2026 global financial wellbeing calendar
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2026 global financial wellbeing calendar: your year-round roadmap for supporting every employee, everywhere
Financial pressure is reshaping daily life. Globally, people are having to make tough choices: 44% have cut non-essential spending, 24% have reduced essential spending, and 22% are scaling back savings or debt repayments.
When so many are working hard just to stay on top of their money, HR and Reward leaders need a simpler, more consistent way to support every employee in 2026.
Financial stress affects productivity, engagement and wellbeing, but with personalized education and the right support, you can help your people feel more confident and in control.
That’s where the 2026 Global financial wellbeing calendar comes in. It’s your clear, global view of the financial moments that matter – giving you a structured way to plan timely, relevant financial wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
What’s inside the 2026 calendar?
This isn’t just a list of dates. It’s a practical, action-focused resource to shape your global financial wellbeing strategy, month by month.
Key financial moments and awareness events: Global events like Global Money Week, Stress Awareness Month, Pride Month, and World Mental Health Day – all of which provides natural touchpoints to open- up conversations about money and provide support.
Important personal finance and fiscal dates: From Budget announcements and elections to retirement milestones like National 401(k) Day and Pension Awareness Week, you have everything you need to stay ahead of the financial changes and milestones that impact your people.
Local context for every region: Each topic in the calendar is rooted in local financial realities, so make sure your communications land with accuracy and relevance – no matter where your people are based.
Practical ideas to drive action: You’ll find campaign themes, conversation starters, and opportunities to spotlight your benefits, all designed to maintain consistent, meaningful engagement all year long.
From starting the year with a Financial Health Checkup in January to wrapping up with International Day of Persons with Disabilities in December, the calendar is packed with opportunities to support your people – whoever, and wherever they are.
How does nudge bring the calendar to life?
At nudge, we go beyond the calendar – we give you the tools to activate ideas for consistent, meaningful engagement.
With nudge, you get:
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Creative, ready-made campaign toolkits aligned to key global moments.
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Personalized benefit communications that reach people at the right time with the right message.
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Engaging masterclasses and community engagement sessions to build financial skills and confidence.
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Seamless integration with your benefits to increase awareness, understanding and uptake.
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Insights that help you understand employee needs so you can make better decisions across your program.
It’s everything you need to turn dates in a calendar into meaningful action – supporting every employee.
A year of clarity, consistency and impact
Used by world-leading organizations like Microsoft, PepsiCo, Delta, AXA, Procter & Gamble and more, this calendar helps leaders create programs that are globally consistent and locally relevant – while giving employees the confidence to make better financial decisions.
And with nudge’s support, you can track progress across financial health, benefits uptake and wiser business metrics, making it easier to demonstrate impact across your organization.
Plan your future wellbeing strategy for 2026
Financial wellbeing doesn’t happen by chance – it happens through consistent, timely support. Start shaping your program now.
It's everything you need to support your people all year long – in one place.
Download the 2026 calendar today