Key Dates for Marketers in 2022 With so many events, trade shows, holidays, and conferences throughout the year, there are tonnes of opportunities for marketing campaigns, promotions, and also professional learnings. But cramming everything into those 365 days can be a challenge. Which is why it’s so important for marketers to be prepared and plan out their year ahead. To help marketers out, we have put together a comprehensive month on month marketing calendar to help them navigate the industry in 2022. January 1st January – New Year’s Day 1st – 31st January – Dry January 1st – 31st January – Veganuary 1st – 31st January – Ginuary 6th January – National Shortbread Day 12th January – SEJ eSummit Virtual Conference (online) 13th January – PR Week Global Awards (Global) 16th January – Hot & Spicy Food Day 17th January – Blue Monday 17th January – AffiliateINSIDER Summit (London) 23rd January – Sticky Toffee Pudding Day 25th January – Burn’s Day 26th January – Australia Day 27th January – Chocolate Cake Day 27th January – Digital Marketing Summit (London) 28th January – PR Moment Awards (London) 30th January – National Croissant Day February 1st February – Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) Tiger 1st – 28th February – LGBT History Month 2nd February – Frozen Yoghurt Day 2nd – 5th February – iGB Affiliate (London) 3rd February – MarTech WebSesh (Online) 4th February – World Cancer Day 5th February – World Nutella Day 6th February – Yorkshire Pudding Day 8th February – eTailing Summit – (London) 9th February – National Pizza Day 10th February – World Pulses Day 13th February – Galentine’s Day 13th February – Tortellini Day 14th February – Valentine’s Day 17th February – Random Acts of Kindness Day 20th February – Love Your Pet Day 23rd February – Social Media Strategies Summit (Online) 24th February – #MarTechFest DiaUp – Seth Godin (Online) 27th February – National Strawberry Day March 1st March – St David’s Day 1st March – Shrove Tuesday 1st March – Pancake Day 1st March – eTail Connect UK (London) 2nd March – MarTech Leaders Dinner (London) 2nd March – Ash Wednesday 3rd March – World Book Day 7th – 11th March – Digital City Festival (Manchester) 7th – 13th March – British Pie Week 8th March – International Women’s Day 10th March – Popcorn Lovers Day 14th March – Hero Conf (London) 17th March – St. Patrick’s Day 18th March – Red Nose Day 18th – 19th March – Holi 20th March – First Day of Spring 20th March – International Day of Happiness 23rd – 25th March – CityJS (London) 24th March – App Promotion Summit (London) 25th March – International Waffle Day 27th March – BST starts 27th March – Mother’s Day 27th March – International Whiskey Day 28th March – Advertising Week Europe (London) 31st March – #MarTechFest DialUp (Online) April 1st April – April Fool’s Day 1st April – Sourdough Bread Day 3rd – 5th April – Lead Generation World (London) 3rd April – Ramadan Start 4th April – International Carrot Day 6th April – MeasureFest (Brighton) 7th April – brightonSEO (Brighton) 10th April – Siblings Day 11th April – National Pet Day 11th April – Cheese Fondue Day 15th April – Good Friday 16th April – Day of the Mushroom 16th April – National Eggs Benedict Day 17th April – Easter Sunday 18th April – Easter Monday 19th April – Bicycle Day 21st April – National Tea Day 22nd April – Earth Day 23rd April – St George’s Day 25th – 28th April – International JavaScript Conference (London) 25th April – eTail Europe (London) May 1st May – End of Ramadan 1st May – Labour Day (UK) 2nd May – May Day 4th May – Star Wards Day 4th May – Youth Marketing Strategy (London) 5th May – MarTech VIP CX Series (London) 5th May – Cinco de Mayo 11th May – National Eat What You Want Day 11th May – Digital Travel (London) 11th May – Internet Retailing Expo 13th May – World Cocktail Day 13th May – International Hummus Day 16th – 22nd May – National Vegetarian Week 16th May – International Day of Light 17th May – World Baking Day 17th May – National Walnut Day 18th May – MarTech Leaders Retreat (London) 20th May – World Bee Day 24th – 28th May – Chelsea Flower Show 25th May – MarTech WebSesh (Online) 28th May – International Hamburger Day 29th May – National Biscuit Day 30th May – 5th June – National BBQ Week 31st May – Spring Bank Holiday May 31st – #DMWF Global (London) June 1st June – Global Day of Parents 1st June – 30th – Pride Month 1st June – World Milk Day 2nd June – MarTech WebSesh APAC (Online) 2nd June – Spring