Social Media Holiday Calendar

Below you will find a list of celebrated days from Canada, UK, and the USA. Some of them are nationally recognized days and some are internationally recognized. There are also days that are the standard days like Father’s Day or Valentines Day.

Using these dates as a guideline will assist you in perhaps filling some content idea gaps in your social postings. For many folks and businesses utilizing social media, it can sometimes be a bit of a challenge to engage with your own content.

Leaning on a little holiday and sharing some good will with your followers never hurts.

We have also included some hashtags that you may find useful to use with your posts. Be sure to follow us on Social Media and see what some of our favourite social media holidays are.

Days Based On The Catholic Religion Calendar: These Days will change each year so listing them in the calendar is very difficult. 🤔
Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday

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January – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Financial Wellness Month

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
Blue Monday: Third Monday of January
Community Manager Appreciation Day #CMAD: Fourth Monday of January

Social Media Holiday List – January
January 1: New Year’s Day
January 1: National Hangover Day
January 2: National Buffet Day
January 4: National Trivia Day #NationalTriviaDay
January 4: National Spaghetti Day
January 8: Bubble Bath Day
January 9: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 11: Sir John A MacDonald Day (Canada)
January 11: Step in the Puddle Day and Splash Your Friends Day
January 12: Kiss a Ginger Day
January 13: National Rubber Ducky Day
January 15: National Hat Day #NationalHatDay
January 15: National Bagel Day #NationalBagelDay
January 17: Ditch Your Resolution Day #DitchYourResolutionDay
January 17: Raoul Wallenberg Day
January 18: National Peking Duck Day
January 20: National Cheese Lovers Day
January 21: New England Clam Chowder Day
January 21: Lincoln Alexander Day
January 21: Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 22: Hot Sauce Day
January 23: National Pie Day
January 25: Opposite Day #OppositeDay
January 25: Fish Taco Day
January 27: National Chocolate Cake Day
January 28: National Kazoo Day
January 29: National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

February – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Black History Month (USA)

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
Family Day (Canada except Quebec): Third Monday of February
National Skip the Straw Day: Fourth Friday in February
National Chili Day: Last Thursday in February

Social Media Holiday List – February
February 2: Groundhog Day
February 2: National Tater Tot Day
February 3: National Carrot Cake Day
February 4: National Homemade Soup Day
February 5: National Shower with a Friend Day
February 6: Safer Internet Day
February 7: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 9: National No One Eats Alone Day
February 10: National Umbrella Day
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science #WomenInScience
February 11: National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
February 12: National Pizza Day #NationalPizzaDay
February 13: National Italian Food Day
February 13: National Agriculture Day (Canada)
February 13: Galentine’s Day
February 14: Valentines Day
February 15: Singles Awareness Day
February 17: National Random Acts of Kindness Day #RandomActsofKindness
February 22: National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
February 25: National Clam Chowder Day
February 28: National Public Sleeping Day

March – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Women’s History Month
Considered to be Endometriosis Awareness Month

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
National Day of Unplugging: First Friday of March

Social Media Holiday List – March
March 1: Zero Discrimination Day
March 1: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 2: National Egg McMuffin Day
March 3: World Wildlife Day #WorldWildlifeDay
March 3: National Cold Cuts Day
March 5: National Multiple Personality Day
March 6: National Frozen Food Day
March 6: National Oreo Cookie Day
March 7: National Crown Roast of Pork Day
March 8: International Women’s Day #InternationalWomensDay #IWD[YEAR]
March 9: National Get Over It Day
March 9: National Meatball Day
March 10: National Ranch Day
March 10: National Mario Day
March 11: National Worship of Tools Day
March 11: National Chicken Parm Day
March 12: National Baked Scallops Day
March 13: National Chicken Soup Day
March 14: Pi Day #PiDay
March 14: National Reuben Sandwich Day
March 14: World Sleep Day
March 15: Global Recycling Day
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
March 17: National Corn Dog Day
March 18: National Awkward Moments Day
March 18: National Sloppy Joe Day
March 19: National Poultry Day
March 20: National Ravioli Day
March 20: International Day of Happiness #InternationalDayofHappiness
March 21: Eliminate Racism Day
March 22: World Water Day #WorldWaterDay #Water2me
March 24: National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
March 24: National Cheesesteak Day
March 25: Lobster Newburg Day
March 26: Purple Day (purpleday.org)
March 28: National Weed Appreciation Dat
March 29: National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
March 30: Mother’s Day (UK + Ireland)
March 30: National Turkey Neck Soup Day
March 31: National Crayon Day
March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility #TransDayofVisibility #TDOV

April – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Move More Month
Considered to be National Poetry Month
Considered to be Celebrate Diversity Month

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
National Burrito Day: First Thursday in April
National Volunteer Week: Second Week in April
National Wildlife Week: Week of April 10
National Organ and Tissue Donor Week: Last week of April
National Workers Mourning Week Week of April 28

Social Media Holiday List – April
April 1: April Fool’s Day
April 1: National Sourdough Bread Day
April 2: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 2: World Autism Day
April 3: National Find a Rainbow Day
April 4: Walk to Work Day
April 4: National Cordon Bleu Day
April 5: National Deep Dish Pizza Day
April 6: National Carbonara Day
April 6: National Teflon Day
April 6: Tartan Day
April 7: National No Housework Day
April 7: National Beer Day (US)
April 7: World Health Day
April 8: National Empanada Day
April 9: Vimy Ridge Day of Memorial
April 9: National Name Yourself Day
April 10: Siblings’ Day #NationalSiblingsDay
April 11: National Pet Day
April 13: National Blame Someone Else Day
April 15: Tax Day (US)
April 15: National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
April 16: National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
April 19: National Garlic Day
April 20: 420
April 20: National Look Alike Day
April 22: Earth Day
April 23: World Book Day #WorldBookDay
April 24: National Pigs in a Blanket Day
April 25: National Steak Day
April 25: National Hug a Plumber Day
April 27: National Prime Rib Day
April 28: National Superhero Day
April 29: International Dance Day #InternationalDanceDay
April 29: National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30: Journey to Freedom Day
April 30: National Bugs Bunny Day

May – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Asian Heritage Month
Considered to be Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Considered to be National Teen Self Esteem Month (USA)
Considered to be National Clean Air Month (USA)
Considered to be Mental Health Awareness Month

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
National Mining Day Second Monday in May
Mothers Day Second Sunday in May
National Fiddling Day Third Saturday in May
National Bike to Work Day Third Friday in May
Victoria Day Monday before May 25
Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 – 9

Social Media Holiday List – May
May 3: National Paranormal Day
May 4: Star Wars Day #StarWarsDay, #MayThe4thBeWithYou
May 5: National Hoagie Day
May 5: National Enchilada Day
May 6: National Nurses Day
May 7: National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8: National Have A Coke Day
May 9: National Sleepover Day
May 10: National Shrimp Day
May 11: National Eat What You Want Day
May 12: International Nurses Day
May 12: National Limerick Day
May 13: National Crouton Day
May 14: World Farmers Day
May 16: National BBQ Day
May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 18: International Museum Day
May 22: World Paloma Day (Mexico’s National Drink)
May 24: National Scavenger Hunt Day!
May 25: National Wine Day
May 28: National Brisket Day
May 31: National Speak in Sentences Day

June – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be National Aboriginal History Month (Canada)
Considered to be Men’s Health Month (USA)
Considered to be LGBTQ Pride Month

