Key dates and notable events throughout the year can feed your content strategy and your social media marketing strategy. Timely aligning your digital campaigns with the right seasons for your brand is a staple part of creating a content calendar.<\/p>
The SEJ marketing calendar includes dates from holiday dates to big sporting events to awareness months that you can plan content around for maximum engagement. We also include a template for you to plan your own calendar of relevant awareness dates.<\/p>
Just review the full calendar of dates and copy across the dates you want to select for each month to create your own marketing calendar for 2026.<\/p>
Use the dates as a starting point to help you brainstorm ideas and find opportunities for content that you can align to events throughout the year for a better chance of engagement.<\/p>
Free Marketing Calendar And Template For 2026<\/h2>
Below, are listed many of the major holidays, events and obscure awareness days for 2026, month by month. There should be an event for every day of the year.<\/p>
The full marketing calendar and template are available at the end of the article, with a breakdown of each month.<\/p>
This calendar focuses mainly on the U.S. and Canada, with some major international and religious holidays included.<\/p>
Your 2026 Holiday Marketing Calendar<\/h2>
Note<\/strong>: You can use this marketing calendar with our social media planner to keep your ideas, posts, and scheduling organized.<\/p> January<\/span><\/h2> January is a time of resolutions and fresh starts, with many picking a goal for the year or looking to make a change.<\/p>
It can be a slow start, given that many people are still recovering from the end of last year, but that gives you time to plan your calendar and ease into a new year of content.<\/p>
There are plenty of broad activities to lean into, like Veganuary and National Hobby Month, to connect with audience lifestyles.<\/p>
Events in January always have all eyes on them, too, like the Golden Globes and Winter X Games, so content around them can kickstart your 2026 engagement.<\/p>
Monthly Holidays And Observances<\/h3> - International Creativity Month<\/span><\/li>
- National Blood Donor Month<\/span><\/li>
- National Braille Literacy Month<\/span><\/li>
- National Hobby Month<\/span><\/li>
- Dry January<\/span><\/li>
- Veganuary<\/span><\/li>
- Cervical Cancer Awareness Month<\/span><\/li>
- National Polka Music Month<\/span><\/li>
- National Skating Month<\/span><\/li>
- National Slow Cooking Month<\/span><\/li>
- National Soup Month<\/span><\/li>
- National Staying Healthy Month<\/span><\/li>
- National \u201cThank You\u201d Month<\/span><\/li>
- National Train Your Dog Month<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - January 1 \u2013 7 New Year\u2019s Resolutions Week<\/span><\/li>
- January 1 \u2013 7 Celebration of Life Week<\/span><\/li>
- January 12 \u2013 18 National Pizza Week<\/span><\/li>
- January 12 \u2013 18 Home Office and Security Week<\/span><\/li>
- January 19 \u2013 25 Healthy Weight Week<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - January 1 \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day<\/li>
- January 1 \u2013 Global Family Day<\/li>
- January 2 \u2013 National Science Fiction Day<\/li>
- January 4 \u2013 World Braille Day<\/li>
- January 5 \u2013 National Screenwriters Day<\/li>
- January 6 \u2013 Epiphany<\/li>
- January 7 \u2013 Orthodox Christmas Day<\/li>
- January 11 \u2013 International Thank You Day<\/li>
- January 11 \u2013 83rd<\/sup> Annual Golden Globe Awards<\/li>
- January 13 \u2013 Korean American Day<\/li>
- January 13 \u2013 Stephen Foster Memorial Day<\/li>
- January 14 \u2013 Orthodox New Year<\/li>
- January 14 \u2013 Ratification Day<\/li>
- January 17 \u2013 Ditch New Year\u2019s Resolutions Day<\/li>
- January 17 \u2013 Benjamin Franklin Day<\/li>
