Here’s the regular look ahead…
…this time at the coming month of November 2026…
…for events, occasions and anniversaries to use for campaigns and promotions in your marketing calendar for November 2026.
FIRST…a reminder that the end of the year and CHRISTMAS is fast approaching!
This year, the first Sunday in Advent falls on November 29.
For pretty much all marketers, Christmas and the New Year is a time of peak opportunity to make sales…
…BUT there is a lot of competition of course. So, it’s important to be well prepared.
Before that…in the USA it’s…THANKSGIVING (this year on Thursday November 26).
(In Canada, Thanksgiving Day is just over 6 weeks earlier on Monday October 12).
“Black Friday” follows, which marks the start of the Christmas season shopping frenzy!
On a more somber note, November 11 is Remembrance Day (Veterans Day in the USA).
Another occasion to note…
…”Singles Day” in China on November 11…which has become one of the world’s biggest online shopping days of the year.
There are also a number of religious holidays in November across a number of different faiths. For example, Diwali on November 8. Check the details if it’s appropriate for your audience.
Here’s a more comprehensive list of events and occasions… [Continue reading]