Bank Holiday 3rd June – Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 3rd June – Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday 3rd June – National Fish & Chips Day 3rd June – National Doughnut Day 4th June – National Cheese Day 5th June – International Pineapple Day 6th – 8th June – Shoptalk (London) 8th June – Best Friends Day 10th June – National Iced Tea (U.S) 10th June – World Gin Day 10th – 12th June – Download Festival 11th June – World Gin Day 12th June – International Falafel Day 15th June – eCommerce Live (London) 15th June – National Beer Day (UK) 16th June – World Tapas Day 18th June – International Sushi Day 19th – 27th June – National Picnic Week 19th June – Father’s Day 21st June – Summer Solstice 21st June – International Day of Yoga 21st June – Beginning of Summer 22nd June – National Selfie Day 22nd – 26th June – Glastonbury Festival 23rd June – Digital Marketing World Forum (London) 23rd June – #DMWF Global (London) 25th June – Midsummer’s Day 27th June – Retail & Hospitality Design Forum (London) 27th June – 10th July – Wimbledon Championship dates 30th June – #MarTechFest Global – Leaders Dinner B2B (London) 30th June – #MarTechFest Global – Leaders Dinner B2C (London) July 1st June – #MarTechFest Global (London) 1st June – MarTech VIP CX Series (London) 1st – 31st July – National Ice Cream Month (U.S) 4th July – American Independence Day 6th July – National Fried Chicken Day 7th July – World Chocolate Day 9th July – Eid al-Adha begins 11th – 13th July – UnGagged (London) 13th July – International French Fry Day 16th July – National Cherry Day 17th July – World Emoji Day 20th July – National Hot Dog Day (U.S) 25th July – School Holidays (differs per school) 26th July – Back to School (ends early September) 29th July – International Chicken Wing Day 30th July – International Cheesecake Day 30th July – Islamic New Year 30th July – International Day of Friendship 31st July – National Avocado Day August 1st August – Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) 1st August – National Girlfriend Day 4th August – #MarTechFest DialUp (Online) 5th August – International Beer Day 8th August – International Cat Day 9th August – Book Lovers Day 10th August – National Lazy Day 11th August – #MarTechFest PopUp (London) 13th August – National Prosecco Day 16th August – National Rum Day 18th August – MarTech Leaders Dinner (London) 19th August – World Photography Day 23rd – 25th August – Reading Festival 25th August – National Burger Day 26th August – National Dog Day 28th – 39th August – Notting Hill Carnival 29th August – Summer Bank Holiday September 1st September – TECHSPO (London) 1st September – MarTech VIP CX Series (London) 1st September – DigiMarCon UK (London) 1st September – 1st September – Autumn Begins 1st September – Love Lamb Week 1st September – National Tofu Day 3rd September – International Bacon Day 5th September – Back to School (differs per school) 5th September – Cheese Pizza Day 6th September – Labour Day (US) 6th September – Read a Book Day 7th September – World Salami Day 12th September – National Blackberry Day 12th September – National Chocolate Milkshake Day 13th September – International Chocolate Day 16th September – National Guacamole Day (U.S) 17th September – 3rd October – Oktoberfest 18th September – National Cheeseburger Day (U.S) 20th September – Pepperoni Pizza Day 22nd September – White Chocolate Day (U.S) 22nd September – #MarTechFest DialUp (Online) 27th September – World Tourism Day 28th September – eCommerce Expo 29th September – brightonSEO (Brighton) October 1st – 31st October – Black History Month 1st – 31st October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month 1st – 31st October – Go Sober for October (Stoptober) 1st October – International Coffee Day 1st October – World Vegetarian Day 4th October – National Taco Day 5th October – MarTech WebSesh (Online) 9th October – International Beer and Pizza Day 10th October – World Porridge Day 10th October – World Mental Health Day 11th October – MarTech WebSesh – APAC (Online) 14th October – World Egg Day 14th October – National Desserts Day 16th October – World Food Day 17th October – SearchLove (London) 19th October – International Gin & Tonic Day 20th October – #MarTechFest Global – Leaders Dinner B2B (London) 20th October – #MarTechFest Global – Leaders Dinner B2C (London) 20th October – International Chefs Day 21st October – #MarTechFest Global (London) 22nd