- January 19 \u2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/li>
- January 21 \u2013 National Hug Day<\/li>
- January 22 (to February 1) \u2013 Sundance Film Festival<\/li>
- January 23 \u2013 National Pie Day<\/li>
- January 23-25 \u2013 Winter X Games<\/li>
- January 24 \u2013 International Day of Education<\/li>
- January 27 \u2013 International Holocaust Remembrance Day<\/li>
- January 28 \u2013 Data Privacy Day<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For January<\/h3> - #NewYearsDay<\/li>
- #ScienceFictionDay<\/li>
- #NationalTriviaDay<\/li>
- #NationalBirdDay<\/li>
- #NationalStickerDay<\/li>
- #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay<\/li>
- #CheeseLoversDay<\/li>
- #MLKDay<\/li>
- #NationalHuggingDay<\/li>
- #PieDay<\/li>
- #NationalComplimentDay<\/li>
- #PrivacyAware<\/li> <\/ul>
February<\/span><\/h2> Despite being the shortest month, February is full of interesting events you can leverage for your marketing campaigns. The month is centered on the theme of love (along with timely observances like American Heart Month), so it\u2019s a relatable theme for brands to craft creative campaigns around couples and community.<\/p>
The colder days can leave people looking for things to get involved with from the comfort of their homes. So, make sure your content is working in line with popular days to attract people to your organization\u2019s content.<\/p>
February may be short, but it offers plenty of opportunities to tap into the heart of the season and connect with your audience.<\/p>
Monthly Holidays And Observances<\/h3> - Black History Month<\/li>
- American Heart Month<\/li>
- National Heart Month<\/li>
- National Weddings Month<\/li>
- National Cancer Prevention Month<\/li>
- National Library Lovers Month<\/li>
- Celebration of Chocolate Month<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - February 7-13 \u2013 African Heritage and Health Week<\/li>
- February 9-15 \u2013 Freelance Writers Appreciation Week<\/li>
- February 9-15 \u2013 International Flirting Week<\/li>
- February 11-16 \u2013 New York Fashion Week<\/li>
- February 14-20 \u2013 Random Acts of Kindness Week<\/li>
- February 16-22 \u2013 Engineers\u2019 Week<\/li>
- February 17-23 \u2013 National Pancake Week<\/li>
- February 24-March 2 \u2013 National Eating Disorders Awareness Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - February 1 \u2013 First Day of Black History Month<\/li>
- February 1 \u2013 National Freedom Day<\/li>
- February 1 \u2013 National Change Your Password Day<\/li>
- February 1 \u2013 68th<\/sup> Annual Grammy Awards<\/li>
- February 2 \u2013 Groundhog Day<\/li>
- February 4 \u2013 World Cancer Day<\/li>
- February 5 \u2013 National Girls and Women in Sports Day<\/li>
- February 8 \u2013 Super Bowl LX<\/li>
- February 9 \u2013 National Pizza Day<\/li>
- February 11 \u2013 International Day of Women and Girls in Science<\/li>
- February 12 \u2013 Abraham Lincoln\u2019s Birthday<\/li>
- February 12 \u2013 Red Hand Day<\/li>
- February 12 \u2013 Georgia Day<\/li>
- February 12 \u2013 Darwin Day<\/li>
- February 13 \u2013 World Radio Day<\/li>
- February 13-15 \u2013\u00a0 NBA All-Star Weekend<\/li>
- February 14 \u2013 Valentine\u2019s Day<\/li>
- February 15 \u2013 Susan B. Anthony\u2019s Birthday<\/li>
- February 16 \u2013 Presidents\u2019 Day<\/li>
- February 17 \u2013 Lunar New Year<\/li>
- February 17 \u2013 Mardi Gras<\/li>
- February 17-18 (estimated)\u00a0 \u2013 Ramadan Begins<\/li>
- February 22 \u2013 George Washington\u2019s Birthday<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For February<\/h3> - #GroundhogDay<\/li>
- #WorldCancerDay<\/li>
- #NationalWeatherpersonsDay<\/li>
- #SendACardToAFriendDay<\/li>
- #BoyScoutsDay<\/li>
- #NationalPizzaDay<\/li>
- #ValentinesDay<\/li>
- #RandomActsOfKindnessDay<\/li>
- #PresidentsDay<\/li>
