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Whether you are a social media or community manager, missing a trending date is not an option. From niche awareness days to global celebrations, this is the only social media calendar you'll need to stay ahead of the curve and keep your content calendar full all year long!
Sophie Gonçalves
Welcome to the social media world: trends emerge overnight, conversations shift in minutes, and your audience's attention is constantly divided. But there's one thing that remains predictable: dates. Holidays, awareness months, cultural moments, and major events happen on schedule, and smart brands leverage them.
A social media holiday calendar isn't just a list of dates. Nope. It's your strategic roadmap for staying relevant, engaging your audience authentically, and maximizing content opportunities throughout the year.
Whether you're managing multiple accounts for a large corporation, an agency, or your clients, understanding what's happening in the cultural zeitgeist helps you create timely, meaningful content that resonates. We can only encourage you to incorporate the dates that make sense for you into your social media calendar.
Shall we look over the calendar, with its 500+ marketing and social media holidays?
This comprehensive calendar covers 365 days of opportunities across:
Every event is organized by date and sorted by month for easy planning. This means you can glance ahead, spot opportunities, and craft content that feels natural, not forced.
January marks a fresh start with resolutions and renewed energy! Perfect for inspiring wellness content, tech launches, and celebrating diversity. Highlight New Year's goals, entertainment awards season (Golden Globes), and community engagement campaigns. It's ideal for content around fresh beginnings and cultural milestones.
- Dry January
- Veganuary
- January 1: New Year's Day
- January 2: Introvert Day
- January 2: Science Fiction Day
- January 4: Braille Day
- January 4: Spaghetti Day
- January 5: Bird Day
- January 6 - January 9: CES Las Vegas
- January 6: Epiphany
- January 8: Typing Day
- January 8: Bubble Bath Day
- January 11: Golden Globe Awards
- January 11: Thank-You Day
- January 12: Kiss a Ginger Day
- January 12: Gluten Free Day
- January 13: Sticker Day
- January 14: Logic Day
- January 14: Dress Up Your Pet Day
- January 15: Hat Day
- January 15: Bagel Day
- January 16: Hot and Spicy Food Day
- January 17: Italian Cuisine Day
- January 18: Winnie the Pooh Day
- January 18: Religion Day
- January 18: Snow Day
- January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 19: Blue Monday
- January 19: Popcorn Day
- January 21: Sweatpants Day
- January 21: Hug Day
- January 22 - February 1: Sundance Film Festival
- January 22: Celebration of Life Day
- January 23: Handwriting Day
- January 24: Education Day
- January 24: Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture
- January 24: Compliment Day
- January 24: Peanut Butter Day
- January 25: Day Against Sexism
- January 26: Clean Energy Day
- January 26: Community Manager Day
- January 26: Australia Day
- January 27: Holocaust Remembrance Day
- January 28: Data Privacy Day
- January 28: Lego Day
- January 29: Puzzle Day
- January 30: Croissant Day
- January 31: Hot Chocolate Day
February is all about love, celebration, and cultural moments! From Valentine's Day to Carnival, it's prime time for emotional storytelling and inclusive campaigns. Celebrate Black History Month, LGBTQ+ representation, major sporting events, and women in science. The Winter Olympics brings global excitement. Don't miss these engagement opportunities. ❤️
- Black History Month
- LGBT History Month
- February 1 - February 7: World Interfaith Harmony Week
- February 1: Grammy Awards
- February 2: Candlemas
- February 2: Groundhog Day
- February 3: Feed the Birds Day
- February 3: Carrot Cake Day
- February 4: Day of Human Fraternity
- February 4: Cancer Day
- February : Rosa Parks Day
- February 4: Facebook Birthday
- February 5: Nutella Day
- February 5: Beginning of the Six Nations Tournament
- February 6: Frozen Yogurt Day
- February 6: Mobile Phone Free Day
- February 6: Chopsticks Day
- February 6 - February 22: Winter Olympics Milan 2026
- February 7 - February 17: Venice Carnival
- February 7: Rose Day
- February 7: Wear Red Day
- February 8: Super Bowl
- February 9: Pizza Day
- February 9: Epilepsy Day
- February 10: Pulses Day
- February 10: Clean Out Your Computer Day
- February 10: Safer Internet Day
- February 10: Umbrella Day
- February 11 - February 16: New York Fashion Week
- February 11: Day of Women and Girls in Science
- February 12 - February 22: Berlin International Film Festival
- February 13 - February 21: Rio Carnival
- February 13: Radio Day
- February 13: Galentine's Day
- February 14: Valentine's Day
- February 14: YouTube Birthday
- February 15: Singles Awareness Day
- February 15: Childhood Cancer Day
- February 15: NBA All-Star Game
- February 15: Whale Day
- February 16: Presidents Day
- February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
- February 17: Chinese New Year
- February 17: Mardi Gras
- February 17 to March 19: Ramadan
- February 18: Drink Wine Day
- February 19 - February 23: London Fashion Week
- February 20: Love Your Pet Day
- February 20: Day of Social Justice
- February 21: Mother Language Day
- February 22: Margarita Day
- February 23: Understanding and Peace Day
- February 24 - March 2: Milan Fashion Week
- February 27: Polar Bear Day
- February 27: NGO Day
- February 27: Pokémon Day
- February 28: Day Without Facebook
- February 28: Rare Disease Day
Spring is awakening, and so are opportunities! This month celebrates women's achievements, environmental consciousness, and cultural diversity. From International Women's Day to Earth Hour, it's perfect for advocacy campaigns and sustainability content. Fashion weeks light up the calendar, while major sporting events create buzz. Time to refresh your strategy for the new season!
