save this: 2026 social media holiday calendar

Blue Seven Studio Staff
Dec 17
3 min read

Use this calendar as a plug‑and‑play resource for your 2026 marketing strategy, content planning, and campaign ideation. These social media holidays are ideal for posts, stories, emails, promos, and brand storytelling moments.

January 2026

Jan 1 - New Year’s Day
Jan 4 - World Braille Day
Jan 10 - National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
Jan 13 - Korean New Year (Seollal begins)
Jan 15 - National Hat Day
Jan 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 21 - National Hugging Day
Jan 24 - International Day of Education

Content ideas- Goal setting, behind‑the‑scenes resets, brand values, community impact.

February 2026

Feb 1 - Lunar New Year
Feb 4 - World Cancer Day
Feb 7 - National Send a Card to a Friend Day
Feb 11 - International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Feb 13 - Galentine’s Day
Feb 14 - Valentine’s Day
Feb 16 - Presidents’ Day
Feb 17 - Random Acts of Kindness Day
Feb 27 - National Retro Day

Content ideas- Community love, partnerships, UGC, appreciation posts.

March 2026

Mar 1 - Women’s History Month begins
Mar 8 - International Women’s Day
Mar 9 - National Get Over It Day
Mar 17 - St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 19 - First Day of Spring
Mar 21 - World Poetry Day
Mar 27 - National Scribble Day

Content ideas- Founder stories, empowerment, creativity, seasonal transitions.

April 2026

Apr 1 - April Fool’s Day
Apr 7 - World Health Day
Apr 10 - Siblings Day
Apr 11 - National Pet Day
Apr 13 - Songkran (Thai New Year)
Apr 22 - Earth Day
Apr 29 - International Dance Day

Content ideas- Playful content, wellness, sustainability, lifestyle moments.

May 2026

May 1 - Mental Health Awareness Month begins
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
May 8 - National Small Business Day
May 10 - Mother’s Day
May 15 - International Day of Families
May 25 - Memorial Day
May 29 - National Paperclip Day

Content ideas- Brand mission, community support, storytelling, gratitude.

June 2026

Jun 1 - Pride Month begins
Jun 5 - World Environment Day
Jun 7 - National Best Friends Day
Jun 14 - Flag Day
Jun 19 - Juneteenth
Jun 21 - First Day of Summer
Jun 27 - National Sunglasses Day

Content ideas- Inclusivity, lifestyle visuals, summer launches.

July 2026

Jul 4 - Independence Day
Jul 7 - World Chocolate Day
Jul 17 - World Emoji Day
Jul 20 - National Ice Cream Day
Jul 24 - International Self‑Care Day
Jul 30 - International Friendship Day

Content ideas- Fun, lighthearted content, polls, reels, community features.

August 2026

Aug 1 - National Girlfriends Day
Aug 8 - International Cat Day
Aug 12 - International Youth Day
Aug 19 - World Photography Day
Aug 26 - Women’s Equality Day

Content ideas- Visual storytelling, throwbacks, creator features.

September 2026

Sep 7 - Labor Day
Sep 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day
Sep 13 - National Positive Thinking Day
Sep 21 - International Day of Peace
Sep 22 - First Day of Fall
Sep 27 - World Tourism Day

Content ideas- Wellness, reflection, seasonal pivots, education.

October 2026

Oct 1 - International Coffee Day
Oct 5 - World Teachers’ Day
Oct 10 - World Mental Health Day
Oct 16 - World Food Day
Oct 24 - United Nations Day
Oct 31 - Halloween

Content ideas- Educational posts, cozy visuals, themed campaigns.

November 2026

Nov 3 - Election Day (U.S.)
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 13 - World Kindness Day
Nov 26 - Thanksgiving
Nov 27 - Black Friday
Nov 30 - Cyber Monday

Content ideas- Gratitude, values‑driven messaging, strategic promotions.

December 2026

Dec 1 - Giving Tuesday
Dec 4 - National Cookie Day
Dec 10 - Human Rights Day
Dec 21 - First Day of Winter
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve

Content ideas- Reflection, giving back, year‑in‑review, teasers for 2027.

Pro Tip for 2026 Planning

You don’t need to post for every holiday. Choose the ones that align with your brand voice, audience, and business goals, and plan campaigns around them 30–60 days in advance.

Bookmark this calendar or save it to your 2026 content planning toolkit.