A full list of the most important floral holidays in 2022 by months. For some of them we have tried to mention the most suitable flowers for each of the dates. You can come over periodically to check for the upcoming special days.

1. Floral Holidays in January

         - 1st January - New Year's Day

Bring some color to the feisty celebrations by sharing fresh flowers with your loved ones. The New Year’s Day represents a new beginning where people wish good fortune upon each other. Carnations, lilies, roses and marigolds are perfect flowers to be gifted on this holiday.

- 25th January - Burns Night (UK)

A commemoration of the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns, the holiday is celebrated in Scotland, as well as different places around the world. Share red roses and daisies in the spirit of the night to show love and passion.

- 25th January - Dydd Santes Dwynwen (Welsh Valentine's Day)

Named after the Welsh Princess, Santes Dwynwen, this is the Welsh version of Valentine’s Day that is quickly popularizing. Red roses represent love and romance between lovers and are the most appropriate gift on this day.

2. Floral Holidays in February

- 1st February  - Chinese New Year

The beginning of a new year according to the solar Chinese calendar is celebrated energetically in China, with flowers like peonies, lilies and orchids shared to wish good fortune, wealth, abundance and peace.

- 4th February - World Cancer Day

With the aim to raise awareness regarding cancer, and persuading governments to join hands in the fight against it, pink flowers like Kimsey pink germini, pink callas, and deepwater roses are apt for this day.

- 7th February - Rose Day (India)

Rose Day triggers the start of the Valentine’s week and, as the name suggests, lays emphasis on roses. The flower is widely gifted to loved ones on this day.

- 13th February - Galentine's Day

This day is dedicated to female friendships that are the epitome of nothing but love and affection. It originated from the popular show, Parks and Recreation, and has since gained much popularity. A mix of pink and red flowers like roses, lilies and tulips and are greatly shared on this day.

- 14th February - Valentine's Day

The popular holiday is celebrated by sharing messages of love between partners, and gifting red roses that convey feelings of romance and love.

- 17th February - Random Acts of Kindness Day

The point behind this day is to make the world a better place by carrying out little, but meaningful acts of kindness for random people. Giving flowers like Roses, Peonies, and Tulips to random strangers is surely going to make their day.

- 20th February - Love Your Pet Day

The day focuses on showing love and affection to your pets, and gives recognition to the loyalty and devotion they show to their owners. Pamper your pets by throwing a party with floral decorations designed with roses, freesias and chrysanthemum.

3. Floral Holidays in March

- 1st March - Pancake Day (UK)

The day, also called Shrove Tuesday, is celebrated by feasting before the 40-day fast begins with the start of the Christian observance of Lent. Roses are a good choice to be gifted on Pancake Day.

- 1st March - St. David's Day (Wales)

The day is celebrated in honour of the Welsh patron, St. David. It is celebrated by people who wear the national emblems of Wales, daffodils and leek. Daffodils are the perfect flower to be gifted on this holiday.

- 2nd March - Ash Wednesday

This day marks the beginning of the Christian observance of Lent, being a reminder of human mortality, convincing people to reconcile with God. Flowers like Lenten lilies and Easter roses are the best floral gift on this occasion.

- 4th March - World Book Day

Created by UNESCO in 1995 to emphasize the need for books and reading, the occasion has greatly popularized. Books gifted with a bunch of roses are the perfect way to convey a message of love.

- 6th March - National Dress Day

With the purpose of paying homage to dresses, fashion designer Ashley Lauren created this day. The day can be celebrated by gifting flowers that resemble dresses like tulips or Calla lilies to your loved ones.

- 8th March - International Women's Day

This day is dedicated to honouring the achievements of women, celebrating the progress made towards achieving gender equality and women's empowerment and the essential roles women play in society. Mimosa is one of the most symbolic flowers associated with the prestigious day.

- 17th March - St. Patrick’s Day (Northern Ireland)

The day is celebrated in honour of St. Patrick and commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Since green is associated with the holiday, green roses and carnations are appropriate floral gifts for the day.

