Nowadays, there are National Holidays and Days of Observance for basically everything. Besides the common ones like Labor Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Black Friday, there are many other fun dates for us to celebrate!
Most of them are extremely commercial, which is good for your small business since you can use those days to create a sale, a special discount, or even a fun campaign to engage with your customers and your audience on social media.
With this list, there’s no way you’re going to feel like you have nothing to post on social media ever again!
Keep reading to find out:
How to Use the List of National Holidays and Days of Observance
The best way to use this list is to use it to draft a content calendar. If you don’t have a content calendar or a social media plan, we highly recommend you create your social media plan by clicking here and then create your content calendar by clicking here.
Creating a social media plan and an editorial calendar will help you envision your marketing goals and get more clarity on your overall strategy. It also helps you plan out your content in advance so you know exactly what you’re going to post.
Once you have a general idea of what you’re going to post about and when, you can start to dig in a little deeper to map out specific promotions and campaigns. If you’re planning your social media strategy on the fly, your content won’t feel cohesive or well thought out. This randomness will also make it more difficult to engage with people and convert them into buyers.
So, use the dates below to create the bones of your content calendar. If it’s easier, you might want to print it out and highlight the days that make sense for you to post about on behalf of your business.
Examples
Let’s say you own a Mexican restaurant. You obviously want to celebrate Margarita’s Day, Dia de Los Muertos, Nachos Day, and other days that are highly relevant to what you do. For example, Dia de Los Muertos is a special occasion, so you can definitely plan in advance and create an event in your restaurant or come up with a special delivery offer.
Margaritas Day is more of a “fun” commercial holiday, but you can still go all out! You could do a “buy one get one” deal on margaritas, unveil a special new flavor, or offer free chips and guac with every margarita order. When you plan in advance, you can get more creative, which will generate a lot more buzz than if you come up with something last minute.
You can take some time to get good photos of the dishes, edit them, create a nice offer, and write up some strong copy to entice your audience. You can post about it a few days before the actual day to generate excitement and give people more opportunity to plan.
This is just an example. It really doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. As long as you’re creative, you can use this list to attract more attention to your business.
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National Hobby Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Soup Month
National Train Your Dog Month
Read more: January Social Media Calendar and Post Ideas for Businesses
January – Holidays and Days of Observance
January 1st – New Year’s Day
January 1st – Bloody Mary Day
January 2nd – National Science Fiction Day
January 4th – Trivia Day
January 4th – Spaghetti Day
January 5th – Whipped Cream Day
January 6th – Three Kings Day
January 8th – Bubble Bath Day
January 10th – Milk Day
January 12th – Pharmacist Day
January 14th – Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 15th – Hat Day
January 19th – Popcorn Day
January 20th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20th – Cheese Lovers Day
January 20th – DJ Day
January 21st – Hugging Day
January 23rd – Pie Day
January 24th – Green Juice Day
January 24th – Peanut Butter Day
January 25th – Chinese New Year
January 29th – Puzzle Day
January 31st – Fun at Work Day
February – Holidays and Days of Observance
American Heart Month
Black History Month
Children’s Dental Health Month
Hot Breakfast Month
Responsible Pet Owner Month
February – Holidays and Days of Observance
February 1st – Dark Chocolate Day
February 1st – Freedom Day
February 2nd – Super Bowl Sunday
February 3rd – Women Physicians Day
February 4th – World Cancer Day
February 6th – Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7th – Send a Card to a Friend Day
February 9th – Pizza Day
February 9th – Toothache Day
February 10th – Clean Out Your Computer Day
February 11th – Safer Internet Day U.S.