- #LoveYourPetDay<\/li> <\/ul>
March<\/span><\/h2> March marks the beginning of spring, and the days start to get longer. Whether March Madness turns up the heat or Pi Day inspires a little fun, there are plenty of exciting events to get your content involved with.<\/p>
Some of the monthly observances, such as Women\u2019s History Month or The Great American Cleanup, can serve as great causes for regular engagement this month.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - Women\u2019s History Month<\/li>
- Nutrition Month<\/li>
- Music in Our Schools Month<\/li>
- National Craft Month<\/li>
- American Red Cross Month<\/li>
- Irish-American Heritage Month<\/li>
- Ramadan (projected to end on March 18-19)<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - March 9-15 \u2013 Girl Scout Week<\/li>
- March 9-15 \u2013 National Sleep Awareness Week<\/li>
- March 18-24 \u2013 National Agriculture Week<\/li>
- March 23-29 \u2013 National Cleaning Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - March 1 \u2013 Zero Discrimination Day<\/li>
- March 3 \u2013 World Wildlife Day<\/li>
- March 3 \u2013 National Anthem Day<\/li>
- March 4 \u2013 International HPV Awareness Day<\/li>
- March 6 \u2013 Global Unplugging Day<\/li>
- March 7 \u2013 Employee Appreciation Day<\/li>
- March 8 \u2013 International Women\u2019s Day<\/li>
- March 8 \u2013 Daylight Saving Time<\/li>
- March 13 \u2013 Purim<\/li>
- March 13 \u2013 World Sleep Day<\/li>
- March 14 \u2013 Pi Day<\/li>
- March 15 \u2013 The Ides of March<\/li>
- March 15 \u2013 98th<\/sup> Academy Awards Ceremony<\/li>
- March 17 \u2013 St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/li>
- March 18 \u2013 Global Recycling Day<\/li>
- March 18-19 (expected) \u2013 Ramadan ends<\/li>
- March 19-20 (expected) \u2013 Eid Al-Fitr<\/li>
- March 20 \u2013 Nowruz<\/li>
- March 20 \u2013 Spring Equinox<\/li>
- March 22 \u2013 World Water Day<\/li>
- March 26 \u2013 Epilepsy Awareness Day<\/span><\/li>
- March 27 \u2013 World Theatre Day<\/li>
- March 27 \u2013 MLB Opening Day<\/li>
- March 29 \u2013 Palm Sunday<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags for March<\/h3> - #PeanutButterLoversDay<\/li>
- #EmployeeAppreciationDay<\/li>
- #ReadAcrossAmerica<\/li>
- #DrSeuss<\/li>
- #WorldWildlifeDay<\/li>
- #NationalGrammarDay<\/li>
- #BeBoldForChange<\/li>
- #DaylightSavings<\/li>
- #PiDay<\/li>
- #StPatricksDay<\/li>
- #FirstDayofSpring<\/li>
- #WorldWaterDay<\/li>
- #NationalPuppyDay<\/li>
- #PurpleDay<\/li>
- #NationalDoctorsDay<\/li>
- #EarthHour<\/li> <\/ul>
April<\/span><\/h2> April is probably best known for April Fools\u2019 Day, and a chance to get creative with parody and spoof content for your calendar that can make your customers smile.<\/p>
Earth Month also means you can make more eco-friendly posts about your organization\u2019s commitment to reducing its impact on the planet.<\/p>
You also might want to get your cape out of storage on April 28 for National Superhero Day.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - Earth Month<\/li>
- National Autism Awareness Month<\/li>
- Parkinson\u2019s Awareness Month<\/li>
- Celebrate Diversity Month<\/li>
- Stress Awareness Month<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - April 20-26 \u2013 National Volunteer Week<\/li>
- April 20-26 \u2013 Administrative Professionals Week<\/li>
- April 21-25 \u2013 Every Kid Healthy Week<\/li>
- April 21-27 \u2013 Animal Cruelty\/Human Violence Awareness Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - April 1 \u2013 April Fool\u2019s Day<\/li>
- April 1 \u2013 Passover starts<\/li>
- April 2 \u2013 World Autism Awareness Day<\/li>
- April 2 \u2013 International Children\u2019s Book Day<\/li>
- April 2 \u2013 National Walking Day<\/li>
- April 2 \u2013 Maundy Thursday<\/li>
- April 3 \u2013 Good Friday<\/li>
- April 4 \u2013 Holy Saturday<\/li>
