - World Tourism Day
A perfect day for the travel and tourism industry to showcase destinations, offer special deals, and emphasize sustainable tourism practices.
👥 Target audience: Travel industry
September 29 - World Heart Day
Mark this with a heart in your PR calendar. This one is about keeping it in good shape.
👥 Target audience: Health and medical organizations
September 2024: United States
First Monday of September - Labor Day
A significant retail event in the United States, frequently characterized by sales and promotions, especially in the automotive, electronics, and clothing sectors.
👥 Target audience: US market
September 11 - Patriot Day
A date from your PR calendars event to throw a US-theme party.
👥 Target audience: US market
September 15 - October 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month
A month-long celebration acknowledging the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, providing an excellent opportunity for cultural promotions and community engagement.
👥 Target audience: US Hispanic citizens and supporters
📆 October 2024: Worldwide
All of October 👇🏼
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mark this month pink in your PR calendar. Engage in pink-themed campaigns and collaborate with charities. This time is all about supporting awareness-raising efforts around breast cancer.
👥 Target audience: Health industry, charities
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tech companies, cybersecurity firms, and businesses have a great opportunity to raise awareness about the critical importance of safeguarding digital information.
👥 Target audience: Tech, cybersecurity and digital industrie.
Black History Month (UK): It’s the time of the year when all of African descent appreciate their history. So support them.
👥 Target audience: UK citizens
Global Diversity Awareness Month: We are all different, let’s celebrate it.
👥Target audience: Organizations and NGOs promoting diversity
Go Sober for October (Stoptober): Raise a glass of your favorite mocktail and remember to mark Stoptober in your PR events calendar.
👥 Target audience: Health and wellness sector
October 1 - International Coffee Day
A great opportunity for coffee shops, brands, and even workplaces to promote their products and celebrate the coffee culture.
👥 Target audience: Cafes and coffee enthusiasts
October 1 – World Vegetarian Day
Colorful, healthy and vege – these should be the three words that would describe your Vegetarian Day event.
👥 Target audience: Restaurant sector and environmentalists
October 4 - World Animal Day
Boost awareness and advocate for pet causes. This is your right date.
👥 Target audience: Pet brands, zoos, welfare organizations
October 5 - World Teachers' Day
Educational institutions and affiliated businesses can celebrate teachers with special promotions, events, and recognition campaigns.
👥 Target audience: Education sector
October 10 - World Mental Health Day
Health and wellness brands, as well as organizations focused on mental health, can engage in awareness campaigns and promote wellness services.
👥 Target audience: Health and wellness sector
October 11 - International Day of the Girl Child
A day dedicated to advocating for girls' rights and shedding light on the gender inequalities that persist between girls and boys.
👥 Target audience: Girls rights support organizations
October 16 - World Food Day
It is a good day to raise awareness about food security and sustainable practices.
👥 Target audience: Food sector, agricultural industry
October 21 - Apple Day (UK)
Apple fans, this one’s for you. It provides a delightful platform for promoting a wide range of Apple-related products, spanning from technology to culinary delights.
👥 Target audience: Apple lovers and users in the UK, Health and wellness sector
October 31 - Halloween
A significant retail holiday observed in numerous countries, offering the perfect opportunity for themed marketing campaigns, events, and promotions across various markets.
👥 Target audience: Many different sectors
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📆 November 2024: Worldwide
All of November – Movember (Men’s Health Awareness Month)
November 1 - All Saints' Day
In many countries, this day is all about saints and our lost loved ones. It is a time to honor them and bring back memories of them.
👥 Target audience: Non-specific
November 1 – World Vegan Day
A nice occasion to throw a plant-based event.
👥 Target audience: Restaurant sector
November 5 – Guy Fawkes Night (UK)
A day that remembers the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up Parliament and assassinate James I of England.
👥 Target audience: UK Citizens, Comic book fans and bookstores
November 11 - Singles' Day (China)
Initially conceived as a festivity for singles in China, it has evolved into the largest online shopping extravaganza globally, eclipsing Black Friday in terms of sales volume.
👥 Target audience: Products aimed at single people
11th November – Remembrance Day
It is a day to recall the end of World War I.
👥 Target audience: US, UK and EU markets
November 13 - World Kindness Day
This worldwide celebration of kindness offers brands a platform to spotlight their community and charity efforts, as well as to host events that show appreciation for their customers.
