Fun October Holidays to Boost Your Handmade Business

Celebrate Quirky Days and Connect with Your Customers

As a handmade seller, tapping into fun and unique holidays is an easy way to engage your audience and boost your sales. October is packed with quirky celebrations, from I Love Yarn Day to Wear Something Gaudy Day—and they all offer opportunities to get creative with your marketing. Here’s a look at some upcoming dates and how you can use them to your advantage.

🎉 October 12: I Love Yarn Day, Costume Swap Day, Chess Day, Savings Day

Whether you create with yarn or not, I Love Yarn Day is the perfect time to show off any yarn-related products or DIY tutorials. If you sell costumes or accessories, Costume Swap Day is your moment to shine. For a fun, strategic post, challenge your audience to celebrate Chess Day with brain games or a giveaway!

🧠 October 13: Train Your Brain Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Train Your Brain Day is great for posting about business tips, puzzles, or sharing something new you’ve learned. Don’t forget Breast Cancer Awareness Day—a perfect opportunity to raise awareness and show support for an important cause.

💕 October 14: Dessert Day, I Love You Day, National Online Bank Day

Who doesn’t love a good dessert? Post a sweet treat or do a giveaway to celebrate Dessert Day. With I Love You Day, remind your followers how much you appreciate their support. For National Online Bank Day, share tips about managing finances as a small business owner.

👋 October 15: Global Handwashing Day, Lemon Bar Day, Pug Day, Mushroom Day

This day is packed! Post tips on staying clean for Global Handwashing Day, show off your baking skills for Lemon Bar Day, celebrate cute pups for Pug Day, or get creative with earthy product tie-ins for Mushroom Day.

📚 October 16: World Food Day, Dictionary Day, World Allergy Awareness Day

World Food Day is your chance to share recipes or sustainable practices. For Dictionary Day, maybe share some fun, quirky words that relate to your handmade business. Allergies? Share allergen-friendly product options for World Allergy Awareness Day.

💰 October 17: Wear Something Gaudy Day, Get Smart About Credit Day

Here’s a chance to have fun—encourage your followers to post their gaudiest looks for Wear Something Gaudy Day. On Get Smart About Credit Day, share finance tips for small business owners.

👔 October 18: Legging Day, Necktie Day, Menopause Day

If you sell clothing or accessories, celebrate Legging Day or Necktie Day with fun outfit ideas. For Menopause Day, consider posting about health and wellness products or supporting the conversation about women’s health.

Need some fresh ideas for your content? Our 2025 Social Media Calendar is packed with unique holidays and marketing tips to keep your audience engaged all year long.

Question:

What quirky holiday will you celebrate next in your business?

Stuck and don't know what to promote? 🎯 We've got you covered! Grab your 2025 Content Calendar—packed with the best ideas for every special day, quirky holiday, and social media trend. No more scrambling for content—our Social Media Calendar helps you stay organized and inspired all year long! Get ahead of the game and watch your engagement soar. 📅