Festival offer templates for WhatsApp (Diwali, Holi, Eid and more)
Festival campaigns are where most Indian businesses use WhatsApp marketing, and where numbers get blocked most. Send them to opted-in customers, make the offer clear in the first line, add an image, and give an easy way to opt out.
When to send
- 7–10 days before the festival (early-bird)
- 1–2 days before
- Last day of the offer (one reminder only)
4 ready-to-copy templates
Variables like {{1}} are filled in for each customer when you send. Change the wording to fit your business, and give Meta a realistic example for every variable when you submit.
diwali_offer_store
Marketing[Image: festive offer banner]
Happy Diwali, {{1}}! 🪔 Our Diwali sale is live: {{2}} on {{3}} until {{4}}. Visit the store or order on WhatsApp by tapping below.
- {{1}}
- Customer name (Rohit)
- {{2}}
- Offer (flat 20% off)
- {{3}}
- Range (all sweets and gift boxes)
- {{4}}
- Last date (2 Nov)
festival_restaurant_booking
MarketingHi {{1}}, celebrate {{2}} with us! Our special festive menu is available from {{3}}. Tables fill up fast, reply to book a table for your family.
- {{1}}
- Customer name (Farah)
- {{2}}
- Festival (Eid)
- {{3}}
- Dates (30–31 Mar)
festival_salon_slots
MarketingHi {{1}}, {{2}} is coming! Book your festive look early: {{3}}. Slots on {{4}} are limited, so reply soon.
- {{1}}
- Customer name (Simran)
- {{2}}
- Festival (Karwa Chauth)
- {{3}}
- Offer (free hair spa with any facial)
- {{4}}
- Dates (8–9 Oct)
festival_travel_early_bird
MarketingHi {{1}}, planning a trip for the {{2}} holidays? Early-bird packages to {{3}} start from ₹{{4}} per person. Reply with your dates and we will share options.
- {{1}}
- Customer name (Vikas)
- {{2}}
- Holiday (Christmas–New Year)
- {{3}}
- Destinations (Goa, Kerala and Rajasthan)
- {{4}}
- Price (14,999)
Tips to get these approved
- Only send to customers who opted in. Festival blasts to bought lists are the fastest way to get a number restricted.
- Segment: past buyers of a category get the matching offer, not everyone.
- Submit festival templates a week early. Approval is usually quick, but a rejection leaves you time to fix it.
- Meta limits how many marketing messages one person receives from all businesses, so some messages may not be delivered during busy festival weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send Diwali wishes without an offer?
Yes, but greetings are still Marketing templates and are charged at the marketing rate. A short greeting with a useful line (new timings, festive menu) works better.
Can I use emojis and images?
Yes. Emojis are fine in the body, and an image header usually gets more attention than text alone.
