Great Themes Throughout the Year
Family Features delivers high-quality placements for our clients by working closely with more than 4,000 local media outlets to understand their needs and craft timely, engaging content that helps brands connect with consumers.
Timing tips:
- We recommend making your content available 2-3 months prior to your key season to maximize local magazine and newspaper placements.
- If you’re working on a tight timeline, our digital-only programs can be turned around in a matter of days.
- Allow 1-2 weeks for project development and production.
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2023 Holidays and Special Dates
| 1.1 | New Year's Day |
| 1.16 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| 1.22 | Chinese New Year |
| 2.12 | Super Bowl |
| 2.14 | Valentine’s Day |
| 2.21 | Mardi Gras |
| 2.22 | Lent |
| 3.12 | Daylight Saving Time |
| 3.17 | St. Patrick's Day |
| 3.20 | First Day of Spring |
| 4.5 | Passover |
| 4.18 | Tax Day |
| 4.9 | Easter |
| 5.5 | Cinco de Mayo |
| 5.14 | Mother's Day |
| 5.29 | Memorial Day |
| 6.18 | Father's Day |
| 6.19 | Juneteenth |
| 6.21 | First Day of Summer |
| 7.4 | Independence Day |
| 9.4 | Labor Day |
| 9.15 | Rosh Hashanah |
| 9.16 | Oktoberfest |
| 9.23 | First Day of Fall |
| 10.31 | Halloween |
| 11.11 | Veterans Day |
| 11.23 | Thanksgiving |
| 12.7 | Hanukkah |
| 12.21 | First Day of Winter |
| 12.25 | Christmas |
| 12.26 | Kwanzaa |
Distribution Timeframes at a Glance
* Roundup Available
January
Craft Month (March)
March Madness
St. Patrick's Day
Spring Menus
Spring Break Travel
February
Easter/Passover
Tax Tips
Earth Day
National Gardening Month (April)
National Fitness Month (May)
Mother's Day
Cinco de Mayo
March
Summer Home Projects
Al Fresco Dining
Barbecue/Grilling
Memorial Day
Graduation
Healthy Eating
April
Summer Safety
Vacation Planning
Outdoor Living Spaces
DIY Indoor & Outdoor
Camping/Picnics
May
Outdoor Party Planning
National Immunization Awareness Month (August)
Swimming Safety
Moving Tips
Lawncare
June
Home Upgrades
Fitness/Nutrition
Summer Birthday Parties
Fall Home & Garden
Beat the Summer Heat
August
Halloween
Winterizing Your Home
Veterans Day
Comfort Foods
Diabetes Awareness Month (November)
Preparing Your Home for Guests
September
Thanksgiving
New Year's Entertaining
Holiday Travel
Winter Travel
Technology
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
October
Comfort Foods
Indoor Home Improvements
Declutter / Organization Tips
Winter Automotive Care
National Eye Care Month (January)
November
Wedding / Bridal
Super Bowl
Summer Camps (Featured in February)
Valentine's Day
Presidents Day
American Heart Month (February)
Black History Month
December
Home Improvement
Winter Crafts
Mardi Gras / Lent
Seafood Recipes
Women's History Month (March)
American Red Cross (March)
Fire Prevention Month (March)