Social Media Holiday Calendar 2026
Plan your content around important dates. Find holidays, awareness days, and events for your social media calendar.
Showing 60 holidays
New Year's Day
MajorNew beginnings and resolutions
Science Fiction Day
NicheSci-fi content and futuristic themes
World Braille Day
AwarenessAccessibility awareness
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MajorCivil rights and equality
National Hugging Day
FunConnection and warmth
Black History Month Begins
MajorBlack history and culture
Groundhog Day
FunWeather predictions
World Cancer Day
AwarenessCancer awareness and support
Super Bowl LIX
MajorFootball and commercials
Valentine's Day
MajorLove and relationships
Presidents Day
MajorU.S. presidents and history
Women's History Month Begins
MajorWomen's achievements
International Women's Day
MajorGender equality
Pi Day
FunMath and pie
St. Patrick's Day
MajorIrish culture
Spring Equinox
SeasonalFirst day of spring
World Water Day
AwarenessWater conservation
April Fools' Day
FunPranks and humor
World Autism Awareness Day
AwarenessAutism awareness
World Health Day
AwarenessHealth and wellness
Easter Sunday
MajorEaster celebration
Earth Day
MajorEnvironmental awareness
May Day
AwarenessWorkers' rights
Star Wars Day
Pop CultureMay the 4th be with you
Cinco de Mayo
MajorMexican heritage
Mother's Day
MajorCelebrating mothers
Memorial Day
MajorHonoring fallen soldiers
Pride Month Begins
MajorLGBTQ+ pride
World Environment Day
AwarenessEnvironmental action
Father's Day
MajorCelebrating fathers
Juneteenth
MajorFreedom and emancipation
Summer Solstice
SeasonalFirst day of summer
Independence Day (US)
MajorAmerican independence
World Emoji Day
FunEmoji celebration
Moon Landing Anniversary
EducationalSpace exploration
International Friendship Day
FunCelebrating friendships
International Day of Indigenous Peoples
AwarenessIndigenous cultures
International Youth Day
AwarenessYouth empowerment
World Photography Day
NichePhotography appreciation
Women's Equality Day
AwarenessGender equality
Labor Day
MajorWorkers and labor movement
International Literacy Day
AwarenessEducation and literacy
International Day of Peace
AwarenessWorld peace
Fall Equinox
SeasonalFirst day of fall
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
AwarenessBreast cancer awareness
World Animal Day
AwarenessAnimal welfare
World Mental Health Day
AwarenessMental health awareness
Halloween
MajorCostumes and spooky fun
Day of the Dead
CulturalMexican tradition
Veterans Day
MajorHonoring veterans
Thanksgiving
MajorGratitude and family
Black Friday
CommercialShopping deals
Small Business Saturday
CommercialSupport small businesses
Cyber Monday
CommercialOnline shopping deals
Giving Tuesday
AwarenessCharitable giving
Human Rights Day
AwarenessHuman rights
Winter Solstice
SeasonalFirst day of winter
Christmas Day
MajorChristmas celebration
Kwanzaa Begins
CulturalAfrican-American heritage
New Year's Eve
MajorYear-end celebration
How to Use This Calendar
Planning Tips
- Schedule posts 1-2 weeks in advance
- Mix major holidays with niche ones
- Adapt content to each platform
- Create holiday-specific campaigns
- Use relevant hashtags for each event
Content Ideas
- Share holiday history and facts
- Create themed visuals and graphics
- Run holiday-specific promotions
- Share user-generated content
- Post behind-the-scenes content
Note: Dates are based on U.S. observances. International dates may vary. Always verify dates for your specific region.
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