Special Days to Send Flowers Calendar

January

New Year's Day (Jan 1): Often celebrated with bright, celebratory arrangements (like white roses or lilies) to signify fresh starts.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday): Sometimes marked with commemorative arrangements for community events or church services.

 

February

Valentine's Day (Feb 14): The biggest flower holiday of the year, dominated by red and pink roses, tulips, and orchids.

Galentine's Day (Feb 13): A popular modern trend where friends send bright, cheerful bouquets to celebrate friendship.

 

March

International Women's Day (Mar 8): Culturally significant worldwide; yellow mimosas are a traditional gift in many countries, alongside roses and tulips.

St. Patrick's Day (Mar 17): Features green-tinted carnations, bells of Ireland, and cheerful yellow daffodils.

First Day of Spring (Mar 19–21): A popular time for gifting seasonal spring bulbs like hyacinths and tulips.

 

April

Easter (Date varies, March or April): Dominated by the classic white Easter Lily, tulips, and pastel spring centerpieces.

Administrative Professionals' Day (Wednesday of the last full week): A major corporate holiday where desks are brightened with daisies, succulents, or mixed seasonal bouquets.

 

May

Mother's Day (Second Sunday): One of the busiest days for florists, featuring carnations (the traditional flower), peonies, roses, and spring lilies.

Memorial Day (Last Monday): A time for honoring fallen service members with red, white, and blue wreaths, poppies, or grave-site placements.

Graduation Season (Late May into June): Bright celebratory bouquets, leis, and centerpieces match school colors.

 

June

Father's Day (Third Sunday): Increasingly common to send bold, tropical flowers, sunflowers, or potted plants/bonsai trees.

Juneteenth (Jun 19): Marked by vibrant red floral displays (red symbolizing resilience and freedom).

 

July

4th of July / Independence Day: Festive red, white, and blue arrangements are popular for summer hosting and barbecues.

August

National Sisters Day (First Sunday) & National Friendship Day (First Sunday): Yellow roses (the symbol of friendship) and cheerful wildflowers are common gifts.

September

Grandparents Day (First Sunday after Labor Day): Traditional, comforting arrangements like chrysanthemums or long-lasting potted plants are popular.

Beginning of Autumn (Sep 21–23): Transition to rustic, warm-toned arrangements featuring marigolds, sunflowers, and dried elements.

 

October

Sweetest Day (Third Saturday): Celebrated primarily in the Midwest and Northeast US; similar to Valentine's Day with romantic or thoughtful bouquets.

Halloween (Oct 31): Novelty arrangements featuring dark colors, orange roses, chrysanthemums, and dynamic, moody textures.

 

November

Veterans Day (Nov 11): Red poppies and patriotic arrangements are used to honor those who served.

Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday): Centerpieces featuring warm autumnal colors, sunflowers, calla lilies, and elements like wheat ears or small pumpkins.

 

December

Christmas & Hanukkah (Dates vary): Festive arrangements featuring poinsettias, amaryllis, white lilies, blue/white floral accents, and evergreen branches.

New Year's Eve (Dec 31): Elegant, sparkling metallic-accented bouquets to ring in the new year.