👥 Target audience: Each brand involved in charity initiatives
November 14 - World Diabetes Day
The perfect date to leverage a promotion of diabetes awareness and a healthy lifestyle
👥 Target audience: Health and wellness sector
November 29 – Black Friday
One of the most important dates in your PR calendar. It is the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States, with extensive sales and marketing campaigns across retail sectors.
👥 Target audience: Retail outlets and consumers
November 19 - International Men's Day
This day focuses on men's health, gender relations, and positive male role models, which can be highlighted by brands in relevant sectors.
👥 Target audience: Men’s products and services
November 20 - Universal Children's Day
The designated day to cherish global togetherness and awareness among children worldwide.
👥 Target audience: Family-orientated products and services
November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
An important day for advocacy and raising awareness about gender-based violence.
👥 Target audience: Products and services for women, organizations supporting women's rights
November 2024: United States
First Tuesday after November 1 - Election Day
A significant date in the United States during election years, shape campaigns centered on civic engagement and voter participation.
👥 Target audience: US sector
November 11 - Veterans Day
A day dedicated to honoring military veterans. It's a momentous occasion for patriotic promotions and rallying support for veteran-related causes.
👥 Target audience: US sector
Third Thursday of November - Great American Smokeout
Stop smoking – it’s the date to shout it out.
👥 Target audience: US sector
Fourth Thursday of November - Thanksgiving
A prominent U.S. holiday that launches the holiday shopping season, characterized by extensive retail promotions and substantial consumer expenditure.
👥 Target audience: US retail sector
Saturday after Thanksgiving - Small Business Saturday
Create a PR event to encourage shoppers to patronize small and local businesses.
👥 Target audience: US brick-and-mortar sector
Monitor your PR campaigns before, during and after the special day
When you're preparing a PR campaign for the special day, make sure to monitor press coverage and social media mentions across the internet.
Analyze context, sentiment, and more than 15 other attributes of each press hit and social mention. Utilize this data to establish tailored filters, ensuring you only view the mentions that align with your preferences.
📆 December 2024: Worldwide
December is crucial for PR, marketing, and sales professionals because of the holiday season and year-end wrap-ups. Here are key dates in December crucial for strategic planning and campaign coordination.
All of December - Holiday Season: The last month of the year encompasses various cultural and religious celebrations, including Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and others, driving seasonal marketing and sales efforts.
👥 Target audience: Every sector
December 1 - World AIDS Day
Mark this date in your PR event calendar as a day set aside to raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic and commemorate those who have lost their lives to the disease.
👥 Target audience: Health sector
December 2 - Cyber Monday
The Monday after Thanksgiving. Another big online shopping day during the year, with extensive deals across tech, fashion, and other consumer goods.
👥 Target audience: Retail sector
December 3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities
A chance to raise awareness and champion the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
👥 Target audience: Health sector, organizations supporting people with disabilities
December 10 - Human Rights Day
This marks the day when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
👥 Target audience: Human Rights organizations and NGOs
December 14 - Free Shipping Day
A day for online shoppers. Consumers can shop with both large and small online merchants that offer free shipping with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.
👥 Target audience: Ecommerce
December 21 - Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year, frequently celebrated with cultural events and festivities.
👥 Target audience: All sectors
December 24 - Christmas Eve
It is the reason for the season. A time of rush to make last-minute gift purchases.
👥 Target audience: Retail, services
December 25 - Christmas Day
A catholic holiday that impacts global retail and influences a wide range of promotional campaigns and sales in virtually all sectors.
👥 Target audience: All sectors
December 26 - Boxing Day (UK, Canada, Australia, and others)
Known for shopping and post-Christmas sales. Similar to Black Friday in the US.
👥 Target audience: UK, Canada, Australia markets
December 31 - New Year's Eve
New year, new chapter but before it starts it’s a time to celebrate the whole previous year and enter the upcoming one with a bang.
👥 Target audience: Events industry
End of Year Sales: Many companies push their final sales of the year, offering discounts to clear inventory before the new year.
👥 Target audience: All sectors
Let’s wrap up
Hope you have updated your 2024 PR calendar. It is crucial for you or your business' image to follow all the special dates and celebrate those which are important for your target audience.
Such a celebration is proof that you know your industry and gives you an opportunity to bond with your clients.
Keep your finger on the pulse and follow your PR calendar thoroughly. Use Prowly to gain solid assistance while celebrating special days and monitoring events’ results.
