Promotional Events Calendar 2023 - 2024
Awareness Months, Appreciation Weeks & National Days
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 2023 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
- 2nd World Beard Day
- 5th International Day of Charity
- 6th Read a Book Day
- 9th Teddy Bear Day
- 10th-16th Healthcare Environmental Services Week
- 10th-16th International Housekeepers Week
- 10th-17th Truck Driver Appreciation Week
- 11th Patriot Day
- 16th Star Trek Day
- 16th International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
- 16th World Cleanup Day
- 16th - Oct. 3 Oktoberfest
- 17th-23rd Surgical Technologists Week
- 19th Talk Like a Pirate Day
- 23rd First Day of Fall
- 23rd Coastal Cleanup Day
- 23rd National Public Lands Day
- 26th HR Professionals Day
- 29th World Heart Day
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 2023 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
- 1st - 7th Mental Illness Awareness Week
- 1st - 7th Healthcare Supply Chain Week
- 1st - 7th Healthcare Food Service Week
- 2nd Children's Health Day
- 2nd - 6th Customer Service Week
- 4th Improve Your Office Day
- 6th National Physician Assistant Day (PA Day)
- 6th-12th National Physician Assistant Week (PA Week)
- 6th World Smile Day
- 8th - 14th Fire Prevention Week
- 9th Indigenous peoples' Day
- 9th Columbus Day
- 11th National Coming Out Day
- 11th - 17th Emergency Nurses Week
- 16th Boss's Day
- 16th World Food Day
- 15th - 21st International Infection Prevention Week
- 15th - 21st Pharmacy Week
- 17th - 21st National School Bus Safety Week
- 20th National Mammography Day
- 23rd - 31st Red Ribbon Week
- 22nd - 28th National Respiratory Care Week
- 24th United Nations 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 2023 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
- Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Month
- 2nd Dia de los Muertos
- 5th - 11th National Patient Transport Week
- 5th - 11th Radiologic Technology Week
- 7th Hug A Bear Day
- 11th Veterans Day
- 13th World Kindness Day
- 12th - 18th Nurse Practitioner NP Week
- 12th - 18th Perioperative Nurses Week
- 14th World Diabetes Day
- 15th America Recycles Day
- 13th-17th American Education Week
- 16th Great American Smokeout
- 23rd Thanksgiving
- 25th Small Business Saturday
- 30th Computer Security Day
- 30th Mason Jar Day
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 2023 Events
- Read a New Book Month
- Seasonal Depression Awareness Month
- Safe Toys and Gifts Month
- 1st World AIDS Day
- 2nd Special Education Day
- 4th National Cookie Day
- 7th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- 7th-15th Hanukkah
- 10th Human Rights Day
- 21st Winter Solstice
- 21st Crossword Puzzle Day
- 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 2024 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
- Be Kind To Food Servers Month
- 1st New Year's Day
- 3rd Drinking Straw Day
- 7th-13th Thank Your Customers Week
- 13th Rubber Duckie Day
- 21st-27th Hunt for Happiness Week
- 15th Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- 26th Activity Professionals Day
- 25th Intravenous Nurse Day
- 29th Puzzle Day
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 2024 Events
- Black History Month
- American Heart Month
- Library Lovers Month
- Senior Independence Month
- Children's Dental Health Month
- National Time Management Month
- 2nd Groundhog Day
- 2nd Wear Red Day
- 5th - 9th Pride in Foodservice Week
- 10th Umbrella Day
- 11th - 17th Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
- 13th Mardi Gras
- 14th Valentine's Day
- 18th-24th National Engineers Week
- 19th President's Day
- 23rd 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 2024 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
- 1st Employee Appreciation Day
- 3rd World Wildlife Day
- 6th Dentist's Day
- 8th International Women's Day
- 10th-16th Patient Safety Awareness Week
- 10th-16th National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week
- 12th National Girl Scout Day
