February's heart-studded holiday might be the month's main focus, but there are plenty of other days worth recognizing.
We've got a big list of ideas for sweepstakes management, hashtags, and holiday contests you can utilize in your February marketing campaigns. Choose the holidays that best match your company's interests, specialties, or audience.
*When you use any of the example hashtags below, remember to replace “BrandName” with your own business’s name.
February Monthly Holidays
Landing Page: Details on how to make heart-healthy decisions in your life, stats on heart disease, questions to ask your doctor, etc.
Download: eBook on heart health
#HeartHealthwithBrandName
Quiz: Questions about the lives and accomplishments of major African American figures throughout history
#BlackHistoryMonth
Photo Contest: Share a snap of your most creative date
#CoupleGoals
#IgnitetheLovewithBrandName
Instant Win: Prize - Win cherry preserves, locally-sourced fresh cherries, cherry juice, and other cherry-themed items
Pinterest PintoWin: Share your favorite cherry recipe pins
Sweepstakes: Prize - Win your wedding or part of your wedding (like the cake, DJ, dress, or food)
#WinYourWeddingwithBrandName
#NationalWeddingsMonth
- National Time Management Month
Download: Tips and tricks for managing your time at work and in your personal life
Landing Page: Stats on wasted time, advice on increasing productivity, etc.
#ManageYourTimewithBrandName
February Daily Holidays
February 1st
Poll: "How do you celebrate your freedom?"
Sweepstakes: Prize - Win a trip to Washington D.C. to visit the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate the signing of the 13th amendment
#nationalfreedomday
#CelebrateFreedomwithBrandName
February 2nd
- National Wear Red Day
- Play Your Ukulele Day
- Groundhogs Day
Poll: "Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?"
February 4th
- Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Coupon: Free ice cream cone or buy one scoop get one free
Photo Contest: Share pics of how you enjoy ice cream any time of day
#IceCreamforBreakfast
- Thank Your Mailman Day
- Rosa Parks Day
- World Cancer Day
Form: Have users pledge to make healthy changes in their lives to reduce their risk of cancer
Photo Contest: Share photos of how you stand up to cancer
#BrandNamestandsuptocancer
February 5th
Photo Contest: Submit photos of their favorite dishes and snacks featuring Nutella
Sweepstakes: Prize - A Supply of Nutella
February 6th
Landing Page: Feature stats on cyber attacks and internet security, and offer tips and advice for how your followers can stay safe while surfing the web
#InternetSafetywithBrandName
February 7th
- Send a Card to a Friend Day
Free eCard or Download: Download and print a card or create a free eCard to send to a friend
February 8th
#LaughandGetRichwithBrandName
February 9th
- National Bagel Day
- The 2018 Winter Olympics Kick Off
Quiz: Trivia about the lesser-known winter Olympic sports
Photo Contest: Share a pic of pizza covered with your favorite toppings
#pizzaday2018
February 10th
Photo Contest: Post a pic of you sharing your umbrella with friends.
#umbrelladay2018 #shareyourumbrella
February 11th
- Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
- Carnival
- Make a Friend Day
#MakeNewFriends
February 13th
- Clean Out Your Computer Day
Download: Checklist for cleaning out your computer's old folders, updating software, etc.
#CleanWorkspace
- World Radio Day
- Mardi Gras
Photo Contest: Submit photos of how you celebrate Mardi Gras
#MardiGraswithBrandName
February 14th
Instant Win: Prize - Win a date night package with a gift card to a local restaurant and movie tickets
Sweepstakes: Prize - Win the ultimate Valentine's Day weekend getaway
#ValentinesDaywithBrandName
#BrandNamespreadsthelove
- Ash Wednesday
- Library Lovers Day
February 15th
- Susan B. Anthony's Birthday
Quiz: Trivia about the life and accomplishments of Susan B. Anthony
Poll: "How do you celebrate being single?"
#SinglesAwarenessDay
February 16th
Photo Contest: Share a photo of your furry friend to celebrate the Year of the Dog!
#yearofthedog
February 17th
Poll: "What's the best random act of kindness you've ever seen?"
Download: A list of simple ideas for Random Acts of Kindness
#RandomActofKindness
February 18th
Bracket: Red vs. Whites, putting the most popular wines to the test in a head-to-head competition
#WineTimewithBrandName
#DrinkWineDay
February 19th
Quiz: Trivia on America's presidents, past and present
February 20th
- World Day of Social Justice
- National Love Your Pet Day
Photo Contest: Share a photo of your pet
#HowdoyouloveyourpetwithBrandName
February 21th
- International Mother Language Day
February 22nd
Coupons: Buy one get one free margarita
Sweepstakes: Prize - Win a Margarita maker
#NationalMargaritaDaywithBrandName
Video Contest: Share your favorite chili recipe
#ChiliCookoffwithBrandName
February 26th
- National Pistachio Day
- Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Video Contest: Share a video of you telling your favorite fairy tale
#Tellusyourtale
#TellaFairyTaleDaywithBrandName
February 28th
Poll: "Where's the most embarrassing or funny place you've ever dozed off?"
#GetYourSleepOnwithBrandName
#PublicSleepingDay
We hope these holiday contest ideas jumpstart your February marketing!
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