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Are you creating your social media content plan? Have you marked in your diary the key industry events for the rest of the year? 

Special days, retail dates, webinars, competitions, networking events and more - they're all here. We've put together a comprehensive list of dates for your diary so you'll never miss another sales opportunity or industry event again.

24

MAR

24/03/25

Managing Staff Performance & Appraisals

Packed with hints, tips and guidance from HR experts, this free webinar guarantees to equip you with essential inside knowledge in less than an hour. Knowledge that could make a real difference to your company’s wellbeing and performance

1

APR

01/04/25

National Living Wage increases

National Living Wage confirmed to rise to £11.44 from April 2024. The UK Government has accepted the recommendations of the LPC and will be raising the national minimum and national living wages from 1 April 2024.

9

APR

09/04/25

Neonatal Care Leave: Prepare for this new type of leave…

Packed with hints, tips and guidance from HR experts, this free webinar guarantees to equip you with essential inside knowledge in less than an hour. Knowledge that could make a real difference to your company’s wellbeing and performance

16

APR

16/04/25

Health and Safety Essentials for employers

Packed with hints, tips and guidance from HR experts, this free webinar guarantees to equip you with essential inside knowledge in less than an hour. Knowledge that could make a real difference to your company’s wellbeing and performance

21

APR

21/04/25

Easter Monday UK Bank Holiday (Ex. Scotland)

Easter can be an unpredictable trading time, it’s even been known to snow! Spring flowering bulbs give you reliable sales opportunities that will brighten up displays before the summer flowers arrive in force.

24

APR

24/04/25

Harrogate Flower Show -27th April

Attracting a combined audience of up to 90,000 visitors each year, their Spring and Autumn shows stage the very best in gardening and horticulture. From spectacular plant nursery displays and stunning floral features to talks and demonstrations plus great garden shopping, the show makes the perfect day out for gardeners.

8

MAY

08/05/25

RHS Malvern Spring Festival; Malvern, UK -11th May

The Floral Art section is filled with amazing, colourful show stopping creations that have been designed to a theme that changes each year. Each design is judged on technical ability, plant material, creative approach and innovation to name a few.

13

MAY

13/05/25

Pensions and Retirement Explained

On behalf of Club Perks Quilter Financial Advisers offer free webinars to help with your finances. Follow the link through Club Perks to Quilter Financial Advisers to book your place now.

20

MAY

20/05/25

RHS Chelsea Flower Show -24th May

The world’s greatest flower show is bursting with horticultural inspiration in a year which promises to be the most sustainable yet

29

MAY

29/05/25

Bord Bia Bloom, Dublin -2rd June

Bord Bia Bloom is a world-class, uplifting and innovative horticulture, food, and drink experience with nature and sustainable living at its heart. Originally created to promote plants, garden design, horticulture and gardening, Bord Bia’s role in promoting food and drink has allowed Bloom to develop further.

14

JUN

14/06/25

World Gin Day

World Gin Day is a global celebration of gin, held each year on the second Saturday of June. World Gin Day 2024 is on Saturday 8 June.

7

JUL

07/07/25

World Chocolate Day

Also referred to as International Chocolate Day is an annual celebration of chocolate, occurring globally on July 7

30

JUL

30/07/25

International Day of Friendship

International Friendship Day is a celebration to mark friendships from all over the globe.

19

AUG

19/08/25

World Photography Day

World Photography Day is an annual, worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science and history of photography.

22

SEP

22/09/25

Fairtrade Fortnight -5th October

Fairtrade Fortnight is an annual promotional campaign which happens once every year, organized and funded by the Fairtrade Foundation to increase awareness of Fairtrade products

1

OCT

01/10/25

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism.

5

OCT

05/10/25

Grandparents Day

Grandparents' Day or National Grandparents' Day is a secular holiday celebrated in various countries; it is celebrated to show the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. It occurs on various days of the year, either as one holiday or sometimes as a separate Grandmother's Day and Grandfather's Day. It was celebrated for the first time in Poland in 1965.

31

OCT

31/10/25

Halloween

The spookiest day of the year... The tradition of Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.

11

NOV

11/11/25

Singles Day

One of the biggest shopping days in the world. The Singles' Day or Double 11, originally called Bachelors' Day, is a Chinese unofficial holiday and shopping season that celebrates people who are not in a relationship.

29

NOV

29/11/25

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a non-commercial movement designed to highlight the great contribution that small businesses make to our economy and to encourage consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.

24

DEC

24/12/25

Christmas Eve

A chance for last moment Christmas gift, perhaps something a little different would capture shoppers imagination.

