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Plan smarter with iClick’s China marketing calendar. Discover key cultural moments, sales festivals, and planning tips to unlock growth opportunities all year.

2026 China Marketing Calendar: Your Strategic Roadmap to Master the Pulse

China doesn’t operate on a single peak season but runs on a year-long marketing calendar shaped by festivals, gifting behaviors, travel cycles, and shopping extravaganzas. Miss the timing, and even the best campaign can underperform.

To help you stay ahead, we have launched the 2026 China Marketing Calendar — your one-page guide to navigating the year with precision.

 

What can the calendar help you plan for?

  • Gifting is year-round: Not just Chinese New Year, moments like 520, Qixi, Mother’s Day, and Mid-Autumn drive strong emotional and premium purchases
  • Major sales events need early momentum: CNY, 618, and Double 11 require 4–6 weeks of warm-up to truly convert
  • Travelers plan early for their trips: Chinese travelers now plan earlier for travel peaks, including Golden weeks, summer holidays, and long weekends.

 

This isn't just a list of dates. It’s a strategic tool featuring Quarterly Planning Prompts and Platform-Specific Tips to align your content, media, and activation teams. 

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