The complete list of 2026 social media holidays

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The complete list of 2026 social media holidays

See the full 2026 social media holiday list so you can build timely content, support your community, and sync holidays directly to your calendar.

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Iliyana Shoushounova

December 4, 2025

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There’s a social media holiday for pretty much everything these days . . . and honestly, we’re here for it.

These moments give your community something to smile about and make your content calendar way easier to plan.

So we rounded up every 2026 social media holiday in one place, ready for you to dive into!

Even better – when you use HeyOrca to manage social media, you can add holidays to your content calendar automatically. Just choose your region, like Canada or the US, and we'll automatically populate your calendar with the relevant holidays.

Don’t forget to bookmark this page.

December 2025 social media holidays

December 1 - Cyber Monday
December 4 - National Cookie Day (US)
December 6 - St. Nicholas Day
December 8 - National Chocolate Brownie Day (US)
December 11 - Anniversary of the Statue of Westminster
December 12 - Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe
December 14 - First Day of Hanukkah
December 15 - Bill of Rights Day
December 18 - International Answer the Phone like Buddy the Elf Day
December 21 - December Solstice
December 24 - Christmas Eve
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 26 - Boxing Day (CA, UK)
December 31 - New Year's Eve

January social media holidays 2026

A speaker stands on stage in a well-lit venue, gesturing while speaking to an audience. A presentation screen is visible in the background, displaying content related to the talk. The speaker wears a dark dress and accessories, projecting confidence. — Lysle Hood, Product Marketing Manager at HeyOrca, presenting at the HeyOrca Community Summit

January 1 – New Year's Day
January 2 – Science Fiction Day
January 4 – National Trivia Day
January 7 – Orthodox Christmas Day
January 10 – Houseplant Appreciation Day
January 13 – National Sticker Day
January 14 – Orthodox New Year
January 15 – National Hat Day/Isra and Mi'raj
January 19 - Blue Monday
January 20 – Martin Luther King Day
January 23 – National Pie Day
January 25 – Opposite Day
January 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day/Community Manager Appreciation Day
January 28 – Data Privacy Day
January 30 – National Croissant Day

February social media holidays 2026

February 1 – First Day of Black History Month/The Grammy Awards
February 2 – International Groundhog Day
February 3 – International Golden Retriever Day
February 4 – Facebook’s Birthday
February 6 – Safer Internet Day
February 7 – National Wear Red Day
February 8 – Super Bowl Sunday
February 11 – International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 13 – World Radio Day/Galentine’s Day
February 14 – Valentine’s Day
February 15 – National Flag of Canada Day
February 17 – Random Acts of Kindness Day/President’s Day/Family Day (Canada)/Lunar New Year
February 18 – Ash Wednesday
February 18 – National Drink Wine Day
February 22 – National Margarita Day

March social media holidays 2026

March 1 – First Day of Women’s History Month/First Day of Endometriosis Awareness Month
March 2 – Read Across America Day
March 2-3 – Purim
March 3 – World Wildlife Day/Lantern Festival
March 3-4 - Holi
March 6 – National Dentist Day
March 7 – Employee Appreciation Day
March 8 – International Women’s Day‍
March 9 – Commonwealth Day
March 10 – Organize Your Home Office Day
March 13 – World Sleep Day/Holi
March 14 – Pi Day
March 15 – Laylatul Qadr
March 15 – Mother’s Day (UK)
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
March 18 – Global Recycling Day
March 18 – Ramadan Ends
March 20 – First Day of Spring/International Day of Happiness
March 21 – Twitter/X’s Birthday
March 22 – World Water Day/Earth Hour Day‍
March 23 – National Puppy Day
March 31 – International Transgender Day of Visibility

April social media holidays 2026

A woman in a pink sweater speaks into a microphone during a presentation, while a man in a black jacket stands in the background, listening attentively. — Jessica Lui, Social Media Manager at HeyOrca, speaking at the HeyOrca Community Summit

April 1 – April Fools
April 2 – World Autism Acceptance Day
April 3 - Good Friday
April 4 – Walk to Work Day
April 5 - Easter Sunday
April 6 – National Tartan Day/Easter Monday
April 7 – National Beer Day (US)
April 9 – Vimy Ridge Day
April 10 – National Sibling Day (US)
April 16 – Wear Your PJs to Work Day/High Five Day
April 17 – High Five Day
April 19 – Patriot Day
April 22 – Earth Day
April 23 – World Book Day (US)
April 23 – National Take Your Kid to Work Day
April 28 – National Superhero Day
April 29 – International Dance Day
April 30 – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

May social media holidays 2026

May 1 – First Day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 4 – Star Wars Day/Lag B’omer Starts
May 5 - LinkedIn’s Birthday
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
May 6 – National Nurses Day
May 8 – Victory in Europe Day
May 10 – National Small Business Day
May 11 – Mother’s Day (US)
May 12 – First Day of Mental Health Awareness Week (UK)
May 14- Ascension Day
May 15 – Bike to Work Day
May 16 - Armed Forces Day (US)
May 17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 18 – Victoria Day (Canada)
May 21 – International Tea Day
May 22 – National Maritime Day
May 25 – National Missing Children’s Day
May 25 – Memorial Day
May 28 – International Hamburger Day