October – National Nut Day 25th October – World Pasta Day 26th October – National Pumpkin Day 29th October – National Cat Day 30th October – BST ends 31st October – Halloween November 1st – 30th November – Movember 1st November – World Vegan Day 3rd November – World Sandwich Day 5th November – Guy Fawkes Night 8th November – Cappuccino Day 11th November – Remembrance Day 12th November – Youpreneur Summit (London) 13th November – Remembrance Sunday 22nd November – B2B Marketing Expo (London) 25th November – Black Friday 28th – November – Cyber Monday 30th November – St Andrew’s Day December 2nd December – English Breakfast Day 4th December – National Cookie Day 5th December – Pigs in Blankets Day 7th December – #MarTechFest DialUp (Online) 11th December – Christmas Jumper Day 14th December – Christmas Jumper Day 21st December – Winter Solstice 24th December – Christmas Eve 25th December – Christmas Day 26th December – Boxing Day 28th December – Bank Holiday 31st December – New Year’s Eve Key dates for retail marketers in 2022 2021 has continued to be an unpredictable year for retailers. Many are still building back their business after lockdowns, others are facing unprecedented surges in demand, and some have had to pivot their offering entirely. Many retailers are hoping for a more consistent 2022, and planning is going to be key to achieving this. That’s why we have put together a comprehensive month on month retail marketing calendar to help marketers navigate the industry in 2022. January 1st January – New Year’s Day 1st – 31st January – Dry January 1st – 31st January – Veganuary 1st – 31st January – Ginuary 6th January – National Shortbread Day 16th January – Hot & Spicy Food Day 17th January – Blue Monday 23rd January – Sticky Toffee Pudding Day 25th January – Burn’s Day 26th January – Australia Day 27th January – Chocolate Cake Day 30th January – National Croissant Day February 1st February – Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) Tiger 1st – 28th February – LGBT History Month 2nd February – Frozen Yoghurt Day 4th February – World Cancer Day 5th February – World Nutella Day 6th February – Yorkshire Pudding Day 9th February – National Pizza Day 10th February – World Pulses Day 13th February – Galentine’s Day 13th February – Tortellini Day 14th February – Valentine’s Day 17th February – Random Acts of Kindness Day 20th February – Love Your Pet Day 27th February – National Strawberry Day March 1st March – St David’s Day 1st March – Shrove Tuesday 1st March – Pancake Day 1st March – eTail Connect Uk (London) 2nd March – Ash Wednesday 3rd March – World Book Day 7th – 13th March – British Pie Week 8th March – International Women’s Day 10th March – Popcorn Lovers Day 17th March – St. Patrick’s Day 18th March – Red Nose Day 18th – 19th March – Holi 20th March – First Day of Spring 20th March – International Day of Happiness 25th March – International Waffle Day 27th March – BST starts 27th March – Mother’s Day 27th March – International Whiskey Day April 1st April – April Fool’s Day 1st April – Sourdough Bread Day 3rd April – Ramadan Start 4th April – International Carrot Day 10th April – Siblings Day 11th April – National Pet Day 11th April – Cheese Fondue Day 15th April – Good Friday 16th April – Day of the Mushroom 16th April – National Eggs Benedict Day 17th April – Easter Sunday 18th April – Easter Monday 19th April – Bicycle Day 21st April – National Tea Day 22nd April – Earth Day 23rd April – St George’s Day May 1st May – End of Ramadan 1st May – Labour Day (UK) 2nd May – May Day 4th May – Star Wards Day 5th May – Cinco de Mayo 11th May – National Eat What You Want Day 11th May – Internet Retailing Expo 13th May – World Cocktail Day 13th May – International Hummus Day 16th May – International Day of Light 16th – 22nd May – National Vegetarian Week 17th May – World Baking Day 17th May – National Walnut Day 20th May – World Bee Day 24th – 28th May – Chelsea Flower Show 28th May – International Hamburger Day 29th May – National Biscuit Day 30th May – 5th June – National BBQ Week 31st May – Spring Bank Holiday June 1st June – Global Day of Parents 1st June – World Milk Day 1st June – 30th – Pride Month 2nd June – Spring Bank Holiday 3rd June – Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 3rd June – Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday 3rd June – National Fish & Chips Day 3rd June – National Doughnut Day 4th June – National Cheese Day 5th June – International