31

DEC

31/12/25

New Year's Eve

In many countries, New Year's Eve is celebrated with dancing, eating, drinking, and watching or lighting fireworks.

15

FEB

15/02/26

Singles Awareness day

After Valentine's Day this is an unofficial holiday celebrated by single people. It serves as a complement to Valentine's Day for people who are not married or in a romantic relationship. It is a celebration of love in all forms recognizing the love between friends, family and loving yourself.

30

MAR

30/03/25

Mother's Day (UK)

Whether they’re mum, step-mum, gran, or like a mum, they deserve to be celebrated and we all know that seriously special Mother’s Day flowers start (and end) with florists.

5

APR

05/04/25

UK Tax Year Ends

Each tax or financial year has a series of important deadlines that are crucial for businesses, investors, and trustees to follow. Penalties can be applied by HMRC for late submissions and payments.

14

APR

14/04/25

National Gardening Day

National Gardening Day on April 14 is a day of encouragement, a day created to give gardeners a shove and a shovel so that they can begin their gardening journey. Weather permitting, gardening has always been an endearing task for patient lovers of the great outdoors.

18

APR

18/04/25

Good Friday UK Bank Holiday

First bank holiday of the Easter Weekend. Easter has become a huge retail opportunity – and it’s not all about chocolate. Shoppers are now used to seeing Easter decorations, tableware and crafting projects

23

APR

23/04/25

AI & HR: Navigating the future of talent and technology

Packed with hints, tips and guidance from HR experts, this free webinar guarantees to equip you with essential inside knowledge in less than an hour. Knowledge that could make a real difference to your company’s wellbeing and performance

30

APR

30/04/25

Are your business documents (contracts, policies and handbooks) up to date

Packed with hints, tips and guidance from HR experts, this free webinar guarantees to equip you with essential inside knowledge in less than an hour. Knowledge that could make a real difference to your company’s wellbeing and performance

8

MAY

08/05/25

VE Day

Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender. For the original VE Day celebration, flowers were used as table decorations.

16

MAY

16/05/25

The National Flower Show -18th May

The National Flower Show will be returning to Hylands House & Estate for a three day event on Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024. Celebrating the very best of our homes and gardens, our 2024 event will be back bigger and better than ever with incredible flower displays inside Hylands House and hundreds of exhibitors selling everything you’ll need to create the perfect outdoor space and heavenly home interiors.

23

MAY

23/05/25

The Manchester Flower Festival -26th May

From floral installations to outdoor dining, live music and entertainment, you’re in for a bloomin’ amazing long weekend in Manchester city centre. Free and open to all, come along and see Manchester in flowers.

5

JUN

05/06/25

World Environment Day

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June every year, and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment.

15

JUN

15/06/25

Father's Day

Father's Day is always observed on the third Sunday of June (in the UK and US).

14

JUL

14/07/25

Battle of the Boyne (NI Bank Holiday)

Public Holiday in Northern Ireland. The Orangemen's Day (Battle of the Boyne Day) is an Ulster Protestant celebration held on 12 July

12

AUG

12/08/25

The Financial impact of Redundancy

On behalf of Club Perks Quilter Financial Advisers offer free webinars to help with your finances. Follow the link through Club Perks to Quilter Financial Advisers to book your place now.

25

AUG

25/08/25

August Bank Holiday

A public holiday in the UK.

26

SEP

26/09/25

Malvern Autumn Show -28th September

Malvern Autumn Show, the UK’s largest harvest season celebration, will make a triumphant return to Three Counties Showground this autumn (27 – 29 September 2024), with a programme bursting with seasonal fun, including a host of new and unique experiences for visitors to enjoy.

3

OCT

03/10/25

World Smile Day

A day devoted to the spreading of simple joy and love to everyone. Carry out an act of kindness and make one person smile.

13

OCT

13/10/25

Treat Yo' Self Day

Two characters from the hit US TV show Parks and Recreations - Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari) and Donna Meagle (Retta) introduced Treat Yo' Self day to the masses. Treat Yo’ Self day is exactly what it sounds like. It's a day for pampering, indulging and generally treating yourself.

5

NOV

05/11/25

Bonfire Night

Remember, remember the 5th November. Bonfires, fireworks and autumn.

19

NOV

19/11/25

International Men's Day

International Men's Day is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November.

