for sellersThe UK home seller's calendar: what to make and when, from Christmas 2026 to Father's Day 2027
The next big dates for UK home sellers are Small Business Saturday (5 December 2026), Christmas (Friday 25 December), Valentine's Day (Sunday 14 February 2027), Mothering Sunday (7 March), Easter Sunday (28 March) and Father's Day (20 June). Plan products and take your first orders two to four weeks before each date, and decide your order cut-off before you open. The product ideas below are suggestions, not sales figures.
The dates, in order
| Date | Occasion | Ideas that suit home sellers |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Small Business Saturday | Gift boxes, treat boxes, stocking fillers, a "meet the maker" story for your shop |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas | Cakes and puddings, mince pies, sweet and savoury hampers, wreaths, table centrepieces, handmade decorations and candles |
| Sun 14 Feb 2027 | Valentine's Day | Bouquets, heart-shaped bakes, dessert boxes for two, chocolate and gift sets |
| Sun 7 Mar 2027 | Mothering Sunday | Bouquets and posies, afternoon tea boxes, cakes, pamper and candle hampers |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 | Easter | Simnel cake, hot cross buns, decorated biscuits, chocolate-themed gift boxes, spring flowers |
| Sun 20 Jun 2027 | Father's Day | Savoury hampers, beer-and-snack or sweet-treat boxes, personalised handmade gifts |
Black Friday (27 November 2026) is also worth knowing about, but heavy discounting is a bad fit for a small maker working to a tight margin. Gift boxes at a fair price usually serve you better than a sale.
How to prepare for a date
- Pick two or three products, not ten. A short menu is easier to make well and easier to photograph.
- Set an order cut-off. Decide how many orders you can make in the days before the date, and stop taking orders when you reach it.
- Price properly. Include your time, packaging and fees. The free calculators on this site help with cakes, bouquets and hampers.
- Check the rules for what you sell. Food sellers need to be registered with their local council and give allergen information. Flowers, gifts and crafts don't need food registration.
- Photograph in good light. A clear, honest photo of the real product sells better than a stock image.
- Be clear about collection and delivery. Say which days people can collect, or the area you deliver to.
Food, flowers, gifts or crafts: what suits which date
- Home bakers and cooks: the biggest food moments are Christmas, Mothering Sunday and Easter. Made-to-order cakes and boxes suit the "order ahead" habit.
- Florists: Valentine's Day and Mothering Sunday are the busiest. Stems are perishable, so only buy what your confirmed orders need.
- Hamper and gift makers: Christmas is the main season, but Mothering Sunday, Father's Day and birthdays keep demand going through the year.
- Crafters: start early. Handmade items take longer to make, so give yourself weeks, not days.
Where Cravers Eats fits
On Cravers Eats your shop is free to open, you keep 95% of each sale, and card fees are on us. Customers collect from you or you deliver locally within the area you choose. We don't offer postal shipping. If you're setting up for the next big date, apply to open your shop.
This guide is general information. Dates are for the UK; check your own costs and the rules for what you sell.
Sell on Cravers Eats
A new local marketplace for anyone who makes and sells from home: bakers, cooks, florists, crafters and makers, opening across the UK in early 2027. Founding sellers join free now and set up before launch day. Customers order and pay by card, you keep 95%, and there are no monthly fees.
Join as a founding sellerQuestions people ask
When is Mothering Sunday in 2027?
Sunday 7 March 2027, the fourth Sunday of Lent.
When is Easter 2027?
Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027.
When is Father's Day 2027 in the UK?
Sunday 20 June 2027, the third Sunday in June.
When is Small Business Saturday 2026?
Saturday 5 December 2026, the first Saturday in December.
How early should I start taking orders for Christmas?
Many home sellers open orders four to six weeks ahead and set a cut-off date based on how many they can make. Choose what suits your capacity and your product.
What can I sell from home without food registration?
Flowers, gifts and hampers made of non-food items, and handmade crafts. Food, including food in a hamper, needs registration with your local council.
Sources: Small Business Saturday UK (smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com) for the 2026 date; UK public holiday calendars for Mothering Sunday, Easter and Christmas; calendar rules for Valentine's Day and Father's Day. Product ideas are suggestions, not sales data. Food sellers: Food Standards Agency guidance on registration and allergens. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.