- Sleep Awareness Month
- Women's History Month
- March 1: Zero Discrimination Day
- March 1: Self-Injury Awareness Day
- March 2 - March 5: Mobile World Congress
- March 2 - March 10: Paris Fashion Week
- March 3: Wildlife Day
- March 3: Hearing Day
- March 4: Obesity Day
- March 5: Book Day
- March 6 - March 15: Winter Paralympics Milan 2026
- March 6: Dentist Day
- March 7: Plant Power Day
- March 7: Cereal Day
- March 8: Women's Rights Day
- March 9: Napping Day
- March 9: Canberra Day
- March 10: Day of Awesomeness
- March 11: Plumbing Day
- March 12: Pinterest Birthday
- March 12: Day Against Cyber Censorship
- March 13: Sleep Day
- March 14: Mathematics Day
- March 15: Oscars
- March 17: Saint Patrick's Day
- March 17: Social Work Day
- March 18: Recycling Day
- March 19: Read to Me Day
- March 19: Client's Day
- March 20: Happiness Day
- March 20: Spring
- March 21 - March 28: Tomorrowland Winter
- March 21: Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- March 21: Forests Day
- March 21: Down Syndrome Day
- March 21: Poetry Day
- March 22: Water Day
- March 23: Meteorological Day
- March 23: Puppy Day
- March 23: Climate Day
- March 24: Tuberculosis Day
- March 25: Waffle Day
- March 25: Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims
- March 25: Procrastination Day
- March 26: Purple Day
- March 27: Theatre Day
- March 28: Earth Hour
- March 29: Piano Day
- March 30: UEFA Champions League Final
- March 30: Bipolar Day
- March 30: Doctors' Day
- March 30: Zero Waste Day
- March 31: Transgender Day of Visibility
- March 31: Backup Day
April brings renewal and celebration! Earth Month, Easter, and major music and art events create diverse content angles. It's ideal for environmental campaigns, family-focused content, and creative initiatives. With multiple awareness days and the energy of spring, April is your moment to inspire action and community connection.
- Earth Month
- Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
- Stress Awareness Month
- April 1: April Fool's Day
- April 2: Autism Awareness Day
- April 2: Fact Checking Day
- April 3: Party Day
- April 3: Good Friday
- April 4: Carrot Day
- April 4: Pillow Fight Day
- April 5: Easter
- April 5: Day of Conscience
- April 6: Day of Sport for Development and Peace
- April 6: Easter Monday
- April 7: Health Day
- April 9: ASMR Day
- April 9: Unicorn Day
- April 10 - April 12: Coachella
- April 10: Siblings' Day
- April 12: Day of Human Space Flight
- April 13: Plant Appreciation Day
- April 15: Art Day
- April 16: Voice Day
- April 16: Semicolon Day
- April 16: High Five Day
- April 17 - April 19: Coachella
- April 17: Hemophilia Day
- April 20: Chinese Language Day
- April 21: Creativity and Innovation Day
- April 22: Earth Day
- April 23: Spanish Language Day
- April 23: English Language Day
- April 25: Anzac Day
- April 26: Intellectual Property Day
- April 27: Design Day
- April 28: Day for Safety and Health at Work
- April 29: Guide Dog Day
- April 29: Dance Day
- April 30: Jazz Day
May celebrates wellness, love, and cultural pride! Mental Health Month, Mother's Day, and Pride Month offer powerful storytelling opportunities. Major film festivals and sporting events dominate the calendar. Perfect timing for campaigns around self-care, family bonds, inclusivity, and outdoor experiences. Don't miss the momentum of late spring.