30

NOV

30/11/25

St. Andrew's Day

Saint Andrew's Day is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle. It is celebrated on 30 November. Saint Andrew's Day is Scotland's official national day. Bank Holiday on Monday 2nd December in Scotland

25

DEC

25/12/25

Christmas Day

Traditionally a day off, after what we hope is a busy trading period leading up to Christmas, we wish all celebrating a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

1

JAN

01/01/26

New Year's day

In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the year; 1 January. Whilst most solar calendars begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice, cultures that observe a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their Lunar New Year at less fixed points relative to the solar year.

31

MAR

31/03/25

Mediation: the most underused tool in your HR toolbox

Packed with hints, tips and guidance from HR experts, this free webinar guarantees to equip you with essential inside knowledge in less than an hour. Knowledge that could make a real difference to your company’s wellbeing and performance

8

APR

08/04/25

Free Financial Planning Webinar

On behalf of Club Perks Quilter Financial Advisers offer free webinars to help with your finances. Follow the link to book your place now. This webinar will cover pensions for the self employed

15

APR

15/04/25

Your Money Matters: Plan to Have the Money You Need

On behalf of Club Perks Quilter Financial Advisers offer free webinars to help with your finances. Follow the link through Club Perks to Quilter Financial Advisers to book your place now.

20

APR

20/04/25

Easter Sunday

Yellow, purple and violet have strong connotations with Easter, and with the days getting that little bit warmer, not just indoor, but also outdoor plants can be included.

23

APR

23/04/25

St George's Day

For romantic occasions, the red rose is the traditional flower to gift. However, even if you are gifting flowers to friends and family this St. George's Day, red roses are the perfect bouquet to send.

5

MAY

05/05/25

May Bank Holiday

Early May Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in the United Kingdom and is celebrated on the first Monday of May every year. This year it will be celebrated on May 6. This holiday is also known as May Day in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

10

May

10/05/25

World Fair Trade Day

World Fair Trade Day takes place on 11 May 2024. Organised by the World Fair Trade Organisation, the aim of the day is to celebrate Fair Trade and encourage the public to, where possible, choose Fair Trade goods, becoming fair and ethical consumers.

20

MAY

20/05/25

World Bee Day

World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20. The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the world's ecosystem. World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20. The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the world's ecosystem. Turn on screen reader support To enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl+slashAnonymous Hedgehog has joined the document.

26

MAY

26/05/25

Spring Bank Holiday (UK)

A public holiday in the UK.

12

Jun

12/06/25

BBC Gardener's World Live -15th June

Filled with garden inspiration, expert advice, tip-top shopping, live entertainment and much more!

17

JUNE

17/06/25

Creating your Tomorrow: a Guide to Financial Planning

On behalf of Club Perks Quilter Financial Advisers offer free webinars to help with your finances. Follow the link through Club Perks to Quilter Financial Advisers to book your place now.

15

JULY

15/07/25

Homeowners: Understanding the Mortgage Market

On behalf of Club Perks Quilter Financial Advisers offer free webinars to help with your finances. Follow the link through Club Perks to Quilter Financial Advisers to book your place now.

13

AUG

13/08/25

National Prosecco Day

National Prosecco Day is a holiday that falls on 13th August every year and encourages people to celebrate the sparkling wine known as Prosecco.

16

SEP

16/09/25

Pensions and Retirement Explained

On behalf of Club Perks Quilter Financial Advisers offer free webinars to help with your finances. Follow the link through Club Perks to Quilter Financial Advisers to book your place now.

27

SEP

27/09/25

The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show -29th September

See spectacular floral displays at Stonehenge this September as we travel back in time to the Victorian dahlia shows. During the 1840s, Stonehenge hosted popular dahlia shows attracting crowds of thousands of people. The historic shows involved a variety of competitions, including the creation of sculptures made entirely from flowers and the cultivation of prize-winning dahlias.

5

OCT

05/10/25

World Teachers Day

World Teachers' Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is an international day held annually on 5 October.

20

OCT

20/10/25

Diwali

Diwali, Divali, Deepavali is the Hindu festival of lights

9

NOV

09/11/25

Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday is held in the United Kingdom as a day "to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts".

28

NOV

28/11/25

Black Friday

Black Friday is a colloquial term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. a great chance to capitalise on discount shopping.

1

DEC

01/12/25

Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is a marketing term for e-commerce transactions on the Monday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It was created by retailers to encourage people to shop online

26

DEC

26/12/25

Boxing Day

Though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to the poor, today Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday.

14

FEB

14/02/26

Valentine's Day

Considered the most romantic day of the year, to help you survive and thrive we have created this florist focussed Valentine's Hub bringing together industry insight, inspiration and support.
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