Get Spooky and Creative with These Fun October Holidays to Boost Your Handmade Sales

Embrace Spooky Vibes: Unique October Holidays to Inspire Your Handmade Business Promotions

Hey handmade sellers! October is here, and it’s packed with fun, quirky, and spooky holidays that are perfect for creating unique and engaging promotions. From pumpkin spice to cozy sweaters, this month has so many opportunities to connect with your customers and showcase your handmade products. Let’s dive into some of the upcoming days in October that you can celebrate in your business.

🎃 October 1: World Vegetarian Day, Pumpkin Spice Day

It’s time to celebrate all things plant-based! If your products are vegan or vegetarian-friendly, showcase them today. And of course, Pumpkin Spice Day is the ultimate time to launch those pumpkin-scented candles, soaps, or treats.

🥨 October 3: Soft Pretzel Day, Look at the Leaves Day

Baking enthusiasts, celebrate Soft Pretzel Day by offering pretzel-inspired scents or hosting a cozy baking session on social media. For Look at the Leaves Day, bring in the fall vibes with leaf-themed products or a fun "fall foliage" sale.

🧼 October 4: National Handmade Day, Cinnamon Roll Day

National Handmade Day is all about you! Share your story, go behind the scenes, and offer exclusive discounts to celebrate the art of handmade. And if your products include cinnamon, run a special on Cinnamon Roll Day to satisfy those autumn cravings.

🛋️ October 6: Mad Hatter Day, Fall Car Care Month

Mad Hatter Day is the perfect excuse to go a little whimsical. Offer a flash sale on your most eclectic or colorful products. Car Care Month is great for those selling travel or car-themed items like air fresheners, travel-sized products, or car-themed accessories.

🧀 October 9: Pizza and Beer Day, Moldy Cheese Day

A bit unusual, but super fun! Pizza and Beer Day can be your chance to introduce pizza-themed items (like a pizza-scented candle) or run a pizza party promotion. Moldy Cheese Day is the perfect time for quirky, humorous posts!

🧦 October 11: Coming Out Day, World Egg Day

Celebrate self-expression on Coming Out Day. Share your brand’s commitment to inclusivity, or create limited-edition pride-themed products. For World Egg Day, get creative with egg-inspired designs, like egg-shaped bath bombs or eggnog-scented products.

🎨 October 14: Dessert Day, Art Day

Dessert Day is perfect for those making sweet-inspired products. Introduce new dessert-scented candles, lip balms, or bath bombs. Art Day is your chance to showcase the artistry behind your handmade items. Go live to show your creative process!

🧶 October 16: Dictionary Day, Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

For the wordsmiths out there, celebrate Dictionary Day by sharing fun product names or word-inspired items. Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day is great for promoting organization products or giving tips on managing a handmade business online.

🧡 October 18: Chocolate Cupcake Day, No Beard Day

Got a product that smells like a freshly baked chocolate cupcake? Today is your day to shine! For No Beard Day, offer grooming products, skincare, or even a sale on all things “smooth.”

🎥 October 19: Evaluate Your Life Day, Dress Like a Dork Day

Evaluate Your Life Day is ideal for introducing products that promote self-care or mindfulness. Dress Like a Dork Day is a fun opportunity to get silly on social media—maybe run a flash sale for anyone who shares their dorky outfit!

🧚 October 20: Sloth Day, Fairy Tale Day

Celebrate Sloth Day by offering slow-paced, relaxing items like calming candles or bath products. Fairy Tale Day is your excuse to go magical! Share enchanting product collections and tell whimsical stories.

🌙 October 21: Count Your Buttons Day, Reptile Awareness Day

If you sell clothing, accessories, or anything button-related, Count Your Buttons Day is for you! Reptile Awareness Day could be a fun time to showcase anything with scaly textures, reptile prints, or earthy colors.

🕸️ October 25: International Artists Day, Frankenstein Friday

Celebrate creativity and artistry! Share your handmade process, show off your workspace, and run an “artist’s sale” on International Artists Day. Frankenstein Friday is your chance to get spooky—think eerie-themed products or “monster” sales.

👻 October 28: Plush Animal Lovers Day, Chocolate Day

Got plush items? Today is the day to highlight them! Run a sale on your softest, cuddliest products. It’s also Chocolate Day, perfect for promoting anything chocolate-inspired like cocoa-scented candles or chocolate lip balms.

🎃 October 31: Halloween

It’s the big day! Halloween is the ultimate opportunity to go all out with spooky-themed products, sales, and promotions. Offer a treat (or trick!) with every purchase, host a costume contest, or share Halloween-themed content to engage with your audience.

Get Creative This October!

With so many fun holidays, October is the perfect month to experiment with quirky promotions, themed products, and creative marketing strategies. Have fun and embrace the season to connect with your customers and boost your sales.

Which October Holiday Will You Celebrate?

Which quirky October holiday are you most excited to incorporate into your business? Drop a comment and let me know which one has inspired your next creative campaign.