With the month of June is approaching…
…we’re almost halfway through the year 2018!
That in itself can be used as the basis for a marketing promotion…
…along with the other holidays and events that fall in the coming month…
…to create your own marketing calendar June 2018.
Also…
…did you know that June is the biggest month for weddings in the USA? Likely to be the same in other northern hemisphere countries. South of the Equator, the months of January, February and March are the most popular.
If you’re in the northern hemisphere…
…the broad theme can be thought of as “Summer”.
The Summer Solstice occurs at 10.07 UT on June 21.
There’s also Father’s Day (Sunday, June 17) in the USA, UK and Canada.
In the world of sports…
…the FIFA Soccer 2018 World Cup kicks off on June 14 (running through to the final on July 15).
Other events…
June 1 – Global Day Of Parents
June 1 – International Children’s Day
June 1 – World Milk Day
June 3 – World Bicycle Day
June 3 – Repeat Day
June 5 – World Environment Day
June 6 – World Pest Day
June 6 – Russian Language Day (also the anniversary of the birth of Alexsandr Pushkin in 1799)
June 6 – Yo-Yo Day
June 6 – Tailors Day
June 8 – World Oceans Day
June 9 – World Accreditation Day
June 9 – Donald Duck Day (first appearance in 1934)
June 10 – World Art Nouveau Day
June 10 – Ball Point Pen Day (anniversary of patent in 1943)
June 12 – World Day Against Child Labour
June 12 – Superman Day
June 14 – World Blood Donor Day
June 15 – Magna Carta Day (anniversary of the signing in 1215)
June 15 – Smile Power Day
June 15 – Global Wind Day
June 16 – World Juggling Day
June 17 – World Day To Combat Desertification And Drought
June 17 – Father’s Day (USA, UK, Canada)
June 18 – International Panic Day
June 20 – World Productivity Day
June 20 – World Refugee Day
June 21 – June Solstice (takes place at 04.24 UT so check exact time and date for your location)
June 21 – World Music Day
June 21 – International Day Of Yoga
June 23 – Public Service Day
June 23 – Anniversary of birth of Alan Turing, celebrated mathematician and codebreaker
June 23 – International Widow’s Day
June 25 – Day of The Seafarer
June 25 – Global “Beatles” Day (celebrating the iconic pop music group)
June 26 – International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking
June 26 – UN International Day In Support Of Victims Of Torture
June 27 – Sunglasses Day
June 29 – Remote Control Day (in 1964 the remote control device was introduced)
June 29 – Camera Day
June 30 – International Asteroid Day (also “Meteor Watch Day”, the anniversary of the 1908 meteorite crash in Siberia)
Keep in mind that school and academic years may be ending in June, which affords an opportunity for a “graduation” theme.
Remember also…June 30/July 1 marks the halfway point for the year.
Looking at some country-specific events…
In the USA…
June 1 – Statehood Day (Kentucky, Tennessee)
June 4 – Jefferson Davis Birthday (Alabama)
June 11 – Kamehameha Day (Hawaii)
June 14 – Flag Day
June 14 – US Army Birthday
June 17 – Bunker Hill Day (Massachusetts)
June 17 – Father’s Day
June 18 – Bunker Hill Day observed (Massachusetts)
June 19 – Juneteenth (Most regions)
June 19 – Emancipation Day (Texas)
June 20 – West Virginia Day (West Virginia)
June 20 – American Eagle Day
June 23 – Public Service Day
The US Open Golf Championship takes place June 11-17.
Canada…
June 17 – Father’s Day
June 21 – National Aboriginal Day
June 24 – St Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec)
June 25 – St Jean Baptiste Day observed (Quebec)
June 26 – Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador)
The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix takes place on June 10.
U.K….
June 9 – Queen’s Birthday
June 17 – Father’s Day
Australia…
June 1 – “Official” first day of winter
June 4 – Western Australia Day / Foundation Day (WA)
June 6 – Queensland Day (QLD)
June 11 – Queens Birthday (all states except QLD, WA)
The Queen’s Birthday long weekend also marks the traditional start to the skiing season.
June 30 – End of the financial year
That’s it for this month. Wishing you every success with your event-driven promotions and campaigns in the month ahead!