Your Ultimate 2026 PR & Marketing Planning Calendar

Every 2026 Opportunity That Matters - All in One Place

The 2026 PR & Marketing Planning Calendar brings together every key event, awareness day, and media moment shaping next year’s communications agenda. Plan smarter, launch stronger, and stay ahead of every opportunity that drives visibility in 2026.

Stop reacting. Start anticipating.

Your free calendar gives you complete visibility into the events shaping the media landscape, so you can plan proactively, not chase trends.

Spot opportunities early, avoid timing conflicts, and launch campaigns when your audience is ready to engage.

How to Use Your 2026 Calendar for Maximum Impact

Your calendar is more than a list of dates, it’s a blueprint for smarter campaign planning.

Align with Key Media Moments
Plan PR, marketing, and communications campaigns around major media events to capture attention when engagement peaks.
Leverage 2026 Awareness Days
Use key 2026 awareness days to connect with audiences on topics that matter most.
Position Thought Leadership Strategically
Time thought leadership content with industry milestones to maximize visibility.
Coordinate Teams for Cohesion
Unify PR, comms, and marketing teams to deliver consistent, coordinated campaigns.
Spot Hidden Opportunities
Discover niche events for brand storytelling and competitive differentiation.

It’s not just about planning, it’s about outperforming.

Powered by 250,000+ Events from AP Planner

This isn't just another calendar, it's curated from AP Planner, our forward-looking intelligence platform that tracks the same events journalists use for content planning.

What makes it different

Want the full picture? AP Planner gives you access to every event, not just the highlights—plus collaboration tools, customizable reports, and integrated planning grids.

2026 Calendar FAQs

What is the 2026 PR & Marketing Planning Calendar?

The 2026 PR & Marketing Planning Calendar is a curated guide to the year’s most important PR, marketing, and communications opportunities. It highlights key awareness days, cultural moments, industry events, and awards to help you plan smarter, more timely campaigns.

What’s included in the 2026 calendar?

You’ll find a global mix of events across 140 categories — from industry conferences and awards to trending awareness days and seasonal milestones. Every date is curated to help you time your campaigns for maximum relevance and reach.

How can this calendar improve my 2026 PR and marketing strategies?

By aligning campaigns with key media and cultural moments, you can boost visibility, increase engagement, and reach audiences when interest is highest. The calendar helps you stay proactive, not reactive.

How is this calendar different from others?

Unlike static downloads, it’s powered by AP Planner, a live forward-planning intelligence platform built from 250,000+ verified future events. It’s updated in real time and used by leading PR and marketing teams to align campaigns with the news agenda.

What types of marketing trends or events does the 2026 calendar cover?

It includes global marketing, PR, and communications trends — from sustainability and technology summits to cultural and consumer awareness campaigns — helping you plan for what’s next in 2026.

Plan with purpose

Stop chasing the news cycle.

Get a clear view of every major event in 2026 and plan campaigns that connect, not compete. Time every announcement, activation, and story for maximum impact and turn planning into performance.

Download the calendar now.

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