PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR

2010

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December



JANUARY OBSERVANCES

National Blood Donor Month
Financial Wellness Month
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
National Radon Action Month
National Eye Care Month
National Soup Month
National Book Blitz Month
Family Fit Lifestyle Month
International Creativity Month
National Mentoring Month
National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month
January 2 National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
January 4-9 National Thank Your Customers Week
January 4-10 Women's Self Empowerment Week
January 17-23 Hunt For Happiness Week
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 21 Get To Know Your Customer Day
January 21 Thank Your Mentor Day
January 23 National Handwriting Day

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FEBRUARY OBSERVANCES

Black History Month
American Heart Month
National Time Management Month
Library Lovers Month
National Weddings Month
National Youth Leadership Month
Aggressive Driving Month
Workplace Eye Safety Month
Burn Awareness Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
February 1 National Freedom Day
February 1-7 National Patient Recognition Week
February 1-7 Women's Heart Health Week
February 2 Groundhog Day
February 3 National Wear Red Day
February 14 Chinese New Year
February 14 Valentine's Day
February 15 President's Day
February 28 Purim

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MARCH OBSERVANCES

American Red Cross Month
Steroid Abuse Prevention Month
Irish American Heritage Month
National Women's History Month
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
National Ethics Awareness Month
National Umbrella Month
National Optimism Month
National Athletic Training Month
National Nutrition Month
National Craft Month
Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
National Professional Social Work Month
March 1-7 Return the Borrowed Books Week
March 7-13 National Sleep Awareness Week
March 8 International Women's Day
March 10-16 National Girl Scout Week
March 19 St. Patrick's Day
March 22-26 Youth Violence Prevention Week
March 24 World TB Day

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APRIL OBSERVANCES

National Oral Health Month
March for Babies
National Occupational Therapy Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Stress Awareness Month
Alcohol Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
National Car Care Month
Train Safety Month
Youth Sports Safety Month
Cancer Control Month
National Autism Awareness Month
Animal Cruelty Prevention Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
National Humor Month
National Poetry Month
Math Awareness Month
April 1 April Fool's Day
April 4 Easter
April 4-10 National Window Safety Week
April 5-11 National Public Health Week
April 8 National D.A.R.E. Day
April 12-18 National Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
April 18-24 Administrative Professionals Week
April 21 Administrative Professionals Day
April 22 Earth Day
April 25-30 National Playground Safety Week

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MAY OBSERVANCES

National Cancer Research Month
Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS) Awareness Month
National Arthritis Month
Heal The Children Month
Meditation Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
Bicycle Safety Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
High Blood Pressure Education Month
Clean Air Month
National Foster Care Month
Get Caught Reading Month
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
Family Wellness Month
Mental Health Month
Haitian Heritage Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
International Multiple Sclerosis Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
National Electric Safety Month
National Motorcycle Safety Month
Healthy Vision Month
Better Sleep Month
May 1 Loyalty Day
May 1 School Principals Day
May 1 Join Hands Day
May 2-8 Be Kind to Animals Week
May 2-8 National Pet Week
May 3-7 Teachers Appreciation Week
May 3-9 Goodwill Industries Week
May 3-9 Public Service Recognition Week
May 4 Teachers Appreciation Day
May 4-10 Brain Tumor Action Week
May 5 Cinco De Mayo
May 6-12 National Nurses Week
May 6-13 National SAFE Kids Week
May 7 Child Care Provider Day
May 8 World Red Cross Day
May 8-16 National Tourism Week
May 9 Mothers Day
May 9-15 National Nursing Home Week
May 9-15 National Police Week
May 10-14 Reading Is Fun Week
May 10-14 Salvation Army Week
May 10-16 National Hospital and Healthcare Week
May 10-16 Children's Book Week
May 12 National School Nurse Day
May 15-21 National Safe Boating Week
May 16-22 National Running & Fitness Week
May 16-22 National EMS Week
May 16-22 National Transportation Week
May 24 - June 6 Click it or Ticket Mobilization Week
May 31 Memorial Day
May 31 World No Tobacco Day