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
Fathers Day Third Sunday in June
National Fish and Chips Day First Friday in June
National Turkey Day Third Sunday in June
National Day to Promote Health and Wellness First Saturday in June
National Black Bear Day First Saturday in June
Canadian Armed Forces Day First Sunday in June
Canadian Environment Week Week of June 5
Clean Air Day (Canada) Wednesday of Environment Week
National Blood Donor Week Week of June 14
National Public Service Week Third Week of June
National Flip Flop Day Third Friday in June
Celebrate Canada Week Week Prior to July 1

Social Media Holiday List – June
June 1: National Go Barefoot Day
June 2: National Leave the Office Early Day
June 2: National Rotisserie Chicken Day
June 3: World Bicycle Day
June 3: National Egg Day
June 4: National Cheese Day (USA)
June 5: Global Running Day
June 6: Higher Education Day #HigherEducationDay
June 6: National Donut Day (USA) #NationalDonutDay
June 6: National Drive-In Movie Day
June 8: Best Friends Day #BestFriendsDay
June 8: World Oceans Day #WorldOceansDay
June 9: International Children’s Day
June 9: National Donald Duck Day
June 10: Herbs and Spices Day
June 11: National Corn on the Cob Day’
June 12: National Jerky Day
June 13: National Sewing Machine Day
June 15: National Lobster Day
June 19: Juneteenth (US)
June 19: National Martini Day
June 19: National Garfield Day
June 21: World Music Day
June 21: National Selfie Day #NationalSelfieDay
June 21: National Aboriginal Day
June 22: National Onion Rings Day
June 23: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
June 30: Social Media Day #SMDay, #SocialMediaDay

July – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Disability Pride Month
Considered to be National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Considered to be National Hot Dog Month
Considered to be National Blueberry Month

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
Canada History Week July 1 – 7
National Ice Cream Day Third Sunday in July

Social Media Holiday List – July
July 1: Canada Day
July 1: International Joke Day
July 1: National Creative Ice Cream Flavours Day
July 3: National Eat Your Beans Day
July 3: International Plastic Bag Free Day
July 4: Independence Day (USA)
July 4: National Barbequed Spareribs Day
July 6: International Kissing Day
July 6: National Fried Chicken Day
July 7: World Chocolate Day #WorldChocolateDay
July 11: National Cheer Up The Lonely Day
July 12: National Pecan Pie Day
July 13: National Beans ‘n’ Franks Day
July 14: National Mac and Cheese Day
July 15: Social Media Giving Day
July 15: National Clean Beauty Day (USA)
July 17: World Emoji Day #WorldEmojiDay
July 18: National Sour Candy Day
July 18: World Listening Day
July 20: National Lollipop Day
July 22: National BLT Day
July 24: National Drive-Thru Day
July 26: All Or Nothing Day
July 27: Korean War Veterans Day
July 29: National Lipstick Day
July 29: National Chicken Wing Day
July 29: National Lasagna Day
July 30: International Friendship Day
July 31: National Avocado Day

August – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Black Business Month

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
Civic Holiday (Canada Provincial) First Monday in August

Social Media Holiday List – August
August 2: National Coloring Book Day
August 3: National Grab Some Nuts Day
August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5: National Underwear Day
August 6: Wiggle Your Toes Day
August 8: National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbour’s Porch Day
August 8: International Cat Day #InternationalCatDay
August 8: National CBD Day
August 9: National Peacekeepers Day
August 10: National S’mores Day
August 12: National Middle Child Day
Augist 12: International Youth Day #YouthDay
August 14: National Creamsicle Day
August 14: National Financial Awareness Day
August 15: National Acadian Day
August 17: National I Love My Feet Day
August 19: National Soft Ice Cream Day
August 19: World Photo Day #WorldPhotoDay
August 24: National Waffle Day
August 25: National Kiss and Make Up Day
August 26: National Dog Day (USA) #NationalDogDay

September – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be World Alzeimers Month
Considered to be National Hispanic Heritage Month (USA) Sep.15-Oct.15

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
Labour Day First Monday in September
Grandparents Day Second Sunday in September
National Hunting, Trapping, Fishing Heritage Day Third Saturday in September
Police/Peace Officers National Memorial Day Last Sunday in September

