What should a bakery post for in 2027?
The dates that matter most for a bakery in 2027 are Easter on 28 March, Thanksgiving on 25 November and Christmas on 25 December. Post one to two weeks before each, and on the day. Between them, post fresh bakes and what's in the case today.
The 2027 dates for a bakery, with what to post
| Date | Day | What it is | What to post |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 March | Sunday | Easter | Hot cross buns and Easter orders, with the last order date |
| 25 November | Thursday | Thanksgiving (federal holiday) | Pie orders, opening in October, with a pickup schedule |
| 25 December | Saturday | Christmas Day (observed Friday 24 December) | Holiday orders and cookie boxes, with the last order date |
| 14 February | Sunday | Valentine's Day | Heart cakes and boxes, pre-ordered from early February |
| 1 January | Friday | New Year's Day | What's new in the case this year |
| 17 March | Wednesday | St. Patrick's Day | Soda bread and green treats |
| 9 May | Sunday | Mother's Day | Mother's Day cakes and brunch boxes |
| 20 June | Sunday | Father's Day | Father's Day treats |
| 4 July | Sunday | Independence Day (observed Monday 5 July) | Red, white and blue bakes and holiday hours |
| 31 October | Sunday | Halloween | Spooky cookies and cupcakes |
As checked on : OPM: federal holidays (2027 schedule). Federal holidays and the days they are observed are from OPM's 2027 schedule. Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May, Father's Day the third Sunday in June, and Black Friday and Small Business Saturday the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
The busy and quiet times of a bakery's year
- Busiest: Thanksgiving to Christmas, then Easter and Valentine's Day.
- Quieter: January and midsummer. Post new flavors and custom cake slots.
- Every week: post the order deadline for the weekend.
A normal week, when there's no holiday
Most weeks have no holiday. These are the posts that keep your feed going between the big dates.
- Monday: Morning bake reel
- Tuesday: Process clip
- Wednesday: Custom cake of the week
- Thursday: Tip: keeping bread fresh
- Friday: Weekend pre-orders
- Saturday: Saturday counter
- Sunday: Something new to try
Plan your 2027 in one afternoon
Keep the dates above that fit
Cross out any your customers don't care about, and add your own: your anniversary, events, launches and slow weeks.
Work back from each date
Put a first post one to two weeks before, a reminder a few days before and a post on the day.
Make a month of posts at once
Make them in one sitting and schedule them, so a busy week doesn't leave your feed empty.
The easier way
- Socialhand plans each month for your bakery with these dates in it, using a holiday only where it fits.
- It makes the posts in your brand and posts them to all 8 platforms once you approve, or on autopilot.
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Questions people ask
When is Easter in 2027?
Sunday 28 March 2027. For a bakery, start posting about it one to two weeks before.
How often should a bakery post?
Once a day is plenty, and three times a week is a good start. Posting steadily matters more than posting a lot.
Sources
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