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APRIL, MAY, JUNE HOLIDAYS & PRINT-ON-DEMAND PRODUCT IDEAS

April 1, 2022

April, May, June Holidays

Here’s a list of April, May, and June holidays. We’re including some print-on-demand product ideas for each fun holiday! We’ll update this list with links to our more detailed trends reports for each month as they go live so keep checking in on this list!

April Holidays

April Holiday Calendar

Month-Long: National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry that was created in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. The whole month is dedicated to how poetry enhances our society and encourages poets of all skill levels to try writing poetry.

Target Audience: U.S. poetry lovers

Product Idea: Journals

April 1st: April Fools’ Day

April Fool’s Day is a chance to let go of all the responsibilities of being an adult and cause a little mischief. Just make sure these pranks make all parties laugh, pranks can go into mean territory very easily if you aren’t careful.  

Target Audience: Everyone

Product Idea: Apparel

April 2: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

This is a silly holiday celebrating the classic PB&J sandwich. We actually go into more detail about this holiday in our April 2022 Trends Report.

Target Audience: PB&J Lovers/ Friends

Product Idea: Matching mugs

April 9: National Unicorn Day

This holiday celebrates unicorns and unicorn lovers. Check our April 2022 Trends report for more about this holiday.

Target Audience: Unicorn lovers around the world

Product Idea: Curtains

April 10: National Sibling Day

No matter how annoying they can be, siblings are still family. National Siblings Day is a chance to show your sibling that you care.

Target Audience: Siblings

Product Idea: Apparel

April 11: National Pet Day

There’s nothing like the unconditional love that you get from your pet. It’s time to show that give some of that love back on National Pet Day.

Target Audience: Pet parents all over the world

Product Idea: Pet beds

April 15: National Laundry Day

Laundry is an annoying but necessary chore to do if we want clean clothes. Unless… we just always buy new clothes?

Target Audience: Everyone

Product Idea: Laundry bags, apparel

April 17: Easter (Holy Week)

Easter is one of the most important days for Christians due to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Though there are plenty of people that aren’t religious that celebrate by focusing on the Easter Bunny and colorful eggs.

Target Audience: Anyone who celebrates

Product Idea: Tablecloth

April 21: National Tea Day

Tea is an extremely popular drink all around the world. National Tea Day gives you a reason to brew up your favorite cup of tea.

Target Audience: Tea lovers

Product Idea: Mugs

April 22: Earth Day

Earth Day is a chance to advocate for the Earth’s health. Many take the day as a chance to bring up environmental concerns.  

Target Audience: Eco-conscious people

Product Idea: Tote bags

April 22: National Jelly Bean Day

National Jelly Bean gives you a reason to grab a handful of jelly beans with no judgments. We talk more about this holiday in our April 2022 Trends Report.

Target Audience: Jelly bean lovers

Product Idea: Placemats

April 23: National Picnic Day

Grab your picnic baskets and enjoy the good weather! National Picnic Day encourages people to go outside and sit in the sun. We talk about it more in our April 2022 Trends Report.

Target Audience: Everyone

Product Idea: Tablecloth

April 23: World Book Day

There’s nothing like escaping reality by reading a good book. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization created World Book Day to celebrate the feeling of reading a good book.

Target Audience: Booklovers

Product Idea: Blankets or mugs

April 27: National Tell a Story Day

Storytelling is as old as civilization. People love to tell stories, hear stories, and connect through stories. National Tell a Story Day encourages people to be pen (pencil) to paper and their story.

Target Audience: Writers

Product Idea: Journals

April 28: National Kids and Pets Day

Kids and pets are small creatures full of unconditional love. The bond between kids and pets is strong and it’s important to keep that bond alive.

Target Audience: Kids and pet lovers

Product Idea: Stickers

May Holidays

May Holiday Calendar

Month-Long: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, meaning the entire month of May is dedicated to the rich history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Target Audience: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Product Idea: Apparel and wall art

May 3: National Teacher Day

This is a chance to thank the teachers in your life. Teachers don’t get enough appreciation, so make sure to celebrate National Teacher Day.

Target Audience: Teachers, parents

Product Idea: Mugs and phone cases

May 3: National Paranormal Day

We all love a little bit of spookiness in our life, right? National Paranormal Day celebrates all the things the great unknowns we’ve yet to discover.

Target Audience: Paranormal lovers, ghost enthusiasts, goths

Product Idea: Pillow, stickers, and apparel

May 5: Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated in the United States and Mexico and is a day filled with fun and delicious food. It celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over the French army during the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Target Audience: Mexican Americans

Product Idea: Tapestry, apparel

May 6: National Space Day

Space is full of mysteries just waiting to be discovered. National Space Day is a day for you to lay back and stare at the stars and appreciate space’s beauty.

Target Audience: Space lovers

Product Idea: Wall art

May 6: National Beverage Day

Glasses up! National Beverage Day is all about celebrating drinks of all kinds. Hot, cold, carbonated, sugary, healthy, it doesn’t matter. They’re all great.

Target Audience: Everyone

Product Idea: Tumblers

May 7: National Tourism Day

Tourism is great for different countries’ economies. Tourists love to travel and check out various landmarks. National Tourism Day celebrates travelers of all kinds.

Target Audience: Travelers

Product Idea: Accessory pouch

May 7: Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day celebrates comic books of all kinds. It thanks avid comic book readers and encourages new readers to join.