- April 5 \u2013 Easter Sunday<\/li>
- April 6 \u2013 Easter Monday<\/li>
- April 7 \u2013 National Beer Day<\/li>
- April 7 \u2013 World Health Day<\/li>
- April 9-12 \u2013 Masters Tournament PGA<\/li>
- April 9 \u2013 Passover ends<\/li>
- April 11 \u2013 National Pet Day<\/li>
- April 11-13\/18-20 \u2013 Coachella Music Festival<\/li>
- April 13 \u2013 Thomas Jefferson\u2019s Birthday<\/li>
- April 13-14 \u2013 Yom HaShoah (Begins evening, ends April 14)<\/li>
- April 13-15 \u2013 Songkran<\/li>
- April 15 \u2013 American Sign Language Day<\/li>
- April 15 \u2013 Tax Day<\/li>
- April 16 \u2013 Emancipation Day<\/li>
- April 20 \u2013 Patriots\u2019 Day<\/li>
- April 21 \u2013 World Creativity and Innovation Day<\/li>
- April 22 \u2013 Yom Ha\u2019atzmaut (sundown April 21 to nightfall April 22)<\/li>
- April 22 \u2013 Earth Day<\/li>
- April 25 \u2013 Arbor Day<\/li>
- April 27 \u2013 World Design Day<\/li>
- April 28 \u2013 National Superhero Day<\/li>
- April 30 \u2013 National Honesty Day<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For April:<\/h3> - #AprilFools<\/li>
- #WAAD<\/li>
- #FindARainbowDay<\/li>
- #NationalWalkingDay<\/li>
- #LetsTalk<\/li>
- #EqualPayDay<\/li>
- #TaxDay<\/li>
- #NH5D<\/li>
- #NationalLookAlikeDay<\/li>
- #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay<\/li>
- #DenimDay<\/li>
- #EndMalariaForGood<\/li>
- #COUNTONME<\/li>
- #ArborDay<\/li>
- #NationalHonestyDay<\/li>
- #AdoptAShelterPetDay<\/li> <\/ul>
May<\/span><\/h2> May brings a lot of variety with it as there are plenty of good causes to raise awareness for, plus major sporting events and unique celebrations you can join in with.<\/p>
Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, and Memorial Day are just a few examples of events that will have lots of people paying attention and can make for great marketing themes.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - ALS Awareness<\/li>
- Asthma Awareness Month<\/li>
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month<\/li>
- Jewish American Heritage Month<\/li>
- National Celiac Disease Awareness Month<\/li>
- National Clean Air Month<\/li>
- Better Sleep Month<\/li>
- Lupus Awareness Month<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - May 4-10 \u2013 National Pet Week<\/li>
- May 4-10 \u2013 National Travel & Tourism Week<\/li>
- May 4-10 \u2013 Drinking Water Week<\/li>
- May 6-12 \u2013 National Nurses Week<\/li>
- May 11-17 \u2013 Food Allergy Awareness Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - May 1 \u2013 May Day<\/li>
- May 1 \u2013 Law Day<\/li>
- May 1 \u2013 Lei Day<\/li>
- May 1 \u2013 World Password Day<\/li>
- May 2 \u2013 Kentucky Derby<\/li>
- May 4 \u2013 Star Wars Day<\/li>
- May 4 \u2013 International Firefighters Day<\/li>
- May 5 \u2013 Cinco De Mayo<\/li>
- May 6 \u2013 National Nurses Day<\/li>
- May 8 \u2013 World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day<\/li>
- May 10 \u2013 World Lupus Day<\/li>
- May 10 \u2013 World Fair Trade Day<\/li>
- May 10 \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day<\/li>
- May 15-18 \u2013 PGA Championship<\/li>
- May 15 \u2013 International Day of Families<\/li>
- May 15 \u2013 Malcolm X Day<\/li>
- May 17 \u2013 Internet Day<\/li>
- May 18 \u2013 National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day<\/li>
- May 18 \u2013 Victoria Day (Canada)<\/li>
- May 20 \u2013 World Bee Day<\/li>
- May 21 \u2013 World Meditation Day<\/li>
- May 24-June 7 \u2013 French Open<\/li>
- May 25 \u2013 Geek Pride Day<\/li>
- May 25 \u2013 Memorial Day<\/li>
- May 28 \u2013 World Hunger Day<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For May:<\/h3> - #RedNoseDay<\/li>
- #MayDay<\/li>
- #WorldPasswordDay<\/li>
- #StarWarsDay & #Maythe4thBeWithYou<\/li>
- #InternationalFirefightersDay<\/li>
- #CincoDeMayo<\/li>
- #MothersDay<\/li>
