National Stationery Week 2026: Celebrate Creativity

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27/03/2026

National Stationery Week 2026: Celebrate Creativity

The countdown begins!

National Stationery Week 2026 is just around the corner! Running from Monday 11th to Sunday 17th May, this annual celebration shines a spotlight on all things stationery – from pens and notebooks to planners, journals, and unique office supplies. CardGains is proud to support National Stationery Week, joining other leading brands in celebrating the joy of stationery.

Sarah Laker, National Stationery Week Coordinator and Owner of Stationery Supplies in Marple and Wilmslow, Cheshire, says:

"I'm genuinely thrilled by the incredible line-up of sponsors supporting National Stationery Week this year. Their enthusiasm reflects a shared belief in the power of stationery, the positive role it plays in creativity and wellbeing, and the joy it brings to everyday life. At its heart, this campaign is about inspiring people to pick up a pen, use a notebook and reconnect with stationery in a meaningful way, and it's exciting to see so many brands united behind that goal."

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Why National Stationery Week is Important

National Stationery Week encourages everyone – from stationery lovers and educators to retailers and wholesalers – to explore the world of stationery. It highlights the connection people have with pens, paper, and creative tools while promoting discovery across High Street shops, online stores, independent retailers, and artisan makers.

Whether it’s trying a new writing tool, discovering a stylish notebook, or organising your workspace, National Stationery Week inspires creativity, productivity, and wellbeing.

London International Stationery Show 2026

A key highlight during National Stationery Week is the London International Stationery Show 2026, taking place on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th May at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London.

This tradeshow brings together leading and emerging stationery brands and connects them with retailers and dealers who stock their products. It’s a must-visit for businesses seeking new stationery collections and industry insights.

CardGains Supports National Stationery Week

CardGains is proud to support National Stationery Week, alongside other top brands like Pilot Pen. Adam Smith, Marketing Manager at The Pilot Pen Company (UK) Ltd, says:

"As an enthusiastic supporter of National Stationery Week, Pilot Pen views the campaign as a cornerstone of the stationery calendar – uniting brands, retailers, and stationery lovers in championing the simple yet powerful act of putting pen to paper."

National Stationery Week welcomes retailers, suppliers, wholesalers, educators, trade associations, and stationery enthusiasts to join in the celebration. Last year’s events featured retailer initiatives, consumer activities, and supplier promotions, creating a wide-reaching and exciting campaign.

Win a £100 Stationery Bundle

To make National Stationery Week 2026 even more exciting, CardGains has partnered with Mint Publishing to offer a chance to win a stationery bundle worth £100! CardGains members will receive a copy of the official National Stationery Week poster to display in their stores, included with the April edition of the CardGains Newsletter.

This is a perfect way to engage customers, promote creativity, and celebrate stationery in style.

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Join the Celebration

From discovering new stationery tools to connecting with your local stationery community, National Stationery Week 2026 is a week-long celebration of creativity, writing, and organisation. Mark your calendar for 11th – 17th May 2026, join CardGains in supporting the campaign, and be part of this exciting stationery movement!

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