2025 Retail Calendar for Canada

Creating a retail calendar tailored to Canadian holidays and events can help your handmade sign business plan promotions, manage inventory, and connect with customers. Here's a comprehensive guide for 2025 with specific dates and product ideas for your offerings.

January

New Year’s Day - January 1 (Wednesday)
Kick off the year by promoting motivational and inspirational wall art, custom planners, or wellness-themed signs. Showcase designs focused on New Year’s resolutions like fitness or mindfulness quotes.

Back to Work and School
Offer personalized desk nameplates, teacher appreciation signs, or productivity-themed decor for home offices and classrooms.

February

Valentine’s Day - February 14 (Friday)
Highlight romantic and heartfelt designs, such as custom name signs for couples, love-themed nursery decor, or sentimental quotes. Offer customization for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts.

Family Day - February 17 (Monday)
(Observed in most provinces) Promote family-themed signs, such as "Our Family Rules" boards, custom family name signs, or DIY kits for families to create their own decor.

March

March Break (Dates vary by province)
Feature DIY craft kits for kids or activity-focused products like chalkboard signs for planning family trips or game nights. Consider travel-related designs like luggage tags or mini signs for vacation rentals.

St. Patrick’s Day - March 17 (Monday)
Offer festive decor, such as "Lucky" signs, Irish blessings, or green-themed DIY kits.

April

Easter - April 20 (Sunday)
Focus on pastel and spring-themed designs, like personalized Easter baskets, bunny-shaped signs, or faith-based quotes. Include options for floral or birthflower signs.

Earth Day - April 22 (Tuesday)
Promote eco-conscious designs, such as signs made from sustainable materials or plant-themed wall art. Offer tree-themed family name signs or designs that celebrate nature.

May

Mother’s Day - May 11 (Sunday)
Promote customizable gifts for moms, such as floral signs, birthflower wall art, or "Mom" appreciation plaques. Highlight your hand-painted floral designs.

Victoria Day - May 19 (Monday)
Focus on outdoor decor, such as garden signs, patio plaques, or BBQ-themed designs. Promote products for summer entertaining.

June

Father’s Day - June 15 (Sunday)
Highlight customizable signs for dads, such as "Dad’s Garage," fishing or grilling-themed decor, or humorous quotes. Offer rustic designs for man caves or workshops.

Graduation Season
Promote celebration signs, like "Class of 2025" boards, photo prop signs, or keepsake plaques. Consider designs that incorporate inspirational quotes for graduates.

July

Canada Day - July 1 (Tuesday)
Celebrate with patriotic-themed signs, such as maple leaf designs, "Proud Canadian" decor, or outdoor signs for summer gatherings.

Summer Vacation
Offer beach-themed or camping-themed signs, travel-inspired decor, or DIY kits for summer activities.

August

Back-to-School Season
Late August is ideal for teacher gifts, customizable pencil holder signs, or "Welcome Back" classroom decor. Offer kid-themed signs for their rooms or desks.

September

Labour Day - September 1 (Monday)
Promote end-of-summer decor, such as BBQ or outdoor gathering signs, and transitional fall-themed designs like autumn wreaths or cozy home plaques.

Fall Decor
Showcase pumpkin-themed signs, leaf motifs, and warm-toned wall art. Highlight hand-painted fall designs.

October

Thanksgiving - October 13 (Monday)
Promote gratitude-themed signs, "Gather" or "Blessed" boards, and autumnal decor. Consider offering personalized family name signs for Thanksgiving hosts.

Halloween - October 31 (Friday)
Feature spooky-themed signs, such as "Trick or Treat" boards, haunted house decor, or DIY kits for kids to create their own Halloween signs.

November

Remembrance Day - November 11 (Tuesday)
Offer thoughtful designs, such as poppy-themed plaques or remembrance signs. Highlight subtle, respectful decor.

Black Friday - November 28 (Friday)
Focus on discounts for ready-to-ship products, such as popular nursery signs, seasonal decor, or DIY kits. Create bundles for gift-giving.

Cyber Monday - December 1 (Monday)
Emphasize online-exclusive deals, particularly for custom orders or limited-edition holiday designs.

December

Holiday Shopping Season
Promote Christmas ornaments, personalized stockings, and festive decor. Highlight your elevated, detailed designs to stand out from competitors.

Boxing Day - December 26 (Friday)
End the year with clearance sales on seasonal stock, including holiday signs, ornaments, and winter-themed decor.