Social Media Holiday List – September
September 3: Merchant Navy Veterans Day
September 4: National Macadamia Nut Day
September 5: National Cheese Pizza Day
September 7: Father’s Day (Australia)
September 8: International Literacy Day
September 9: National Teddy Bear Day
September 10: National TV Dinner Day
September 11: National Make Your Bed Day
September 12: National Video Games Day #NationalVideoGamesDay
September 12: National Video Games Day
September 16: National Play-Doh Day
September 18: International Equal Pay Day
September 20: National String Cheese Day
September 21: World Alzheimer’s Day
September 21: International Day of Peace
September 27: National Crush a Can Day
September 29: National Coffee Day
September 30: International Podcast Day #InternationalPodcastDay
September 30: National Chewing Gum Day

October – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Women’s History Month
Considered to be Black History Month in the UK
Considered to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Considered to be Global Diversity Awareness Month
Considered to be National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
Considered to be National Cyber Security Awareness Month

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
Canadian Thanksgiving Day Second Monday in October

Social Media Holiday List – October
October 1: International Coffee Day #InternationalCoffeeDay
October 2: National Name Your Car Day
October 4: National Taco Day
October 5: National Get Funky Day
October 5: International Teachers Day #WorldTeachersDay
October 6: National Noodle Day
October 8: National Pirogi Day
October 10: World Mental Health Day #WorldMentalHeathDay
October 11: International Day of the Girl Child
October 11: National Coming Out Day
October 12: National Gumbo Day
October 13: National No Bra Day
October 13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 14: Be Bald and Be Free Day
October 16: World Food Day
October 18: Persons Day
October 21: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
October 24: National Food Day
October 25: National Greasy Food Day
October 27: World Day of Audiovisual Heritage
October 29: National Cat Day (US)
October 31: Halloween
October 31: National Unicef Day
October 31: National Knock-Knock Jokes Day
October 31: Halloween

November – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Movember; No Shave November

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
USA Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday of November
Black Friday Friday Following USA Thanksgiving Day
Small Business Saturday Saturday following USA Thanksgiving Day
Cyber Monday Monday following USA Thanksgiving Day
Giving Tuesday Tuesday following USA Thanksgiving Day

Social Media Holiday List – November
November 1: National Cook For Your Pets Day
November 4: National Candy Day
November 5: National Doughnut Day
November 6: National Nachos Day
November 8: STEM Day #STEMDay
November 8: National Cappuccino Day
November 11: Remembrance Day
November 12: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
November 13: Social Media Kindness Day
November 13: World Kindness Day #WKD
November 14: National Pickle Day
November 15: National Philanthropy Day
November 15: National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
November 17: National Take A Hike Day
November 18: Mickey Mouse Birthday
November 19: National Play Monopoly Day
November 19: International Mens Day
November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20: Sir Wilfred Laurier Day
November 20: Child Day
November 20: National Absurdity Day
November 21: National Red Mitten Day
November 30: National Mason Jar Day

December – Social Media Holiday Calendar

Considered to be Aids Awareness Month

“Occurs On” Days/Weeks:
Cyber Monday Monday following USA Thanksgiving Day
Giving Tuesday Tuesday following USA Thanksgiving Day

Social Media Holiday List – December
December 1: National Eat a Red Apple Day
December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 4: National Sock Day
December 4: National Cookie Day
December 6: Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 10: Human Rights Day
December 11: Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster
December 12: Gingerbread House Day
December 15: National Wear Your Pearls Day
December 17: National Maple Syrup Day
December 22: National Date Nut Bread Day
December 24: National Eggnog Day
December 24: Christmas Eve
December 25: Christmas Day
December 25: National Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26: Boxing Day
December 26: National Whiner’s Day
December 29: Tick Tock Day
December 31: New Years Eve
December 31: National Champagne Day