The 2022 working year is officially over – now it’s time to embrace 2023 and all the prosperity it will bring. Here at Captain Notepad, we know firsthand that one of the best ways of staying on top of the year’s milestone to-dos is to note all-important marketing dates.
There are many marketing dates to remember this calendar year, including holidays, festivities, sports dates, and unique cultural celebrations worldwide. So keep organized and make a note of these 2023 holidays and dates.
Without further ado, here’s a recap of the most relevant marketing dates to remember and put in your seasonal 2023 calendar.
Pens at the ready!
Why is following the 2023 seasonal calendar so important?
Planning on creating a top-tier marketing strategy this year? Want to wield the power of seasonal holidays and cultural events? Good idea!
Here are a few reasons why staying ahead of the curve and forward-planning your marketing efforts ahead of the 2023 seasonal calendar is essential.
- Marketing dates help you stay organized and coordinated. It’s all about planning and zooming out…looking at your calendar from a whole yearly perspective. Who says you can’t start planning your Christmas marketing in January?
- Marketing calendars help you stay consistent. The best brands are present and visible throughout the year. Stay relevant to the year’s calendar.
- Marketing dates help you create more cohesive campaigns. Knowing what dates are important to your audience and what they’re celebrating means you can become a more human brand that knows how to connect with them.
Now that we’ve discussed why marketing dates are so important let’s get down to the all-important dates themselves.
Remember, these dates are for 2023 alone. Some annual holidays occur year-in-year, but others may be slightly different each year, so watch out and double-check the dates beyond 2023.
Q1 Marketing Dates (January to March)
We recommend getting your working year off to a big bang by focussing your marketing efforts around the following important Q1 marketing dates:
January 1…New Year’s Day
January 16…Blue Monday
January 16…Australian Open
January 16…Chinese New Year
January 28…Data Protection Day
February 1…LGBT History Month
February 1…Black History Month
February 2…Groundhog Day
February 12…Super Bowl LVII
February 14…Valentine’s Day
February 21…Mardi Gras
March 1...Women’s History Month
March 3…World Wildlife Day
March 8…International Women's Day
March 14…National Pi Day
March 17…St. Patrick's Day
March 22…Beginning of Ramadan
March 31…International Transgender Day of Visibility
Q2 Marketing Dates (April to June)
Now’s the time to rev up your marketing efforts and enjoy Easter celebrations and other unique dates (our favorite is Earth Day):
April 1…April Fool’s Day
April 7…Easter Friday
April 9…Easter Sunday
April 10…Easter Monday
April 22…Earth Day
April 22…End of Ramadan
May 1…May Day (AKA International Workers’ Day)
May 4…Star Wars Day
May 13...Eurovision Song Contest
May 14…Mother's Day
June 1…Pride Month
June 16…Neurodiversity Pride Day
June 18…Father's Day
June 21…World Music Day
Q3 Marketing Dates (July to September)
Say hello to summer! This period is about harnessing the power of the warmer weather and outdoorsy festivities. Here are the best 2023 holidays for 2023 Q3:
July 1…Canada Day
July 1…Tour de France
July 3…Wimbledon
July 4…US Independence
July 17…Emoji Day
July 20…FIFA Women's World Cup
August 4…International Beer Day
August 13…International Left-Handers Day
August 19…World Photography Day
August 25…FIBA Basketball World Cup
September 1…Back to School
September 4…Labor Day
September 8…Rugby World Cup
September 15…Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17…Oktoberfest
September 21…International Day of Peace
Q4 Marketing Dates (October to December)
This is the end-of-year period filled with all sorts of religious festivities and celebrations, so make sure you wield the marketing power that awaits – especially around Christmas time when consumer shopping is at a year-round high. Here are the most important Q4 marketing dates:
October 1…Cricket World Cup
October 9…Thanksgiving (Canada)
October 9…Columbus Day
October 10…World Mental Health Day
October 16…World Food Day
October 31…Halloween
November 12…Diwali
November 20…Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 23…Thanksgiving
November 24…Black Friday
November 25…Small Business Saturday
November 27…Cyber Monday
December 3…International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 7…Hanukkah
December 24…Christmas Eve
December 25…Christmas Day
December 31…New Year’s Eve
Get the Best Marketing Calendars With Captain Notepad
Need a hand keeping on top of the all-important marketing dates?
We’ve got a selection of unique calendars, all fully customizable – meaning you can add your branding, including logos, slogans, and other graphics.
Start by browsing our 2023 seasonal calendars, including Weekly Calendars, Wall Calendars, and the super popular Business Card Magnetic Calendars. Once you’ve made your pick, give us your customization instructions and upload any art you want to add to the design.
And don’t worry about not liking the finished product once it arrives…we’ll send a digital proof via email for you to approve within 24 hours of placing your order. Once we get the thumbs up, we’ll start processing.
If you’ve got any questions, feel free to contact us via email at: [email protected]. We’re always here to help.