- Mental Health Month
- Women's Health Month
- May 1: Worker's Day
- May 1: No Pants Day
- May 2: Harry Potter Day
- May 2: Baby Day
- May 3: Press Freedom Day
- May 3: Laughter Day
- May 4: Firefighters' Day
- May 4: Met Gala
- May 4: Early May Bank Holiday
- May 4: Star Wars Day
- May 5: Portuguese Language Day
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo
- May 5: LinkedIn Birthday
- May 5: Asthma Day
- May 5: Midwives Day
- May 6: No Diet Day
- May 6: Coloring Day
- May 7: Password Day
- May 8: Red Cross Day
- May 8: Donkey Day
- May 9: Europe Day
- May 9: Fair Trade Day
- May 10: Mother's Day
- May 12: Nurses Day
- May 12 to May 23: Cannes Film Festival
- May 13: Cocktail Day
- May 15: Day of Families
- May 15: Endangered Species Day
- May 16: Day of Light
- May 16: Whisky Day
- May 17: Hypertension Day
- May 17: Day Against Homophobia
- May 17: Baking Day
- May 18: Museum Day
- May 20: Bee Day
- May 21: Maritime Days
- May 21: Tea Day
- May 22: Day for Biological Diversity
- May 22: Maritime Days
- May 23 - May 30: Universal Exposition Boston 2026
- May 23: Turtle Day
- May 24: Schizophrenia Day
- May 24 to June 7: Roland-Garros
- May 25: Geek Pride Day
- May 25: Football Day
- May 25: Memorial Day
- May 25: Africa Day
- May 25: Spring Bank Holiday
- May 26: Redhead Day
- May 27: Otter Day
- May 28: Menstrual Hygiene Day
- May 28: Hamburger Day
- May 28: Hunger Day
- May 31: No Tobacco Day
- May 31: Web Designer Day
June is bursting with celebrations of pride, sports, and culture! Pride Month, Father's Day, and the FIFA World Cup create global conversations. Major film festivals and Wimbledon bring prestige moments. Perfect for content celebrating diversity, masculinity narratives, sports passion, and summer vibes. The energy is palpable. 🌈
- Men's Health Month
- Pride Month
- June 1: Reconciliation Day
- June 1: Reef Awareness Day
- June 1: Milk Day
- June 3: Bicycle Day
- June 3: Running Day
- June 4: Cheese Day
- June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
- June 5: Environment Day
- June 5: Donut Day
- June 7: Food Safety Day
- June 7: Caring Day
- June 7: Cancer Survivors Day
- June 8: Oceans Day
- June 8: Best Friends Day
- June 8: King's Birthday
- June 11 to July 19: FIFA World Cup 2026
- June 12: Loving Day
- June 13: Albinism Awareness Day
- June 13: Wellness Day
- June 13: Gin Day
- June 14: Blood Donor Day
- June 15: Day Against Hunger
- June 18: Panic Day
- June 18: Sustainable Gastronomy Day
- June 18: Tapas Day
- June 18: Picnic Day
- June 18: Sushi Day
- June 19: Sauntering Day
- June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
- June 20: Refugee Day
- June 20: Productivity Day
- June 20: Surfing Day
- June 21: Giraffe Day
- June 21: Music Day
- June 21: Father's Day
- June 21: Summer
- June 21: Yoga Day
- June 23: Rainforest Day
- June 24: Women in Engineering Day
- June 26: Beatles Day
- June 26: Day Against Drug Abuse & Trafficking
- June 26: Coconut Day
- June 27: Pineapple Day
- June 27: Micro
- June 27: PTSD Awareness Day
- June 29: Tropics Day
- June 29: Mud Day
- June 29: Camera Day
- June 29 to July 12: Wimbledon
- June 30: Social Media Day
- June 30: Asteroid Day
July radiates freedom, fun, and festival energy! Independence celebrations and major music festivals create viral moments. It's the peak of summer, ideal for content around leisure, travel, friendships, and environmental awareness. Perfect for lifestyle brands and community-building campaigns.