- 13th Registered Diatician Nutritionist Day
- 11th-15th Long Term Care Administrators Week
- 14th Pi Day
- 17th St. Patrick's Day
- 19th Certified Nurses Day
- 17th-23rd National Poison Prevention Week
- 18th-24th Health Information Professionals Week
- 19th-Apr 8th March Madness
- 19th First Day of Spring
- 21st World Down Syndrome Day
- 24th World Tuberculosis Day
- 30th Earth Hour
- 30th Doctor's Day
- 30th Baseball Season Starts
- 31st Easter
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 2024 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
- 1st-7th National Public Health Week
- 7th World Health Day
- 15th ASL Day
- 14th-20th Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- 23rd Picnic Day
- 14th-20th National Volunteer Week
- 15th-19th National Environmental Education Week
- 19th Bicycle Day
- 22nd Earth Day
- 21st-27th Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (Lab Week)
- 23rd-29th National Library Week
- 22nd-28th Administrative Professionals Week
- 24th Administrative Professionals Day
- 27th Teach Children to Save Day
- 26th National Arbor 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 2024 Events
- National Cancer Research Month
- Mental Health Month
- Lou Gehrig Disease Awareness Month
- National Foster Care Month
- Lupus Awareness Month
- 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
- National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month
- Older Americans Month
- Oncology Nursing Month
- Better Hearing and Speech Month
- Global Employee Health & Fitness Month
- 1st New Home Owners Day
- 4th International Firefighters Day
- 5th Cinco De Mayo
- 5th-11th Public Service Recognition Week
- 5th-11th Correctional Officers Week
- 6th-12th National Hospital Week
- 6th-12th Nurses Week
- 6th-10th Teacher Appreciation Week
- 6th National Teacher Appreciation Day
- 8th School Nurse Day
- 10th World Lupus Day
- 12th Mother's Day
- 12th-18th Nursing Home Week
- 12th-18th National Women's Health Week
- 12th-18th National Skilled Nursing Care Week
- 12th-18th National Police Week
- 15th National Employee Health and Fitness Day
- 15th National Employee Health and Fitness Day
- 16th Barbecue Day
- 17th Bike to Work Day
- 18th International Museum Day
- 19th-25th National EMS Emergency Medical Services Week
- 27th Sunscreen Day
- 27th Memorial 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 2024 Events
- Graduation
- LGBTQ Pride Month
- National Safety Month
- National Candy Month
- National Great Outdoors Month
- 3rd World Bicycle Day
- 5th World Environment Day
- 6th Yo-Yo Day
- 10th National Ballpoint Pen Day
- 10th-16th International Men's Health Week
- 14th World Blood Donor Day
- 14th Flag Day
- 13th-19th Nursing Assistants Week
- 20th First Day of Summer
- 19th Juneteenth
- 16th Father's Day
- 21st International Day of Yoga
- 26th Beautician's Day
- 27th Sunglasses Day
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 2023 Events
- Social Wellness Month
- Wedding Season
- Family Reunion Month
- UV Safety Month
- Picnic Month
- National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
- National Culinary Arts Month
- National Recreation and Parks Month
- National Grilling Month
- 3rd International Plastic Bag Free Day
- 4th Independence Day
- 7th - 13th National Therapeutic Recreation Week
- 10th Teddy Bear Picnic Day
- 15th Global Hug Your Kids Day
- 17th World Emoji Day
- 17th Tattoo Day
- 20th Fortune Cookie Day
- 20th National Lollipop Day
- 21st National Ice Cream Day
- 28th 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 2024 Events
- National Golf Month
- National Picnic Month
- New Student Orientation
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- Fishing Month
- 2nd Coloring Book Day
- 2nd International Beer Day
- 4th U.S. Coast Guard Day
- 8th International Cat Day
- 9th Book Lovers Day
- 12th International Youth Day
- 15th Relaxation Day
- 21st Senior Citizens Day
- 26th Women's Equality Day
- 26th National Dog 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.