November 2026
- Thu 5 Nov
Bonfire Night
Warm drinks and safety tips, plus a reminder to keep pets calm.
- Fri 27 Nov
Black Friday
Do it your way: a small genuine offer or a 'shop local instead' post.
- Mon 30 Nov
St Andrew's Day
A Scottish nod: shortbread, a special or a shout-out to Scottish customers.
December 2026
- Sat 5 Dec
Small Business Saturday UK
The big one for local shops: invite people in and thank your regulars.
- Thu 24 Dec
Christmas Eve
Last-minute gifts and your Christmas opening hours.
- Fri 25 Dec
Christmas DayBank holiday (England & Wales)
A short, warm Merry Christmas and thank you. Keep it personal.
- Sat 26 Dec
Boxing Day
Sales or opening hours, or a 'we're resting, back on…' post.
- Mon 28 Dec
Boxing DayBank holiday (England & Wales)
Sales or opening hours, or a 'we're resting, back on…' post.
- Thu 31 Dec
New Year's Eve
Your year in photos and a thank you to everyone who came in.
January 2027
- Fri 1 Jan
New Year's DayBank holiday (England & Wales)
Thank customers for the year and share what's coming up in January.
- Mon 25 Jan
Burns Night
A Scottish twist: a special, a toast, or a poem line if it fits your business.
February 2027
- Tue 9 Feb
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)
Pancake specials, a 'sweet or savoury?' poll, or your favourite topping.
- Sun 14 Feb
Valentine's Day
Gift ideas, treats for two or table bookings. A 'Galentine's' angle works too.
March 2027
- Mon 1 Mar
St David's Day
Welsh cakes, daffodils or a shout-out to Welsh customers and suppliers.
- Sun 7 Mar
Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday)
UK Mother's Day: gift ideas and a 'book or order ahead' reminder a week before.
- Wed 17 Mar
St Patrick's Day
A green-themed special or a nod to Irish customers and suppliers.
- Fri 26 Mar
Good FridayBank holiday (England & Wales)
Easter opening hours. Hot cross buns or Easter treats if you sell food.
- Sun 28 Mar
Clocks go forward (British Summer Time starts)
Lighter evenings: longer opening hours, outdoor seating or spring stock.
- Sun 28 Mar
Easter Sunday
Easter weekend plans, egg hunts or seasonal products.
- Mon 29 Mar
Easter MondayBank holiday (England & Wales)
Bank holiday opening hours and a relaxed long-weekend post.
April 2027
- Fri 23 Apr
St George's Day
A proud-to-be-local post: English favourites, flags or local history.
May 2027
- Mon 3 May
Early May bank holidayBank holiday (England & Wales)
Bank holiday opening hours, and the start of spring and summer stock.
- Mon 31 May
Spring bank holidayBank holiday (England & Wales)
Long weekend plans: opening hours, outdoor seating, summer offers.
June 2027
- Sun 20 Jun
Father's Day
Gift ideas and a 'treat your dad' offer, posted the week before.
July 2027
No big dates this month: a good time for behind-the-scenes posts, customer questions and showing off what you do best.
August 2027
- Mon 30 Aug
Summer bank holidayBank holiday (England & Wales)
Last long weekend of summer: opening hours and back-to-school prep.
September 2027
No big dates this month: a good time for behind-the-scenes posts, customer questions and showing off what you do best.
October 2027
- Sun 31 Oct
Clocks go back (British Summer Time ends)
Darker evenings: cosy specials, or a reminder of your winter opening hours.
- Sun 31 Oct
Halloween
Costumes, spooky specials or a dog-in-costume photo competition.