- 20th March - International Day of Happiness

The day was created by the UN to promote happiness all around the world and since red roses represent happiness, they are apt floral gifts for the day.

- 20th March - Iranian New Year (Nowruz)

Also known as Nowruz, the day marks the start of the Iranian New Year and is celebrated in Iran, as well as bordering countries. Gifting tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and stocks is appropriate for this occasion.

- 20th March - First Day of Spring

This day honours the start of spring and represents new beginnings and fresh starts. Red roses, peonies, and daisies are some of the floral gifts exchanged on this day.

- 21st March - Mother's Day (Arabic countries)

In the Arabic countries, 21st March is considered Mother’s Day, and mothers are serenaded with gifts on this occasion. Roses are perfect for this day as they represent love

- 27th March - Mother's Day (UK)

Mother’s Day in UK is connected with Easter, which changes each year. As a result, Mother’s Day is celebrated on a different date in UK, compared to the rest of the world. Roses, carnations or tulips are a good choice to serenade your mother with, on this occasion.

- 28th March - Holi Festival (India)

A festival of colours, it is religiously celebrated in India, and it represents love, new life, and the coming of spring. The tesu blossom from the Palash flower tree is used to make colors for Holi that are used in the festival.

4. Floral Holidays in April

- 1st April - April Fools’ Day

This day is a custom replete with practical jokes and antics of people and has been celebrated since many centuries without any information about its origins. Tulips are good gifts for the occasion.

- 2nd April - Ramadan Start

The Muslim month of Fasting, known as Ramadan, starts on this date in 2022, although it changes each year. It is considered a holy month, full of supplications, prayers, and total devotion. Roses and tulips are often associated with Ramadan.

- 10th April - National Sibling Day

This day celebrates the sibling relationship and promotes healthy and friendly relations between them. Red roses represent love and affection, so they could be exchanged by siblings on this day.

- 15th April - Passover (Pesach)

It commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and hence, the name Pesach, which means passing over. Flowers typically associated with Pesach are lilies, daisies, and carnations.

- 15th April - Good Friday

Christians observe the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus on this day, which is the Friday before Easter. Easter lily is associated with Good Friday.

- 17th April - Easter Sunday

This day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, and the fulfillment of the Old Testament. It is a representation of salvation in Christianity. Easter Lilies are associated with this occasion.

- 18th April - Easter Monday

Eastern Monday represents the kickstart of the post-resurrection, Bright Week, symbolizing the opening of Heaven for all. Easter lilies are normally gifted on this day.

- 22th April - Earth Day

The day marks the start of the environmental movement that began to sustain life on Earth by raising awareness regarding the conservation of environment. Bouquets of flowers or plants are often gifted on this day like Peace lily, tulips or roses.

- 23th April - St. George's Day (UK)

It marks the death anniversary of the Patron Saint of England, thought to have died in 303 AD. Roses are normally associated with this holiday.

- 24th April - Orthodox Easter 

Orthodox Easter is normally celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon after Pesach. Easter lilies are associated with the holiday.

- 27th April - Administrative Professionals Day

The day honors the duties performed by administrative professionals like secretaries, assistants, and office workers, and gives recognition to their contributions. Floral bouquets with hydrangea, peonies or tulips are often gifted to them.

- 30th April - Honesty Day

The day is celebrated to campaign against telling lies and urges everyone to tell the truth. Floral gifts with daffodils are often exchanged on this day, as they symbolise honesty and truth.

5. Floral Holidays in May

- 1st May - End of Ramadan (Eid ul Fitr)

Marking the end of Ramadan, this holiday is celebrated by Muslims all over the world in a joyous manner. Lilies, hawthorne and roses are flowers gifted on this occasion.

- 2nd May - Early May Bank Holiday (UK)

The occasion has its origins rooted in the Roman history and represents the beginning of summer. Floral bouquets with summer flowers like hydrangea, Asiatic lilies or delphinium are usually gifted on this day.

- 4th May - National Teacher's Day

The day is celebrated to honour the achievements of teachers, and the duty they perform for the benefit of society. Roses, sunflowers or carnations can be given to teachers to appreciate their services.

