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Your 2026 SMB marketing calendars are here!

By TikTok For Business·Jan 6, 2026·2 min read

This article introduces a TikTok marketing planner for 2026, designed to help businesses align with key cultural moments like Valentine's Day, Black Friday, and summer holidays. It offers bespoke calendars for each major region in Europe and the Middle East, including Denmark, Poland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, KSA, and UAE. Users can download translated calendars by clicking 'download now' and completing a registration form.

The goal is to provide easy-to-implement advice for driving awareness, consideration, or sales, leveraging TikTok's features throughout the year. The planner simplifies choosing which seasonal moments to prioritize in your marketing strategy.

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