Ready to transform your social media feeds into a lively hub of engagement and connection? We’ve got your back with the ultimate lowdown on the must-know social media holidays for 2024.
Picture the buzz when your brand not only joins but leads the party! We get it – missing out on a social media gem is a bummer. Fear not, because 2024 is your year for strategic and on-point content.
Let’s plan ahead, laugh off FOMO, and make every post count. Our guide is filled with friendly insights, a touch of SEO magic, and pure excitement to keep you in sync with the hottest conversations. Get set to boost your online presence and spread joy across the digital landscape. Let’s dive into the 2024 Social Media Holidays!
January
Financial Wellness Month
January 1: New Years Day
January 2: Science Fiction Day
January 3: International Mind-Body Wellness Day
January 4: Trivia Day
January 4: World Braille Day
January 7: Orthodox Christmas
January 11: Human Trafficking Awareness Day
January 15: Blue Monday
January 16: Martin Luther King Day
January 19: Popcorn Day
January 20: Cheese Lovers Day
January 21: World Religion Day
January 22: Community Manager Appreciation Day #CMAD
January 24: International Day of Education
January 27: Fun at Work Day
January 30: Croissant Day
February
February 3: Wear Red Day
February 4: World Cancer Day
February 6: Safer Internet Day
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science #WomenInScience
February 12: National Pizza Day #NationalPizzaDay
February 13: Radio Day
February 14: Valentines Day
February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 18: International Asperger’s Day
February 20: World Day of Social Justice
February 22: Walking the Dog Day
February 28: Rare Disease Day
March
March 1: Employee Appreciation Day
March 1: National Day of Unplugging #DayOfUnplugging
March 1: International Wheelchair Day
March 1: Zero Discrimination Day
March 2: Teen Mental Wellness Day
March 8: International Women’s Day
March 11: Ramadan starts (tentative)
March 11: Napping Day
March 17: Saint Patrick’s Day
March 18: Global Recycling Day
March 20: International Day of Happiness
March 21: World Poetry Day
March 21: World Down Syndrome Day
March 22: World Water Day #WorldWaterDay #Water2me
March 23: Earth Hour
March 26: Purple Day
March 27: Theatre Day
March 29: Good Friday
March 31: Easter Sunday
April
Celebrate Diversity Month
April 1: April Fools Day
April 2: Autism Awareness Day
April 5: Walk to Work Day
April 7: World Health Day
April 9: Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
April 12: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 14: Day of Silence
April 15: Tax Day (US)
April 15: World Art Day
April 21: International Creativity and Innovation Day
April 22: Earth Day
April 22: Passover
April 23: World Book Day #WorldBookDay
April 25: World Penguin Day
April 26: Pretzel Day
April 27: International Guide Dog Day
April 29: International Dance Day #InternationalDanceDay
April 30: Honesty Day
May
Asian Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 1: May Day
May 2: Astronomy Day
May 4: Star Wars Day
May 7: Laughter Day
May 12: International Nurses Day
May 13: Cocktail Day
May 12: Mother’s Day (US & AUS)
May 17: Baking Day
May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 18: International Museum Day
May 18: Facebook’s 20th Anniversary
May 19: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 20: World Bee Day
May 22: Maritime Day
May 26: World MS Day
May 27: Sunscreen Day
May 29: Memorial Day
May 31: Smile Day
June
Pride Month
Men’s Health Month (US)
June 4: Cheese Day
June 7: National Donut Day (US) #NationalDonutDay
June 5: World Environment Day
June 8: Best Friends Day
June 8: World Oceans Day #WorldOceansDay
June 10: Mens Health Week
June 15: Nature Photography Day
June 16: Father’s Day (US)
June 18: International Picnic Day
June 19: Juneteenth (US)
June 21: Selfie Day
June 21: World Music Day
June 27: Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day
June 29: National Camera Day
June 29: Work From Home Day
June 30: Social Media Day #SMDay #SocialMediaDay
July
July 4: Independence Day (US)
July 7: Global Forgiveness Day
July 7: World Chocolate Day #WorldChocolateDay
July 8: Video Game Day
July 11: 7 Eleven Day
July 12: Malala Day
July 13: Social Media Giving Day
July 17: World Emoji Day
July 18: World Listening Day
July 20: Chess Day
July 25: National Intern Day
July 29: Crazy Hair Day
July 30: International Friendship Day
August
Black Business Month
August 4: Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5: Jeans for Genes Day
August 7: Purple Heart Day
August 8: International Cat Day #InternationalCatDay
August 9: Book Lovers Day
August 12: International Youth Day
August 14: National Financial Awareness Day
August 15: Relaxation Day
August 16: Tell a Joke Day
August 17: Nonprofit Day
August 19: World Photo Day #WorldPhotoDay
August 26: National Dog Day (US) #NationalDogDay
August 26: Women’s Equality Day
August 30: Beach Day
September
September 1: Father’s Day (AUS)
September 5: Day of Charity
September 6: Read a Book Day
September 8: International Literacy Day
September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
September 12: Day of Encouragement
September 13: Chocolate Day
September 14: R U OK? Day
September 18: Cheeseburger Day
September 19: Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 21: International Day of Peace
September 21: World Alzheimer’s Day
September 22: American Business Women’s Day
September 25: Cooking Day
September 27: World Tourism Day
September 29: World Heart Day
September 30:International Podcast Day
October
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 4: Taco Day
October 5: Teachers Day
October 10: World Mental Health Day
October 11: National Coming Out Day
October 14: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 15: Global Handwashing Day
October 30: National Day on Writing
October 25: Artist Day
October 29: Internet Day
October 31: Halloween
November
November 1: National Authors’ Day
November 6: Nachos Day
November 8: STEM Day #STEMDay
November 10: Science Day for Peace and Development
November 13: World Kindness Day
November 14: World Diabetes Day
November 17: Take a Hike Day
November 19: International Men’s Day
November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 21: World Television Day
November 28: Thanksgiving (US)
November 29: Black Friday
November 30: Computer Security Day
November 30: Small Business Saturday
December
AIDS Awareness Month
December 1: World AIDS Day
December 2: Cyber Monday
December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
December 2: International Day for Abolition of Slavery
December 5: International Volunteer Day
December 10: Human Rights Day
December 13: Cocoa Day
December 15: Ugly Sweater Day
December 17: Maple Syrup Day
December 21: Crossword Puzzle Day
December 24: Christmas Eve
December 25: Christmas Day
December 28: Short Film Day
December 29: Still Need To Do Day
December 30: Bacon Day
December 31: New Years Eve
And that’s a wrap! When it comes to building your brand and boosting your visibility on social media, harnessing trending moments is a powerful tool to leverage. With this calendar of 2024 social media holidays up your sleeve, you can plan ahead, be strategic and harness these topical moments on social media.
If you can’t find a particular international or social media holiday for 2024 that you were hoping to see, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@plannthat.com. We understand that there are countless meaningful causes and celebrations out there, and we may have unintentionally missed some. Your input is invaluable, and we welcome the opportunity to expand our list. After all, the internet has an incredible power to connect otherwise isolated communities, and your contribution could help highlight a day that brings people together for the greater good. Let’s build a comprehensive and inclusive calendar, celebrating the diversity of causes that make our world vibrant and interconnected.
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