And just like that, it’s nearly May and time to begin planning your marketing content for the month ahead.

With so many important events and fun dates to celebrate, May brings ample opportunity for you and your marketing strategy.

Here is a complete list of all the key marketing dates in May along with some content ideas to help you get started.

Throughout May:

National Walking Month

National Share a Story Month

May week 1:

May 4^th: Star Wars Day

May the 4^th be with you…

May 5^th: World Laughter Day

Some rib-tickling ways to celebrate world laughter day:

• Tell a funny joke, whether that be on social media using the #WorldLaughterDay hashtag or to a colleague in the office, to bring laughter into someone’s life.
• Organise a stand-up comedy show, laughter yoga class, or fun day out as a surprise for employees.
• Start a joke jar and ask every employee to write a joke on a piece of paper. Next time someone needs cheering up or needs a laugh, grab a joke from the jar. Share the jokes on socials for anyone else needing a pick-me-up.

May 6^th: Early May Bank Holiday

May week 2:

May 8^th: National Receptionists Day

May 12^th” International Nurses Day

May 13^th: World Cocktail Day

Raise alcohol awareness on World Cocktail Day by…

• Become a master mixologist at a cocktail-making class. Be sure to share your creations on social media using the #Drinkaware and #WorldCocktailDay hashtags.
• Challenge employees to invent a cocktail in their at-home bar. Share the results online and the most impressive cocktail wins!
• Learn all about cocktail culture and how to make cocktails like an expert by getting your hands on a classic cocktail book. Share recipes and insights around the office and with followers to spread the word.

May week 3:

May 15^th: International Day of Families

May 16^th: International Day of Light

May 18^th: International Museum Day

May 20^th: Whit Monday

May 20^th: National Rescue Dog Day

Three ways you can celebrate National Rescue Dog Day:

• Post your perfect pooches on social media and share your personal stories.
• Spend the day out of the office and volunteer at a pet shelter.
• Hold a bake sale, coffee morning, or dress-down day fundraiser and donate all proceeds to a local shelter.

May week 4:

May 23^rd: World Turtle Day

May 24^th: World Schizophrenia Day

May 30^th: National Creativity Day

Get creative by…

• Supporting an artist. Make a purchase or show some praise for your favourite makers on social media.
• Transforming the office into an artist’s studio. Hold painting, pottery, poetry, and music classes – a great way to boost morale and encourage employees to learn something new.
• Giving each employee time to learn more about a creative skill and how to enhance creativity. A little can go a long way.

If you’re still struggling to fill up your content calendar, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Together we can create captivating content!