Promotional Events Calendar
2025-2026
Awareness Months, Appreciation Weeks & National Days
October Event Ideas
Get creative with your promotions in October. Crestline offers fun promotional items that correspond well to the events taking place during this month. Provide breast cancer awareness gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Office supplies, custom pens, and phone wallets are timely for Improve Your Office Day. Customize our awareness gifts for any of these holidays:
October 2025 Events
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- National Book Month
- Homecoming
- Mental Illness Awareness Month
- National Dental Hygiene Month
- National Book Month
- Photographer Appreciation Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- American Pharmacist's Month
- National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Bullying Prevention Month
- Crime Prevention Month
- Principals Month
- Physical Therapy Month
- 3rd World Smile Day
- 4th Improve Your Office Day
- 6th National Physician Assistant Day (PA Day)
- 6th-12th National Physician Assistant Week (PA Week)
- 5th - 11th Mental Illness Awareness Week
- 6th - 12th Healthcare Supply Chain Week
- 5th - 11th Healthcare Food Service Week
- 5th - 11th Fire Prevention Week
- 6th Children's Health Day
- 6th - 10th Customer Service Week
- 11th National Coming Out Day
- 5th - 11th Emergency Nurses Week
- 13th Indigenous peoples' Day
- 13th Columbus Day
- 15th National Medical Assistant Day
- 16th Boss's Day
- 16th World Food Day
- 17th National Mammography Day
- 19th - 25th International Infection Prevention Week
- 19th - 25th Pharmacy Week
- 19th - 25th National Respiratory Care Week
- 19th - 25th Respiratory Care Week
- 20th - 24th National School Bus Safety Week
- 15th - 21st Medical Assistants Recognition Week
- 23rd - 31st Red Ribbon Week
- 24th United Nations Day
- 27th Teddy Bear Day
- 28th National First Responders Day
- 31st Halloween
November Event Ideas
For many schools and companies, promotional merchandise supports year-round fundraising efforts. Crestline offers fun, unique items that celebrate education awareness events in November. Purchase a military children's book for Military Family Month or custom RFID sleeves for Computer Security Day.
November 2025 Events
- Native American Heritage Month
- National Family Caregivers Month
- American Diabetes Month
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Movember (Men's Health Awareness)
- Epilepsy Awareness Month
- National Adoption Month
- National Alzheimer's Disease Month
- Military Family Month
December Event Ideas
December's monthly event calendar is often focused on the holiday season (see our holiday gift guide for inspiration). Get into the holiday spirit with cookies with a custom logo or prepare for New Year's resolutions with health and wellness gifts. No matter how your company chooses to celebrate, Crestline offers affordable and unique promotional gifts that communicate the right message about your brand.
December 2025 Events
- 7th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- 10th Human Rights Day
- 21st Winter Solstice
- 21st Crossword Puzzle Day
- 14th - 22nd Hanukkah
- 25th Christmas
- 26th National Thank You Note Day
- 26th-Jan 1st Kwanzaa
- 31st New Year's Eve
- Plan Ahead for Health Awareness Month
January Event Ideas
Along with the traditional New Year's celebration, January's calendar of national days and events supports several causes. Give tribute to a day that is significant to your organization or company with custom corporate gifts that highlight your brand. Be Kind To Food Servers Month is also a perfect time for kitchen promotional products and personalized dog toys are great for Walk Your Pet Month. Crestline has fun novelty items to celebrate the variety of awareness events in January.
January 2026 Events
- Walk Your Pet Month
- Career & Technical Education Month
- National Blood Donor Month
- Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
- National Mentoring Month
- National Eye Care Month
- National Oatmeal Month
February Event Ideas
Incorporate imprinted promotional products and awareness gifts from Crestline to commemorate February's monthly events. Personalized umbrellas are great for Umbrella Day, and don't forget heart shaped items for Valentine's Day. Our branded items and personalized products raise awareness and add relevance to your brand.
