Seize the Holiday Season
Holiday shoppers are planning ahead. Your marketing should too.
Major Revenue Opportunities
Halloween / Croptober
Campaign Window: Oct. 24 to 31
Marketing Should Begin: Oct. 8
Black Friday
Campaign Window: Nov. 28
Marketing Should Begin: Nov. 12
Green Wednesday
Campaign Window: Nov. 24 to 26
Marketing Should Begin: Nov. 8
Cyber Monday
Campaign Window: Dec. 1
Marketing Should Begin: Nov. 15
Danksgiving
Campaign Window: Nov. 24–30
Marketing Should Begin: Nov. 8
New Year's Eve
Campaign Window: Dec. 30 to 31
Marketing Should Begin: Dec. 14
Green Wednesday is still the single biggest cannabis sales moment of the year
Sales climb over 100% versus a typical Wednesday, two years running now, and basket sizes run about 10% above normal. Treat Green Wednesday like Black Friday. Line up your best deal, push your biggest promo, and make sure you’re stocked, because this is the one day where the numbers actually back up the hype.
AI Is Changing Holiday Shopping
- More shoppers are using AI to discover products and dispensaries.
- AI favors detailed websites, product pages, and local listings.
- Gift guides and helpful content improve AI visibility.
Past Years' Data, This Year's Plan
Average dispensary sales lift on Green Wednesday 2024 vs. a typical Wednesday — up from +52% in 2023. Source: Dutchie (2024); Headset (2023)
Estimated increase in THC beverage sales leading into Thanksgiving, the fastest-growing holiday category. Source: Headset
Flower remained one of the only major cannabis categories to grow year over year, with sales increasing 3.8% alongside pre-rolls at 3.4%, according to BDSA retail sales tracking.
Year-over-year increase in Green Wednesday gross sales in Massachusetts (2024 vs. 2023) Source: MCCC
Increase in daily basket count per store during the week leading into Christmas. (Source: Headset/LeafLink, via Cova, 2025)
Average US sales increase during Christmas week (vs. prior week), with topicals experiencing the largest category boost. Source: Headset
- October = Build awareness + create excitement
- November = Capture demand + drive conversions
- December = Make buying easy + increase basket size
Halloween week drove a 59% increase in deal clicks and a 119% increase in menu deal claims. Prepare early with Croptober campaigns highlighting fresh inventory and limited time offers.
Holiday shopping starts early. Drive engagement with extended promotions around Green Wednesday, Danksgiving, and Black Friday.
Finish Q4 strong with holiday savings campaigns. Christmas week saw a 70% increase in deal claims as customers looked for end of year offers.
October 2026
Holiday shoppers are starting to browse. Your job is to get on their radar. Build awareness, launch seasonal campaigns, and prepare for the busiest weeks ahead.
Recommended Marketing
Email Marketing
Goal: Create excitement + drive repeat purchases
Creative Refresh
Goal: Stand out during the most competitive season
Display Ads
Goal: Build awareness before peak shopping
October 2025 Snapshot
- $2.8B — Nationwide cannabis retail sales in October 2025, a record month (+6.2% YoY).
- $108.2M — Colorado dispensary sales in October 2025 (up from $105.3M in September).
- $113.1M — Illinois adult-use sales in October 2025 (+7.5% MoM growth).
Seedless Media Insight
October may be quieter, but it’s your biggest preparation month. Build holiday content, organize audiences, and launch campaigns early so you’re ready when demand increases.
November 2026
Holiday demand is here. Now it’s time to turn interest into sales. Focus on high intent shoppers with timely promotions, personalized offers, and conversion driven campaigns.
Recommended Marketing
SMS Marketing
Goal: Drive immediate action
Paid Advertising
Goal: Capture shoppers before competitors
Customer Seg.
Goal: Send the right offer to the right customer
November 2025 Snapshot
- $113.5M Green Wednesday 2025 sales, the 2nd biggest sales day behind 4/20.
- $107.5M Black Friday 2025 sales, the 3rd biggest sales day of the year.
- +40% Sales Growth on Green Wednesday vs. previous four Green Wednesdays with ~13% average discounts.
Seedless Media Insight
Green Wednesday rewards the dispensaries that prepare early. Build demand before the rush with targeted ads, then convert shoppers with timely offers and reminders.
December 2026
Holiday shoppers want quick answers and easy buying decisions. Make it simple with curated gift guides, featured bundles, and convenient shopping experiences.
Recommended Marketing
AI Optimization
Goal: Show up when customers ask questions
GBP Optimization
Goal: Capture last-minute local shoppers
Email Automation
Goal: Personalize holiday shopping
December 2025 Snapshot
- +17% Flower Sales | +13–15% Edible Sales during the week before Christmas vs. average weeks.
- $2.3B in legal U.S. marijuana sales in December.
- $291.1M in Arkansas medical marijuana sales in 2025, up from $275.9M in 2024.
Seedless Media Insight
Don’t just win the holiday sale. Win the next visit. Convert one-time holiday shoppers into repeat customers with strategic follow-up.
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