Pineapple Day 8th June – Best Friends Day 10th June – National Iced Tea (U.S) 10th June – World Gin Day 10th – 12th June – Download Festival 12th June – International Falafel Day 15th June – National Beer Day (UK) 16th June – World Tapas Day 18th June – International Sushi Day 19th – 27th June – National Picnic Week 19th June – Father’s Day 21st June – Summer Solstice 21st June – International Day of Yoga 21st June – Beginning of Summer 22nd June – National Selfie Day 22nd – 26th June – Glastonbury Festival 25th June – Midsummer’s Day 27th June – 10th July – Wimbledon Championship dates July 4th July – American Independence Day 6th July – National Fried Chicken Day 7th July – World Chocolate Day 9th July – Eid al-Adha begins 13th July – International French Fry Day 16th July – National Cherry Day 17th July – World Emoji Day 25th July – School Holidays (differs per school) 26th July – Back to School (ends early September) 29th July – International Chicken Wing Day 30th July – International Cheesecake Day 30th July – Islamic New Year 30th July – International Day of Friendship 31st July – National Avocado Day August 1st August – Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) 1st August – National Girlfriend Day 5th August – International Beer Day 8th August – International Cat Day 9th August – Book Lovers Day 10th August – National Lazy Day 13th August – National Prosecco Day 16th August – National Rum Day 19th August – World Photography Day 23rd – 25th August – Reading Festival 25th August – National Burger Day 26th August – National Dog Day 28th August – Notting Hill Carnival 29th August – Summer Bank Holiday September 1st September – Autumn Begins 1st September – Love Lamb Week 1st September – National Tofu Day 1st – 30th September – Sourdough September 3rd September – International Bacon Day 5th September – Back to School (differs per school) 5th September – Cheese Pizza Day 6th September – Read a Book Day 7th September – World Salami Day 12th September – National Blackberry Day 12th September – National Chocolate Milkshake Day 13th September – International Chocolate Day 17th September – 3rd October – Oktoberfest 20th September – Pepperoni Pizza Day 27th September – World Tourism Day 28th September – eCommerce Expo October 1st – 31st October – Black History Month 1st – 31st October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month 1st – 31st October – Go Sober for October (Stoptober) 1st October – International Coffee Day 1st October – World Vegetarian Day 4th October – National Taco Day 9th October – International Beer and Pizza Day 10th October – World Porridge Day 10th October – World Mental Health Day 14th October – World Egg Day 14th October – National Desserts Day 16th October – World Food Day 19th October – International Gin & Tonic Day 20th October – International Chefs Day 22nd October – National Nut Day 25th October – World Pasta Day 26th October – National Pumpkin Day 29th October – National Cat Day 30th October – BST ends 31st October – Halloween November 1st – 30th November – Movember 1st November – World Vegan Day 3rd November – World Sandwich Day 5th November – Guy Fawkes Night 8th November – Cappuccino Day 11th November – Remembrance Day 13th November – Remembrance Sunday 25th November – Black Friday 28th – November – Cyber Monday 30th November – St Andrew’s Day December 2nd December – English Breakfast Day 4th December – National Cookie Day 5th December – Pigs in Blankets Day 11th December – Christmas Jumper Day 14th December – Christmas Jumper Day 21st December – Winter Solstice 24th December – Christmas Eve 25th December – Christmas Day 26th December – Boxing Day 28th December – Bank Holiday 31st December – New Year’s Eve Key dates for education marketers in 2022 After a year of lockdowns and online learning in 2020, 2021 has been a year of teachers getting back to the classroom and finding their feet. However, 2022 remains somewhat of an unknown for education marketers. Will there be more lockdowns? Or will the industry finally get back to normal? For education marketers, planning is essential for navigating the unknown as best as possible. That’s why we have put together a comprehensive month on month education marketing calendar to help marketers make the most of 2022. January 3rd January – Back to school (Wales, Northern Ireland) 7th January – Back to school (England) 10th January – Back to school (Scotland) 10th January – 1st April – University Spring