Social media content calendar 2026

Holidays, awareness days and shopping dates for the next 12 months, with ready post ideas. Filter by country and by your niche, then write the post with AI in a minute.

Coming up in the next 14 days

  1. Tomorrow National Coffee Day (US) Fun day
  2. Tomorrow World Heart Day Awareness day
  3. In 2 days International Translation Day Professional day
  4. In 2 days Internet Day (Russia) Fun day
  5. In 3 days Breast Cancer Awareness Month Awareness day
  6. In 3 days International Coffee Day Fun day
  7. In 3 days International Day of Older Persons Awareness day
  8. In 3 days World Vegetarian Day Fun day
  9. In 4 days World Smile Day Fun day
  10. In 6 days Teachers’ Day (Kazakhstan) Professional day
  11. In 6 days World Animal Day Awareness day
  12. In 7 days Teachers’ Day Professional day
  13. In 11 days World Egg Day Fun day
  14. In 11 days World Post Day Awareness day
  15. In 12 days World Mental Health Day Awareness day
  16. In 13 days Agriculture Workers’ Day (Russia) Professional day
  17. In 13 days International Day of the Girl Child Awareness day

September 2026

  • Day of Knowledge Public holiday Start of the school year in Russia and Kazakhstan.
  • First Day of Autumn Season Start of calendar autumn: cosy content, new menus and seasonal collections.
  • Labor Day (US) Public holiday US federal holiday honouring workers; the unofficial end of summer and a big sale weekend.
  • International Beauty Day Professional day Day of the beauty industry, initiated by CIDESCO; widely marked by salons in Russia.
  • Programmer’s Day Professional day The 256th day of the year (13 September, or 12 in leap years); official in Russia.
  • World Pharmacists Day Professional day Professional day of pharmacists, set by the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

October 2026

  • World Smile Day Fun day Created by Harvey Ball, the artist of the smiley face; the first Friday of October.
  • Teachers’ Day (Kazakhstan) ≈ Professional day Kazakhstan's teachers' day; traditionally the first Sunday of October. Check the current official date.
  • World Animal Day Awareness day Global day for animal welfare, on the feast of St Francis of Assisi.
  • Teachers’ Day Professional day World Teachers' Day (UNESCO) and the official Teachers' Day in Russia.
  • World Egg Day Fun day Celebrates eggs, held on the second Friday of October.
  • World Post Day Awareness day Marks the founding of the Universal Postal Union in 1874.
  • Boss’s Day Fun day US day for thanking managers and bosses.
  • World Food Day Awareness day FAO day on food security; in Russia also marked as World Bread Day.
  • International Chefs Day Professional day Day celebrating chefs, initiated by the World Association of Chefs' Societies.
  • Back to the Future Day Fun day Fans mark 21 October, the date Marty McFly travels to in the 2015 of 'Back to the Future Part II'.
  • Motorists’ Day (Russia) Professional day Russian day of road transport workers and all drivers, the last Sunday of October.
  • Republic Day (Kazakhstan) Public holiday Public holiday in Kazakhstan marking the 1990 declaration of state sovereignty.
  • World Pasta Day Fun day Day celebrating pasta, created in 1995 by pasta makers.
  • Halloween Public holiday Costume parties, pumpkins and treats. Widely celebrated by businesses in the US, UK and beyond.
  • World Savings Day Awareness day Day promoting saving, started at the International Savings Bank Congress in 1924.

November 2026

  • Movember Awareness day November men's health movement: grow a moustache to raise awareness.
  • World Vegan Day Fun day Created by the Vegan Society to mark its founding.
  • Bonfire Night Public holiday Guy Fawkes Night: fireworks and bonfires across the UK.
  • Remembrance Sunday Public holiday UK day of remembrance for the fallen; the poppy is its symbol. No promotions.
  • Armistice Day Public holiday UK remembrance of the end of World War I, with a two-minute silence at 11 a.m.
  • Singles’ Day (11.11) Shopping event The world's largest online sale day, born in China; big on marketplaces in Russia and Kazakhstan.
  • Veterans Day (US) Public holiday US federal holiday honouring military veterans.
  • World Children’s Day Awareness day UN day on children's rights, marking the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  • Thanksgiving (US) Public holiday US national holiday of gratitude and family dinner, the fourth Thursday of November.
  • Black Friday Shopping event The day after US Thanksgiving: the start of the holiday shopping season worldwide.
  • Small Business Saturday Shopping event Saturday after Thanksgiving encouraging people to shop at small local businesses.
  • Cyber Monday Shopping event The Monday after Thanksgiving, focused on online deals.
  • St Andrew’s Day Public holiday The national day of Scotland; a bank holiday there.

