In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, maintaining a competitive edge requires a proactive approach. Maximise opportunities and widen your audience by incorporating these key dates into your marketing and event strategies.
How to Import the 2024 Marketing Calendar
Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to import the .ics file to your Outlook or iCalendar (Mac's calendar app).
Click the link below to download the .ics file
A well-structured marketing calendar keeps you in sync with crucial dates and events, ensuring you are prepared to capitalise on opportunities as they arise.
Strategic planning, including the integration of key dates and events into your marketing and event strategies, guarantees your venue remains prominently in the minds of your target audience.
For the success of your hospitality venue, a clear and organised marketing plan is indispensable. Take the proactive step, plan ahead, and unlock the full potential of the opportunities that 2024 has in store for you!
January
1 New Year's Day
3-7 Pink Test AUS v PKST
4 National Spaghetti Day
14-28 Australian Open
15 National Bagel Day
18 Peking Duck Day
23 National Pie Day
26 Australia Day
27 Hottest 100 Countdown
27 National Chocolate Cake Day
30 National Croissant Day
February
5 National Nutella Day
5 National Rosé Day
9 World Pizza Day
10 Lunar New Year
12 Super Bowl LVIII
13 Pancake Day
14 Valentine's Day
16–2 Mar Sydney Mardi Gras Festival
18 Drink Wine Day
20 National Muffin Day
22 Margarita Day
23 Banana Bread Day
23 Super Rugby Season Starts
24 World Bartender Day
March
1 World Barista Day
2 NRL Season Starts
2 Sydney Mardi Gras Parade
4 National Pancake Day
7 AFL Season Starts
8 International Women’s Day
13 International Riesling Day
17 St Patrick’s Day
20 National Ravioli Day
23 Earth Hour
23 National Puppy Day
24 National Cocktail Day
24 National Cheesesteak Day
25 International Waffle Day
27 International Whiskey Day
28 Easter Thursday
29 Good Friday
30 Easter Saturday
31 Easter Sunday
April
1 Easter Monday
1 Sourdough Day
4 National Ramen Day
7 World Health Day
15-26 Autumn School Holidays
16 Eggs Benedict Day
17 World Malbec Day
19 Amaretto Day
24 Stop Food Waste Day
25 Anzac Day
28 Pay It Forward Day
May
3 International Sauvignon Blanc Day
4 Star Wars Day
5 Cinco de Mayo
7 National Cosmopolitan Day
12 Mother's Day
13 World Cocktail Day
17 Pinot Grigio Day
18 World Whisky Day
24 - 15 Jun Vivid Sydney
25 National Wine Day
26 Chardonnay Day
27 - 3 Jun Reconciliation Week
28 International Burger Day
June
8 National Rosé Day
8 World Gin Day
10 King’s Birthday
19 National Martini Day
July
6 Fried Chicken Day
7 World Chocolate Day
8-19 Winter School Holidays
13 World Rum Day
21 International Lamington Day
25 Shiraz Day
25 National Wine and Cheese Day
25 Christmas in July
31 National Avocado Day
August
2 International Beer Day
4 National White Wine Day
5 National Oyster Day
11 City 2 Surf
13 National Prosecco Day
18 National Pinot Noir Day
25 National Whiskey Sour Day
28 National Red Wine Day
30 International Cabaret Sauvignon Day
31 International Bacon Day
September
1 Father’s Day
15 Sydney Marathon
15 National Linguine Day
22 World Rosé Day
26 International Dumpling Day
28 AFL Grand Final
30-11 Oct Spring School Holidays
October
1 International Coffee Day
1 World Vegetarian Day
4 International Taco Day
6 International Noodle Day
6 NRL Grand Final
7 Labour Day
10 World Dog Day
10 World Porridge Day
13 World Egg Day
15 National Mushroom Day
16 World Food Day
25 Global Champagne Day
25 World Pasta Day
31 Halloween
November
1 World Vegan Day
3 National Sandwich Day
5 Melbourne Cup
6 Nachos Day
7 International Stout Day
11 Remembrance Day
26 International Cake Day
December
4 National Cookie Day
24 Christmas Eve
23 - 30 Jan Summer School Holidays - Eastern division
23 - 6 Feb Summer School Holidays - Western division
25 Christmas Day
26 Boxing Day
31 New Year’s Eve
There will also be a reminder for all other key events set at least 2 days before!
