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The 2026 social media calendar for restaurants (UK Only)

15 Apr 2026 Liam Kelman 2 min read

2026 Restaurant Marketing Calendar: Key Dates, Campaign Ideas & Hospitality Trends

The (Updated for 2026) Marketing Calendar for Hospitality is your go-to resource for planning campaigns, boosting bookings, and staying ahead of key restaurant marketing trends.

Built specifically for restaurants, cafes, and hospitality brands, this calendar highlights major holidays, food awareness days, and social media moments to help you plan smarter and sell more.

With this calendar, you’ll be set to:

  • Maximise bookings with timely, targeted restaurant marketing campaigns around key dates and seasonal demand.
  • Plan staffing and inventory more effectively by preparing in advance for busy periods and promotional spikes.
  • Increase revenue with creative promotions tied to trending food days, holidays, and cultural moments.
  • Improve your social media strategy with ready-made content ideas designed for engagement and reach.

Download the 2026 restaurant marketing calendar and turn every key date into a revenue-driving opportunity.

2026 restaurant marketing calendar with key hospitality dates and social media ideas

Free Customisable Social Media Calendar for Restaurants (2026)

Take the guesswork out of restaurant marketing in 2026. This free, customisable social media calendar helps you plan content that drives engagement, increases orders, and builds stronger relationships with your customers.

Whether you’re promoting delivery, dine-in experiences, or seasonal menus, this calendar gives you proven ideas aligned to key dates across the year.

Simply fill out the form below and get instant access to:

  • Monthly restaurant marketing ideas
  • Key UK and global holidays
  • Food and drink awareness days
  • Social media post inspiration for restaurants

Looking for more ideas? Explore restaurant social media marketing strategies to complement your calendar.

Download Your 2026 Restaurant Social Media Calendar

Enter your details below to receive your free restaurant marketing calendar for 2026 directly in your inbox.

This ready-to-use resource will help you create consistent, high-performing content that drives more traffic, orders, and repeat customers.

Learn more about how to optimise your delivery channel with Slerp delivery solutions.

Start planning smarter. Drive more orders. Make 2026 your best year yet.