February 2026 Events
- Black History Month
- American Heart Month
- Library Lovers Month
- Senior Independence Month
- Children's Dental Health Month
- National Time Management Month
- National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- 2nd Groundhog Day
- 2nd - 6th Pride in Foodservice Week
- 2nd - 6th National School Counseling Week
- 6th Wear Red Day
- 9th - 15th Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
- 10th Umbrella Day
- 14th Valentine's Day
- 15th-21st National Engineers Week
- 16th President's Day
- 17th Mardi Gras
- 17th Ramadan begins
- 28th School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
March Event Ideas
St. Patrick's Day is popular, but it isn't the only holiday in March. March is National Nutrition Month, and a great occasion for custom lunch bags. Crestline has a number of healthcare, dentist, and nurse gifts to observe the many health focused holidays as well. Tuck them into custom bags with logo to create a unique appreciation swag bag. Also consider creating an online company store for your employees to pick out fun apparel and other products on Employee Appreciation Day.
March 2026 Events
- American Red Cross Month
- National Women's History Month
- National Social Work Month
- National Ethics Awareness Month
- Essential Tremor Awareness Month
- National Nutrition Month
- 3rd World Wildlife Day
- 3rd Purim
- 3rd Holi
- 6th Dentist's Day
- 6th Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
- 6th Employee Appreciation Day
- 8th International Women's Day
- 8th-14th Patient Safety Awareness Week
- 8th-14th National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week
- 9th-13th Long Term Care Administrators Week
- 11th Registered Dietician Nutritionist Day
- 12th National Girl Scout Day
- 14th Pi Day
- 15th-21st National Poison Prevention Week
- 15th-Apr 6th March Madness
- 17th St. Patrick's Day
- 19th Certified Nurses Day
- 20th First Day of Spring
- 21st World Down Syndrome Day
- 24th World Tuberculosis Day
- 26th Baseball Season Starts
- 26th Epilepsy Awareness Day
- 28th Earth Hour
- 30th Doctor's Day
- 31st International Transgender Day of Visibility
April Event Ideas
April's calendar of monthly events starts with April Fool's Day. Celebrate with wacky custom stress balls or an item from our popular fun and outdoors section. Earth Day is an excellent time for eco-friendly items and custom reusable grocery bags. Our variety of spirited imprinted promotional products are perfect for your recipients.
April 2026 Events
- Garden Month
- Alcohol Awareness Month
- National Parkinson's Awareness Month
- Spring Break
- 911 Education Month
- Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- Month of the Military Child
- Stress Awareness Month
- National Financial Literacy Month
- National Occupational Therapy Month
- Cancer Control Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Campus Pride Month
- Animal Cruelty Prevention Month
- National Humor Month
- 1st April Fool's Day
- 2nd Autism Awareness Day
- 3rd Bicycle Day
- 5th Easter
- 6th-12th National Public Health Week
- 7th World Health Day
- 13th-19th Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- 15th ASL Day
- 15th-22nd National Environmental Education Week
- 18th-24th Health Information Professionals Week
- 19th-25th National Library Week
- 19th-25th National Volunteer Week
- 19th-25th Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (Lab Week)
- 19th-25th Administrative Professionals Week
- 22nd Earth Day
- 22nd Administrative Professionals Day
- 23rd Picnic Day
- 24th National Arbor Day
- 27th Teach Children to Save Day
May Event Ideas
Prioritize your brand with May's calendar of fun national days. Thank healthcare workers with gifts for nurses during Nurses Week. Shop awareness bracelets for American Stroke Month or personalized real estate closing pouches for New Homeowners Day. May is also National Physical Fitness month, a perfect time for custom fitness gear or reflective stickers to encourage physical activity.
May 2026 Events
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- National Cancer Research Month
- Mental Health Month
- Lou Gehrig Disease Awareness Month
- National Foster Care Month
- Lupus Awareness Month
- Graduation Season
- Bike Safety Month
- National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
- Healthy Vision Month
- National American Stroke Month
- National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
- National High Blood Pressure Education Month
- Older Americans Month
- Oncology Nursing Month
- National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month
- Better Hearing and Speech Month
- Global Employee Health & Fitness Month
- 1st New Home Owners Day
- 3rd-9th Public Service Recognition Week
- 3rd-9th Correctional Officers Week
- 4th-8th Teacher Appreciation Week
- 4th International Firefighters Day
- 5th Cinco De Mayo
- 5th National Teacher Appreciation Day
- 6th School Nurse Day
- 10th World Lupus Day
- 10th Mother's Day
- 10th-16th Nursing Home Week
- 10th-16th National Women's Health Week
- 10th-16th National Skilled Nursing Care Week
- 10th-16th National Hospital Week
- 11th-17th Nurses Week
- 15th-21st National Police Week
- 16th Barbecue Day
- 16th Bike to Work Day
- 17th-24th National EMS Emergency Medical Services Week
- 18th International Museum Day
- 20th National Employee Health and Fitness Day
- 25th Memorial Day
- 27th Sunscreen Day
June Event Ideas
As the first official month of summer in the United States, June is a fun time to promote your brand. Consider a sun safety campaign by placing your logo on Crestline's promotional sunscreen, sunglasses, hats or Copacabana Non-Woven Beach Tote. Or encourage outdoor adventure with personalized sports and recreation items.
