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Discover Australia’s top marketing moments to engage customers, build loyalty, and drive revenue.

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This year is filled with opportunities for brands to tap into key holidays and events. By aligning your SMS campaigns with Australia's major dates—such as Click Frenzy, EOFY, and BFCM, you can boost engagement and increase customer lifetime value.

This article will guide you through each month’s top marketing and holiday dates, providing tips to enhance your SMS strategy and achieve year-round success.

PS: Want to explore inspirational ideas, orchestration tips, and SMS templates for these marketing moments? Check out our 2025 Marketing Campaign Calendar, featuring key dates in the US, the UK, Australia, and Canada.

*We’ve marked some holidays within the Australia Marketing Calendar that may be sensitive with an asterisk. For those dates, be mindful of who you’re marketing to and in what region, and consider not marketing on those days.

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January 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Start the year strong by engaging with new customers acquired during the peak season. Since this is when subscribers are getting started on their resolutions, promote health, wellness, and self-improvement or care products and services. Then, tap into the excitement around summer festivities with exclusive incentives for SMS subscribers on seasonal items like beachwear, sunscreen, and barbecue snack packs.

‍Veganuary
January 1: New Year’s Day‍
January 12: Start of Australia Open
January 25: Opposite Day‍
January 26: Spouse’s Day
January 28: Back-to-school
January 29: Lunar New Year

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February 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Stand out by reminding subscribers about lesser-known moments of celebration in February. For hallmark holidays like Valentine’s Day, offer convenient shopping options like pre-ordering gifts for delivery on February 14, same-day in-store pick-up, and sending reminders about delivery cut-off dates.

February 9: Game Day
February 11: Click Frenzy Glow
February 14: Valentine’s Day
February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day‍
February 20: Love Your Pet Day

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March 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Make SMS your VIP channel for the March Madness sales. Give your sign-up units a makeover with extra limited-time incentives to lure new subscribers, and pamper your existing ones with early access and exclusive previews in the days or weeks leading up to the big event.

Women’s History Month
March Madness Sales
March 1: First Day of Autumn
March 3: Labour Day (WA)
March 6: World Book Day
March 6: Start of AFL Season
March 8: International Women’s Day
March 10: Labour Day (TAS, VIC)
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
March 20-23: Afterpay Day
March 21: World Poetry Day
March 26: Click Frenzy Travel
March 30: Start of Eid al-Fitr*

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April 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Create bundle deals on duo products this Siblings Day. Pair complementary items or create themed sets that appeal to your audience. Offer them at a special price for one day only and emphasize the limited nature of the deal within your copy. For Earth Day, encourage your subscribers to shop green and spend time in nature by sharing deals on sustainable items and outdoor equipment.

Easter Sales
April 1: April Fools’ Day
April 7: Daylight Saving Time ends
April 7: World Health Day
April 10: Siblings Day
April 15: World Art Day
April 18: Good Friday*
April 20: Easter
April 21: Easter Monday
April 22: Earth Day
April 25: Anzac Day*

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May 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Offer the opportunity to opt out of sensitive holiday content such as Mother’s Day for an inclusive and considerate experience for all subscribers. For those who remain opted in, find out who they're shopping for, how they plan to celebrate the occasion, or what kind of gift they want. With Attentive's Two-Way Journeys, you can instantly respond with recommendations tailored to their needs and preferences.

May 4: Star Wars Day
May 5: Labour Day (QLD)
May 6: Cinco de Mayo
May 8-11: Vogue Online Shopping Night
May 11: Mother's Day
May 12: Start of Fashion Week events
May 13: Click Frenzy Mayhem
May 17: World Baking Day
May 27: Sunscreen Day

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June 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: June kicks off winter sales season. From warm apparel to cozy decor, encourage your subscribers to stock up on everything they need (or want) for the colder months with special discounts or promotions. Ensure your browse and cart abandonment journeys are active and updated to remind high-intent shoppers about the seasonal goodies they've left behind.

Pride Month
Winter/EOFY Sales
June 1: First Day of Winter
June 3: World Bicycle Day
June 4: Global Running Day
June 6: Start of Eid al-Adha*
June 8: World Ocean Day
June 8: Best Friends Day
June 9: King’s Birthday (National except QLD & WA)

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July 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Create memorable moments around niche holidays this month. Celebrate International Self-Care Day by sending tailored wellness tips or product suggestions based on customers' purchase history, tapping into the allure of self-indulgence. Remind subscribers to take time to pamper themselves, positioning your brand as a supportive friend.

Black History Month*
Dry July
July 7: World Chocolate Day
July 8-14: Amazon Prime Day
July 17: World Emoji Day
July 24: International Self-Care Day
July 25: Christmas in July
July 29: National Lipstick Day

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August 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Grow brand loyalty in August by offering an exclusive SMS discount for subscribers, allowing them to spoil their furry friends with toys and accessories on International Cat or International Dog Day. Balance discount-based promotions with campaigns focusing on engagement first, like sharing handpicked products and services to help subscribers unwind and destress on Relaxation Day.

August 1: International Beer Day
August 3: Sisters Day
August 4: Jeans for Genes Day*
August 8: International Cat Day
August 15: Relaxation Day
August 19: World Photography Day
August 26: International Dog Day
tbc: Afterpay Day

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September 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Highlight your best-selling, popular, or top-rated discounted products in your marketing campaigns to maximize spring sales. Include customer reviews and create a sense of urgency with flash sales to drive quick purchases.

Spring Sales
September 1: First Day of Spring
September 5: International Day of Charity*
September 7: Father’s Day
September 20: Start of Oktoberfest
September 27: AFL Finals
September 29: King's Birthday (WA)

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October 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Stay top of mind in the lead-up to peak shopping season with a mix of promotional and non-promotional campaigns. Use two-way text messaging to learn subscribers' interests and segment them ahead of BFCM for personalized, relevant messages. Invite subscribers to “trick or treat” online and in-store for a free gift with a purchase on Halloween.

October 1: International Coffee Day
October 6: Labour Day (ACT, NSW, SA)
October 7: King's Birthday (QLD)
October 10: World Mental Health Day*
October 19: National Gardening Week
October 20: Diwali*
October 26: Grandparents’ Day
October 31: Halloween
tbc: Amazon Prime Day

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November 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: According to the National Australia Bank, Aussies spent more than $8.7 billion over Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2023. Tap into this demand with curated gift guides that encourage product discovery, followed by coveted limited-time deals. Take advantage of the increased traffic to your website to grow your email and SMS subscriber list.

Movember
November 4: Melbourne Cup Day
November 11: Single’s Day
November 11: Remembrance Day*
November 20: World Children’s Day
November 29: Black Friday
November 30: Small Business Saturday
tbc: Click Frenzy Main Event

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December 2025 Holidays

Tip of the month: Offer Christmas shoppers an exclusive discount or money-off voucher for the new year to build customer loyalty and encourage post-holiday repeat purchases. Get ahead of the competition and launch your Boxing Day sales a day or two early to capture eager shoppers.