The Editorial Calendar by Qi Media Network outlines key national, business, and industry-relevant dates throughout the year.
It is designed to help founders, business leaders, startups, and organizations align their authored articles, expert insights, and industry perspectives with timely editorial opportunities.
Our calendar highlights occasions that matter, from major national milestones to globally recognized industry days — enabling meaningful participation in ongoing conversations shaping India’s business and startup ecosystem.
What Type of Content Is Considered
We welcome the following editorial formats:
- Authored Articles by founders, CXOs, and industry leaders
- Expert Opinions & Quotes
- Industry Insights & Trend Analysis
- Leadership Perspectives
- Startup & Business Ecosystem Stories
All content is reviewed to maintain editorial quality and relevance.
🗓️ EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITY CALENDAR 2026
(For Authored Articles & Industry Stories)
JANUARY
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year | Industry outlook, founder predictions |
| Jan 9 | Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Global Indian entrepreneurs |
| Jan 12 | National Youth Day | Youth founders, startup culture |
| Jan 15 | Army Day | Leadership, discipline, resilience |
| Jan 23 | Netaji Jayanti | Visionary leadership stories |
| Jan 26 | Republic Day | Nation building, Startup India |
| Jan 30 | Martyrs’ Day | Ethics, values in leadership |
FEBRUARY
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Union Budget Day | Budget impact, industry reactions |
| Feb 4 | World Cancer Day | Healthtech, healthcare |
| Feb 11 | International Day of Women & Girls in Science | Women in tech |
| Feb 13 | World Radio Day | Media, digital platforms |
| Feb 20 | World Social Justice Day | DEI, inclusion |
| Feb 27 | World NGO Day | Social impact startups |
| Feb 28 | National Science Day | Innovation, deeptech |
MARCH
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | Zero Discrimination Day | Inclusive workplaces |
| Mar 8 | International Women’s Day | Women leaders & founders |
| Mar 10 | CISF Raising Day | Security, resilience |
| Mar 15 | World Consumer Rights Day | D2C, consumer trust |
| Mar 20 | World Happiness Day | Workplace wellbeing |
| Mar 21 | World Forestry Day | Sustainability |
| Mar 22 | World Water Day | Climate tech |
| Mar 23 | Shaheed Diwas | Courage & leadership |
| Mar 27 | World Theatre Day | Creative economy |
APRIL
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7 | World Health Day | Healthtech, wellness |
| Apr 14 | Ambedkar Jayanti | Inclusive entrepreneurship |
| Apr 17 | World Hemophilia Day | Healthcare awareness |
| Apr 21 | World Creativity & Innovation Day | Startup innovation |
| Apr 22 | Earth Day | ESG & sustainability |
| Apr 23 | World Book Day | Founder learning |
| Apr 25 | World Malaria Day | Health awareness |
| Apr 29 | International Dance Day | Creator economy |
MAY
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Labour Day | Future of work |
| May 3 | World Press Freedom Day | Media & journalism |
| May 7 | World Athletics Day | Discipline mindset |
| May 11 | National Technology Day (India) | Tech startups |
| May 15 | International Day of Families | Family businesses |
| May 17 | World Telecommunication Day | Telecom, digital India |
| May 22 | International Biodiversity Day | Climate innovation |
| May 31 | World No Tobacco Day | Wellness |
JUNE
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| June 5 | World Environment Day | ESG, green startups |
| June 8 | World Oceans Day | Blue economy |
| June 12 | World Day Against Child Labour | Ethical businesses |
| June 21 | International Yoga Day | Founder wellbeing |
| June 27 | MSME Day | Small business stories |
JULY
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| July 1 | National Doctors’ Day | Healthtech |
| July 6 | World Zoonoses Day | Health awareness |
| July 11 | World Population Day | Urban innovation |
| July 15 | World Youth Skills Day | Skilling startups |
| July 28 | World Nature Conservation Day | Sustainability |
AUGUST
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7 | National Handloom Day | Traditional businesses |
| Aug 15 | Independence Day | Startup India, Vision 2047 |
| Aug 19 | World Photography Day | Creator economy |
| Aug 23 | National Space Day (India) | Space tech |
| Aug 29 | National Sports Day | Sports startups |
SEPTEMBER
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 5 | Teachers’ Day | Edtech |
| Sept 8 | World Literacy Day | Education access |
| Sept 15 | Engineers’ Day (India) | Tech founders |
| Sept 16 | World Ozone Day | Climate |
| Sept 21 | World Peace Day | Ethical leadership |
| Sept 27 | World Tourism Day | Travel startups |
OCTOBER
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | International Day of Older Persons | Age-tech |
| Oct 2 | Gandhi Jayanti | Values-based leadership |
| Oct 8 | Indian Air Force Day | Discipline |
| Oct 10 | World Mental Health Day | Founder mental health |
| Oct 16 | World Food Day | Food & D2C brands |
| Oct 24 | UN Day | Global expansion |
NOVEMBER
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 | National Legal Services Day | Legaltech |
| Nov 14 | Children’s Day | Edtech |
| Nov 19 | World Entrepreneurship Day | Founder ecosystem |
| Nov 26 | Constitution Day | Governance |
| Nov 30 | Computer Security Day | Cybersecurity |
DECEMBER
| Date | Day / Occasion | Editorial Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | World AIDS Day | Health |
| Dec 4 | Indian Navy Day | Leadership |
| Dec 10 | Human Rights Day | Ethics |
| Dec 16 | Vijay Diwas | Resilience |
| Dec 25 | Good Governance Day | Governance |
| Dec 31 | Year End | Year review & predictions |
Editorial Review & Guidelines
All submissions are subject to:
- Editorial review and approval
- Platform content standards
- Legal and ethical publishing guidelines
Qi Media Network reserves the right to edit, revise, or decline content that does not meet editorial requirements or relevance standards.
Publication is not guaranteed and depends on editorial discretion.
How to Participate
If you wish to contribute to any upcoming editorial opportunity:
- Review the relevant date from the editorial calendar that aligns with your topic or industry.
- Share your proposed topic idea or area of expertise, along with a brief outline of your perspective over email
- Mention the Qi Media Network publication you wish to target (for list please check About Us Page)
- Our editorial team will review the submission and guide you on the next steps, subject to editorial relevance and availability.
For upcoming opportunities and editorial updates, information is regularly shared through our official communication channels.
Editorial Disclaimer
All content submissions, including authored articles, expert opinions, and industry insights, are subject to editorial review, modification, and approval by Qi Media Network.
Submission or expression of interest does not guarantee publication. Final publication decisions, platform selection, editing rights, headline framing, and scheduling remain solely at the discretion of the editorial team.
Qi Media Network reserves the right to edit, revise, postpone, or decline content that does not align with editorial standards, relevance, accuracy, legal requirements, or platform guidelines.
Publication timelines may vary based on editorial planning, news priorities, and content suitability. Contributors acknowledge that editorial placement may differ from preferred publication requests.
Qi Media Network does not guarantee search rankings, traffic, visibility outcomes, or third-party platform performance. All published content is intended for informational and editorial purposes only.
By submitting content or participating in editorial opportunities, contributors agree to abide by the editorial policies, ethical standards, and publishing guidelines of Qi Media Network.
Submission Guidelines
Qi Media Network welcomes original contributions from founders, business leaders, and industry professionals.
Submissions must be:
- Original and unpublished
- Informational and editorial in nature
- Free from promotional or misleading content
All content is subject to editorial review, editing, and approval.
Submission does not guarantee publication. Final placement and timelines are decided by the editorial team.
For more please check out Contributor & Author Guidelines Page
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