February 11th – Make a Friend Day
February 13th – Galentine’s Day
February 14th – Valentine’s Day
February 15th – Single’s Awareness Day
February 16th – Almond Day
February 17th – Presidents Day
February 18th – Drink Wine Day
February 20th – Love Your Pet Day
February 22nd – Margarita Day
February 24th – Tortilla Chip Day
February 27th – Chili Day
March
National Craft Month
National Women’s History Month
National Nutrition Month
March Madness
March – Holidays and Days of Observance
March 2nd – Read Across America Day
March 5th – Mardi Gras #MardiGras
March 5th – Dress Day
March 6th – Employee Appreciation Day
March 6th – Day of Unplugging
March 6th – Dentist’s Day
March 7th – International Women’s Day
March 8th – Proofreading Day
March 12th – Pancake Day
March 14th – Potato Chip Day
March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day
March 20th – Day of Happiness
March 20th – Spring Equinox
March 21st – French Bread Day
March 22nd – World Water Day
March 23rd – Puppy Day
March 25th – Waffle Day
March 28th – MLB Opening Day
March 30th – Doctor’s Day
April
Stress Awareness Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Move More Month
Couple Appreciation Month
April – Holidays and Days of Observance
April 1st – April Fools’ Day
April 1st – Walking Day
April 2nd – Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 2nd – Autism Awareness Day
April 3rd – World Party Day
April 4th – National Burrito Day
April 5th – Deep Dish Pizza Day
April 7th – Beer Day
April 7th – World Health Day
April 10th – Hug Your Dog Day
April 12th – Easter
April 12th – Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 15th – Laundry Day
April 16th – Wear Pajamas to Work Day
April 18th – High Five Day
April 20th – Chinese Language Day
April 20th – Kindergarten Day
April 22nd – Administrative Professionals’ Day
April 23rd – Picnic Day
April 23rd – World Book Day
April 24th – Arbor Day
April 25th – Telephone Day
April 26th – Pretzel Day
April 29th – International Dance Day
April 30th – International Jazz Day
May
National Hamburger Month
National Salad Month
Arthritis Awareness Month
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
May – Holidays and Days of Observance
May 1st – May Day
May 4th – Free Comic Book Day
May 4th – Star Wars Day
May 5th – Cinco de Mayo
May 5th – Teacher Day
May 6th – No Diet Day
May 10th – Mother’s Day
May 11th – Eat What You Want Day
May 12th – Limerick Day
May 13th – Receptionist Day
May 13th – Apple Pie Day
May 15th – International Day of Families
May 16th – Mimosa Day
May 17th – Pizza Party Day
May 18th – Armed Forces Day
May 21st – Waitstaff Day
May 24th – Scavenger Hunt Day
May 25th – Wine Day
May 25th – Memorial Day
May 28th – Hamburger Day
June
Men’s Health Month
Pride Month
Fruit and Vegetables Month
June – Holidays and Days of Observance
June 1st – Egg Day
June 2nd – Bicycle Day
June 4th – Cheese Day
June 5th – Global Running Day
June 5th – World Environment Day
June 6th – D-Day
June 7th – Donut Day
June 8th – Best Friend’s Day
June 8th – World Oceans Day
June 14th – Flag Day
June 16th – Fudge Day
June 17th – Eat Your Vegetables Day
June 17th – Take Your Cat to Work Day
June 18th – Sushi Day
June 18th – Juneteenth
June 19th – Box Day
June 19th – Martini Day
June 20th – World Day of Music
June 21st – Father’s Day
June 21st – International Yoga Day
June 21st – Selfie Day
June 21st – Summer Solstice
June 23rd – Hydration Day
June 26th – Bingo Day
June 28th – Christopher Street Liberation Day
June 29th – Camera Day
June 30th – Social Media Day
July
National Independent Retailer Month
Ice Cream Month
Social Wellness Month
July– Holidays and Days of Observance
July 1st – Canada Day
July 1st – International Joke Day
July 4th – Independence Day
July 6th – Fried Chicken Day
July 8th – Video Game Day
July 9th – Kitten Day
July 13th – French Fry Day
July 14th – Mac and Cheese Day
July 17th – Emoji Day
July 17th – Hot Dog Day
July 19th – Ice Cream Day
July 21st – Junk Food Day
July 24th – Drive Thru Day
July 25th – Wine and Cheese Day
July 30rd – International Day of Friendship
August
Back to School Month
Eye Exam Month
Breastfeeding Month
August – Holidays and Days of Observance
August 1st – Girlfriend’s Day
August 7th – International Beer Day
August 9th – Book Lovers Day
August 10th – S’mores Day
August 10th – Lazy Day
August 12th – International Youth Day
