We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of key dates for 2025, ready for you to add to your content calendar. As a marketer juggling multiple priorities, staying organised and keeping track of important dates can be challenging. That’s why we’ve created this detailed calendar to help you stay on top of this year’s must-know events.
January 2025:
- 1st to 31st of January - Ginuary
Ginuary is a month-long celebration of gin, focusing on the versatile spirit that offers all sorts of opportunities to explore unique and interesting flavours and styles of gin. It even has its own hashtag - #Ginuary.
- 1st of January - New Year’s Day
- 5th of January - National Whipped Cream Day
- 16th of January - National Nothing Day
- 19th of January - World Religion Day
- 20th of January - Blue Monday (Consider mental health and well-being content)
- 23rd of January - National Pie Day
- 24th of January - International Day of Education
- 27th of January - National Chocolate Cake Day
- 29th of January - Chinese New Year (Year of the Wood Snake)
- 30th of January - National Croissant Day
- 31st of January - National Hot Chocolate Day
February 2025:
- 4th of February - World Cancer Day
- 6th of February - Time to Talk Day (Mental health awareness)
- 9th of February - National Pizza Day
- 11th of February - International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- 13th of February - Galentine's Day
- 14th of February - Valentine's Day
- 17th of February - Random Acts of Kindness Day
- 20th of February - National Love Your Pet Day
- 25th of February - World Spa Day
- 28th of February - First Day of Ramadan
February being the shortest month of the year is still a busy month that holds popular celebrations like Valentines Day, recognised world wide.
March 2025:
1st to 31st of March - Women's History Month. An annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and society.
- 1st of March - St. David's Day (Wales)
- 4th of March - Pancake Day
- 5th of March - Ash Wednesday
- 6th of March - World Book day
- 8th of March - International Women's Day
- 10th of March - Commonwealth Day
- 17th of March - St Patrick's Day
- 18th of March - Global Recycling Day
- 20th of March - First day of Spring
- 21st of March - World Poetry Day
- 21st of March - Comic Relief / Red Nose Day
- 30th of March - Mother's Day
- 30th of March - Last Day of Ramadan
The month of March in the UK is filled with many wonderful days, such as Mother’s Day and Comic Relief.
April 2025:
1st of April to 31st of April - National Brunch Month. Enjoy your favourite brunch dish this month!
- 1st of April - April Fool's Day
- 6th of April - New Tax Year Begins
- 7th of April - World Health Day
- 14th of April - National Gardening Day
- 18th of April - Good Friday
- 20th of April - Easter Sunday
- 21st of April - Easter Monday
- 21st of April - National Tea Day
- 22nd of April - International Mother Earth Day
- 23rd of April - Shakespeare Day
April marks the restart for businesses in the UK as the new tax year begins. Restart and reset!
May 2025:
- 4th of May - Star Wars Day (“May the 4th be with you” is a fun trend)
- 5th of May - Early May Bank Holiday
- 13th of May - World Cocktail Day
- 13th of May - Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final (Part 1)
- 15th of May - International Day of Families
- 15th of May - Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final ( Part 2)
- 16th of May - International Day of Light
- 17th of May - World Whisky (Whiskey) Day
- 17th of May - FA Cup Final
- 17th of May - Eurovision Song Contest Final
- 18th of May - World Baking Day
- 20 - 24th of May - Chelsea Flower Show
- 26th of May - Spring Bank Holiday
- 29th of May - National Biscuit Day
This May, from song contests to sports finals, theres plenty to keep you occupied.
June 2025:
1st to 30th of June - LGBT+ Pride month (UK). This month is a time for the community to join together to highlight LGBT+ causes.
- 3rd of June - World Bicycle Day
- 4th of June - National Cheese Day
- 8th of June - Best Friends Day
- 14th of June - Global Wellness Day
- 15th of June - Father's Day
- 18th of June - International Picnic Day
- 21st of June - King's Birthday
- 21st of June - First day of Summer
- 30th of June - Social Media Day
- 30th of June - Wimbledon Begins
July 2025:
- 1st of July - International Joke Day
- 5th of July - Tour de France Begins
- 6th of July - Thank You Day
- 6th of July - F1 British Grand Prix
- 7th of July - World Chocolate Day
- 14th of July - Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)
- 24th of July - International Self-Care Day
- 25th of July - Wine & Cheese day
- 30th of July - International Friendship Day
August 2025:
- 1st of August - International Beer Day
- 1st of August - National Girlfriend Day
- 8th of August - International Cat Day
- 12th of August - International Youth Day
- 13th of August - Prosecco Day
- 16th of August - Tell A Joke day
- 17th of August - National Cupcake Day
- 19th of August - World Photography Day
- 25th of August - Summer Bank Holiday
- 26th of August - International Dog Day
- 28th of August - National Burger Day
September 2025:
- 5th of September - International Charity Day
- 8th of September - International Literacy Day
- 9th of September - Emergency Services Day
- 10th of September - World Suicide Prevention Day
- 13th of September - Positive Thinking Day
- 17th of September - National Fitness Day
- 22nd of September - First day of Autumn
- 26th of September - World Biggest Coffee Morning / Macmillan Coffee Morning
- 27th of September - World Tourism Day
October 2025:
1st to 31st of October - Black History Month (UK). The month is marked by events across the country, celebrating the importance of black people in history.
1st to 31st of October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An annual international health campaign organised by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds.
- 1st of October - International Coffee Day
- 3rd of October - National Boyfriend Day
- 5th of October - Grandparents' Day
- 10th of October - World Mental Health Day
- 20th of October - Diwali
- 25th of October - World Pasta Day
- 31st of October - Halloween
November 2025:
1st to 30th of November - Movember Begins. An annual global campaign that encourages men to grow moustaches and participate in various activities to raise awareness about men's health issues.
- 1st of November - World Vegan Day
- 5th of November - Guy Fawkes Day
- 8th of November - National Cappuccino Day
- 9th of November - Remembrance Sunday
- 11th of November - Remembrance Day
- 13th of November - World Kindness Day
- 19th of November - International Mens Day
- 23rd of November - National Espresso Day
- 28th of November - Black Friday
- 30th of November - St Andrews Day
December 2025:
- 1st of December - Cyber Monday
- 6th of December - Small Business Saturday
- 9th of December - National Pastry Day
- 12th of December - Christmas Jumper Day
- 14th of December - Hanukkah
- 21st of December - First day of Winter
- 24th of December - Christmas Eve
- 25th of December - Christmas Day
- 26th of December - Boxing Day
- 31st of December - New Year's Eve
Are there any dates that you would like to add to our list of important calendar dates for marketing? Email us at hello@bigbearcreative.co.uk and let us know.
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