Promotional Events Calendar 2021-2022
April Event Ideas
April's calendar of monthly events starts with April Fool's Day. Celebrate with wacky custom stress balls or an item from our popular fun and outdoors section. Earth Day is an excellent time for eco-friendly items and custom reusable grocery bags. Our variety of spirited imprinted promotional products are perfect for your recipients.

April 2021 Events
- Garden Month
- Alcohol Awareness Month
- National Parkinson's Awareness Month
- Spring Break
- 911 Education Month
- Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- Month of the Military Child
- Stress Awareness Month
- National Financial Literacy Month
- National Occupational Therapy Month
- Cancer Control Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Campus Pride Month
- Animal Cruelty Prevention Month
- National Humor Month
- 1st April Fool's Day
- 2nd Autism Awareness Day
- 5th-11th National Public Health Week
- 7th World Health Day
- 6th-12th National Library Week
- 15th ASL Day
- 11th - 17th Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- 17th Picnic Day
- 18th Museum Day
- 18th - 24th National Volunteer Week
- 18th - 24th Administrative Professionals Week
- 19th Bicycle Day
- 19th - 23rd National Environmental Education Week
- 21st Administrative Professionals Day
- 22nd Earth Day
- 22nd Teach Children to Save Day
- 25th - 1st Administrative Professionals Week
- 30th National Arbor Day
May Event Ideas
Prioritize your brand with May's calendar of fun national days. Thank healthcare workers with gifts for nurses during Nurses Week. Shop awareness bracelets for American Stroke Month or personalized real estate closing pouches for New Homeowners Day. May is also National Physical Fitness month, a perfect time for custom fitness gear or reflective stickers to encourage physical activity.

May 2021 Events
- National Cancer Research Month
- Mental Health Month
- Lou Gehrig Disease Awareness Month
- National Foster Care Month
- Bike Safety Month
- National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
- Healthy Vision Month
- National American Stroke Month
- National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
- National High Blood Pressure Education Month
- National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month
- Older Americans Month
- Oncology Nursing Month
- Better Hearing and Speech Month
- Global Employee Health & Fitness Month
- 1st New Home Owners Day
- 1st Barbecue Day
- 2nd - 7th Public Service Recognition Week
- 2nd-8th National Hospital Week
- 2nd - 8th Correctional Officers Week
- 2nd - 8th Nursing Home Week
- 3rd-7th Teacher Appreciation Week
- 4th International Firefighters Day
- 4th National Teacher Day
- 5th Cinco De Mayo
- 6th-12th Nurses Week
- 9th Mother's Day
- 9th-15th National Police Week
- 6th School Nurse Day
- 9th-15th National Women's Health Week
- 9th-15th National Skilled Nursing Care Week
- 16th-22nd National EMS Emergency Medical Services Week
- 19th National Employee Health and Fitness Day
- 21st Bike to Work Day
- 27th Sunscreen Day
- 31st Memorial Day
June Event Ideas
As the first official month of summer in the United States, June is a fun time to promote your brand. Consider a sun safety campaign by placing your logo on Bank Express' promotional sunscreen, sunglasses, hats or beach totes. Or encourage outdoor adventure with personalized sports and recreation items.

June 2021 Events
- Graduation
- LGBTQ Pride Month
- National Safety Month
- National Candy Month
- National Great Outdoors Month
- 3rd World Bicycle Day
- 5th World Environment Day
- 6th Yo-Yo Day
- 10th National Ballpoint Pen Day
- 14th-21st International Men's Health Week
- 14th World Blood Donor Day
- 14th Flag Day
- 17th-23rd Nursing Assistants Week
- 20th First Day of Summer
- 20th Father's Day
- 21st International Day of Yoga
- 26th Beautician's Day
- 27th Sunglasses Day
July Event Ideas
July is a peak time to celebrate the outdoors and spend time with neighbors, family and friends. Browse our beach accessories, fishing items, and custom golf gear that encourage fun in the sun. Stuffed animals fit right in on Teddy Bear Picnic Day and celebrate wedding season with party accessories.