- 8th May - Mother's Day (USA, Canada, Australia, and more)

The international Mother's Day is celebrated on this day, and mothers are showered with love and affection through gifts of all sorts. Red and pink roses, representing love, are normally used as gifts for mothers.

- 16th May - National Love a Tree Day

The day is celebrated to raise awareness regarding the benefits of trees, and the consequences of cutting them down. Flowers like magnolia are apt gifts for this occasion.

- 25th May - National Wine Day (USA)

The day is celebrated by wine lovers who appreciate the drink’s benefits and drink it in company of family and friends. Wine bottles, along with bouquets of roses or Calla lilies are generally gifted on this day.

- 26th May - Ascension Day

Celebrated 40 days after Easter, it commemorates the ascension of Jesus into Heaven. A bouquet comprising of wheat ears, daisies, poppies, and olive branches, is associated with this occasion.

- 30th May - National Creativity Day (USA)

Celebrated to promote the generation of creative and innovative idea, national creativity day has gained a lot of popularity over the years. Floral gifts in the form of bouquets may be exchanged on this day.

- 31th May - National Smile Day (USA)

The day was created to spread positivity and happiness by putting smiles on people’s faces. Celebrate it by gifting your loved ones with flowers like roses or sunflowers, that would make them smile.

6. Floral Holidays in June

- 2nd June - Spring Bank Holiday (UK)

The purpose of this holiday is to provide people a time off from work or school, to cool off some steam. Tulips are good gifts for this holiday.

- 5th June - World Environment Day

The day is celebrated in a bid to raise awareness regarding the environment, so that people put in extra effort for its protection. Peace lily or Aloe Vera is a good example of plants exchanged on this day.

- 8th June - Best Friend Day

As the name suggests, the day is celebrated by showing love and affection to one’s best friend. Yellow roses that represent friendship are often shared by best friends on this day.

- 14th June - British Flowers Week

The celebration last for a week and revolve around the diversity of flowers available in the UK. All forms of flowers are used as gifts during this week. We recommend going for David Austin roses or tulips.

- 19th June - Father’s Day (UK)

The day is celebrated to honour the influence of fathers in society, and the vital role they play. On this day, flowers symbolizing love, like red roses, are appropriate gifts to be given to fathers.

- 21 June - June / Summer Solstice

This day is the longest in the northern hemisphere, with the sun being at its highest. The day is also linked with fertility. Summer flowers like chamomile, calendula, and lavender are often associated with this occasion.

- 21 June - International Yoga Day

The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the health benefits of yoga and was created to promote its practice. Water lilies and lotus flowers are often associated with this day.

- 25 June - Armed Forces Day (UK)

The day is celebrated by the people of the UK who show their support to the services performed by their military. Bouquets of flowers are normally gifted to the personnel like white hydrangea or roses.

- 28th June - Wimbledon

The only time Tennis is played on actual grass, the championship is held annually on this day, with a lot of spectators of the game. Hydrangeas are often associated with Wimbledon and adorn the stadiums usually.

7. Floral Holidays in July

- 7th July - World Chocolate Day

Celebrate the lovely taste of chocolate with beautiful flowers of roses, chrysanthemum and freesia. Put a smile on a loved person's face by sending a gift of the perfect combination of delightful chocolates and fresh flowers!

- 12th July - Orange Day (Northern Ireland)

Irish people celebrate Orangemen’s Day to commemorate the Protestant King William of Orange's victory over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne. You can mark the day with orange flowers like gerbera, chrysanthemum, lilies or roses.

- 30th July - International Friendship Day

Show the love and care for your friends on International Friendship Day by giving them yellow coloured flowers as they symbolizes friendship and joy. Yellow roses are considered the official flowers for friendship.

8. Floral Holidays in August

- 1st August - Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland)

Enjoy the Summer Bank Holidays with the presence of beautiful summer flowers. Lovely roses, scented peonies, white lilies, and vibrant hydrangeas bring colour to your home with captivating fragrance.

- 4th August - Chinese Valentine's Day (Qixi)

Express your love to a loved one by giving a beautiful bouquet of Orchids, Chrysanthemums, and Roses. These flowers are famous on the occasion of the Qixi Festival as they signify emotions of love, care and romance.