June social media holidays 2026

June 1 – First Day of Pride Month/First Day of Men’s Health Month
June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day/National Cheese Day
June 5 – World Environment Day
June 6 – D-Day/Higher Education Day/National Donut Day
June 8 - World Oceans Day/Best Friends Day
June 8 – Men’s Mental Health Week Begins
June 14 – Flag Day (US)
June 18 – International Picnic Day
June 19 – Juneteenth /National Martini Day (US)
June 20 – June Solstice/Father's Day/World Music Day
June 30 – Social Media Day

July social media holidays 2026

A woman taking a candid photo of Jessica Lui, Social Media Manager, at the HeyOrca Community Summit

July 1 – Canada Day
July 4 – Independence Day (USA)
July 5 – International Bikini Day/Threads’ Birthday
July 7 – World Chocolate Day
July 10 – National Piña Colada Day
July 14 – Bastille Day
July 17 – World Emoji Day
July 18 – Mandela Day
July 30 – International Friendship Day

August social media holidays 2026

August 7 – Purple Heart Day
August 8 – International Cat Day
August 12 – International Youth Day
August 15 – Assumption of Mary
August 16 – National Tell a Joke Day
August 19 – World Photography Day
August 21 – Senior Citizens Day/World Entrepreneur Day
August 26 – National Dog Day

September social media holidays 2026

September 4 – Eat an Extra Dessert Day
September 6 – Read a Book Day
September 7 - Labour Day (US, Canada)
September 10 – National Suicide Prevention Day
September 11 – National Day of Service and Remembrance
September 15 – First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month/Milad Un Nabi (Mawlid)/The Prophet’s Birthday
September 16 – Guacamole Day
September 17 – Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
September 20 – TikTok’s Birthday
September 21 – International Day of Peace/World Gratitude Day
September 22 – Hobbit Day/September Equinox
September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Canada)

October social media holidays 2026

A virtual meeting grid displays five participants in Scooby Doo costumes and expressions. The top row features a person wearing a large Scooby Doo hat, smiling, another with round glasses and red sweater, and a third person waving. The bottom row shows a participant dressed in a white shirt with an orange necktie, holding food, and a person with long hair in character attire, also smiling. — HeyOrca Pod members dressed in Scooby Doo costumes

October 1 – First Day of Black History Month (UK)/International Coffee Day/World Vegetarian Day
October 3 – National Boyfriend Day (US)/Mean Girls Day/Simchat Torah
October 4 – Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
October 5 – National Teacher Appreciation Day/First Day of Mental Health Awareness Week
October 6 – Instagram’s Birthday
October 10 – World Mental Health Day
October 11 – National Coming Out Day
October 13 – Thanksgiving Day (Canada)/Columbus Day (US)/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (US)
October 13 – Columbus Day (US)/Thanksgiving Day (Canada)/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (US)
October 15 – White Cane Safety Day
October 18 – Sweetest Day
October 26 – National Pumpkin Day (US)
October 31 – Halloween

November social media holidays 2026

November 1 – World Vegan Day/First Day of Movember
November 2 – Day of the Dead
November 5 – Bonfire Night (UK)
November 8 - Diwali
November 11 – Veterans’ Day/Remembrance Day
November 12 – National Pizza Day
November 13 – World Kindness Day
November 17 – National Take a Hike Day (US)
November 19 – International Men’s Day
November 20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 27 – Thanksgiving (US)/Black Friday/Native American Heritage Day
November 29 – Small Business Saturday
November 30 - Cyber Monday

December social media holidays 2026

Group photo of HeyOrca employees gathering in a festive setting, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background. Attendees wear holiday-themed attire, including sweaters and festive colors. The atmosphere appears cheerful and celebratory. — HeyOrca Pod members celebrating Christmas at the St. John’s Community Summit

December 1 – First Day of Advent
December 4 – National Cookie Day (US)/First Day of Hanukkah
December 6 – St. Nicholas Day
December 8 – National Chocolate Brownie Day (US)
December 11 – Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster
December 12 – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 15 – Bill of Rights Day
December 18 – International Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day
December 21 – December Solstice
December 24 – Christmas Eve
December 25 – Christmas Day
December 26 – Boxing Day (Canada, UK)
December 31 – New Year’s Eve

FAQs

What are social media holidays?

Social media holidays are themed days, celebrations, or awareness events that creators, brands, and communities use to spark engagement online. They help you fill your calendar with relevant, timely content.

Why should social media managers use social media holidays?

They make content planning easier, help you join trending conversations, and give your community moments they can instantly connect with. Many holidays also include widely used hashtags, which can boost reach.

How do I add social media holidays to my calendar?

You can manually copy holidays into your calendar, sync our Google Calendar version, or use a social media management tool like HeyOrca that automatically adds holidays for your region.

How often is this social media holiday list updated?

We update this list at the start of every year to reflect new holidays, changing observances, and platform-specific dates.

What’s the best way to use social media holidays in content?

Choose holidays that align with your brand values, community interests, and content strategy. Not every holiday needs a post; just pick the ones that actually spark conversation within your community.

Ready to plan your 2026 content?

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