June 2026 Events
July Event Ideas
July is a peak time to celebrate the outdoors and spend time with neighbors, family and friends. Browse our beach accessories, fishing items, and custom golf gear that encourage fun in the sun. Stuffed animals fit right in on Teddy Bear Picnic Day and celebrate wedding season with party accessories.
July 2026 Events
- 17th Tattoo Day
- 20th Fortune Cookie Day
- 20th National Lollipop Day
- 19th National Ice Cream Day
- 20th Global Hug Your Kids Day
- 26th Parents Day
August Event Ideas
From National Immunization Awareness Month to National Picnic Month, August highlights several monthly awareness topics. Branded blankets and BBQ sets with a company logo are great for National Picnic Month. Don't forget custom beer glasses for International Beer Day. Crestline's variety of promotional items can help you make the most of these events.
August 2026 Events
- National Golf Month
- National Picnic Month
- New Student Orientation
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- Fishing Month
- 15th Relaxation Day
- 21st Senior Citizens Day
- 26th Women's Equality Day
- 26th National Dog Day
September Event Ideas
Promoting wellness is something you can do all year. Crestline's safety section offers products that remind customers and employees to stay healthy. Celebrate the return of the school year as well with Crestline's back to school gifts, branded bookmarks, and other school promo items.
September 2026 Events
- Library Card Sign-up Month
- Preparedness Month
- Campus Safety Awareness Month
- Back to School
- Suicide Prevention Month
- Friendship Month
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
- Shake Month
- Football Season Starts
- 5th International Day of Charity
- 5th World Beard Day
- 6th Read a Book Day
- 8th Star Trek Day
- 13th-19th Healthcare Environmental Services Week
- 13th-19th Truck Driver Appreciation Week
- 13th-19th International Housekeepers Week
- 15th-Oct 15th Hispanic Heritage Month
- 16th International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
- 19th Talk Like a Pirate Day
- 19th World Cleanup Day
- 19th Coastal Cleanup Day
- 19th-Oct 4th Oktoberfest
- 20th Patriot Day
- 20th-26th Surgical Technologists Week
- 22nd First Day of Fall
- 26th HR Professionals Day
- 26th National Public Lands Day
- 29th World Heart Day
Celebrate Awareness Months & Employee Appreciation Weeks with Our National Events Calendar
Awareness days and monthly observances are more than just fun holidays—they're also a great marketing tool for your brand. Monthly awareness topics that relate to your industry can help highlight your name and promote your cause in a more meaningful way and align your brand with key causes to build customer goodwill. Browse this list of monthly events and holidays, so you know when to plan promotional events throughout the year to help your company stand out and build awareness of important causes. Crestline offers many awareness gifts to find the perfect promotional items for any of these holidays, as well as a helpful Guide to Awareness Ribbon Colors.
Employee engagement is more important than ever, for retention, productivity, and morale. Make sure you don’t miss an opportunity to recognize your staff with our Employee Appreciation Days, Weeks & Months Calendar, which features celebration days for all teams, as well as special events by industry and profession. Not sure what appreciation gifts your people will love? Check out our Ultimate Staff Gifting Guide, with awesome ideas for every budget and occasion, or our top picks for Team Building Gifts for Employees. Refine your recognition plan with our employee appreciation FAQs.
National awareness months, employee appreciation events and national days are also a creative way to highlight your name and logo. Our line of promotional items makes it easy to create a personalized calendar full of fun company team building ideas for staff, marketing ideas to bring in new customers, ways to support causes, and fundraising opportunities throughout the year. Help your team track initiatives with custom branded calendars.
