If this calendar is helpful or if you have ideas for ways that we can better provide this information, email the editors at magazine@ppai.org. Exceptional Promotions SPECIAL OBSERVANCES CALL FOR Use these key dates and seasonal celebrations to spark creative campaigns your clients will love. Compiled by Nicole Rollender August NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH Product Idea: Make it an evening to remember with the S’mores Night Pack. This yummy kit comes with everything you need to serve four, including all the fixings for s’mores like chocolate bars and marshmallow roasting sticks. The portable kit also comes with a smokeless tabletop fire pit that burns for up to five hours. A full-color logo or message goes right on the gift box lid. City Bonfires / PPAI 814515, Standard-Base citybonfires.com 10 NATIONAL S’MORES DAY 20 NATIONAL BACON LOVERS DAY 31 NATIONAL EAT OUTSIDE DAY September NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Product Idea: This Wheat Straw Bento Lunch Box With Tableware Set is crafted from high-quality natural wheat straw and polypropylene, making it a food-friendly, nontoxic set. The functional lid, made of 100% natural bamboo, doubles as a chopping board, plate or tray. The handy kit includes a fork, spoon, knife and bento box. A logo or message is tastefully laser-etched on the lid. FNC International Limited / PPAI 671683, Standard-Base / fncintl.ca 6 NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY 19 NATIONAL LOVE YOUR LUNCH DAY 29 NATIONAL COFFEE DAY NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH Product Idea: Send recipient to the green with a box of branded Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls. The speed-amplifying, high-flex casing layer produces more speed and low long game spin. Pro V1 is recommended to players who are looking for mid-trajectory flight, very low long game spin and maximum short game spin, with softer feel. Hirsch / PPAI 221823, Platinum / hirschpromo.com 4 NATIONAL GOLF LOVER’S DAY 16 NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 28 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY October PPAI • JULY 2026 • 7
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