December 2026

  • First Day of Winter Season Start of calendar winter and the pre-New Year season.
  • Giving Tuesday Awareness day Global day of giving, held on the Tuesday after US Thanksgiving.
  • World AIDS Day Awareness day Global day for HIV awareness; the red ribbon is its symbol.
  • Human Rights Day Awareness day UN day marking the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • Constitution Day (Russia) Public holiday Day of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.
  • Double 12 (12.12) Shopping event A marketplace sale day following 11.11, popular in Asia and on marketplaces in Russia and Kazakhstan.
  • Christmas Jumper Day ≈ Fun day Christmas jumper and sweater days are often held on a Friday in mid-December; exact dates vary by organiser.
  • December Solstice Season The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere; from here days get longer.
  • Christmas Eve Public holiday The last day for gifts and preparations before Christmas.
  • Christmas Day Public holiday Western Christmas, a public holiday in the US, UK and many countries.
  • Boxing Day Shopping event UK bank holiday and the start of post-Christmas sales.
  • New Year’s Eve Public holiday The last day of the year: recaps, greetings and final offers.

January 2027

  • Dry January Awareness day A month-long alcohol-free challenge that starts on 1 January. A natural hook for wellness, fitness and alcohol-free menus.
  • New Year’s Day Public holiday The first day of the year: a public holiday almost everywhere and the best moment to thank customers and set the tone for the months ahead.
  • World Braille Day Awareness day UN day raising awareness of braille and accessibility for blind and partially sighted people.
  • Orthodox Christmas Public holiday Christmas in the Orthodox tradition, a public holiday in Russia and Kazakhstan. Calm, warm family content works best.
  • Quitter’s Day Fun day The second Friday of January, when many people are said to drop their New Year's resolutions. Great for motivation content.
  • Russian Press Day Professional day Professional day of Russian journalists and media workers. A reason to talk about media, PR and your mentions in the press.
  • Old New Year Fun day Russian 'second New Year' by the old calendar. A playful reason to extend holiday offers or sum up the first two weeks.
  • Wikipedia Day Fun day The anniversary of Wikipedia's launch in 2001. A light hook for 'fact about us' and educational posts.
  • Blue Monday Fun day The third Monday of January, popularised in the UK as the 'gloomiest day of the year'. Brands use it for mood-boosting offers.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Public holiday US federal holiday honouring Martin Luther King Jr. Appropriate for values-based and community content, not hard selling.
  • Winnie the Pooh Day Fun day Celebrated on the birthday of A. A. Milne, the author of Winnie-the-Pooh. A cosy hook for kids' products and reading.
  • Epiphany (Orthodox) Public holiday Orthodox Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, known in Russia for ice-hole bathing. Good for winter, health and tradition content.
  • International Hug Day Fun day An informal day celebrating hugs. Works for warm, emotional and user-generated content.
  • National Handwriting Day Fun day US day celebrating handwriting, marked on John Hancock's birthday. A hook for stationery, gifts and personal notes.
  • International Day of Education Awareness day UN day recognising the role of education for peace and development. Good for schools, courses and tutors.
  • Burns Night Public holiday Scotland's celebration of poet Robert Burns with haggis, poetry and whisky. Popular with restaurants and UK retailers.
  • Russian Students’ Day (Tatiana Day) Public holiday Tatiana Day, the day of Russian students. Great for student discounts and congratulating everyone named Tatiana.
  • Leningrad Siege Lifting Day Public holiday Day marking the full lifting of the Siege of Leningrad in 1944. A day of remembrance: respectful content only, no promotions.
  • Data Privacy Day Awareness day International day promoting privacy and data protection, based on the Council of Europe's data protection convention.
  • National Croissant Day Fun day A US food day devoted to croissants. Bakeries and cafés use it for pastry offers and behind-the-scenes content.

