Holiday Card-Sending Statistics

Rank / HolidayNumber of Cards Sent
1.Christmas1.6 billion
(includes boxed & individual cards)
2.Valentine's Day144 million
(without classroom valentines)
3.Mother's Day133 million
4.Father's Day94 million
5.Easter57 million
6.Halloween17 million
7.Thanksgiving13 million
8.St. Patrick's Day7 million
How does a holiday become a card-sending occasion?

Holidays & Occasions

Welcome to your source for background, facts and Hallmark product information about upcoming holidays, as well as special occasions and any day moments.

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Upcoming Holidays & Occasions

Graduation
Graduation
Hallmark has been producing graduation cards since the 1920s.
Weddings
Weddings
About two-thirds of wedding cards are hand delivered. Most wedding cards are from friends.

Holidays

Please note: Dates provided indicate the first full day of the holiday. The observance of Jewish and Muslim holidays begins at sunset of the previous day.

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May Holidays

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Fun Fact

Hallmark first introduced a line of paper party products in 1960 offering invitations, plates, cups, napkins, centerpieces, and even groovy matching paper dresses.