- #BTWD<\/li>
- #MemorialDay & #MDW<\/li> <\/ul>
June<\/span><\/h2> Once June has arrived, it\u2019s finally starting to feel like summer. Everyone wants to make the most of the sunshine, and the positive energies are flowing.<\/p>
Given that June also marks Great Outdoors Month, this is a great opportunity to make your brand a must-have companion for planning a beachside vacation or hosting a cookout.<\/p>
You can also show your support for LGBTQ+ Pride, Flag Day, and Father\u2019s Day, along with all the other events listed here.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - LGBTQ Pride Month<\/li>
- Caribbean-American Heritage Month<\/li>
- Great Outdoors Month<\/li>
- Men\u2019s Health Month<\/li>
- National Safety Month<\/li>
- National Zoo and Aquarium Month<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - June 1-7 \u2013 National Garden Week<\/li>
- June 1-7 \u2013 National Headache Awareness Week<\/li>
- June 9-15 \u2013 National Men\u2019s Health Week<\/li>
- June 15-21 \u2013 National Roller Coaster Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h2> - June 1 \u2013 Global Parents Day<\/li>
- June 5 \u2013 Hot Air Balloon Day<\/li>
- June 5 \u2013 World Environment Day<\/li>
- June 6 \u2013 D-Day<\/li>
- June 6 \u2013 Belmont Stakes<\/li>
- June 8 \u2013 World Oceans Day<\/li>
- June 8 \u2013 National Best Friends Day<\/li>
- June 8 \u2013 Tony Awards TBD\/expected timeframe<\/li>
- June 9 \u2013 Donald Duck Day<\/li>
- June 11 \u2013 Kamehameha Day<\/li>
- June 11-14 \u2013 Bonnaroo Music Festival<\/li>
- June 14 \u2013 National Flag Day<\/li>
- June 15 \u2013 Trinity Sunday<\/li>
- June 18-21 \u2013 U.S. Open PGA<\/li>
- June 19 \u2013 Juneteenth<\/li>
- June 19 \u2013 Chinese Dragon Boat Festival<\/li>
- June 21 \u2013 Father\u2019s Day<\/li>
- June 21 \u2013 Summer Solstice<\/li>
- June 23 \u2013 International Widows Day<\/li>
- June 25-26 \u2013 Ashura<\/li>
- June 29-July 12 \u2013 Wimbledon<\/li>
- June 30 \u2013 International Asteroid Day<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For June:<\/h3> - #NationalDonutDay<\/li>
- #FathersDay<\/li>
- #NationalSelfieDay<\/li>
- #TakeYourDogToWorkDay<\/li>
- #HandshakeDay<\/li>
- #SMDay<\/li> <\/ul>
July<\/span><\/h2> July presents lots of opportunities for savvy marketers, from the 4th of July to the International Day of Friendship.<\/p>
As we enter the summer slowdown period, there\u2019s a lot to celebrate that can help feed your social media content to keep customers engaged.<\/p>
So celebrate your independence, indulge in a little ice cream, and bring people together with one of the many events in July.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - Family Golf Month<\/li>
- Ice Cream Month<\/li>
- National Parks and Recreation Month<\/li>
- National Picnic Month<\/li>
- National Independent Retailer Month<\/li>
- National Blueberry Month<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - July 6\u201312 \u2013 Nude Recreation Week<\/li>
- July 14-20 \u2013 Capture the Sunset Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - July 1 \u2013 International Joke Day<\/li>
- July 2 \u2013 World UFO Day<\/li>
- July 4 \u2013 Independence Day (Observed Friday, July 3)<\/li>
- July 4-26 \u2013 Tour de France<\/li>
- July 6 \u2013 International Kissing Day<\/li>
- July 7 \u2013 World Chocolate Day<\/li>
- July 8 \u2013 National Video Games Day<\/li>
- July 11 \u2013 World Population Day<\/li>
- July 12 \u2013 Pecan Pie Day<\/li>
- July 14 \u2013 MLB All-Star Game<\/li>
- July 16 \u2013 Moon Landing Anniversary<\/li>
- July 17 \u2013 World Emoji Day<\/li>
- July 18 \u2013 Nelson Mandela International Day<\/li>
- July 20 \u2013 International Chess Day<\/li>
- July 20 \u2013 National Moon Day<\/li>
- July 21 \u2013 National Junk Food Day<\/li>
- July 24 \u2013 Amelia Earhart Day<\/li>
- July 26 \u2013 Aunt and Uncle Day<\/li>
