Searching for popular dates and events for your marketing calendar can be a real pain. We’re here to help save you some time with a big list of great events and dates you can add to your calendar minus the wild goose chase. The list has been compiled from Forekast.com which is a community that shares and the best upcoming events. You can easily browse Forekast to see major events, release dates, silly holidays, and everything in between.
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Now without any further ado, here’s a list of popular events and dates for your 2021 marketing calendar.
Popular dates and events for your marketing calendar in January:
- Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
When: January 11 – 14 2021
This year CES will be online only. This is possibly good news for those of you who wouldn’t have been able to travel there anyway as there will be a robust streaming schedule. - Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day
When: January 17 2021 - Australian Open Begins
When: January 18 2021 - U.S. Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
When: January 20 2021
On January 20, one of the biggest events of 2021 will take place in the USA. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn into the highest office in the United States of America, becoming President and Vice President of the USA. - World Economic Forum: The Davos Agenda
When: January 25 2021
Most of Davos will be digital this year, but at some point, world leaders will work on an agenda to “design a common recovery path and shape the ‘Great Reset’ in the post-Covid-19 era.” - Sundance Film Festival
When: January 28 2021 - 63rd GRAMMY Awards
When: January 31 2021
Popular dates and events in February:
- Groundhog Day
When: February 2 2021 - Super Nintendo World Opens
When: February 4 2021
You read that right. Super Nintendo World will open at Universal Studios in Japan. - Super Bowl LV
When: February 7 2021
Live from Tampa Bay, Florida, the 55th Super Bowl kicks off on February 7 after a unique year navigating COVID-19 in sports. - Chinese New Year
When: February 12 2021 - Valentine’s Day
When: February 14 2021
Popular dates and events in March:
- World Compliment Day
When: March 1 2021 - International Women’s Day
When: March 8 2021 - Anniversary of WHO declaring COVID-19 a Pandemic
When: March 11 2021 - Pi Day π
When: March 14 2021 - Morbius (MARVEL/Sony) Premieres
When: March 19 2021
Popular dates and events in April:
- Yuri’s Night (World Space Party)
When: April 12 2021
Yuri’s Night is an international celebration held every April 12 to commemorate milestones in space exploration. It is named for the first human to launch into space, Yuri Gagarin, who flew the Vostok 1 spaceship on April 12, 1961. - Start of Ramadan
When: April 12 2021 - World Art Day
When: April 15 2021 - US National Park Week
When: April 17 2021
Be sure to take advantage of free entrance to all National Parks on this day! - Earth Day
When: April 22 2021 - The Oscars Ceremony
When: April 25 2021
Popular dates and events in May:
- Universal Studios Beijing Opens
When: May 2021 - Marvel’s Black Widow Premieres
When: May 7 2021
One of the most anticipated major motion pictures of the year, Marvel’s Black Widow and its $200 million budget is absolutely happening this year. Starring Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz, it’s going to be a smash hit one way or another. This should be one of the biggest box office hits for Marvel since Captain Marvel. - Mother’s Day
When: May 9 2021 - Eurovision Song Contest
When: May 18 2021 - Godzilla vs. Kong Premieres
When: May 21 2021
Popular dates and events in June:
- UEFA European Championship Begins
When: June 11 2021 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife Premieres
When: June 11 2021 - E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo)
When: June 15 2021 - Tour de France Begins
When: June 26 2021 - Social Media Day
When: June 30 2021
Popular dates and events in July:
- Top Gun: Maverick Premieres
When: July 2 2021 - Space Jam 2 Premieres
When: July 16 2021
Rumor has it that LeBron James is a serious method actor. He’s been playing basketball and winning NBA championships for years in order to prepare himself for the role. Space Jam’s new legacy is beginning this year, and we couldn’t be more excited for it to be happening in 2021. - World Emoji Day
When: July 17 2021 - San Diego Comic-Con
When: July 22 2021 - XXXII Olympic Summer Games
When: July 23 2021
One of the biggest events of the year last year that was postponed or canceled, the Tokyo Summer Olympics will get back on track this year. Starting in July and running into August, they’re likely going to be one of the most-watched events of the year. Don’t miss them.
Popular dates and events in August:
- Perseids Meteor Shower Peak
When: August 11 2021 - World Photography Day
When: August 19 2021 - National Dog Day
When: August 26 2021
Popular dates and events in September:
- Talk Like a Pirate Day
When: September 19 2021 - International Day of Peace
When: September 21 2021 - Hobbit Day
When: September 22 2021 - International Podcast Day
When: September 30 2021
Popular dates and events in October:
- Dune Premieres
When: October 1 2021
Another major movie event taking place in 2021 is the making of Dune, as directed by Denis Villeneuve. This is sure to be a blockbuster, heading to IMAX and starring Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, the protagonist who leads nomadic tribes in a battle to control the desert planet Arrakis. - Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
When: October 1 2021
On October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World opened its gates to the public for the first time. Now, it’s time to look back and celebrate an amazing 50 year run with new rides, new attractions, parades, and plenty of celebrations. - International Coffee Day
When: October 1 2021 - Internet Day
When: October 29 2021
Popular dates and events in November:
- 26th UN Climate Change Conference
When: November 1 2021 - Marvel’s The Eternals Premieres
When: November 5 2021 - Thanksgiving
When: November 25 2021 - Black Friday
When: November 26 2021 - Small Business Saturday
When: November 27 2021 - Cyber Monday
When: November 29 2021
Popular dates and events in December:
- Solar Eclipse
When: December 4 2021 - Hannukah
When: December 6 2021 - Christmas Eve
When: December 24 2021 - Christmas Day
When: December 25 2021 - New Year’s Eve
When: December 31 2021
Hope this helps you see what major events will be happening in 2021! If you want to see more popular events and dates for your marketing calendar, you can check out Forekast.com for more trending events. Don’t want to make your own marketing calendar? Get Forekast+ to sync the most popular events and dates directly to your calendar.