February 2027

  • Groundhog Day Fun day The US tradition of a groundhog 'predicting' the end of winter. Also a famous film, perfect for 'repeat' jokes and offers.
  • World Cancer Day Awareness day Global day for cancer awareness led by the Union for International Cancer Control. Serious tone: prevention and support.
  • Chinese New Year Public holiday Lunar New Year and the start of the Spring Festival. 2026 is the Year of the Horse; 2027 the Year of the Goat.
  • Realtor’s Day (Russia) ≈ Professional day An informal professional day of Russian real estate agents. Date is widely cited but not official.
  • Russian Science Day Professional day Professional day of Russian scientists, marking the founding of the Academy of Sciences in 1724.
  • International Dentist Day Professional day Professional day of dentists, widely marked in Russia on 9 February (St Apollonia's day).
  • National Pizza Day Fun day A US food day celebrating pizza, widely picked up by pizzerias and delivery services worldwide.
  • Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) Public holiday The day before Lent begins, when the UK makes and flips pancakes. Date moves with Western Easter.
  • Safer Internet Day Awareness day Global day for a safer and better internet, held on the Tuesday of the second week of February.
  • Galentine’s Day Fun day The day before Valentine's for celebrating female friendship, popularised by a TV series. Popular with beauty and café brands.
  • World Radio Day Awareness day UNESCO day celebrating radio. A hook for podcasts, audio content and voice messages.
  • Super Bowl Sunday ≈ Fun day The NFL final, one of the biggest TV and food-ordering days in the US. Usually the second Sunday of February.
  • Valentine’s Day Public holiday The day of love and romance. One of the strongest sales moments of Q1 for gifts, flowers, beauty and restaurants.
  • International Childhood Cancer Day Awareness day Global day to raise awareness about childhood cancer and support children and families.
  • Presidents’ Day Public holiday US federal holiday on the third Monday of February, known for big retail and car sales.
  • Love Your Pet Day Fun day A US day for celebrating pets. Pet shops, groomers and vets use it for photo contests.
  • Rare Disease Day Awareness day Global awareness day for rare diseases, held on the last day of February.

March 2027

  • Cat Day in Russia Fun day Russian cat day, marked on 1 March. Cat content is some of the most shared on social media.
  • Day of Gratitude (Kazakhstan) Public holiday Kazakhstan's Day of Gratitude, honouring mutual support among the country's peoples.
  • First Day of Spring Season In Russia spring starts on 1 March by calendar tradition. Refresh visuals, launch spring collections and offers.
  • St David’s Day Public holiday The national day of Wales, with daffodils and leeks as symbols.
  • World Compliment Day Fun day An informal day for giving sincere compliments. Easy engagement hook for any brand.
  • World Book Day (UK and Ireland) ≈ Fun day UK and Ireland's children's reading day, usually the first Thursday in March, famous for costume dress-up.
  • World Obesity Day Awareness day Global day promoting understanding and treatment of obesity. Use a supportive tone, no body shaming.
  • Mothering Sunday (UK) Public holiday Mother's Day in the UK and Ireland, three weeks before Easter Sunday. Big gift, flowers and brunch moment.
  • International Women’s Day Public holiday UN-recognised day and a public holiday in Russia and Kazakhstan. The biggest gift and beauty sales moment of spring.
  • Maslenitsa (Pancake Week) Public holiday Russian folk festival of seeing off winter, a week of pancakes ending with Forgiveness Sunday. Date moves with Orthodox Easter.
  • Pi Day Fun day Celebrates the number π (3.14). Math teachers love it, and so do bakeries, thanks to the pie pun.
  • World Consumer Rights Day Awareness day Global day for consumer rights, inspired by John F. Kennedy's 1962 speech to Congress.
  • St Patrick’s Day Public holiday Ireland's national day, celebrated worldwide with green outfits and parades. A public holiday in Northern Ireland.
  • World Sleep Day Awareness day Global day on sleep health, held on the Friday before the March equinox.
  • International Day of Happiness Awareness day UN day recognising happiness and well-being as universal goals.
  • March Equinox Season Astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when day and night are nearly equal.
  • Good Friday Public holiday The Friday before Western Easter; a public holiday in the UK. Start of the Easter long weekend.
  • Earth Hour ≈ Awareness day WWF's global lights-out hour, usually on a Saturday in late March. Check the official date each year.
  • World Theatre Day Awareness day International day celebrating theatre, created by the International Theatre Institute.
  • Easter (Western) Public holiday Western Christian Easter Sunday. Egg hunts, chocolate and family meals; the date moves each year.
  • Easter Monday Public holiday Bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the day after Easter Sunday.

