Use Weird and Obscure Holidays to Promote Your Restaurant

There is something to celebrate every single day!

Sure, there’s the big ones…

Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July, etc, etc.

But did you know there are several random, obscure, and even seemingly, completely made-up holidays for every day of the year?

Did you know that National Chocolate Covered Anything Day was on December 16th? (Us either).

Or that National Eat a Waffle Day is March 25th? (We approve).

Yep, you got it! There are all sorts of random national days out there. These funny national holidays and world days might not be official, but they can be a real blast to celebrate!

Just use this awesome wacky holiday calendar we’ve developed just for you! It’s a go-to marketing resource that you can use in your business every day.

Take advantage of these holidays to strategize events, special deals, or incentives!

Whether you go for simplicity or make it an extravagant affair, remember that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to utilizing this calendar. Get creative, seize the moment, and let your imagination run wild!

It’s like having a personal creativity guru in your pocket, guiding you to unlock your imagination every day and plan your content like a boss!

Maybe it helps you do something as simple as an Instagram poll or maybe it sparks a full-blown event at your business.

How you use this calendar is up to you!

Here is a helpful example of one of the many ways you can make the fun daily holidays work:

Saturday, December 16th – National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

Run a single Facebook or Instagram Story Poll with a picture of something crazy covered in chocolate, and ask if they would eat it.

Then, run the same Story Poll but this time, include a few more options for more engagement.

What’s your favorite chocolate-covered thing? Have you ever eaten a chocolate-covered insect? Grasshopper? Etc.

Or maybe, entice customers by offering a complimentary “Dip-Your-Own” Chocolate Bar at your storefront, pop-up shop, or during a tasting event for the day. Transform it into a delightful and engaging experience that captivates your audience and draws them in.

Or combine the two and make the most out of the event! Offer a special limited discount on “chocolate” items after they’ve dipped their favorites and are ready to order.

There are unlimited ways to use these fun and engaging holidays to connect with your diners and get them interacting with you.

This kind of engagement is sure to help bring more attention to your business and get people interested in the food you offer.

Share pictures or videos of customers enjoying their chocolate creations! Offer door prizes and let your diners get in on the action.

The biggest reward of all is capturing these amazing moments by taking pictures and videos, and share them on your social media pages to highlight all the fun!

Make it an experience they’ll never forget.

Happy Grublaunch-ing! 🙂