- Plastic Free July
- July 1: Joke Day
- July 1: Reggae Day
- July 1: Canada Day
- July 2: UFO Day
- July 3: Plastic Bag Free Day
- July 4: Independence Day
- July 5: Bikini Day
- July 6: Kissing Day
- July 7: Chocolate Day
- July 7: Forgiveness Day
- July 8: Video Games Day
- July 9: Fashion Day
- July 10: French Fry Day
- July 11: Population Day
- July 15: X (Twitter) Birthday
- July 15: Hot Dog Day
- July 16: Snake Day
- July 17 - July 26: Tomorrowland
- July 17: Emoji Day
- July 18: Nelson Mandela Day
- July 18: Listening Day
- July 20: Jump Day
- July 20: Chess Day
- July 21: Junk Food Day
- July 24: Self Care Day
- July 24: Tequila Day
- July 24: Cousins Day
- July 26: Aunt and Uncle's Day
- July 29: Tiger Day
- July 30: Day of Friendship
- July 30: Friendship Day
- July 30: Cheesecake Day
- July 30: Interns Day
- July 31: Avocado Day
August is a month of transitions and intense moments! Summer peaks while fall approaches, and major sporting events create drama. Back-to-school energy builds alongside festival season. Perfect for adventure content, talent showcases, and lifestyle transitions. It's also ideal for health and wellness campaigns before the year's final stretch.
- Summer Sun Safety Month
- August 1: World Wide Web Day
- August 1: Respect for Parents Day
- August 1: Girlfriend's Day
- August 1: Belgian Fries Day
- August 3: Watermelon Day
- August 5: Blogger Day
- August 7: Beer Day
- August 8: Cat Day
- August 8: Infinity Day
- August 9: Coworking Day
- August 9: Day of Indigenous Peoples
- August 10: Vlogging Day
- August 10: Lion Day
- August 11: Son and Daughter Day
- August 12: Elephant Day
- August 12: Total Solar Eclipse
- August 12: Youth Day
- August 13: Lefthanders Day
- August 14: Lizard Day
- August 15: Geocaching Day
- August 15: Homeless Animals Day
- August 15: Relaxation Day
- August 19: Photography Day
- August 19: Humanitarian Day
- August 19: Orangutan Day
- August 20: Mosquito Day
- August 21: Entrepreneurs' Day
- August 21: Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
- August 22: Plant Milk Day
- August 23: Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
- August 24: Strange Music Day
- August 26 - August 30: gamescon
- August 26: Dog Day
- August 26: Women's Equality Day
- August 29: Bow Tie Day
- August 30 - September 6: Burning Man
- August 30: Beach Day
- August 31: Distance Learning Day
- August 31: Blog Day
- August 31: Summer Bank Holiday
- August 31 to September 13: US Open Tennis 2026
September brings fresh starts and new seasons! Back-to-school momentum, major fashion weeks, and cultural festivals create buzz. It's perfect for education content, professional development, and autumn inspiration. Celebrations and fashion launches give you trending moments. Time to build momentum for Q4.
- World Alzheimer's month
- September 1: Letter Writing Day
- September 2 - September 12: Venice Film Festival
- September 5: Sexual Health Day
- September 5: Charity Day
- September 5: Samosa Day
- September 5: Beard Day
- September 6: Read A Book Day
- September 7: Labor Day
- September 8: Literacy Day
- September 8: Star Trek Day
- September 9: Sudoku Day
- September 9: Teddy Bear Day
- September 10: Suicide Prevention Day
- September 10: R U OK? Day
- September 12 - September 17: New York Fashion Week
- September 12: First Aid Day
- September 12: German Language Day
- September 13: Programmers' Day
- September 13: Grandparents Day
- September 17 - September 21: London Fashion Week
- September 17: Country Music Day
- September 17: Patient Safety Day
- September 18: Equal Pay Day
- September 19: Batman Day
- September 19: Talk Like a Pirate Day
- September 19: Beginning of Oktoberfest
- September 19: Eat an Apple Day
- September 20: Cleanup Day
- September 21: Gratitude Day
- September 21: Alzheimer's Day
- September 21: Day of Peace
- September 22: Rhino Day
- September 22: Hobbit Day
- September 22: Car Free Day
- September 23 - September 29: Milan Fashion Week
- September 23: Day of Sign Languages
- September 23: Fall
- September 24: Gorilla Day
- September 25: Dream Day
- September 25: Daughters Day
- September 26: Rabbit Day
- September 26: Contraception Day
- September 26: Pancake Day
- September 27: Tourism Day
- September 28: Day for Universal Access to Information
- September 28: Right to Abortion Day
- September 29 - October 7: Paris Fashion Week
- September 29: Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
- September 29: Heart Day
- September 30: Podcast Day
- September 30: Translation Day
October is about transformation and celebration! Fall vibes, Halloween, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month dominate. It's perfect for spooky content, health awareness campaigns, and cozy seasonal themes. Fashion weeks and sustainability initiatives offer additional angles. Halloween brings creativity, let your brand shine with bold campaigns.
