If you're a Print-on-Demand (POD) seller, you know the importance of capitalizing on holidays and special occasions to boost your sales.
To help you get started, we've put together a comprehensive calendar of holidays and special days throughout the year, complete with short descriptions of each day, what people typically do, and what you can sell to make the most of these opportunities.
Download GearLaunch 2024 E-commerce Calendar HERE.
The first day of the year, celebrated with fireworks and parties.
What to sell: New Year's party decorations, inspirational prints (clothes, decor pieces,...).
Honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
What to sell: MLK-themed apparel, inspirational posters.
A day to spread positivity by giving compliments.
What to sell: Compliment cards, uplifting apparel, and motivational wall art.
Celebrate the deliciousness of chocolate cake.
What to sell: Cake-themed merchandise, humorous cake-related designs.
A major celebration in many Asian cultures.
What to sell: Zodiac-themed products, traditional artwork.
The biggest day for American football fans.
What to sell: Team merchandise, game day apparel, and party decorations.
A festive carnival season leading up to Lent.
What to sell: Mardi Gras decorations and colorful apparels.
Celebrate love and affection between partners.
What to sell: Customized gifts, romantic cards, and couple-themed apparel.
Celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi).
What to sell: Pi-themed apparel, mugs with mathematical equations, and educational posters.
Honors Irish culture with parades and green-themed celebrations.
What to sell: St. Patrick's Day shirts, shamrock designs, and Irish pride merchandise.
A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.
What to sell: Easter-themed decorations, religious art.
A day of pranks and humor.
What to sell: Funny prank merchandise, joke apparel, and quirky accessories.
Celebrate pets and siblings.
What to sell: Pet-themed products, sibling love apparel, and family-oriented designs.
Focus on environmental protection and sustainability.
What to sell: Eco-friendly merchandise, nature-inspired artwork, and conservation-themed products.
A playful reference to a famous meme.
What to sell: Memorable May-themed merchandise, humorous slogans, and pop culture references.
Commemorates the Mexican Army's victory at the Battle of Puebla.
What to sell: Mexican-themed apparel, fiesta decorations, and traditional artwork.
Celebrate and honor mothers and mother figures.
What to sell: Personalized gifts, heartfelt cards, and "Mom"-themed merchandise.
Cheers to delicious cocktails!
What to sell: Cocktail-themed drinkware, mixology posters, and bartending decorations.
Honors fallen military personnel.
What to sell: Patriotic apparel, American flag-themed products.
Celebrate the bond of friendship.
What to sell: Friendship-themed gifts, customizable best friend merchandise, and heartfelt cards.
Show appreciation for fathers and father figures.
What to sell: Personalized dad gifts, dad joke-themed apparel, and fatherly wisdom artwork.
Commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
What to sell: Juneteenth apparel, historical artwork.
Celebrate the impact of social media.
What to sell: Social media-themed products, influencer merchandise, and tech-inspired designs.
Celebrate American freedom with fireworks and patriotism.
What to sell: 4th of July apparel, patriotic decorations, and American flag-themed merchandise.
Indulge in delicious chocolate treats.
What to sell: Chocolate-themed products, sweet tooth apparel, and cocoa-inspired artwork.
A major online shopping event on Amazon.
What to focus: Competitive deals, complementary products, and promotions for Prime Day.
Celebrate the value of friendship globally.
What to sell: Friendship bracelets, friends-themed gifts, and friendship art.
Cheers to the world's favorite beverage.
What to sell: Beer-themed merchandise, custom beer drinkware, and brewery art.
Celebrate our feline friends.
What to sell: Cat-themed apparel, cat lover gifts, and whimsical cat artwork.
Celebrate the joy of reading.
What to sell: Book-related merchandise, custom bookmarks, and literary artworks.
Promote and support charitable organizations.
What to sell: Nonprofit merchandise, charity-themed products, and donation-driven promotions.
Celebrate the American labor movement.
What to sell: Labor Day apparel, workplace-themed products, and American pride designs.
A traditional German beer festival.
What to sell: Oktoberfest-themed merchandise, beer-inspired designs.
Promote global tourism and cultural exchange.
What to sell: Travel-themed products, destination-specific artwork, and adventure-inspired apparel.
Promotes a vegetarian lifestyle.
What to sell: Vegetarian-themed apparel, eco-friendly products.
Honors educators worldwide.
What to sell: Teacher appreciation gifts, educational posters, and school-themed merchandise.
Commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas.
What to sell: Exploration-themed products, historical artwork, and indigenous culture awareness items.
A spooky celebration with costumes and treats.
What to sell: Halloween costumes, decorations, and eerie artwork.
Honors military veterans.
What to sell: Veterans' appreciation merchandise, patriotic gifts, and military-themed designs.
A time for gratitude and feasting.
What to sell: Thanksgiving-themed decor, custom tableware, and gratitude-inspired prints.
The busiest shopping day of the year.
What to focus: Black Friday deals, limited-time offers, and exclusive discounts.
Encourages charitable giving.
What to sell: Donation-themed products, charity merchandise, and philanthropic promotions.
The night before Christmas, filled with anticipation.
What to sell: Christmas-themed items, last-minute gifts, and festive decorations.
Celebrate Christmas and the start of Hanukkah.
What to sell: Holiday-themed merchandise, personalized gifts, and religious artwork.
Bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one.
What to sell: New Year's Eve party supplies, resolutions-themed products, and festive apparel.
Now that you have your 2024 e-commerce calendar for POD sellers, start planning your designs and promotions in advance to make the most of these opportunities. Happy selling!
Download GearLaunch 2024 E-commerce Calendar HERE.
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