- July 27 \u2013 Parents\u2019 Day<\/li>
- July 28 \u2013 World Hepatitis Day<\/li>
- July 30 \u2013 International Day of Friendship<\/li>
- July 31 \u2013 World Ranger Day<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For July:<\/h3> - #NationalPostalWorkerDay<\/li>
- #WorldUFODay<\/li>
- #WorldEmojiDay<\/li>
- #DayOfFriendship<\/li> <\/ul>
August<\/span><\/h2> We\u2019ve hit the hottest days by August as back-to-school looms, and we welcome the return of football.<\/p>
While many are topping up their tans and making the most of the final Summer days, August still provides lots of opportunities to align your content with wider events.<\/p>
Make sure you\u2019re using your marketing calendar to the fullest extent to post any sunny seasonal content promptly before fall arrives.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - Back to School Month<\/li>
- National Breastfeeding Month<\/li>
- Family Fun Month<\/li>
- National Peach Month<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - August 1-7 \u2013 International Clown Week<\/li>
- August 3-9 \u2013 National Farmers\u2019 Market Week<\/li>
- August 10-16 \u2013 National Smile Week<\/li>
- August 25-31 \u2013 Be Kind to Humankind Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - August 1 \u2013 National Girlfriends Day<\/li>
- August 2 \u2013 NFL Hall of Fame Game & Pre-season<\/li>
- August 2 \u2013 National Friendship Day<\/li>
- August 7 \u2013 Purple Heart Day<\/li>
- August 7 \u2013 International Beer Day<\/li>
- August 8 \u2013 International Cat Day<\/li>
- August 9 \u2013 Book Lover\u2019s Day<\/li>
- August 11 \u2013 National Son and Daughter Day<\/li>
- August 11 \u2013 Victory Day<\/li>
- August 13 \u2013 Left Hander\u2019s Day<\/li>
- August 15 \u2013 Assumption of Mary<\/li>
- August 15 \u2013 National Honey Bee Day<\/li>
- August 19 \u2013 World Humanitarian Day<\/li>
- August 20 \u2013 National Radio Day<\/li>
- August 21 \u2013 Senior Citizens Day<\/li>
- August 26 \u2013 Women\u2019s Equality Day<\/li>
- August 28 \u2013 Raksha Bandhan<\/li>
- August 30 \u2013 Frankenstein Day<\/li>
- August 30 \u2013 National Beach Day<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For August:<\/h3> - #InternationalCatDay<\/li>
- #NationalBookLoversDay<\/li>
- #WorldElephantDay<\/li>
- #LefthandersDay<\/li>
- #WorldPhotoDay<\/li>
- #WorldHumanitarianDay<\/li>
- #NationalLemonadeDay<\/li>
- #NationalDogDay<\/li>
- #WomensEqualityDay<\/li> <\/ul>
September<\/span><\/h2> As fall begins, some of the bigger events happening in September are Hispanic Heritage Month, Grandparents Day, and, of course, Labor Day.<\/p>
There are also plenty of other events to inspire you, from Oktoberfest to National Yoga Month. Plus, a National Coffee Day for those who struggle to start their day without a caffeine fix.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - Wilderness Month<\/li>
- National Food Safety Education Month<\/li>
- National Yoga Month<\/li>
- Whole Grains Month<\/li>
- Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 \u2013 October 15)<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - September 7-13 \u2013 National Suicide Prevention Week<\/li>
- September 13-19 \u2013 National Indoor Plant Week<\/li>
- September 15-21 \u2013 Pollution Prevention Week<\/li>
- September 21-27 \u2013 National Dog Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - September 2 \u2013 VJ Day<\/li>
- September 4 \u2013 National Wildlife Day<\/li>
- September 5 \u2013 International Day of Charity<\/li>
- September 6 \u2013 National Fight Procrastination Day<\/li>
- September 7\u00a0 \u2013 Labor Day<\/li>
- September 8 \u2013 Pardon Day<\/li>
- September 11 \u2013 9\/11<\/li>
- September 11 \u2013 Patriot Day<\/li>
- September 12 \u2013 Video Games Day<\/li>
- September 13 \u2013 Uncle Sam Day<\/li>