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JUNE OBSERVANCES

Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
National Safety Month
Great Outdoors Month
Effective Communications Month
International Men's Month
Perennial Gardening Month
National Candy Month
National Rivers Month
Sports America Kids Month
National Rose Month
Professional Wellness Month
Cancer from the Sun Month
Children's Awareness Month
Dairy Month
International Childhood Cancer Campaign Month
Rebuild Your Life Month
National Student Safety Month
Vision Research Month
Fireworks Safety Month
Home Safety Month
National Tire Safety Month
June 5 World Environment Day
June 6-12 National Headache Awareness Week
June 6-12 National Sun Safety Week
June 7-11 Families In Business Week
June 7-13 National Business Etiquette Week
June 7-13 National Automotive Service Professionals Week
June 11-13 Take a Kid Fishing Weekend
June 11-18 National Nursing Assistants Week
June 14 Flag Day
June 14-18 National Healthcare Risk Management Week
June 14-20 National Flag Week
June 14-20 National Men's Health Week
June 19 National Prostate Cancer Awareness Day
June 20 Fathers Day
June 20-27 Appreciate Your Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Professionals Week

JULY OBSERVANCES

Eye Injury Prevention Month
Social Wellness Month
Mental Illness Awareness Month
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
National Recreation and Parks Month
Purposeful Parenting Month
Family Reunion Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Grilling Month
National Make a Difference to Children Month
UV Safety Month
National Black Family Month
International Group B Strep Awareness Month
National Vehicle Theft Protection Month
Roots and Branches Month
July 4 Independence Day
July 11-17 National Therapeutic Recreation Week
July 12-18 Captive Nations Week
July 18 National Ice Cream Day
July 19 National Hug Your Kids Day
July 25 Parents Day
July 27-31 New York City Restaurant Week

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AUGUST OBSERVANCES

National Immunization Awareness Month
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
National Women's Month
Beach Month
National Parks Month
Cataract Awareness Month
Happiness Happens Month
Neurosurgery Outreach Month
Psoriasis Awareness Month
National Inventors Month
Getting Ready for Kindergarten Month
National Golf Month
Home Business Month
August 3 National Night Out
August 4 American Coast Guard Day
August 12-19 Thanks For All The Gifts Week
August 12 International Youth Day
August 15-21 National Aviation Week
August 20-29 Little League Baseball World Series
August 25-31 Be Kind to Humankind Week
August 26 Women's Equality Day

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SEPTEMBER OBSERVANCES

National Preparedness Month
National Cholesterol Education Month
Baby Safety Month
Be Kind To Editors and Writers Month
National Skin Care Awareness Month
National Campus Safety Month
Healthy Aging Month
National Food Safety Education Month
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
College Savings Month
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Month
Vegan Month
5-A-Day Month
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
National Sickle Cell Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma Awareness Month
Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Coupon Month
September 1-7 National Childhood Injury Prevention Week
September 5-11 Suicide Prevention Week
September 6 Labor Day
September 8 International Literacy Day
September 9-10 Rosh Hashanah
September 11 Patriot Day
September 11-17 National Emergency Preparedness Week
September 12 National Grandparents Day
September 12-18 International Housekeepers Week
September 14-20 Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week
Sept 15 - Oct 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16 National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
September 17 Sneakers at Work Day
September 17-23 Constitution Week
September 19-25 Deaf Awareness Week
September 19-25 Child Passenger Safety Week
September 19-25 National Farm Safety and Health Week
September 19-25 Prostate Cancer Awareness Week
September 20-26 Surgical Technologists Week
September 20-26 National Adult Immunization Awareness Week
September 21-27 National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
September 23-29 Sukkot
Sept 25-Oct 2 Banned Books Week
September 26 World Heart Day