- October Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- October 1: Coffee Day
- October 1: Vegetarian Day
- October 2: Non-Violence Day
- October 2: Smile Day
- October 3: Boyfriend's Day
- October 4 - October 10: World Space Week
- October 4: Animal Day
- October 4: Taco Day
- October 5: Teachers' Day
- October 5: Architecture Day
- October 5: Habitat Day
- October 5: Labour Day (AUS)
- October 6: Instagram Birthday
- October 7: Cotton Day
- October 8: Octopus Day
- October 9: Egg Day
- October 10: Mental Health Day
- October 10: Porridge Day
- October 11: Coming Out Day
- October 12: Columbus Day
- October 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day
- October 14: Dessert Day
- October 15: Students Day
- October 15: Handwashing Day
- October 16: Food Day
- October 16: Boss's Day
- October 16: Bread Day
- October 19: Gin and Tonic Day
- October 19: New Friends Day
- October 20: Chefs Day
- October 20: Sloth Day
- October 20: Statistics Day
- October 23: Champagne Day
- October 24: United Nations Day
- October 24: Development Information Day
- October 25: Artists Day
- October 25: Pasta Day
- October 25: Opera Day
- October 26: Pumpkin Day
- October 27: Black Cat Day
- October 28: Animation Day
- October 28: Judo Day
- October 31: Halloween
November shifts focus to gratitude, diversity, and giving! Movember, Thanksgiving, and Black Friday create powerful commercial and storytelling moments. It's ideal for social responsibility campaigns, sales-focused content, and year-end planning. Celebrate masculinity conversations and charitable initiatives. The holiday season begins, prepare your audience for what's ahead.
- Movember
- November 1: Vegan Day
- November 4: Common Sense Day
- November 5: Donut Day
- November 8: Radiology Day
- November 9: Freedom Day
- November 10: Science Day for Peace and Development
- November 11: Veterans Day
- November 11: Armistice Day
- November 11: Singles' Day
- November 14: Kindness Day
- November 16: Tolerance Day
- November 17: Prematurity Day
- November 19: Men's Day
- November 19: Toilet Day
- November 19: Philosophy Day
- November 20: Children's Day
- November 21: Television Day
- November 26: Thanksgiving
- November 27: Black Friday
- November 27: Buy Nothing Day
- November 28: Small Business Saturday
- November 30: Computer Security Day
- November 30: Cyber Monday
December is magic: celebration, giving, and reflection! Holiday season energy peaks with Christmas and year-end moments. Perfect for emotional storytelling, charitable campaigns, and community connection. It's ideal for year-in-review content and inspiring future goals. Spread joy, celebrate diversity, and prepare for new beginnings ahead. 🎄
- Seasonal Depression Awareness Month
- December 1: AIDS Day
- December 1: Giving Tuesday
- December 2: Day for the Abolition of Slavery
- December 3: Day of People with Disability
- December 4: Cookie Day
- December 5: Ninja Day
- December 5: Soil Day
- December 5: Day for Equal Opportunity
- December 9: Techno Day
- December 9: Anti-Corruption Day
- December 10: Human Rights Day
- December 10: Animal Rights Day
- December 11: Mountain Day
- December 12: Gingerbread House Day
- December 14: Green Monday
- December 18: Migrants Day
- December 18: Arabic Language Day
- December 18: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
- December 20: Human Solidarity Day
- December 21: Winter
- December 21: Orgasm Day
- December 24: Christmas Eve
- December 25: Christmas
- December 26: Boxing Day
- December 28: Call a Friend Day
- December 31: New Year's Eve
You're already planning for January 15, May 10, and September 23.
That's the difference between surviving in social media and actually thriving.
Save this calendar. Share it with your team. Use it as your roadmap for 2026. And remember: the brands that plan ahead aren't just more successful, they're more creative, more relaxed, and genuinely better at connecting with their audience.
The calendar is in your hands. Now it's time to make 2026 your best year yet! 🥳
Sophie Gonçalves specializes in content writing, particularly SEO copywriting. After more than 3 years' agency experience, she joined Iconosquare in 2024 as Content Manager.
Every week, Emily interviews top brands, renowned influencers, and hidden agencies with one goal in mind: to understand what happens backstage of their social media strategies.
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