The UK Gift-Giving Calendar 2026
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January
New Year's Day – 1st January
Fresh starts and new beginnings – wellness and motivation gifts
Twelfth Night – 5th January
Traditional end of Christmas festivities
Burns Night – 25th January
Scottish celebration – whisky, tartan, and Scottish-themed gifts
Chinese New Year (Year of the Snake) – 29th January
Lunar celebration – lucky red gifts, treats, and prosperity symbols
Featured Gift Ideas for January
- Wellness hampers – herbal teas, aromatherapy oils, relaxation items ????
- 2025 planners, journals, and motivational books ????
- Cosy winter warmers – blankets, hot chocolate, candles ????
- Scottish whisky & gourmet hampers for Burns Night ????
Money Saver Tip:
January sales (50–70% off gift items, cards, and wraps).
February
Galentine's Day – 13th February
Celebrating female friendships
Valentine's Day – 14th February
Romance and appreciation for partners
Random Acts of Kindness Day – 17th February
Thoughtful gestures for anyone
Featured Gift Ideas
- Red roses, chocolates, champagne ????
- Couples’ experience vouchers – spa, tea, wine tasting ????
- Personalised gifts – jewellery, photo frames, prints ????
- Galentine’s gift boxes – prosecco, pampering treats ????
March
Pancake Day – 4th March
Foodie kits before Lent
International Women’s Day – 8th March
Workplace and empowerment gifts
St. Patrick’s Day – 17th March
Irish celebration
Mother’s Day – 30th March
UK’s 2nd biggest flower day
Gift Ideas
- Pancake Day hampers ????
- Spring bouquets ????
- Mother’s Day spa hampers ????
- Empowering books ????
- Garden gifts ????
April
Easter Sunday – 20th April
Chocolate, family, religious gifts
Earth Day – 22nd April
Eco-friendly gifting
St. George’s Day – 23rd April
Traditional English gifts
Gift Ideas
- Easter chocolate hampers ????
- Eco-friendly sets ????
- Spring flowers ????
- Garden starter kits ????
May
Early May Bank Holiday – 5th May
VE Day – 8th May
Mental Health Awareness Week – 12th–18th May
Spring Bank Holiday – 26th May
Gift Ideas
- BBQ hampers ????
- Wellness gift sets ????
- Picnic baskets ????
- Garden party supplies ????
June
Father’s Day – 15th June
3rd biggest gifting day
Summer Solstice – 21st June
Wedding Season – All June
Gift Ideas
- Father’s Day hampers – whisky, BBQ ????
- Experience gifts – tours, tickets ????
- Wedding gift sets ????
- Summer flowers ????
July
Summer Holiday Season – All July
End of School Term – Mid/Late July
International Day of Friendship – 30th July
Gift Ideas
- Teacher thank-you gifts ????
- Travel gift sets ????
- Picnic hampers ????
- Host thank-you gifts ????
August
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – All August
Summer Bank Holiday – 25th August
New Baby Season Peak – All August
Gift Ideas
- BBQ hampers ????
- New baby gift baskets ????
- Summer flowers ????
- Back-to-school care kits ????
September
Back to School/University – Early September
Grandparents’ Day – 7th September
Rosh Hashanah – 22–24th September
Gift Ideas
- Grandparents’ hampers ????
- Student kits ????
- Autumn harvest boxes ????
- Rosh Hashanah gifts ????
October
Black History Month – All October
World Mental Health Day – 10th October
Halloween – 31st October
Gift Ideas
- Halloween treat boxes ????
- Autumn flowers ????
- Wellness boxes ????
- Harvest hampers ????
November
Bonfire Night – 5th November
Remembrance Sunday – 9th November
Black Friday – 28th November
Gift Ideas
- Bonfire hampers ????
- Remembrance poppies ????
- Early Christmas hampers ????
- Advent calendars ????
December
Advent – 1–24th December
Hanukkah – 14–22nd December
Winter Solstice – 21st December
Christmas Day – 25th December
Boxing Day – 26th December
New Year’s Eve – 31st December
Gift Ideas
- Christmas hampers ????
- Festive flowers ????
- Corporate gift boxes ????
- Hanukkah gifts ????
- New Year hampers ????