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 Hanna Brookshire NATIONAL GRATITUDE MONTH Product Idea: A Gratitude Journal is a thoughtful way to encourage giving thanks in November and beyond. The journal is entirely customizable, allowing you to design the cover and pick the ribbon color. Each page has “Good Morning” and “Good Evening” prompts to help make journaling easy. Chameleon Like / PPAI 209189, Silver chameleonlike.com November 4 NATIONAL CANDY DAY 13 WORLD KINDNESS DAY 28 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH Product Idea: This Chocolate Favorites Crate is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The crate contains English butter toffee, caramel pecan clusters and milk chocolate covered almonds. Add a full-color insert and fire-branded imprint on the wooden crate to make this gift your own. You can also include a greeting card for an extra personal touch. Maple Ridge Farms / PPAI 114165, Gold mapleridge.com December 1 NATIONAL DAY OF GIVING 4 NATIONAL SOCK DAY 16 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED ANYTHING DAY NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH Product Idea: The Newton Foldable Compact Wireless Charger is a must-have for those with lots of tech accessories or who travel often. This portable charger can charge earbuds, smartphones and smartwatches all in one place. The charger is PVCfree and includes the charging cable. Customize with a one-color or multicolor imprint on the earbud charging center for added branding. Gemline / PPAI 113948, Platinum / gemline.com 6 NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY 13 NATIONAL STICKER DAY 18 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER DAY January • OCTOBER 2026 • 7
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