When you think of a “company holiday party,” you probably think of the traditional December office parties celebrating Christmas. And those are great and usually expected. But there are plenty of other holidays and seasons to celebrate year-round, so you can take advantage of hosting staff parties all the time! Boost team-building efforts. Connect remote workforces. Demonstrate your company’s diversity in celebrating other holidays. And celebrate your employees’ company achievements beyond the annual Christmas party. Here are some examples of company parties other brands leverage year-round. Get inspired to curate regular team-building or corporate parties more frequently with these official and non-official party-worthy holidays.
First-Quarter Holidays & Reasons to Host a Company Party
Many companies forgo the traditional company Christmas party and hectic festivities of New Year’s to instead host company-wide events in January. By mid-January, everyone’s back at work, and family scheduling conflicts are fewer. Brands can celebrate all kinds of holidays, both official and non-official, just to assemble their teams and demonstrate appreciation.
1Q Holidays to Consider:
- New Year’s Party
- Martin Luther King’s Birthday
- Chinese New Year
- Groundhog’s Day Party
- Lincoln’s Birthday & Washington’s Birthday
- Super Bowl Parties
- Valentine’s Day
- Mardi Gras Parties
- International Women’s Day
- Night at the Oscars Party
- St. Patrick’s Day Party
- International Earth Day
Second-Quarter Holidays & Reasons to Host a Company Holiday Party
Heading into the spring months, companies often look to host staff parties and annual get-togethers with their teams as a way to celebrate the changing season. Employees are fatigued with winter weather (in New York) and will welcome a reason to celebrate!
2Q Holidays to Consider:
- April Fool’s Day Parties
- Easter Celebrations
- Earth Day Parties
- May Day Parties
- Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
- Kentucky Derby Day
- Memorial Day Celebrations
- Flag Day Parties
- Juneteenth Commemoration
Third-Quarter Holidays & Reasons to Host a Company Party
Summer is a great time to host a corporate event and celebrate your teams. Consider booking outdoor or rooftop event venues in New York City for stunning summer views and relaxing or upscale engagements.
3Q Holidays to Consider:
- Independence Day Parties
- National Hot Dog Day
- Labor Day Parties
- 911 Commemoration
- Rosh Hashanah
- International Peace Day
Fourth-Quarter Holidays & Reasons to Host a Company Holiday Party
Come October, there’s a slew of fun holidays to celebrate and build incredible company events around. Yes, you can always host a traditional Christmas party if it suits your staff. But get creative over the holiday season and discover other unique party-worthy holidays.
4Q Holidays to Consider:
- Oktoberfest Parties
- Yom Kippur
- Thanksgiving Parties
- Halloween Celebrations
- Veteran’s Day Celebrations
- Hanukkah Celebrations
- Festivus (Seinfeld fans!)
Let EMRG Media Plan All Your Corporate Event and Holiday Party Celebrations
Think outside the corporate event planning box and bring your employees together to celebrate all kinds of holidays all year long! Get inspired to change things up and try something new this and next year. And when you’re ready to start planning those company parties, let EMRG Media’s team of event planning pros be your guide! Book the best New York venues, find the best corporate event entertainment, and bring all the best elements to your company parties with EMRG Media!
