Maker Foundry

Maker Gifting Calendar

Plan your whole year. Every major gifting holiday and evergreen occasion — with when to order blanks, go live, promote, and ship, plus proven product ideas. Build backward from each date so you’re never scrambling. Free, forever.

Q1 · January – March

Valentine’s Day

Feb 14
Order by Dec 1Ship by Feb 3
Wine tumblers · Marble coasters · Cutting boards · Jewelry boxes

Galentine’s Day

Feb 13
Order by Dec 1Ship by Feb 2
Tumblers · Coasters · Trinket trays · Leather keychains

Presidents’ Day

3rd Mon Feb
Order by Dec 15Ship by Feb 7
Promo sale items · Tumblers · Cutting boards

Employee Appreciation Day

1st Fri Mar (Mar 6, 2026)
Order by Jan 1Ship by Feb 20
Bulk tumblers · Pens · Desk accessories · Leather journal covers

St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 17
Order by Jan 1Ship by Mar 3
Tumblers · Pint glasses · Bar coasters · Bottle openers

Spring Break

Mar–Apr (varies)
Order by Jan 1Ship by Varies
Travel tumblers · Beach bags · Sunglasses cases

March Madness

Mid-Mar to early Apr
Order by Jan 1Ship by Mar 1
Team tumblers · Bar coasters · Snack boards

Q2 · April – June

Easter

Varies (Apr 5, 2026)
Order by Jan 15Ship by Mar 22
Kids tumblers · Basket name tags · Keepsake boxes · Sippy cups

Customer Appreciation Day

3rd Fri Apr (Apr 17, 2026)
Order by Feb 15Ship by Apr 3
Branded tumblers · Pens · Leather keychains

Administrative Professionals Day

Wed of last full week Apr
Order by Feb 15Ship by Apr 14
Tumblers · Pens · Desk accessories · Leather journal covers

Firefighter Appreciation Day

May 4
Order by Mar 1Ship by Apr 20
Tumblers · Challenge coin displays · Plaques · Leather wallets

Cinco de Mayo

May 5
Order by Mar 1Ship by Apr 21
Tumblers · Margarita glasses · Bar coasters · Serving trays

National Teachers Day

1st Tue May (May 5, 2026)
Order by Mar 1Ship by Apr 21
Tumblers · Pens · Desk accessories · Ornaments

Nurses Week

May 6–12 (2026)
Order by Mar 1Ship by Apr 22
Tumblers · Badge reels · Pens · Leather keychains

Mother’s Day

2nd Sun May (May 10, 2026)
Order by Mar 1Ship by Apr 28
Tumblers · Jewelry boxes · Cutting boards · Photo frames

Police Week

Week of May 15
Order by Mar 1Ship by May 1
Tumblers · Challenge coin displays · Leather wallets · Plaques

Memorial Day

Last Mon May
Order by Mar 15Ship by May 12
Tumblers · Flag décor · Memorial keepsakes

Graduation Season

May–Jun
Order by Mar 1Ship by Varies
Tumblers · Pens · Memory boxes · Leather journal covers

Father’s Day

3rd Sun Jun (Jun 21, 2026)
Order by Apr 1Ship by Jun 3
Whiskey glasses · Valet trays · Cutting boards · Bottle openers

Juneteenth

Jun 19
Order by Apr 1Ship by Jun 5
Tumblers · Décor · Keepsakes

Pride Month

June
Order by Apr 1Ship by Jun 1
Tumblers · Coasters · Pins · Décor

Q3 · July – September

4th of July

Jul 4
Order by May 1Ship by Jun 20
Tumblers · Flag décor · Bottle openers · Coasters

Back to School

Aug (varies)
Order by Jun 1Ship by Varies
Name tumblers · Pencil cases · Teacher gifts · Lunch box tags

Fall Sports Season

Aug–Sep
Order by Jun 15Ship by Aug 1
Team tumblers · Stadium cups · Cowbells · Coasters

Labor Day

1st Mon Sep
Order by Jul 1Ship by Aug 22
Sale items · Tumblers · Cutting boards

Grandparents Day

1st Sun after Labor Day
Order by Jul 1Ship by Aug 25
Photo frames · Keepsake boxes · Tumblers · Ornaments

Q4 · October – December

Breast Cancer Awareness

October
Order by Aug 1
Pink tumblers · Awareness keychains · Ribbons

Boss’s Day

3rd Mon Oct (Oct 19, 2026)
Order by Aug 15Ship by Oct 5
Tumblers · Pens · Desk accessories · Leather wallets

Halloween

Oct 31
Order by Aug 15Ship by Oct 17
Treat bags · Tumblers · Décor signs · Door hangers

Día de los Muertos

Nov 1–2
Order by Aug 15Ship by Oct 18
Memorial keepsakes · Photo frames · Décor

Veterans Day

Nov 11
Order by Sep 1Ship by Oct 28
Tumblers · Plaques · Challenge coin displays · Flag décor

Thanksgiving

4th Thu Nov (Nov 26, 2026)
Order by Sep 1Ship by Nov 11
Serving boards · Hostess gifts · Décor signs · Coasters

Black Friday / Small Biz Saturday / Cyber Monday

Nov 27–30 (2026)
Order by Sep 15Ship by Nov 17
Bestseller bundles · Gift sets · Tumblers

Hanukkah

Varies — 8 nights (2026)
Order by Oct 1Ship by Dec 11
Menorah décor · Keepsakes · Tumblers

Christmas

Dec 25
Order by Sep 15Ship by Dec 11
Ornaments · Stockings tags · Tumblers · Cutting boards

Kwanzaa

Dec 26 – Jan 1
Order by Oct 1Ship by Dec 12
Décor · Keepsakes · Candle holders

New Year’s Eve

Dec 31
Order by Oct 15Ship by Dec 17
Champagne flutes · Party décor · Tumblers

Evergreen · year-round revenue

No fixed date — keep these listed and stocked all year. Someone is searching right now.

Birthdays & Milestones

Year-round
Tumblers · Jewelry boxes · Wood pendant jewelry · Keepsakes

Religious & Cultural Ceremonies

Year-round
Memory boxes · Keepsakes · Ornaments · Photo frames

Weddings & Romance

Year-round
Tumblers · Valet boxes · Cutting boards · Wine sets

Baby & Family

Year-round
Sippy cups · Kids tumblers · Memory boxes · Keepsakes

Career & Education

Year-round
Tumblers · Pens · Memory boxes · Leather journal covers

Home & Life Transitions

Year-round
Cutting boards · Coasters · Serving trays · Kitchen accessories

Pet Lovers

Year-round
Pet-themed tumblers · Memorial boxes · Ornaments · Leather keychains

Friendship & Community

Year-round
Tumblers · Keepsakes · Wind chimes · Wood pendant jewelry

Corporate & B2B

Year-round
Bulk tumblers · Pens · Cutting boards · Leather wallets

How to plan backward from any holiday

A general runway for calendar holidays. Adjust to your own production capacity and carrier times.

  1. 8–10 weeks outOrder inventory — especially for major holidays. Suppliers run out.
  2. 6–8 weeks outListings live, photos done, SEO updated.
  3. 4–6 weeks outStart promoting on social; send email teasers.
  4. 2–3 weeks outHeavy promotion push.
  5. 10–14 days outStandard shipping cutoff.
  6. 5–7 days outRush / priority shipping cutoff.
  7. 2–3 days outLocal pickup / delivery only.