- September 13 \u2013 National Grandparents Day<\/li>
- September 15 \u2013 Greenpeace Day<\/li>
- September 17 \u2013 Constitution Day<\/li>
- September 19 \u2013 Oktoberfest begins<\/li>
- September 20 \u2013 Yom Kippur<\/li>
- September 21 \u2013 International Day of Peace<\/li>
- September 22 \u2013 World Car-Free Day<\/li>
- September 23 \u2013 September Equinox<\/li>
- September 24 \u2013 World Bollywood Day<\/li>
- September 25 \u2013 Native American Day<\/li>
- September 27 \u2013 World Tourism Day<\/li>
- September 29 \u2013 National Coffee Day (US)<\/li>
- September 29 \u2013 Confucius Day<\/li>
- September 29 \u2013 World Heart Day<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For September:<\/h3> - #LaborDay<\/li>
- #NationalWildlifeDay<\/li>
- #CharityDay<\/li>
- #ReadABookDay<\/li>
- #911Day<\/li>
- #NationalVideoGamesDay<\/li>
- #TalkLikeAPirateDay<\/li>
- #PeaceDay<\/li>
- #CarFreeDay<\/li>
- #WorldRabiesDay<\/li>
- #GoodNeighborDay<\/li>
- #InternationalPodcastDay<\/li> <\/ul>
October<\/span><\/h2> It\u2019s that time of year when pumpkin spice lattes roll around again.<\/p>
While October is known as the spooky season to many, there\u2019s much more to this month than just Halloween. There\u2019s Teacher\u2019s Day, World Mental Health Day, and Spirit Day, to name a few, around which your organization can look to create content.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/li>
- Bully Prevention Month<\/li>
- Halloween Safety Month<\/li>
- Financial Planning Month<\/li>
- National Pizza Month<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - October 5-11 \u2013 Fire Prevention Week<\/li>
- October 13-19 \u2013 Earth Science Week<\/li>
- October 19-25 \u2013 National Business Women\u2019s Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - October 1 \u2013 International Coffee Day<\/li>
- October 1 \u2013 World Vegetarian Day<\/li>
- October 3 \u2013 National Techies Day<\/li>
- October 5 \u2013 World Teachers\u2019 Day<\/li>
- October 5 \u2013 Oktoberfest ends<\/li>
- October 5 \u2013 Child Health Day<\/li>
- October 10 \u2013 World Mental Health Day<\/li>
- October 11 \u2013 National Coming Out Day<\/li>
- October 12 \u2013 Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day<\/li>
- October 12 \u2013 Columbus Day<\/li>
- October 12 \u2013 Thanksgiving Day (Canada)<\/li>
- October 16 \u2013 World Food Day<\/li>
- October 16 \u2013 Spirit Day (Anti-bullying)<\/li>
- October 17 \u2013 Sweetest Day<\/li>
- October 24 \u2013 United Nations Day<\/li>
- October 24 \u2013 Make a Difference Day<\/li>
- October 30 \u2013 Mischief Night<\/li>
- October 31 \u2013 Halloween<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For October:<\/h3> - #InternationalCoffeeDay<\/li>
- #TechiesDay<\/li>
- #NationalTacoDay<\/li>
- #WorldSmileDay<\/li>
- #WorldTeachersDay<\/li>
- #WorldHabitatDay<\/li>
- #WorldMentalHealthDay<\/li>
- #BossesDay<\/li>
- #UNDay<\/li>
- #ChecklistDay<\/li>
- #Halloween<\/li> <\/ul>
November <\/span><\/h2> During the month in which we all give thanks, there is also a wide range of causes you can help out with or raise awareness for, like Movember and America Recycles Day.<\/p>
You should also mark your marketing calendar for arguably the biggest sales events of the year \u2013 Black Friday and Cyber Monday \u2013 which are sure to be on everyone\u2019s radar.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - Native American Heritage Month<\/li>
- Movember<\/li>
- World Vegan Month<\/li>
- Novel Writing Month<\/li>
- National Gratitude Month<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - November 17-21 \u2013 American Education Week<\/li>
- November 20-26 \u2013 Game and Puzzle Week<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - November 1 \u2013 Day of the Dead\/D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/li>
- November 1 \u2013 All Saints\u2019 Day<\/li>