Term (UK) 18th – 20th January – The Education Show (London) 19th January – Bett Global (London) 19th – 21st January – Education Show (London) February 4th February – 28th February – February break (Scotland) 10th February – The Northern Education Show (Bolton) 17th February – Mid term (Northern Ireland) 21st – 25th February – February break (England, Wales) March 4th March – Childcare Expo (London) April 4th April – 22nd April – Spring break (Scotland) 11th – 22nd April – Easter break (England, Wales) 14th – 22nd April – Easter break (Northern Ireland) 29th April – 30th May – May break (where applicable) (Scotland) May 2nd May – 17th June – University Summer term (UK) 30th May – 3rd June – May break (England) 25th – 29th May – May Break (Wales) June 23rd June – 22nd August – Summer break (Scotland) July July tbc – Learning Technologies Summer Forum (London) 1st July – tbc – Summer break – Northern Ireland 25th July – 31st August – Summer break (England) 25th July – 2nd September – Summer break (Wales) September 2nd – 4th September – Learning Technologies (London) 26th September – 16th December – University Autumn term (UK) November 10th – 12th November – World of Learning (Birmingham) 14th November – Education Forum (London) Key dates for travel marketers in 2022 The travel industry has had an incredibly difficult couple of years. And it’s uncertain if 2022 will be plain sailing. But with travellers desperate to book their holidays, both home and away, there are lots of opportunities for travel marketers in 2022. And having a calendar full of key promotional dates, events, and holidays is essential to making the most of the year ahead. That’s why we have put together a comprehensive month on month travel marketing calendar to help marketers navigate the industry in 2022. January 1st January – New Year’s Day 21st January – Caravan & MotorHome Show (Belfast) 21st – 23rd January – Holiday World Show (Belfast) February 3rd – 6th February – Scottish Caravan motorhome & Holiday Home Show (Glasgow) 22nd – 27th February – Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show (Birmingham) March 4th – 6th March – GO Diving Show (Coventry) 12th March – Adventure Travel Show (London) 14th March – International Media Marketplace (London) 19th March – VolksWorld Show (Esher) 20th March – The Holiday and Leisure Show (Maidstone) 23rd March – Yorkshire Coast Expo (Bridlington) April 9th April – The Dive Shows (Birmingham) 20th April – GO Travel Show (Sunbury-on-Thames) May May 6th – 9th – A Place in the Sun Live (London) June 2nd – 5th June – Crick Boat Show (Rugby) 4th June – International Campervan Show (Stratford-upon-Avon) 13th June – LATA Expo (London) 29th June – Business Travel Show Europe (London) 29th June – TravelTech Show (London) September 22nd September – British Tourism and Travel Show (Birmingham) October 6th October – Group Leisure & Travel Show (Milton Keynes) 8th October – Grown-Up Travel Show (Harrogate) 8th October – The Wildlife & Safari Travel Show (Harrogate) 15th October – The National Snow Show (Birmingham) 28th October – Global European Marketplace (London) November 2nd November – Holiday Park & Resort Innovation (Birmingham) 7th November – World Travel Market (London) 7th November – Travel Forward (London) Key dates for publishing marketers in 2022 For marketers in publishing, making the most of the year ahead will involve the planning of campaigns, promotions, and events as far in advance as possible. And a resource of key dates is essential to achieving this. That’s why we have put together a comprehensive month on month publishing calendar to help marketers navigate the industry in 2022. January 22nd January – Lewes Book Fair (Lewes) March March (tbc) – 5th – 7th April – London Book Fair (London) 11th March – Harrogate Premier Book Fair (Harrogate) 25th March – Edinburgh Premier Book Fair (Edinburgh) April 5th – 7th April – The London Book Fair (London) 22nd April – Bath Book Fair (Bath) 23rd April – Provincial Booksellers Fair (Devizes) 27th April – Podcomms (London) May 23rd May – British Book Awards (London) 25th May – The Podcast Show (London) 26th May – 5th June – Hay Festival (Wales) September 6th September – Read a book day (International) 15th – 18th September – Bloody Scotland (Stirling, UK) 15th – 18th September – Firsts, London’s Rare Book Fair (London) November 12th – 15th November – Dublin Book Fair (Ireland) December 3rd December – London Christmas Book Fair (London)