How early should I submit holiday WhatsApp templates for approval?

Submit your seasonal templates at least 2-3 weeks before the holiday. Meta typically approves templates within 24-48 hours, but during peak seasons (Diwali, Christmas, Black Friday) review times may be longer. Having templates pre-approved ensures you can launch campaigns on schedule.

Can I combine festival greetings with promotional offers in WhatsApp templates?

Yes. WhatsApp allows you to combine festive greetings with promotional content in a single marketing template. This approach performs better as customers appreciate the personal touch alongside the offer. Just ensure the template follows Meta's commerce policy and includes clear opt-out instructions.

What is the best time to send Diwali or Christmas campaign messages?

For Diwali campaigns, start 7-10 days before the festival for early bird offers, then send reminder messages 2-3 days before. For Christmas, begin campaigns from December 15th. Send messages between 10 AM and 1 PM or 6 PM and 9 PM for highest engagement. WhatsBizAPI's scheduling feature lets you plan campaigns in advance.

Are seasonal WhatsApp templates classified as marketing or utility?

Seasonal and holiday campaign templates with promotional offers are classified as MARKETING templates by Meta. This means they require customer opt-in and have marketing conversation pricing (approximately Rs.0.75 per conversation in India). Pure greetings without offers may qualify as utility templates at lower rates.

Can I send bulk holiday messages to all my customers at once?

Yes. WhatsBizAPI supports bulk messaging to send holiday campaigns to thousands of customers simultaneously. You can segment your audience by purchase history, location, or preferences, and schedule sends for optimal delivery times. The platform handles rate limiting automatically to maintain high delivery rates.

WhatsApp Seasonal & Holiday Campaign Templates

6 Festival & Holiday Campaign Templates

Festival greetings combined with promotional offers. Customize with your brand details and submit for Meta approval ahead of the season.

Diwali Offer

Happy Diwali, {{1}}! May this festival of lights bring joy and prosperity to you and your family. To celebrate, we're offering: *{{2}}% OFF* on {{3}}! Use code: *{{4}}* Offer valid: {{5}} to {{6}} Min. order: Rs.{{7}} Light up your Diwali with great savings! [Shop Diwali Sale] [View Offers]

{{1}} Customer Name {{2}} Discount % {{3}} Category {{4}} Coupon Code {{5}}-{{6}} Valid Dates {{7}} Min Order

Christmas Sale

Merry Christmas, {{1}}! 'Tis the season for great deals! Our *Christmas Sale* is LIVE: Up to *{{2}}% OFF* sitewide Free shipping on orders above Rs.{{3}} Extra *{{4}}% off* with code: *{{5}}* Sale ends: {{6}} Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list! [Shop Christmas Sale] [Gift Guide]

{{1}} Customer Name {{2}} Max Discount % {{3}} Free Ship Threshold {{4}} Extra Discount % {{5}} Coupon Code {{6}} Sale End Date

New Year Greeting

Happy New Year, {{1}}! Wishing you a wonderful *{{2}}* filled with health, happiness, and success! Start the new year with something special: *Flat {{3}}% OFF* on your first order of the year Code: *{{4}}* Valid: Jan 1 - {{5}} Thank you for being part of our journey. Here's to another great year together! [Shop New Year Deals]

{{1}} Customer Name {{2}} Year {{3}} Discount % {{4}} Coupon Code {{5}} Offer End Date

Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak, {{1}}! May this blessed occasion bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to your family. Celebrate Eid with our special offer: *{{2}}% OFF* on {{3}} Code: *{{4}}* Valid until: {{5}} Free delivery on orders above Rs.{{6}} [Shop Eid Collection] [View Offers]

{{1}} Customer Name {{2}} Discount % {{3}} Category {{4}} Coupon Code {{5}} Expiry Date {{6}} Free Delivery Min

Valentine's Day

Hi {{1}}, Valentine's Day is around the corner! Make it special with our *Valentine's Collection*: - {{2}} - {{3}} - {{4}} Get *{{5}}% OFF* + free gift wrapping Code: *{{6}}* Order by {{7}} for guaranteed Valentine's delivery [Shop Valentine's Gifts] [Gift Ideas]

{{1}} Customer Name {{2}}-{{4}} Product Highlights {{5}} Discount % {{6}} Coupon Code {{7}} Order Deadline

Black Friday / Cyber Monday

Hi {{1}}, BLACK FRIDAY SALE is LIVE! *Up to {{2}}% OFF* on everything! Top deals: - {{3}}: Rs.{{4}} (was Rs.{{5}}) - {{6}}: Rs.{{7}} (was Rs.{{8}}) Extra *{{9}}% off* with code: *{{10}}* Ends: {{11}} midnight Deals this big won't last. Shop now! [Shop Black Friday] [View All Deals]

{{1}} Customer Name {{2}} Max Discount % {{3}}-{{5}} Deal 1 {{6}}-{{8}} Deal 2 {{9}} Extra Discount {{10}} Coupon Code {{11}} End Date

How to Use These Templates

Launch your seasonal WhatsApp campaigns in 4 simple steps

Sign Up Free

Create your WhatsBizAPI account and connect your WhatsApp Business number.

Customize Template

Pick a holiday template, add your brand details and offers, then submit 2-3 weeks before the festival.

Schedule Campaign

Upload your audience list, segment by preferences, and schedule sends for the optimal date and time.

Track & Convert

Monitor delivery rates, opens, and conversions in real-time. Optimize future campaigns with data insights.