July 2021 Events
- Social Wellness Month
- Wedding Season
- Family Reunion Month
- UV Safety Month
- Picnic Month
- National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
- National Culinary Arts Month
- National Recreation and Parks Month
- National Grilling Month
- 3rd International Plastic Bag Free Day
- 4th Independence Day
- 10th Teddy Bear Picnic Day
- 11th - 17th National Therapeutic Recreation Week
- 17th World Emoji Day
- 17th Tattoo Day
- 18th National Ice Cream Day
- 19th Global Hug Your Kids Day
- 20th Fortune Cookie Day
- 20th National Lollipop Day
- 25th Parents Day
August Event Ideas
From National Immunization Awareness Month to National Picnic Month, August highlights several monthly awareness topics. Branded blankets and BBQ sets with a company logo are great for National Picnic Month. Don't forget custom beer glasses for International Beer Day. Bank Express' variety of promotional items can help you make the most of these events.

August 2021 Events
- National Golf Month
- National Picnic Month
- New Student Orientation
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- Fishing Month
- 2nd Coloring Book Day
- 4th U.S. Coast Guard Day
- 6th International Beer Day
- 8th International Cat Day
- 9th Book Lovers Day
- 12th International Youth Day
- 15th Relaxation Day
- 21st Senior Citizens Day
- 23rd – 29th Women's Equality Day
- 26th Women's Equality Day
- 26th National Dog Day
September Event Ideas
Promoting wellness is something you can do all year. Bank Express' safety section offers products that remind customers and employees to stay healthy. Celebrate the return of the school year as well with Bank Express' back to school gifts, branded bookmarks, and other school promo items.

September 2021 Events
- Library Card Sign-up Month
- Preparedness Month
- Campus Safety Awareness Month
- Back to School
- Suicide Prevention Month
- Friendship Month
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
- Shake Month
- 4th World Beard Day
- 5th International Day of Charity
- 6th Read a Book Day
- 8th Star Trek Day
- 9th Teddy Bear Day
- 11th Patriot Day
- 13th-19th Healthcare Environmental Services Week
- 13th-19th International Housekeepers Week
- 13th-19th Truck Driver Appreciation Week
- 16th International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
- 18th Coastal Cleanup Day
- 18th World Cleanup Day
- 19th Talk Like a Pirate Day
- 20th-26th Surgical Technologists Week
- 20th-26th National Public Lands Day
- 25th National Public Lands Day
- 26th HR Professionals Day
- 29th World Heart Day
October Event Ideas
Get creative with your promotions in October. Bank Express offers fun promotional items that correspond well to the events taking place during this month. Provide breast cancer awareness gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Office supplies, custom pens, and phone wallets are timely for Improve Your Office Day. Customize our awareness gifts for any of these holidays:

October 2021 Events
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- National Book Month
- Homecoming
- Mental Illness Awareness Month
- National Dental Hygiene Month
- National Book Month
- Photographer Appreciation Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- American Pharmacist's Month
- Bullying Prevention Month
- Crime Prevention Month
- Principals Month
- Physical Therapy Month
- 1st World Smile Day
- 3rd-9th Fire Prevention Week
- 4th - 10th Mental Illness Awareness Week
- 4th - 10th Healthcare Supply Chain Week
- 4th - 10th Healthcare Food Service Week
- 4th Children's Health Day
- 4th Improve Your Office Day
- 5th - 9th Customer Service Week
- 11th Indigenous peoples' Day
- 11th Columbus Day
- 16th Boss's Day
- 16th World Food Day
- 11th -17th Emergency Nurses Week
- 16thNational Mammography Day
- 16th - 22nd International Infection Prevention Week
- 18th - 24th Pharmacy Week
- 18th-22nd National School Bus Safety Week
- 23rd - 31st Red Ribbon Week
- 25th - 31st National Respiratory Care Week
- 24th United Nations Day
- 31st Halloween
November Event Ideas
For many schools and companies, promotional merchandise supports year-round fundraising efforts. Bank Express offers fun, unique items that celebrate education awareness events in November. Purchase a military children's book for Military Family Month or custom RFID sleeves for Computer Security Day.

November 2021 Events
- Native American Heritage Month
- American Diabetes Month
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Movember (Men's Health Awareness)
- Epilepsy Awareness Month
- National Adoption Month
- National Alzheimer's Disease Month
- Military Family Month
- Home Care and Hospice Month
- 1st - 7th National Patient Transport Week
- 7th Hug A Bear Day
- 7th - 13th Radiologic Technology Week
- 7th - 13th Perioperative Nurses Week
- 7th - 13th Nurse Practitioner NP Week
- 11th Veterans Day
- 13th World Kindness Day
- 14th World Diabetes Day
- 15th America Recycles Day
- 15th-19th American Education Week
- 19th Great American Smokeout
- 25th Thanksgiving
- 27th Small Business Saturday
- 28th - Dec 6th Hanukkah
- 30th Computer Security Day
- 30th Mason Jar Day
December Event Ideas
December's monthly event calendar is often focused on the holiday season (see our holiday gift guide for inspiration). Get into the holiday spirit with cookies with a custom logo or prepare for New Year's resolutions with health and wellness gifts. No matter how your company chooses to celebrate, Bank Express offers affordable and unique promotional gifts that communicate the right message about your brand.

