Welcome back to That Gift Guy! If you’re anything like us, you love giving gifts as much as receiving them. It’s so cool to really nail the brief with something perfectly judged, the results of a job well done being etched on the happy / surprised features of a loved one. But with so many occasions throughout the year, it’s easy to lose track of what’s next. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Let’s take a look at the most significant gift-giving dates in the UK calendar and get you prepared for the next one.
The Top Gift-Giving Occasions in the UK
- Christmas - No surprise here! Christmas tops the list by a long shot, with an estimated £25 billion spent on gifts in the UK each year. It’s the time for thoughtful presents, festive decorations, and lots of cards.
- Birthdays - Throughout the year, birthdays are a constant. While they don’t have a single date, collectively, they make up a huge proportion of gift sales. Personalised gifts, novelty items, and handmade treasures are always winners.
- Mother’s Day - Taking place on the fourth Sunday of Lent (usually March), this day is all about showing appreciation. Popular gifts include flowers, pampering sets, and personalised keepsakes.
- Father’s Day - Typically on the third Sunday of June, this is the next major gift-giving occasion! Dads across the UK are celebrated with gadgets, quirky socks, gourmet treats, and hobby-themed gifts.
- Valentine’s Day - February 14th, a day to show love and appreciation. Cards, chocolates, flowers, and romantic keepsakes make up the bulk of gifts.
- Easter - While primarily associated with chocolate eggs and treats, Easter is also an opportunity for gifting spring-themed items and family games.
- Weddings and Anniversaries - Gifts range from practical household items to personalised keepsakes and experience days. The wedding season peaks between May and September.
- Graduations - Usually in the summer months, graduations call for thoughtful gifts celebrating achievements – think framed certificates, custom stationery, or a special book.
What’s Next? Father’s Day!
Father’s Day is just around the corner, falling on the third Sunday of June. It’s time to start thinking about how to make the dads, stepdads, and grandads in your life feel special. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Personalised Accessories: Custom wallets, engraved cufflinks, or a monogrammed leather keychain.
- Food and Drink Gifts: Gourmet hampers, craft beers, artisan coffee beans or coffee making equipment, cookery gear, whiskey based stuff or hot sauce gift sets.
- Experience Days: Think brewery tours, golf days, or a cooking class.
- DIY Gifts: Handwritten cards, homemade treats, or a framed photo collage.
- Outdoorsy and sporty stuff: Think golf, footy, F1, camping, fishing and other such ruffty-tufty dad-tastic activities.
- Socks – classic
- Travel themed items – Scratch maps, passport wallets, luggage tags and all the rest.
Hopefully that gives you a starting point to get the ball rolling on project ‘Best gift-giver ever’!
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