Check out this list of celebrations happening down under in 2023 that you can use as opportunities to market your brand.
Whether it’s social media posting, hosting an event or creating beautifully branded merchandise. These are some great starting points to engage with your customers and colleagues.
January
- Jan 1: New Year’s Day
- Jan 26: Australia Day
- Jan 29: Chinese New Year
February
- Feb 2: Groundhog Day
- Feb 4: World Cancer Day
- Feb 9: National Pizza Day
- Feb 14: Valentine’s Day
- Feb 28: Rare Disease Day
March
- Mar 1: Clean up Australia Day
- Mar 3: World Wildlife Day
- Mar 8: International Women’s Day
- Mar 17: St Patricks Day
- Mar 20: International Day of Happiness
- Mar 29: Earth Hour
April
- Apr 11: National Pet Day
- Apr 20: International Dance Day
- Apr 20: Get to Know Your Customers Day
- Apr 25: ANZAC Day
- Apr 27: Denim Day
May
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo
- May 11: Mother’s Day
- May 19-25: National Volunteer Week
- May 21: National Ride2Work Day
- May 21: International Tea Day
- May 28: Hamburger Day
June
- June 1-30: Pride Month
- Jun 2: Leave the Office Early Day
- Jun 5: World Environment Day
- Jun 8: World Oceans Day
- Jun 14: World Blood Donor Day
- Jun 21: National Selfie Day
July
- Jul 1: International Joke Day
- Jul 7: World Chocolate Day
- Jul 6-13: NIADOC Week
- Jul 15: Give Something Away Day
August
- Aug 17–23: Book Week
- Aug 12: Middle Childs Day
- Aug 13: Lefthanders Day
- Aug 13: City2Surf (Sydney)
- Aug 22: Daffodil Day
September
- Sept 7: Father’s Day
- Sept 5: International Day of Charity
- Sept 19: Talk Like a Pirate Day
- Sept 11: R U OK? Day
October
- Oct 1: Coffee Day
- Oct 12: Melbourne Marathon Festival
- Oct 16: Boss’s Day
- Oct 25: National Teachers Day
- Oct 31: Halloween
November
- Nov 11: Remembrance Day
- Nov 15: Clean Out Your Fridge Day
- Late Nov: Aus Music T-Shirt Day
- Nov 28: Black Friday Sales
December
- Dec 15: Cupcake Day
- Dec 21: Crossword Puzzle Day
- Dec 25: Christmas Day
Matt has spent over eight years in Australia’s promotional products industry. As part of the Promotion Products marketing team, he manages product catalogues and content, keeping brands up to date with what’s new and what works. A contributor to the APPA Magazine, Matt brings practical insight into how quality merch helps businesses stand out.