- 7th August - National Sisters Day (UK)

Celebrate the special bond with your sister and remember her care and love for you by giving her beautiful bouquets of scented lavender, yellow gerbera, and pink roses.

- 8th August - International Cat Day

This day reminds us to take care of cats and protect them. Mostly, cats are attracted to flowers that are harmful to them like lavender and lilies. So stick to flowers that are safe for cats like orchids, gerbera daisies, sunflowers and snapdragon.

- 9th August - Book Lovers Day

Send an exciting gift of a book with a beautiful flower bouquet of tulips and roses to your friends or family on Book Lovers Day.

- 12th August - International Youth Day

International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. Pink flowers symbolize youth, innocence and joy so we recommend you go with pink tulips, peonies, roses or hydrangea for this day.

- 26th August - International Dog Day

The aim of promoting this day is to raise awareness about adopting dogs who are currently in rescue centers and to promote dog ownership of all breeds, pure and mix. We suggest you go with safe flowers for your dog like roses, sunflowers or daisies.

- 26th August - Daffodil Day

Daffodil Days raise funds and awareness for cancer using this cheerful symbol. Since the 1950s, the daffodil has served as a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of cancer.

- 29th August - Summer Bank Holiday (UK)

Flowers like dahlias, lilies and tulips make the Summer Bank Holiday more beautiful and relaxing. The scenic views of summer flowers in gardens and walkways create a lovely vibe.

9. Floral Holidays in September

- 5th September - International Day of Charity

The prime purpose of this day is to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity related activities all over the world and September 5 was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa. Tulips have been a symbol of charity since the Victorian, so that's an appropriate bloom for this day.

- 6th September - Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)

Send a flower and a gift to your loved ones during the Rosh Hashanah festival. White flowers are considered the most appropriate (and most common) flower colour for Rosh Hashanah as white symbolises purity. Calla lilies, hydrangea, sunflowers and lilies are used to celebrate the upcoming New Year. 

- 21th September - World Gratitude Day

World Gratitude Day brings the entire globe together in a day of thankfulness. This is your opportunity to show your gratitude and appreciation for the people in your life. Choose a bouquet of hydrangea, yellow Calla lilies or pink carnations as they're known to represent gratitude.

- 22th September - First Day of Autumn

Mark the First Day of Autumn with beautiful autumn flowers. Daisies, Japanese anemones, chrysanthemums, dahlias and asters in different hues make a perfect start to the autumn season.

10. Floral Holidays in October

- 1st October - International Coffee Day

International Coffee Day is an occasion that is used to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events now occurring in places around the world. The coffee flower actually smells like jasmine, so you could surprise a fellow coffee lover with this gift.

- 2nd October - National Grandparents’ Day (UK)

Celebrate the great bond between grandparents and their grandchildren by giving a beautiful bouquet of colourful roses and elegant lilies in a beautiful flower arrangement.

- 5th October - National Teachers' Day (UK)

National Teachers’ Day is an annual celebration of those who dedicate their lives to the education of others. A perfect way to say "Thank you" to your teachers is with flowers like tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and lilies.

- 15th October - Sweetest Day (USA)

Sweetest Day is a day to be sweet by sharing a kind thought, a small gift or a gesture of kindness. Roses, lilies and carnations are the perfect flowers for a gift on this day.

- 16th October - National Boss Day (USA, Canada)

Boss Day recognises the hardworking boss overseeing the workplace and on this day employees show appreciation and thankfulness to their bosses. A good way to do that is with pink roses, hydrangea or lilies.

- 24th October - Mother-In-Law Day (UK)

Send a flower bouquet of roses, chrysanthemums, carnations or tulips to your mother-in-law to show your love and affection for her.

- 24th October - Diwali (India)

Diwali is a festival for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. Marigold flowers are used in the event due to their unique fragrance that brings relaxation. The colour orange and yellow is considered a blessing for fresh beginnings and significant life events.

