The biggest sales events like Black Friday, Christmas, and Cyber Monday are obvious, but what about the less predictable opportunities?
World Compliment Day, Saint Fidèle Day, or even the Buy Nothing Day...
Each of these dates can be a unique touchpoint to engage customers in creative ways.
With so many key moments throughout the year, check out this e-commerce calendar to avoid the "oh no, it was today?".
Why is a well-structured e-commerce calendar essential in 2025?
A well-structured e-commerce calendar is essential to anticipate, organize and maximize sales throughout the year.
In an increasingly competitive market, checking key periods in advance allows you to optimize each event and exploit every commercial opportunity.
In 2025, consumer expectations are evolving and trends are changing rapidly.
Periods of high demand are no longer limited to winter sales or Black Friday.
Some global days, such as Earth Day or Global Thank You Day, are gaining momentum and becoming marketing levers that should not be overlooked.
Maximize every opportunity
A good calendar allows you to anticipate the highlights and make the most of every holiday or world day to capture customers' attention and generate revenue.
Anticipate rather than suffer
Planning your marketing campaigns in advance allows you to avoid the last-minute rush and refine your advertising, CRM and logistics strategy.
Personalize communication
A structured calendar allows you to segment campaigns according to events, promotional offers and audience expectations.
The result is greater engagement and a better conversion rate.
Avoid the saturation of traditional periods
Periods such as Christmas and Black Friday are ultra-competitive.
Focusing on other strategic dates, such as a local holiday or an international day, can be an excellent way to stand out.
The key dates for e-commerce in 2025
An e-commerce calendar is not just a list of dates. It is a strategic tool for organizing promotions, maximizing sales and building customer loyalty in the long term.
Some dates are obvious, such as Black Friday or Christmas, but others, less exploited, also offer interesting opportunities.
Now, let's see which are the unmissable dates in 2025 for the french market. 🚀
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📆 January 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
January 6
Start of the school year - End of the Christmas holidays
January 8
Start of the 2025 winter sales
January 11
World “Thank You” Day
January 20
Blue Monday (the most depressing day of the year)
January 29
Chinese New Year
📆 February 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
February 2
Candlemas
February 8 - March 10
School holidays
February 11
End of winter sales 2025
February 14
Valentine's Day
February 28
First day of Ramadan 2025
📆 March 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
March 2
Grandmother's Day
March 8
International Women's Rights Day
March 17
Saint Patrick's Day
March 20
International Day of Happiness
March 29
Last day of Ramadan 2025
📆 April 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
April 5
Easter holidays begin
April 20
Easter Sunday
April 24
Saint Fidèle - the day to reward your most loyal customers!
April 30 - May 7
French Days
📆 May 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
May 25
Mother's Day
May 28
World Menstrual Hygiene Day
📆 June 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
All month
Pride Month
June 12
World Wellness Day
June 15
Father's Day
June 21
Fête de la Musique
June 25
Start of the summer sales
📆 July 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
July 3
World Plastic-Free Day
July 5
Summer vacation
July 22
End of the summer sales
July 23
World Grandparents Day
📆 August 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
August 12
International Youth Day
August 19
International Photography Day
📆 September 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
September 1
Start of the school year
📆 October 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
October 1 - 31
Pink October
October 5
Grandparents' Day
October 10
World Mental Health Day
October 20
Godparents' Day
October 31
Halloween
📆 November 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
November 11
World Singles Day
November 28
Black Friday
November 30
Buy Nothing Day
📆 December 2025 - E-commerce Events
Date
Event
December 1
First day of Advent
December 1
Cyber Monday
December 10
World Human Rights Day
December 25
Christmas
This 2025 e-commerce calendar covers all the major events, from the unmissable ones like Black Friday and Christmas to the more surprising dates like Saint Fidèle, perfect for rewarding your best customers, or World Buy Nothing Day, which can inspire an original communication campaign.
But did you know that there was such a thing as International Grey Sweatshirt Day or Star Wars Day? Or that World Chocolate and Coffee Day can be a powerful lever for certain brands?
In the full version, find more than 150 dates for your e-commerce.
Trade fairs and e-commerce events for 2025, international days, cultural holidays, vacations and more.
Those in the table are accompanied by actionable advice and concrete examples from our customers who have been able to take advantage of them.
💡 As a bonus, we promise to update it with more tips.
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Discover the +150 dates on the 2025 e-commerce calendar and add them to your schedule now!
Prepare your online store to perform at key events
Having a busy schedule is one thing. But to make the most of every highlight of the year, you need solid preparation.
Between optimizing your site, managing inventory and activating your loyal customers, every detail counts in turning these events into real growth drivers.
1. Anticipate traffic spikes and optimize your site
Periods like Black Friday or Christmas attract a massive influx of visitors.
Make sure your site is ready to handle the load and convert effectively:
Improve the speed of the site: Too long a loading time scares customers away.
Update the product pages: with engaging descriptions, optimized visuals and visible customer reviews to build trust.
Simplify the shopping experience: with a smooth checkout, various payment options and an optimized user journey.