Marketing Calendar for Indian Businesses

The days worth posting about over the next twelve months, with an idea for each. Pick the ones that suit your business and skip the rest.

November 2026

6 NovDhanterasGold, silver, utensils and new-purchase offers; wish customers a prosperous festival.
8 NovDiwaliA warm greeting, your festive offer, and a thank-you to the customers who have been with you all year.
14 NovChildren's DayA treat or activity for children, or a note about how you serve families.

3 DecInternational Day of Persons with DisabilitiesShare how you make your space or service accessible.
25 DecChristmasA warm greeting, or a festive offer for the season.
31 DecNew Year's EveThank your customers and share your hours for the holiday week.

1 JanNew Year's DayThank your customers for the year gone by and share one thing you are working towards in the new one.
12 JanNational Youth DayCelebrate young talent: a student, a new joiner or a young customer's story.
14 JanMakar Sankranti / PongalA warm harvest-season greeting, or a festive offer with a kite or sweets theme.
24 JanNational Girl Child DayShare how your business supports girls and young women, or a story from your team.
26 JanRepublic DayA short, proud greeting. Keep it respectful and leave out the hard sell.

14 FebValentine's DayGift ideas or a couples' offer; a thank-you to your most loyal customers works too.
28 FebNational Science DayShow the science or craft behind what you do, in plain words.

8 MarInternational Women's DaySpotlight the women on your team or among your customers.
15 MarWorld Consumer Rights DaySay how you look after customers, and invite honest reviews.
20 MarInternational Day of HappinessA light, feel-good post: what makes your customers smile.
22 MarWorld Water DayOne small way your business saves water, or a simple tip for customers.

7 AprWorld Health DayA health tip for your customers, or a look at how you keep things safe and clean.
14 AprAmbedkar JayantiA short, respectful greeting. Leave out promotions.
22 AprEarth DayShow one eco-friendly thing you do.
23 AprWorld Book DayRecommend a book your customers would enjoy, or something your team is reading.

1 MayLabour DayThank your team and introduce someone behind the scenes.
9 MayMother's DayGift ideas, a thank-you to the mothers in your community, or a team story.
12 MayInternational Nurses DayThank the nurses you work with or your own team of carers.

5 JunWorld Environment DayOne practical green habit your business has, and an invitation to join in.
20 JunFather's DayGift ideas, or a heartfelt line about the fathers in your community.
21 JunInternational Yoga DayA simple stretch or wellness tip, or a class or offer if it fits your business.

1 JulNational Doctors' DayThank the doctors on your team or those you work with.

1 AugFriendship DayA friend-referral offer, or a thank-you to the customers who became friends.
15 AugIndependence DayA proud, simple greeting. Leave out the hard sell.
19 AugWorld Photography DayShare your best photo of the year and the story behind it.

5 SepTeachers' DayThank a teacher or mentor, or share a lesson your business learned.
14 SepHindi DiwasA greeting or a short post in Hindi, if your audience reads it.
15 SepEngineers' DayCredit the people who build and fix things for you, or show how you make things work.
27 SepWorld Tourism DayLocal travel tips, or what visitors love about your area.

2 OctGandhi JayantiA short, respectful greeting. Leave out promotions.
10 OctWorld Mental Health DayA kind, practical tip for stress, and a reminder that it is fine to ask for help.
16 OctWorld Food DayShare a recipe, a favourite dish, or how you avoid food waste.
31 OctNational Unity DayA respectful greeting about community and togetherness.

Festivals that follow the lunar calendar move each year, so check the date against your own calendar before you plan around it.

Want a whole month of posts planned around these dates?

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