December 2021 Events
- Read a New Book Month
- Seasonal Depression Awareness Month
- Safe Toys and Gifts Month
- 1st World AIDS Day
- 2nd Special Education Day
- 4th National Cookie Day
- 7th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- 10th Human Rights Day
- 21st Crossword Puzzle Day
- 25th Christmas
- 26th National Thank You Note Day
- 26th-Jan 1st Kwanzaa
- 31st New Year's Eve
- Plan Ahead for Health Awareness Month
January Event Ideas
Along with the traditional New Year's celebration, January's calendar of national days and events supports several causes. Give tribute to a day that is significant to your organization or company with custom corporate gifts that highlight your brand. Be Kind To Food Servers Month is also a perfect time for kitchen promotional products and personalized dog toys are great for Walk Your Pet Month. Bank Express has fun novelty items to celebrate the variety of awareness events in January.

January 2022 Events
- Walk Your Pet Month
- Career & Technical Education Month
- National Blood Donor Month
- Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
- National Eye Care Month
- National Oatmeal Month
- Be Kind To Food Servers Month
- 1st New Year's Day
- 3rd Drinking Straw Day
- 2nd-8th Thank Your Customers Week
- 13th Rubber Duckie Day
- 16th-222nd Hunt for Happiness Week
- 17th Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- 28th Activity Professionals Day
- 25th Intravenous Nurse Day
- 29th Puzzle Day
February Event Ideas
Incorporate imprinted promotional products and awareness gifts from Bank Express to commemorate February's monthly events. Personalized umbrellas are great for Umbrella Day, and don't forget heart shaped items for Valentine's Day. Our branded items and personalized products raise awareness and add relevance to your brand.

February 2021 Events
- Black History Month
- American Heart Month
- Library Lovers Month
- Senior Independence Month
- Children's Dental Health Month
- National Time Management Month
- 2nd Groundhog Day
- 4th Wear Red Day
- 7th - 11th Pride in Foodservice Week
- 10th Umbrella Day
- 13th - 19th Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
- 14th Valentine's Day
- 21st President's Day
- 20th-26th National Engineers Week
- 23rd School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
March Event Ideas
St. Patrick's Day is popular, but it isn't the only holiday in March. March is National Nutrition Month, and a great occasion for custom lunch bags. Bank Express has a number of healthcare, dentist, and nurse gifts to observe the many health focused holidays as well.

March 2022 Events
- American Red Cross Month
- National Women's History Month
- National Social Work Month
- National Ethics Awareness Month
- National Nutrition Month
- 3rd World Wildlife Day
- 4th Employee Appreciation Day
- 6th Dentist's Day
- 7th–13th Patient Safety Awareness Week
- 8th International Women's Day
- 13th-29th National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week
- 7th-12th Long Term Care Administrators Week
- 9th Registered Diatician Nutritionist Day
- 12th National Girl Scout Day
- 14th Pi Day
- 16th Mardi Gras
- 17th St. Patrick's Day
- 19th Certified Nurses Day
- 20th-26th National Poison Prevention Week
- 21st World Down Syndrome Day
- 26th Earth Hour
- 20th- 26th Health Information Professionals Week
- 24th World Tuberculosis Day
- 30th Doctor's Day
Celebrate Awareness Months with Our National Events Calendar
Awareness days and monthly observances are more than just fun holidays—they're also a great marketing tool for your brand. Monthly awareness topics that relate to your industry can help highlight your name and promote your cause in a more meaningful way and align your brand with key causes to build customer goodwill. Browse this list of monthly events and holidays, so you know when to plan promotional events throughout the year to help your company stand out and build awareness of important causes. Bank Express offers many awareness gifts to find the perfect promotional items for any of these holidays.
National awareness months, employee appreciation events and national days are also a creative way to highlight your name and logo. Our line of promotional items makes it easy to create a personalized calendar full of fun company team building ideas for staff, marketing ideas to bring in new customers, ways to support causes, and fundraising opportunities throughout the year. Help your team track initiatives with custom branded calendars.