16 January 2026

UK Calendar Dates 2026 to remember

Celebrate Every Special Moment with LOLVE’s UK Calendar Dates 2026 

Across the UK, 2026 is filled with meaningful moments — from national holidays and cultural celebrations to religious festivals and regional traditions.

Whether you’re marking a joyful occasion, honouring heritage, or simply sending love across the miles, LOLVE’s hand‑illustrated eCards make it easy to celebrate every moment beautifully.

If you’re planning ahead, here are the UK calendar dates 2026 you’ll want to remember — and the perfect card ideas to match each one.

January

25 January – Burns Night (Scotland)

A celebration of Scottish poetry, heritage, and hearty winter warmth. Send Celtic love & Good wishes to Scottish family & friends, wherever they may be.

February

💘 14 February – Valentine’s Day Celebrate love in all its forms with hand‑illustrated eCards, photo uploads, pet‑photo cards, and charity designs.

March

🌼 1 March – St David’s Day (Wales) A proud Welsh celebration filled with daffodils, tradition, and community spirit. Share national love & pride and send warm greetings to loved ones, near & far.

🥞10th March – Pancake Day/ Shrove Tuesday. A tradition to use up all rich foods before the start of Christian Lent. A fun day to to enjoy treats & send cheerful greetings.

🙏11th March – Ash Wednesday – Christian Lent begins.- a 40 day period of fasting, reflection & repentance. Send thoughtful messages of encouragement.

💐 15 March – Mother’s Day (Mothering Sunday, UK) Send something heartfelt with hand‑drawn cards, personalised artwork, or a favourite family photo.

🎨 17th March – Holi – Festival of Colours. A Hindu celebration of the victory of good over evil. Spread joy, friendship & laughter with family & friends – perfect moments to send vibrant greetings & cheerful cards to loved ones.

🍀 17 March – St Patrick’s Day A lively celebration of Irish culture, music, and togetherness. Send a heartfelt message to celebrate with Irish friends & family

🌙 22nd March – Ramadan begins lasting until 21st April. A Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual observance. Send thoughtful messages to Muslim family, friends & colleagues.

April

🐣Easter Weekend 

✝️ 3 April – Good Friday (Bank Holiday)

A gentle pause at the start of the Easter weekend.

🐰 5 April – Easter Sunday

A joyful spring celebration filled with colour, renewal, and family moments. Send an Easter card featuring the Easter Bunny, Chicks, cake & more, for heartfelt greetings to family & friends.

🌸 6 April – Easter Monday

A relaxed, feel‑good day to round off the long weekend.

🎉13th April – Vaisakhi. Mark the Sikh New Year by celebrating new beginnings, community & gratitude – perfect moments to send cheerful greetings & thoughtful cards to family & friends

✨ 22nd April – Eid al-Fitr  Marks the end of Ramadan, celebrating the conclusion of fasting, gratitude and communal joy.

🏳️23rd April – St George’s Day (England) Celebrate England’s heritage & patron Saint, with messages of pride to family & friends, featuring red roses or add your own photo & artwork to share your pride.

🌿 May Bank Holidays

🌷 4 May – Early May Bank Holiday (All UK) The first long weekend of spring — ideal for garden days and getaways.

💐10th May – Mothers Day : USA & Australia a day to honour mums with love, gratitude, and heartfelt messages across oceans and time zones.

🌞 25 May – Spring Bank Holiday (All UK) A celebration of late spring, warmer days, and the promise of summer.

June

👨‍👧 21 June – Father’s Day (UK)

A day to celebrate all father figures in our life, from Dads, Grandads, Uncles, Step Dads to all of our major father influences. Celebrate them all with a thoughtful, and personal card – from pet‑photo cards to your own artwork.

July

🤝 30th July – International Day of Friendship Celebrate connection, kindness, and chosen family. LOLVE’s hand‑illustrated friendship cards shine here.

🌞 August Bank Holidays

🏴 3 August – Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) Scotland’s late‑summer pause — perfect for festivals and Highland adventures.

🇺🇦 24 August – Ukraine Independence Day A day celebrating Ukrainian culture, identity, and resilience. LOLVE supports Ukrainian families through our charity card line, sharing hope and solidarity with those affected by conflict.

🌻 31 August – Summer Bank Holiday (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) The final long weekend of summer — a last chance to soak up the sunshine.

October 

🦃12th October – Canadian Thanksgiving A day for gratitude, family, and autumn warmth. Send heartfelt messages to Canadian friends and loved ones, celebrating togetherness across the miles.

✨29th October – Diwali (Festival of Lights) begins. The first of five days celebrating light, joy, and new beginnings. A perfect time to share warm wishes and festive greetings with family and friends.

🎃 31st October – Halloween and Trick or Treat Playful, spooky, and full of character — perfect for kids and grown‑ups alike. Send spooky Halloween or Trick or Treat greetings with a LOLVE card, animated with ghosts, ghouls, spiders, cats & bats!

November 

✨1st November – Diwali (Festival of Lights) The main day of Hindu Celebrations. Celebrate Diwali by sharing joy, light & love with family & friends  – perfect moments for sending thoughtful cards & festive greetings

🦃 4th November –Thanksgiving Day (US)

A beautiful moment to share gratitude with family across the miles — ideal for sending love to US‑based relatives with a LOLVE eCard.

🎆 5 November – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night Fireworks, sparklers, and the warmth of a very British tradition.

🌺 8 November – Remembrance Sunday A day to honour those who served and sacrificed for peace. |Send thoughtful messages of condolences to all affected by war with our serene ‘Poppies‘ card

🌺 11 November – Armistice Day (Remembrance Day) A moment of silence marking the end of the First World War.

🏴 30 November – St Andrew’s Day (Scotland) Scotland’s national day — celebrating culture, heritage, and community. Send greetings & good wishes to your Scottish family & friends to celebrate Celtic traditions.

🎄December Celebrations

🕎 6-14th December Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) Celebrate the Jewish holiday by sharing light, joy & blessings – perfect for sending cards & greetings to loved ones & friends.

🎄 25 December – Christmas Day A day of togetherness, generosity, and festive joy. Send a LOLVE Christmas card featuring stunning hand-illustrated designs or upload your own photos, to send seasonal good wishes to family, friends & colleagues.

🎁 28 December – Boxing Day A relaxed post‑Christmas pause — perfect for cosy moments and winter walks. A day to reflect & be grateful. Start sending your Thank you cards for any gifts received for Christmas

✨ 31 December – New Year’s Eve The final celebration of the year — a sparkling farewell to 2026. Send Happy New Year cards to friends & family, to wish them the best for the year ahead for 2027

💌 Celebrate Every Moment with LOLVE

From Burns Night to Diwali, Ramadan to Christmas and Hanukkah, and every celebration in between, LOLVE helps you stay connected with the people who matter most. With hand‑illustrated designs, photo‑upload options, pet‑photo cards, and charity eCards, there’s a perfect card for every moment in the UK calendar dates 2026.

 

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