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

Major

New beginnings and resolutions

All Platforms
Thu, Jan 1
Past

Science Fiction Day

Niche

Sci-fi content and futuristic themes

InstagramTiktok
Fri, Jan 2
Past

World Braille Day

Awareness

Accessibility awareness

LinkedinFacebook
Sun, Jan 4
Past

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Major

Civil rights and equality

All Platforms
Tue, Jan 20
Past

National Hugging Day

Fun

Connection and warmth

InstagramTiktok
Wed, Jan 21
Past

Black History Month Begins

Major

Black history and culture

All Platforms
Sun, Feb 1
Past

Groundhog Day

Fun

Weather predictions

InstagramTiktok
Mon, Feb 2
Past

World Cancer Day

Awareness

Cancer awareness and support

All Platforms
Wed, Feb 4
Past

Super Bowl LIX

Major

Football and commercials

All Platforms
Mon, Feb 9
Past

Valentine's Day

Major

Love and relationships

All Platforms
Sat, Feb 14
Past

Presidents Day

Major

U.S. presidents and history

FacebookTwitter
Tue, Feb 17
Past

Women's History Month Begins

Major

Women's achievements

All Platforms
Sun, Mar 1
5 days

International Women's Day

Major

Gender equality

All Platforms
Sun, Mar 8
12 days

Pi Day

Fun

Math and pie

InstagramTiktok
Sat, Mar 14
18 days

St. Patrick's Day

Major

Irish culture

All Platforms
Tue, Mar 17
21 days

Spring Equinox

Seasonal

First day of spring

All Platforms
Fri, Mar 20
24 days

World Water Day

Awareness

Water conservation

All Platforms
Sun, Mar 22
26 days

April Fools' Day

Fun

Pranks and humor

All Platforms
Wed, Apr 1
36 days

World Autism Awareness Day

Awareness

Autism awareness

All Platforms
Thu, Apr 2
37 days

World Health Day

Awareness

Health and wellness

All Platforms
Tue, Apr 7
42 days

Easter Sunday

Major

Easter celebration

All Platforms
Mon, Apr 20
55 days

Earth Day

Major

Environmental awareness

All Platforms
Wed, Apr 22
57 days

May Day

Awareness

Workers' rights

LinkedinTwitter
Fri, May 1
66 days

Star Wars Day

Pop Culture

May the 4th be with you

All Platforms
Mon, May 4
69 days

Cinco de Mayo

Major

Mexican heritage

All Platforms
Tue, May 5
70 days

Mother's Day

Major

Celebrating mothers

All Platforms
Mon, May 11
76 days

Memorial Day

Major

Honoring fallen soldiers

All Platforms
Tue, May 26
91 days

Pride Month Begins

Major

LGBTQ+ pride

All Platforms
Mon, Jun 1
97 days

World Environment Day

Awareness

Environmental action

All Platforms
Fri, Jun 5
101 days

Father's Day

Major

Celebrating fathers

All Platforms
Mon, Jun 15
111 days

Juneteenth

Major

Freedom and emancipation

All Platforms
Fri, Jun 19
115 days

Summer Solstice

Seasonal

First day of summer

All Platforms
Sun, Jun 21
117 days

Independence Day (US)

Major

American independence

All Platforms
Sat, Jul 4
130 days

World Emoji Day

Fun

Emoji celebration

All Platforms
Fri, Jul 17
143 days

Moon Landing Anniversary

Educational

Space exploration

All Platforms
Mon, Jul 20
146 days

International Friendship Day

Fun

Celebrating friendships

All Platforms
Thu, Jul 30
156 days

International Day of Indigenous Peoples

Awareness

Indigenous cultures

All Platforms
Sun, Aug 9
166 days

International Youth Day

Awareness

Youth empowerment

All Platforms
Wed, Aug 12
169 days

World Photography Day

Niche

Photography appreciation

InstagramPinterest
Wed, Aug 19
176 days

Women's Equality Day

Awareness

Gender equality

All Platforms
Wed, Aug 26
183 days

Labor Day

Major

Workers and labor movement

All Platforms
Tue, Sep 1
189 days

International Literacy Day

Awareness

Education and literacy

LinkedinFacebook
Tue, Sep 8
196 days

International Day of Peace

Awareness

World peace

All Platforms
Mon, Sep 21
209 days

Fall Equinox

Seasonal

First day of fall

All Platforms
Tue, Sep 22
210 days

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Awareness

Breast cancer awareness

All Platforms
Thu, Oct 1
219 days

World Animal Day

Awareness

Animal welfare

InstagramTiktok
Sun, Oct 4
222 days

World Mental Health Day

Awareness

Mental health awareness

All Platforms
Sat, Oct 10
228 days

Halloween

Major

Costumes and spooky fun

All Platforms
Sat, Oct 31
249 days

Day of the Dead

Cultural

Mexican tradition

All Platforms
Sun, Nov 1
250 days

Veterans Day

Major

Honoring veterans

All Platforms
Wed, Nov 11
260 days

Thanksgiving

Major

Gratitude and family

All Platforms
Fri, Nov 27
276 days

Black Friday

Commercial

Shopping deals

All Platforms
Sat, Nov 28
277 days

Small Business Saturday

Commercial

Support small businesses

All Platforms
Sun, Nov 29
278 days

Cyber Monday

Commercial

Online shopping deals

All Platforms
Tue, Dec 1
280 days

Giving Tuesday

Awareness

Charitable giving

All Platforms
Thu, Dec 3
282 days

Human Rights Day

Awareness

Human rights

All Platforms
Thu, Dec 10
289 days

Winter Solstice

Seasonal

First day of winter

All Platforms
Mon, Dec 21
300 days

Christmas Day

Major

Christmas celebration

All Platforms
Fri, Dec 25
304 days

Kwanzaa Begins

Cultural

African-American heritage

All Platforms
Sat, Dec 26
305 days

New Year's Eve

Major

Year-end celebration

All Platforms
Thu, Dec 31
310 days

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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