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NHTSA Communications Calendar

Scroll through the calendar and click any date for campaign material. Printable PDFs and events calendar are available at the bottom.

Campaigns By Date

May 1 2026
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Sep 30 2026

Heatstroke Prevention

Child Safety
Vehicular heatstroke graphic reads, you say you'd never forget them, but never does happen.
May 1 2026
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May 31 2026

National Bicycle Safety Month

Bicycle Safety
A cyclist putting on a bicycle helmet.
May 1 2026
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May 31 2026

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle rider checking their bike with text encouraging riders to prep like a pro.
May 11 2026
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May 31 2026

National Enforcement | Click It or Ticket

Seat Belt Safety
CIOT thumbnail
Jun 29 2026
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Jul 5 2026

Fourth of July | Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

Drunk Driving
4th of july - buzzed
Jun 29 2026
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Jul 5 2026

Fourth of July | If You Feel Different, You Drive Different

Drug-Impaired Driving
4th of july - feel different
Jun 29 2026
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Jul 5 2026

Fourth of July | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over (Certain Areas)

Drunk Driving
4th of july - drive sober
Jun 29 2026
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Jul 5 2026

Fourth of July | Drive High, Get a DUI. (Certain Areas)

Drug-Impaired Driving
4th of july - drive high
Jun 29 2026
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Jul 5 2026

Fourth of July | Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over (Certain Areas)

Drunk Driving
4th of july - drive sober
Jul 1 2026
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Jul 31 2026

Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

Vehicle Safety
Vehicle theft prevention graphic

Download PDF Calendars

PDF versions of the above Communication Calendar are available for download.

PDF of a list of various traffic safety events throughout the year that are not part of NHTSA's communication calendar.