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OCTOBER OBSERVANCES

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Vegetarian Awareness Month
Class Reunion Month
Halloween Safety Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Orthodontic Health Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Diversity Awareness Month
German American Heritage Month
Polish American Heritage Month
National Chiropractic Month
Women's Small Business Month
National Physical Therapy Month
Photographer Appreciation Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Pharmacy Month
Down Syndrome Month
Positive Attitude Month
Auto Battery Safety Month
Healthy Lungs Month
World Blindness Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Oct 1-Dec 31 Christmas Seal Campaign
October 1-7 Last Week To Register To Vote
October 3-9 Fire Prevention Week
October 3-10 National Newspaper Week
October 4-8 Customer Service Week
October 4-8 Drive Safely to Work Week
October 4-10 World Space Week
October 4-10 Financial Planning Week
October 6-12 Physicians Assistant Week
October 8-12 Improve Your Home Office Week
October 10-16 Emergency Nurses Week
October 10-16 World Rainforest Week
October 11-15 National School Lunch Week
October 15 National Mammography Day
October 15 Global Handwashing Day
October 16 National Boss Day
October 16 World Food Day
October 16-23 Kids Care Week
October 17-23 Character Counts Week
October 17-23 International Infection Prevention Week
October 17-23 America's Safe Schools Week
October 18 Yom Kippur
October 18-22 National School Bus Safety Week
October 18-24 Freedom Of Speech Week
October 18-24 International Credit Union Week
October 18-24 National Massage Week
October 18-24 National Food Bank Week
October 18-24 National Business Women's Week
October 23 National Mole Day
October 23 Make A Difference Day
October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
October 24 United Nations Day
October 24-30 National Respiratory Care Week
October 28 Statue of Liberty Dedication Day
October 31 Halloween

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NOVEMBER OBSERVANCES

Red Ribbon Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
American Diabetes Month
National COPD Awareness Month
National Hospice Month
National Novel Writing Month
National Marrow Awareness Month
National Scholarship Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Inspirational Role Models Month
National Alzheimer's Disease Month
National American Indian Heritage Month
National Adoption Month
Aviation History Month
Family Stories Month
Military Family Appreciation Month
Native American Heritage Month
International Creative Child and Adult Month
Long Term Care Awareness Month
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Good Nutrition Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
November 1 Dia de Los Muertos
November 5 Diwali
November 5-9 National Care Week
November 7-13 National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
November 7-13 Radiologic Technology Week
November 8-14 Dear Santa Letter Week
November 8-14 World Kindness Week
November 8-14 National Young Readers Week
November 9-15 Youth Appreciation Week
November 10 United States Marine Corps Day
November 11 Veterans Day
November 14-20 Home Care Aid Week
November 14-20 American Education Week
November 14-20 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 15 America Recycles Day
November 17 National Educational Support Personnel Day
November 18 Great American Smokeout
November 20 National Family Volunteer Day
November 21 World Hello Day
November 21-27 National Geography Awareness Week
November 22 Humane Society Anniversary Day
November 22-28 National Family Week
November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25 Thanksgiving

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DECEMBER OBSERVANCES

Colorectal Cancer Education and Awareness Month
AIDS Awareness Month
National Made In America Month
Seasonal Depression Awareness Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Learn A Foreign Language Month
National Sign Up For Camp Month
National Hand Washing Awareness Month
Read A New Book Month
Identity Theft Protection and Awareness Month
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Universal Human Rights Month
International Calendar Awareness Month
Art and Architecture Month
National Write A Business Plan Month
Write To A Friend Month
Procrastination Awareness Month
Cancer-Related Fatigue Awareness Month
December 1 World Aids Day
December 1-7 National Tolerance Week
December 1-21 Operation Santa Paws
December 2-9 Hanukkah
December 5-11 Hand Washing Awareness Week
December 10-17 Human Rights Week
December 16-24 Las Posadas
December 25 Christmas
Dec 26 - Jan 1 Kwanzaa
December 31 World Peace Meditation Day
December 31 New Year's Eve

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