- 31th October - Halloween

On Halloween people decorate their homes with carved pumpkins, so a good way to incorporate flowers in this tradition is a flower arrangement in a pumpkin, consisting of orange and yellow flowers like gerbera, roses, lilies and sunflowers.

11. Floral Holidays in November

- 5th November - Guy Fawkes Day (UK)


This day is an annual commemoration observed on 5th November involving bonfires and fireworks displays. You won't go wrong with a bouquet of flowers resembling fireworks like alliums, asters, gomphrena or solidago.

- 11th November - Armistice Day


The Armistice, an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations, began at 11am on 11th November 1918. The poppy is the enduring symbol of remembrance of the First World War and is strongly linked with Armistice Day.

- 11th November - Single's Day (China)

Singles' Day is a holiday celebrated in China on November 11th. Unmarried people commemorate the occasion by treating themselves to gifts and presents. Whether you’re looking to surprise a single friend or you just want to treat yourself for the day, we recommend you go for a single red or pink rose to be on theme.

- 13th November - World Kindness Day

It’s a day to spread a message of kindness among people. You can express empathy and compassion by sending a gift or a  flower bouquet on this special day. The best flowers are colourful roses, lavender and gerberas.

- 13th November - Remembrance Sunday (UK)

To commemorate the contribution and sacrifices of Commonwealth military and servicemen in World Wars people are placing the big, red showy petals of the poppy flower on the memorial of martyrs.

- 19th November - International Men’s Day

This day recognizes the achievements and sacrifices of men. Wish them well by sending a fresh bouquet of white or purple coloured orchid plants.

- 24th November - Thanksgiving (USA)

Campanula flower represents gratitude, which suits the theme of Thanksgiving Day. Chrysanthemums, orange coloured roses and sunflowers are also famous Thanksgiving flowers.

- 25th November - Black Friday

The renowned flowers of Black Friday are gerberas, gypsophila, and carnations.

- 26th November - Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is an annual event that was created to encourage consumers to shop locally in person and online at small businesses. We recommend you get fresh flowers from a local flower shop on this day and go with roses, carnations or lilies.

- 28th November - Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is an e-commerce term referring to the Monday following the U.S. Thanksgiving weekend. On this day retailers usually offer special promotions, discounts, sales and website-only deals on this day. You can order flowers online on this day in all kinds of combinations like roses and hydrangea, chrysanthemums and carnations or lilies and roses.

- 30th November - St. Andrew’s Day (Scotland)

In Scotland, people celebrate St Andrew’s Day with the Scottish thistle flower, which is a purple-coloured flower.

12. Floral Holidays in December

- 12th December - Green Monday (USA)

Green Monday refers to one of the retail industry's busiest shopping days, occurring on the second Monday in December. Green Monday represents the day many shoppers rush to purchase last-minute holiday gifts and take advantage of deals. You can be on theme with some green flowers like hydrangea, gerbera, lily or chrysanthemum.

- 18th December - Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem. To celebrate that day, Jews send white lilies, roses & carnations, and blue delphinium to their friends and family.

- 24th December - Christmas Eve

Christians around the world rejoice the evening before Christmas Day. The flower of Christmas Eve is the poinsettia.

- 25th December - Christmas Day

People enjoy the celebrations of Christmas by decorating the Christmas tree, visiting the churches, and presenting gifts to their loved ones. Floral gifts or sweets are popular gifts on Christmas Day. Popular Christmas flowers are poinsettia, amaryllis, Christmas cactus, Cymbidium orchids or berry branches.

- 26th December - St. Stephen’s Day (Ireland)

This day commemorates the saint who was the first Christian martyr and was known for his service to the poor and needy. You can go with flowers that suit the season like amaryllis or red roses.

- 26th December - Kwanzaa (USA, UK)

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration held in the United States that honours African heritage in African-American culture. You can never go wrong with a luscious bouquet of seasonal evergreens, green 'Fuji' chrysanthemums, white spray roses and red berry sprays.

- 31th December - New Year's Eve

Carnations, lilies, daffodils and snow drops flowers are used for floral decorations on New Year’s Eve or as a gift as they represent new beginnings.