August 17th – Non-Profit Day
August 19th – World Photography Day
August 20th – Islamic New Year
August 21st – Senior Citizens’ Day
August 24th – National Waffle Day
August 26th – Women’s Equality Day
August 26th – National Dog Day
September
Hispanic Heritage Month
Self-Improvement Month
Baby Safety Month
Read more: September Social Media Calendar + Post Ideas for Businesses
September – Holidays and Days of Observance
September 5th – International Day of Charity
September 5th – Cheese Pizza Day
September 6th – Read a Book Day
September 7th – Labor Day
September 7th – Beer Lovers’ Day
September 12th – Video Games Day
September 13th – Grandparents’ Day
September 13th – Fortune Cookie Day
September 16th – Working Parents Day
September 17th – Constitution Day
September 18th – Start of Rosh Hashanah
September 18th – National Cheeseburger Day
September 19th – Start of Oktoberfest
September 20th – National Pepperoni Pizza Day
September 21st – International Day of Peace
September 22nd – Fall Equinox
September 25th – Comic Book Day
September 26th – Pancake Day
September 26th – Hunting and Fishing Day
September 27th – Start of Yom Kippur
September 27th – World Tourism Day
September 20th – Coffee Day
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Financial Planning Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Read more: October Social Media Calendar + Post Ideas for Businesses
October – Holidays and Days of Observance
October 1st – International Coffee Day
October 1st – World Vegetarian Day
October 2nd – World Smile Day
October 4th – Taco Day
October 6th – Teachers’ Day
October 10th – World Mental Health Day
October 11th – Coming Out Day
October 12th – Columbus Day
October 12th – Indigenous People’s Day
October 12th – Canadian Thanksgiving
October 14th – Dessert Day
October 16th – Boss’s Day
October 17th – Pasta Day
October 17th – Sweetest Day
October 19th – Evaluate Your Life Day
October 21st – International Nacho Day
October 24th – Make a Difference Day
October 24th – United Nations Day
October 27th – Black Cat Day
October 29th – National Cat Day #NationalCatDay
October 31st – Halloween
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Child Safety Protection Month
Diabetes Awareness Month
Native American Heritage Month
Read more: November Social Media Calendar + Post Ideas for Businesses
November Calendar – Holidays and Days of Observance
November 1st – Daylight Saving Time Ends (U.S.)
November 1st – All Saints Day
November 1st – Dia de Los Muertos
November 3rd – Sandwich Day
November 4th – National Stress Awareness Day
November 6th – Love Your Lawyer Day
November 11th – Singles’ Day
November 11th – Veterans Day
November 13th – World Kindness Day
November 14th – Diwali
November 15th – America Recycles Day
November 16th – Fast Food Day
November 17th – Take a Hike Day
November 19th – International Mens’ Day
November 20th – Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20th – Universal Children’s Day
November 21st – World Television Day
November 23rd – Espresso Day
November 26th – Thanksgiving Day
November 27th – Black Friday [ See also: Black Friday Marketing and Post Ideas ]
November 28th – Small Business Saturday
November 29th – Start of Advent
November 30th – Cyber Monday [ See also: Cyber Monday Marketing and Post Ideas ]
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National Write a Business Plan Month
Bingo Month
Write a Friend Month
Read more: December Social Media Calendar + Post Ideas for Businesses
December – Holidays and Days of Observance
December 1st – Giving Tuesday
December 3rd – International Day of Persons With Disabilities
December 4th – Cookie Day
December 5th – Volunteer Day
December 7th – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 10th – Start of Hanukkah
December 10th – Human Rights Day
December 14th – Green Monday
December 17th – Wright Brothers Day
December 21st – Winter Solstice
December 23rd – Festivus
December 24th – Christmas Eve
December 25th – Christmas [ + FREE Templates ]
December 26th – National Thank You Note Day
December 26th – Boxing Day (Canada)
December 26th – Start of Kwanzaa
December 29th – Tick Tock Day
December 30th – Bacon Day
December 31st – New Year’s Eve
Read more: December Social Media Calendar + Post Ideas for Small Businesses [ FREE Social Media Templates ]
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