April 2027

  • April Fools’ Day Fun day The day of pranks and jokes. Brands post fake products and playful announcements; reveal the joke the same day.
  • World Health Day Awareness day WHO's founding anniversary, focused on a global health theme each year.
  • National Pet Day Fun day US day celebrating pets and encouraging adoption from shelters.
  • Cosmonautics Day Public holiday Marks Yuri Gagarin's first human spaceflight on 12 April 1961; the UN observes it as the International Day of Human Space Flight.
  • World Art Day Awareness day Celebrated on Leonardo da Vinci's birthday to promote creative activity.
  • Earth Day Awareness day Global environmental day first held in 1970, now marked in more than 190 countries.
  • World Veterinary Day Professional day Professional day of veterinarians, held on the last Saturday of April.
  • International Dance Day Awareness day UNESCO-supported day celebrating dance, on the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre.

May 2027

  • Orthodox Easter Public holiday The main Orthodox Christian feast. Kulich, painted eggs and family gatherings; the date moves each year.
  • World Laughter Day Fun day Started in 1998 by the laughter yoga movement, held on the first Sunday of May.
  • Star Wars Day Fun day Fan day built on the pun 'May the Fourth be with you'.
  • Mother’s Day (US) Public holiday Mother's Day in the US and many countries, the second Sunday of May. One of the biggest gift days of the year.
  • Victory Day Public holiday Public holiday in Russia and Kazakhstan commemorating victory in the Great Patriotic War. Respectful tone; avoid playful promos.
  • Kurban Ait (Eid al-Adha) ≈ Public holiday Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, a public holiday in Kazakhstan. The date follows the lunar calendar and is set officially each year.
  • International Museum Day Awareness day ICOM day celebrating museums; many offer free entry and night events around this date.
  • World Bee Day Awareness day UN day on the importance of bees and pollinators, on the birthday of beekeeping pioneer Anton Janša.
  • Towel Day Fun day Fan tribute to author Douglas Adams: carry a towel all day.
  • Memorial Day Public holiday US federal holiday honouring fallen service members; also the unofficial start of summer and a big sale weekend.
  • Spring Bank Holiday Public holiday UK bank holiday on the last Monday of May.
  • World No Tobacco Day Awareness day WHO day on the harms of tobacco.

June 2027

  • First Day of Summer Season Start of summer by calendar in Russia. Holiday season, vacations and summer menus.
  • International Children’s Day Public holiday Children's Day on 1 June, widely celebrated in Russia, Kazakhstan and many other countries.
  • Global Running Day Fun day Worldwide day celebrating running, held on the first Wednesday of June.
  • World Bicycle Day Awareness day UN day promoting cycling as simple, affordable and green transport.
  • Russia Day Public holiday Public holiday in Russia, often part of a long weekend.
  • Juneteenth Public holiday US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Community and education content, not hard selling.
  • Olympic Day Awareness day Marks the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894.
  • Social Media Day Fun day Day celebrating social media, started by Mashable in 2010.

July 2027

  • World UFO Day Fun day Fan day for UFO enthusiasts, linked to the 1947 Roswell story.
  • Independence Day (US) Public holiday US national holiday with fireworks, barbecues and major summer sales.
  • World Emoji Day Fun day Celebrates emoji; 17 July is the date shown on the calendar emoji.
  • Christmas in July Shopping event Mid-summer celebration used by retailers for early holiday deals.
  • Navy Day (Russia) Public holiday Russian Navy Day, the last Sunday of July.

August 2027

  • Builder’s Day (Russia) Professional day Russian professional day of construction workers, the second Sunday of August.
  • International Cat Day Fun day Global cat day created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
  • Russian Flag Day Public holiday Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation.
  • Blog Day Fun day Online day, started in 2005, for recommending blogs to your audience ('3108' looks like 'blog').
  • Last Day of Summer Season The last day of calendar summer, a good moment to sum up and switch to autumn content.

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