Never Miss Another Long Weekend Sale in 2026
Get Your FREE 2026 South African Small Business Marketing Calendar (With Theme Days, Sporting Events, Public Holidays & Content Ideas for Every Month)
What's Inside Your 2026 Marketing Calendar?
All SA Public Holidays & School Terms
Every public holiday, long weekend, and school term clearly marked. Plan your campaigns around when South Africans are off work, on holiday, or back-to-school shopping.
Theme Days & Special Events
Star Wars Day, World Whiskey Day, International Coffee Day, Heritage Day, Valentine's, Halloween and dozens more – never run out of engaging content ideas for social media.
Major Sporting Events
FIFA World Cup, Springboks matches, F1 races, Commonwealth Games, rugby championships, marathons – tap into the excitement when South Africa is watching.
Perfect for South African Business Owners Who Want Better Marketing in 2026
- Plan 12 months of content in one afternoon
- Never stare at a blank screen wondering "what should I post today?"
- Tap into trending moments & sporting events
- Celebrate theme days your customers actually care about
- Align promotions with long weekends & holidays
- Get celebrity birthdays for timely social posts
- Know exactly when schools are out (or back)
- Create campaigns around cultural moments
Here's a Sneak Peek at What Every Month Includes:
Each month shows: • Public holidays • School terms • Major sporting events • Theme days (Star Wars Day, Coffee Day, etc.) • Celebrity birthdays for social content • Space to plan your own campaigns • Historical context & fun facts about each month
Here's Exactly What You'll Receive (100% Free)
**13-page full-color PDF calendar** – professionally designed, ready to print or save- **All 2026 SA public holidays** – including Heritage Day, Freedom Day, Youth Day & more
- **Complete school term dates** – Term 1, 2, 3, 4 clearly marked –
- **Theme days throughout the year** – World Whiskey Day, Star Wars Day, International Tequila Day, Diwali & dozens more
- **Major sporting events** – FIFA World Cup, Springboks vs All Blacks, F1 races, Wimbledon, Olympics & more
- **Awards shows** – Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes, Emmys for timely content
- **Celebrity birthdays** – Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Charlize Theron & more for viral post opportunities
- **Historical context** – Learn the origins of each month name (perfect for educational posts!)
- **Cultural celebrations** – Mandela Day, Chinese New Year, Bastille Day, American Independence 250th
- **Birthstones & flowers** – Create unique seasonal content
- **International tournaments** – World Cup soccer, Commonwealth Games, Rugby Championship
**13-page full-color PDF calendar** – professionally designed, ready to print or save
**All 2026 SA public holidays** – including Heritage Day, Freedom Day, Youth Day & more
**Complete school term dates** – Term 1, 2, 3, 4 clearly marked –
**Theme days throughout the year** – World Whiskey Day, Star Wars Day, International Tequila Day, Diwali & dozens more
**Major sporting events** – FIFA World Cup, Springboks vs All Blacks, F1 races, Wimbledon, Olympics & more
**Awards shows** – Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes, Emmys for timely content
**Celebrity birthdays** – Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Charlize Theron & more for viral post opportunities
**Historical context** – Learn the origins of each month name (perfect for educational posts!)
**Cultural celebrations** – Mandela Day, Chinese New Year, Bastille Day, American Independence 250th
**Birthstones & flowers** – Create unique seasonal content
**International tournaments** – World Cup soccer, Commonwealth Games, Rugby Championship✨ Instant download. No credit card required. Unsubscribe anytime.
How Smart SA Businesses Will Use This Calendar in 2026
Retail Stores**
Restaurants & Cafes**
Social Media & Content Creators**
- 🛍️ Plan Valentine’s Day promotions months in advance
- 🎄 Time your Black Friday (27 Nov) and festive sales
- 👨👩👧 Create Mother’s Day (10 May) and Father’s Day (21 Jun) campaigns
- 🏫 Launch back-to-school specials when Term 1 starts (14 Jan)
- ☕ Run International Coffee Day specials (1 Oct)
- 🍷 Celebrate World Wine Day (25 Feb) with wine pairings
- 🥃 Host World Whiskey Day tastings (21 May)
- 🌮 Cinco de Mayo promotions (5 May)
- 🍺 International Beer Day specials (7 Aug)
- 🎂 Post celebrity birthday trivia for engagement
- ⚽ Create content around Springboks matches
- 🎬 Live-tweet the Oscars (1 Mar) and Grammys (8 Feb)
- 🌟 Jump on trending theme days with relevant posts
- 🎃 Plan Halloween content (31 Oct) weeks ahead
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! 100% free. No credit card needed. We created this for South African business owners to help you plan better content and campaigns in 2026.
It’s a beautifully designed 12-page full-color PDF that you can download instantly. Print it, save it on your phone, or share it with your team.
These give you instant content hooks! “Happy Birthday Beyoncé!” posts get massive engagement. Theme days like Coffee Day or Star Wars Day are perfect for playful, shareable content that keeps your brand top-of-mind.
Never. You’ll get the calendar immediately, then occasional helpful marketing tips (about 2-3 emails per month). You can unsubscribe with one click anytime.
This calendar is specifically designed for South African businesses with SA public holidays and school terms. The sporting events, theme days, and celebrity birthdays are universal, so you’ll still get tons of value outside SA.
Absolutely! Feel free to share the PDF with your team, business partners, or anyone who’d find it useful.
Each month shows you key dates. Simply look ahead and plan: “Oh, Mother’s Day is 10 May, let’s create a campaign 2 weeks before.” Or “Springboks play on 22 Aug, let’s do a watch party special.” The calendar does the thinking for you!
Ready to Plan Your Best Marketing Year Ever?
Download your free 2026 calendar now and never run out of content ideas again.
Created by 19 Paws Marketing – Helping South African SMEs grow online!
