The Iron Ledger — Editorial Calendar 2026

Seasonal content drops BEFORE the search spike. Aim for 7-14 days early.

Q2 (April – June)

April

| Date | Event | Post Ideas | Drop By | |——|——-|———–|———| | Apr 1 | ✅ Easter (Apr 6) | Easter Basket Stuffers (DONE) | ✅ | | Apr 3 | Easter Week | Best Easter Candy Ranked / Easter Gifts for Adults | Apr 3 | | Apr 7 | Tax Season (Apr 15) | Best Tax Software 2026 / Best Shredders for Documents | Apr 7 | | Apr 14 | Spring Cleaning | Best Cleaning Supplies / Best Storage & Organization | Apr 14 | | Apr 21 | Earth Day (Apr 22) | Best Reusable Products / Eco-Friendly Home Swaps | Apr 18 | | Apr 28 | Outdoor Season Starts | Best Grills Under $500 / Best Patio Furniture | Apr 25 |

May

| Date | Event | Post Ideas | Drop By | |——|——-|———–|———| | May 1 | Mother’s Day (May 11) | Best Mother’s Day Gifts / Gift Baskets for Mom | May 1 | | May 5 | Cinco de Mayo | Best Kitchen Gadgets for Home Cooking / Margarita Kits | May 3 | | May 12 | Memorial Day (May 26) | Best Memorial Day Deals Preview / Best Outdoor Gear | May 19 | | May 19 | Summer Prep | Best Sunscreens / Best Coolers / Best Pool Floats | May 15 | | May 26 | Graduation Season | Best Graduation Gifts / Best Laptops for College | May 20 |

June

| Date | Event | Post Ideas | Drop By | |——|——-|———–|———| | Jun 2 | Father’s Day (Jun 15) | Best Father’s Day Gifts / Best Gifts for Dads Who Have Everything | Jun 1 | | Jun 9 | Summer Fitness | Best Home Gym Equipment / Best Outdoor Workout Gear | Jun 5 | | Jun 16 | Summer Travel | Best Travel Gear / Best Luggage / Best Packing Cubes | Jun 12 | | Jun 23 | Prime Day Prep (July) | Prime Day Preview / What to Watch For | Jun 20 | | Jun 30 | 4th of July (Jul 4) | Best Patriotic Gear / Best Fireworks Alternatives / BBQ Essentials | Jun 25 |

Q3 (July – September)

July

| Date | Event | Post Ideas | Drop By | |——|——-|———–|———| | Jul 1 | Prime Day (~Jul 15-16) | Prime Day Best Deals (LIVE coverage) / Best Prime Day Steals Under $25 | Jul 10 | | Jul 14 | Mid-Summer | Best Portable Fans / Best Hydration Gear / Best Beach Gear | Jul 10 | | Jul 28 | Back to School Prep | Best School Supplies / Best Backpacks / Best Dorm Essentials | Jul 21 |

August

| Date | Event | Post Ideas | Drop By | |——|——-|———–|———| | Aug 4 | Back to School | Best Laptops for Students / Best Desk Setup for Students | Aug 1 | | Aug 11 | College Move-In | Best Dorm Room Essentials / Best Mini Fridges | Aug 7 | | Aug 18 | End of Summer | Best End-of-Summer Deals / Last Chance Outdoor Gear | Aug 15 | | Aug 25 | Labor Day (Sep 1) | Best Labor Day Sales Preview / Best Fall Prep | Aug 22 |

September

| Date | Event | Post Ideas | Drop By | |——|——-|———–|———| | Sep 1 | Labor Day Sales | Best Labor Day Deals LIVE | Sep 1 | | Sep 8 | Fall Fitness | Best Cold Weather Workout Gear / Best Running Shoes Fall 2026 | Sep 5 | | Sep 15 | Fall Home | Best Fall Candles / Best Cozy Blankets / Best Space Heaters | Sep 12 | | Sep 22 | Halloween Prep | Best Halloween Costumes / Best Halloween Candy Deals | Sep 15 |

Q4 (October – December)

October

| Date | Event | Post Ideas | Drop By | |——|——-|———–|———| | Oct 1 | Prime Big Deal Days (~Oct 8-9) | October Prime Day Deals LIVE | Oct 5 | | Oct 13 | Halloween Final | Best Last-Minute Halloween Costumes / Best Halloween Decor | Oct 10 | | Oct 20 | Pre-Holiday Prep | Best Gift Ideas Starting Early / Holiday Shopping Strategy | Oct 18 | | Oct 27 | Veterans Day (Nov 11) | Best Veteran & Military Discounts / Gifts for Veterans | Oct 25 |

November

| Date | Event | Post Ideas | Drop By | |——|——-|———–|———| | Nov 3 | Thanksgiving | Best Kitchen Gadgets for Thanksgiving / Best Hosting Essentials | Nov 1 | | Nov 17 | Black Friday (Nov 27) | Black Friday Preview / Best Deals to Watch | Nov 15 | | Nov 27 | Black Friday/Cyber Monday | LIVE Deal Coverage (multiple posts) | Nov 27-Dec 1 |

December

| Date | Event | Post Ideas | Drop By | |——|——-|———–|———| | Dec 1 | Holiday Gift Guides | Best Gifts Under $25/50/100 / Gifts for Him/Her/Kids | Dec 1 | | Dec 8 | Last-Minute Gifts | Best Gifts with Prime Delivery / Best Gift Cards | Dec 15 | | Dec 15 | Stocking Stuffers | Best Stocking Stuffers for Everyone | Dec 12 | | Dec 26 | New Year Prep | Best Planners / Best Fitness Gear for Resolutions | Dec 26 |

🔥 Trending/Reactive Content (Ongoing)

Daily research covers:

Amazon Best Sellers / Movers & Shakers
Viral products (TikTok, social media)
Seasonal weather-driven products
New product launches
Category-specific top sellers

These posts supplement the calendar — they’re reactive, not planned.

Content Mix Target

Daily evergreen post (6 AM PST cron — existing)
1-2 seasonal posts/week (from this calendar)
2-3 trending posts/week (from daily research)
Reactive posts (viral moments, as needed)

Weekly total target: 10-12 posts