- November 1 \u2013 World Vegan Day<\/li>
- November 1 \u2013 Daylight Saving Time ends<\/li>
- November 3 \u2013 Melbourne Cup Day<\/li>
- November 8 \u2013 STEM Day<\/li>
- November 8 \u2013 Diwali<\/li>
- November 9 \u2013 World Freedom Day<\/li>
- November 10 \u2013 Marine Corps Birthday<\/li>
- November 11 \u2013 Veterans Day<\/li>
- November 13 \u2013 World Kindness Day<\/li>
- November 14 \u2013 World Diabetes Day<\/li>
- November 17 \u2013 National Entrepreneurs Day<\/li>
- November 24 \u2013 Evolution Day<\/li>
- November 26 \u2013 Thanksgiving Day<\/li>
- November 27 \u2013 Black Friday<\/li>
- November 28 \u2013 Native American Heritage Day<\/li>
- November 30 \u2013 Cyber Monday<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For November:<\/h3> - #WorldVeganDay<\/li>
- #NationalSandwichDay<\/li>
- #DaylightSavings<\/li>
- #CappuccinoDay<\/li>
- #STEMDay<\/li>
- #VeteransDay<\/li>
- #WKD<\/li>
- #WDD<\/li>
- #BeRecycled<\/li>
- #EntrepreneursDay<\/li>
- #Thanksgiving<\/li>
- #ShopSmall<\/li> <\/ul>
December<\/span><\/h2> December is here, and the end of the year is in sight.<\/p>
Although 2027 is right around the corner, and you might want to start planning your content calendar for next year, don\u2019t neglect your content in the run-up to the holidays.<\/p>
Send your year off in style with marketing campaigns dedicated to events like Nobel Prize Day, Rosa Parks Day, Green Monday, and more.<\/p>
You can even do a content wrap-up of your best moments from the year \u2013 and make sure to get your 2027 marketing calendar sorted early before the post-Christmas wind-down.<\/p>
Monthly Observances<\/h3> - Human Rights Month<\/li>
- Operation Santa Paws<\/li>
- Safe Toys and Gifts Month<\/li>
- World Food Service Safety Month<\/li> <\/ul>
Weekly Observances<\/h3> - December 4-12 \u2013 Hanukkah (Chanukah)<\/li>
- December 26-January 1 \u2013 Kwanzaa<\/li> <\/ul>
Days<\/h3> - December 1 \u2013 World AIDS Day<\/li>
- December 1 \u2013 Rosa Parks Day<\/li>
- December 3 \u2013 International Day of Persons with Disabilities<\/li>
- December 6 \u2013 St. Nicholas Day<\/li>
- December 7 \u2013 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day<\/li>
- December 7 \u2013 National Letter Writing Day<\/li>
- December 8 \u2013 Feast of the Immaculate Conception<\/li>
- December 10 \u2013 Nobel Prize Day<\/li>
- December 10 \u2013 Human Rights Day<\/li>
- December 11 \u2013 UNICEF Anniversary<\/li>
- December 12 \u2013 Hanukkah (end of)<\/li>
- December 15 \u2013 Bill of Rights Day<\/li>
- December 18 \u2013 National Twin Day<\/li>
- December 21 \u2013 Winter Solstice<\/li>
- December 22 \u2013 Forefathers Day<\/li>
- December 23 \u2013 Festivus<\/li>
- December 24 \u2013 Christmas Eve<\/li>
- December 25 \u2013 Christmas Day<\/li>
- December 26 \u2013 Kwanzaa<\/li>
- December 26 \u2013 Boxing Day<\/li>
- December 31 \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve<\/li> <\/ul>
Popular Hashtags For December:<\/h3> - #IDPWD<\/li>
- #NationalCookieDay<\/li>
- #NobelPrize<\/li>
- #WinterSolstice<\/li>
- #NYE<\/li> <\/ul>
The Complete Marketing Calendar And Template To Plan 2026<\/h2>
Download the SEJ marketing calendar and template for 2026 right here.<\/p>
A content plan mapped out months in advance gives you a reliable foundation to work from all year, without trying to think of ideas at the last minute.<\/p>
Track what performs well throughout the year and use those insights to inform your 2026 marketing calendar, so you can invest more heavily in the content themes that consistently deliver results.<\/p>
More Resources:<\/strong><\/p> How To Create Your Instagram Content Plan (With Free Template)<\/p>
Social Media Planner: How To Plan Your Content (With Template)<\/p>
Free Content Plan Template To Adapt To Your Needs This 2025<\/p>
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