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E-commerce Holiday Calendar

January 1, 2024
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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.

January

New Year's Day (Federal Holiday) - January 1, 2024

The first day of the year, celebrated with fireworks and parties.

What to sell: New Year's party decorations, inspirational prints (clothes, decor pieces,...).

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Federal Holiday) - January 15, 2024

Honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

What to sell: MLK-themed apparel, inspirational posters.

Compliment Day - January 24, 2024

A day to spread positivity by giving compliments.

What to sell: Compliment cards, uplifting apparel, and motivational wall art.

Chocolate Cake Day - January 27, 2024

Celebrate the deliciousness of chocolate cake.

What to sell: Cake-themed merchandise, humorous cake-related designs.

February

Lunar New Year - February 10, 2024

A major celebration in many Asian cultures.

What to sell: Zodiac-themed products, traditional artwork.

Super Bowl Sunday - February 11, 2024

The biggest day for American football fans.

What to sell: Team merchandise, game day apparel, and party decorations.

Mardi Gras - February 13, 2024

A festive carnival season leading up to Lent.

What to sell: Mardi Gras decorations and colorful apparels.

Valentine's Day - February 14, 2024

Celebrate love and affection between partners.

What to sell: Customized gifts, romantic cards, and couple-themed apparel.

March

Pi Day - March 14, 2024

Celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi).

What to sell: Pi-themed apparel, mugs with mathematical equations, and educational posters.

St. Patrick's Day - March 17, 2024

Honors Irish culture with parades and green-themed celebrations.

What to sell: St. Patrick's Day shirts, shamrock designs, and Irish pride merchandise.

Easter - March 31, 2024

A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.

What to sell: Easter-themed decorations, religious art.

April

April Fools' Day - April 1, 2024

A day of pranks and humor.

What to sell: Funny prank merchandise, joke apparel, and quirky accessories.

National Pet Day and Sibling Day - April 11, 2024

Celebrate pets and siblings.

What to sell: Pet-themed products, sibling love apparel, and family-oriented designs.

Earth Day - April 22, 2024

Focus on environmental protection and sustainability.

What to sell: Eco-friendly merchandise, nature-inspired artwork, and conservation-themed products.

It's Gonna Be May" Day - April 30, 2024

A playful reference to a famous meme.

What to sell: Memorable May-themed merchandise, humorous slogans, and pop culture references.

May

Cinco de Mayo - May 5, 2024

Commemorates the Mexican Army's victory at the Battle of Puebla.

What to sell: Mexican-themed apparel, fiesta decorations, and traditional artwork.

Mother's Day - May 12, 2024

Celebrate and honor mothers and mother figures.

What to sell: Personalized gifts, heartfelt cards, and "Mom"-themed merchandise.

World Cocktail Day - May 13, 2024

Cheers to delicious cocktails!

What to sell: Cocktail-themed drinkware, mixology posters, and bartending decorations.

Memorial Day (Federal Holiday) - May 27, 2024

Honors fallen military personnel.

What to sell: Patriotic apparel, American flag-themed products.

June

National Best Friend Day - June 8, 2024

Celebrate the bond of friendship.

What to sell: Friendship-themed gifts, customizable best friend merchandise, and heartfelt cards.

Father's Day - June 16, 2024

Show appreciation for fathers and father figures.

What to sell: Personalized dad gifts, dad joke-themed apparel, and fatherly wisdom artwork.

Juneteenth (Federal Holiday) - June 19, 2024

Commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

What to sell: Juneteenth apparel, historical artwork.

World Social Media Day - June 30, 2024

Celebrate the impact of social media.

What to sell: Social media-themed products, influencer merchandise, and tech-inspired designs.

July

Independence Day (Federal Holiday) - July 4, 2024

Celebrate American freedom with fireworks and patriotism.

What to sell: 4th of July apparel, patriotic decorations, and American flag-themed merchandise.

World Chocolate Day - July 7, 2024

Indulge in delicious chocolate treats.

What to sell: Chocolate-themed products, sweet tooth apparel, and cocoa-inspired artwork.

Amazon Prime Day - July 23, 2024

A major online shopping event on Amazon.

What to focus: Competitive deals, complementary products, and promotions for Prime Day.

International Day of Friendship - July 30, 2024

Celebrate the value of friendship globally.

What to sell: Friendship bracelets, friends-themed gifts, and friendship art.

August

International Beer Day - August 4, 2024

Cheers to the world's favorite beverage.

What to sell: Beer-themed merchandise, custom beer drinkware, and brewery art.

International Cat Day - August 8, 2024

Celebrate our feline friends.

What to sell: Cat-themed apparel, cat lover gifts, and whimsical cat artwork.

Book Lovers Day - August 9, 2024

Celebrate the joy of reading.

What to sell: Book-related merchandise, custom bookmarks, and literary artworks.

National Nonprofit Day - August 17, 2024

Promote and support charitable organizations.

What to sell: Nonprofit merchandise, charity-themed products, and donation-driven promotions.

September

Labor Day (Federal Holiday) - September 2, 2024

Celebrate the American labor movement.

What to sell: Labor Day apparel, workplace-themed products, and American pride designs.

Oktoberfest Begins - September 21, 2024

A traditional German beer festival.

What to sell: Oktoberfest-themed merchandise, beer-inspired designs.

World Tourism Day - September 27, 2024

Promote global tourism and cultural exchange.

What to sell: Travel-themed products, destination-specific artwork, and adventure-inspired apparel.

October

World Vegetarian Day - October 1, 2024

Promotes a vegetarian lifestyle.

What to sell: Vegetarian-themed apparel, eco-friendly products.

World Teacher's Day - October 5, 2024

Honors educators worldwide.

What to sell: Teacher appreciation gifts, educational posters, and school-themed merchandise.

Columbus Day (Federal Holiday) - October 14, 2024

Commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas.

What to sell: Exploration-themed products, historical artwork, and indigenous culture awareness items.

Halloween - October 31, 2024

A spooky celebration with costumes and treats.

What to sell: Halloween costumes, decorations, and eerie artwork.

November

Veterans' Day (Federal Holiday) - November 11, 2024

Honors military veterans.

What to sell: Veterans' appreciation merchandise, patriotic gifts, and military-themed designs.

Thanksgiving Day (Federal Holiday) - November 28, 2024

A time for gratitude and feasting.

What to sell: Thanksgiving-themed decor, custom tableware, and gratitude-inspired prints.

Black Friday - November 29, 2024

The busiest shopping day of the year.

What to focus: Black Friday deals, limited-time offers, and exclusive discounts.

December

Giving Tuesday - December 3, 2024

Encourages charitable giving.

What to sell: Donation-themed products, charity merchandise, and philanthropic promotions.

Christmas Eve - December 24, 2024

The night before Christmas, filled with anticipation.

What to sell: Christmas-themed items, last-minute gifts, and festive decorations.

Christmas Day and Hanukkah Begins (Federal Holiday) - December 25, 2024

Celebrate Christmas and the start of Hanukkah.

What to sell: Holiday-themed merchandise, personalized gifts, and religious artwork.

New Year's Eve - December 31, 2024

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.