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February 8, 2023

February Key Dates

This February, stay up to date with key marketing dates by adding them to your business calendar.

Why Observe Key Dates as a Business?

  • To connect with your customers and celebrate relevant events together
  • To expand your customer base and online following
  • To create a sense of urgency within your community around special or limited time events
  • To improve discoverability and build exposure (remember to use relevant hashtags when posting about events!)

Here are some key dates to add to your business calendar this February:

9th February - National Pizza Day #NationalPizzaDay #PizzaDay #Pizza #PizzaLover

What is National Pizza Day?
National Pizza Day is a day to celebrate our favourite baked flatbread!


Ways to observe:

  • Make, eat and share pizza! National Pizza Day is a great excuse to indulge in a slice or two
  • Post your favourite pizza recipes online and provide your followers with inspiration
  • Celebrate with a discount or special offer

13th February - Galentine's Day #GalentinesDay #Galentines #GalentinesParty

What is Galentine's Day?
Galentine’s Day takes place the day before Valentine’s Day every year, and is a date in which friends come together to celebrate their platonic relationships.

Ways to observe:

  • Wish your followers a Happy Galentine’s!
  • Celebrate your female co-workers by sharing their successes on social media
  • Share a ‘best friend’ discount or promotion package (a special discount that two or more people can receive if they come together, i.e. by purchasing 2 or more products)

14th February - Valentine’s Day #Valentines #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDayGift

What is Valentine's Day? 
Originating from the Christian Feast of Saint Valentine, Valentine’s Day is an occasion in which people celebrate love and romance across the globe.

Ways to observe:

  • Add some Valentine’s Day flair to your online profiles with themed visuals
  • Show your followers/customers some love online by hosting a giveaway, or sharing a discount
  • Create a Valentine’s gift guide, or share online gifting tips


17th February - Random Acts of Kindness Day #RandomActsOfKindness #RandomActsOfKindnessDay

What is Random Acts of Kindness Day?
Random Acts of Kindness day is an occasion that encourages and celebrates random acts of kindness.

Ways to observe :

  • Write a positive recommendation for a coworker
  • Write a positive review for a local business, or post about them on social media
  • Host a giveaway for your online followers
  • Donate to a local charity or food bank

21st February - Pancake Day #Pancakes #PancakeDay #PancakeLover

What is Pancake Day?
Also known as ‘Shrove Tuesday’, Pancake day is the feast day before the start of Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter).

Ways to observe:

  • Get flipping! Make pancakes with your friends, family, or co-workers
  • Encourage your followers to post photos of their pancake wins (or pancake fails!)
  • Share your favourite pancake recipes and toppings online

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