Target Audience: Comic book lovers

Product Idea: Stickers and apparel

May 8: Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a chance to thank your mom for all the hard work she’s done raising you. Check out our Mother’s Day selling guide for product and marketing ideas.

Target audience: People in the US and Canada

Product Idea: Jewelry and canvases

May 11: National Eat What You Want Day

We all have our favorite food that maybe we shouldn’t eat as much as we should. National Eat What You Want Day is all about eating whatever you want, so dive in!

Target Audience: Food lovers

Product Idea: Napkins

May 20: National Pizza Party Day

Do we have to say much about this holiday? National Pizza Party Day gives you a reason to eat pizza with all your friends.

Target Audience: Pizza lovers

Product Idea: Tablecloth

May 23: Victoria Day

In Canada, Victoria Day is all about celebrating all things Canada. It’s similar in style to America’s 4th of July.

Target Audience: Canadians

Product Idea: Apparel

May 24: National Brother’s Day

National Brother’s Day is a day to celebrate brothers all over the world. As annoying as they can be, and they can be annoying, it’s always nice to show them you care.

Target Audience: Families, brothers

Product Idea: Apparel

May 25: National Wine Day

If you need an excuse to grab a glass of wine, look no further! National Wine Day celebrates the elaborate process of creating and drinking wine.

Target audience: Wine lovers in the US

Product Idea: Wine glass

May 25: Towel Day

The origin of this holiday is a little surprising. It comes from Douglas Adams who wrote The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. The day is to honor him by carrying around towels all day.

Target Audience: Sci-fi fans

Product Idea: Towels

May 27: National Road Trip Day

There’s nothing like taking a road trip. National Road Trip Day encourages people to get away from it all and enjoy driving around.

Target Audience: Travelers

Product Idea: Tote bag

May 28: National Hamburger Day

There’s nothing like a classic burger on a hot day. National Hamburger Day celebrates the star of barbecues everywhere. Did you know that Americans consume over 50 billion burgers a year?

Target Audience: Food lovers in the US

Product Idea: All dinnerware products

May 30: Memorial Day

This is a day to honor veterans who have passed away during deployment. Some people also see it as the start of summer, though it’s important to remember the true meaning of the holiday.

Target Audience: Americans

Product Idea: Apparel and lawn signs

May 31: National Smile Day

National Smile Day was created by a couple of dentists to encourage people to show off their healthy smiles. Smiles make people feel better, so show off your grin!

Target audience: Everybody!

Product Idea: Pillows

June Holidays

June Holiday Calendar

Month-Long: Pride Month

Pride Month honors people who were part of the Stonewall Riots, the first big fight for LGBT+ rights. Pride month celebrates people of all sexualities and genders.

Target Audience: LGBTQ+ community and its supporters

Product Idea: Wall art and apparel

June 1: Dinosaur Day

Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? The prehistoric creatures capture the attention of kids and scientists alike!

Target Audience: Everyone, especially children

Product Idea: Apparel, blankets, and puzzles

June 4: National Doughnut Day

Doughnuts is an iconic breakfast food with a surprising history. They actually fed troops during World War I! National Doughnut Day is a day to celebrate everyone’s favorite circle!

Target Audience: Food lovers in the US, people with a sweet tooth

Product Idea: Dinnerware products

June 4: National Cheese Day

Can you imagine a world without cheese? National Cheese Day celebrates one of the most popular types of food!

Target Audience: Cheese lovers in the U.S.

Product Idea: Napkins

June 6: Western Australia Day

This holiday celebrates the day Charles Fremantle, a British captain, claimed Western Australia for Britain in 1829. It’s time for Western Australian pride!

Target Audience: Western Australians

Product Idea: Apparel

June 6: Queensland Day

The Australian state’s birthday is June 6, aka Queensland Day! It was on June 6th, 1859, that the British Queen granted Australia to form its own government.

Target Audience: Australians

Product Idea: Wall Art

June 8: Best Friends Day

Best Friends Day is a holiday celebrated on June 8th all over the world. It is a day you can take to let your very best friend know just how much they mean to you.

Target Audience: Friends around the world

Product Idea: Mugs or tumblers

June 11: National Rosé Day

National Rosé Day is the perfect chance to raise a glass and celebrate this style of wine!

Target Audience: Wine lovers in the U.S.

Product Idea: Wine glasses

June 14: National Bath Day

Baths are so relaxing! There’s nothing like a warm soak after a stressful day, this holiday gives you a perfect reason to take a warm bath.

Target Audience: Bath lovers

Product Idea: Bath mats

June 18: National Go Fishing Day

This holiday is the perfect excuse for fishers to run away for a day and spent some time on their boat.

Target Audience: People in the U.S. who love fishing

Product Idea: Apparel

June 19: Father’s Day

Father’s Day in the United States is on the third Sunday of June. It celebrates fathers and father figures’ children’s lives.

Target Audience: People in the U.S., Canada, UK, countries where this holiday is celebrated

Product Idea: Phone cases

June 21: First day of Summer

The first official day of summer!

Target Audience: People in the northern hemisphere

Product Idea: Tank tops

June 24: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

A celebration of the birth of St. John the Baptist. The religious aspects of the holiday have been deemphasized.

Target Audience: Canadians

Product Idea: Apparel

June 30: Social Media Day

A celebration of social media and how it connects all of us.

Target Audience: People on social media

Product Idea: Phone cases

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