Staying consistent on social media can feel like a full-time job, especially when you’re already focused on serving women and families in your community.
The good news is that you don’t have to start from scratch every month. There are hundreds of holidays, awareness days, and cultural moments throughout the year that you can use to create timely, relevant content that connects with your client and donor audiences.
Below is a month-by-month list of national holidays and observances to help spark your content ideas. Use these as inspiration for posts, reels, blogs, email campaigns, and more.
JANUARY — Sanctity of Human Life Month, National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- New Year’s Day
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
- Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- National Sanctity of Human Life Day
- National March for Life
FEBRUARY — Black History Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
- Groundhog Day
- Lincoln’s Birthday
- Galentine’s Day
- Valentine’s Day
- Presidents’ Day
- National Random Acts of Kindness Day
- Washington’s Birthday
MARCH — Women’s History Month, National Endometriosis Awareness Month
- Self-Injury Awareness Day
- World Teen Mental Wellness Day
- International Women’s Day
- Daylight Saving Time Begins
- National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- National Good Samaritan Day
- Mardi Gras
- St. Patrick’s Day
- Ash Wednesday
- First Day of Spring
- World Down Syndrome Day
- National Single Parent Day
APRIL — Stress Awareness Month
- April Fools Day
- World Autism Awareness Day
- Good Friday
- Easter (This can shift months based on the year.)
- National Siblings Day
- National Pet Day
- National Tax Day
- Earth Day
MAY — National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
- National Fitness Day
- National Infertility Survival Day
- National Star Wars Day
- Cinco De Mayo
- National Nurses Day
- National Day of Prayer
- National Birth Mother’s Day
- Mother’s Day
- National Women’s Checkup Day
- International Nurses Day
- Memorial Day
JUNE — Children’s Awareness Month
- National Say Something Nice Day
- Global Day of Parents
- National Doughnut Day
- National Cancer Survivors Day
- National Best Friends Day
- National Making Life Beautiful Day
- Flag Day
- National Fudge Day
- Juneteenth
- Father’s Day
- First Day of Summer
- World Social Media Day
JULY
There aren’t many relevant national months in July, but it’s an excellent time to focus on summer, reminders to give, and patriotism around Independence Day.
- Independence Day
- World Emoji Day
- World Listening Day
- National Ice Cream Day
- International Self-Care Day
- National Parents’ Day
- International Friendship Day
AUGUST — National Breastfeeding Month
- National Sisters Day
- National Friendship Day
- National Son and Daughter Day
- International Youth Day
- National Nonprofit Day
- National Couple’s Day
- National Waffle Day
- Women’s Equality Day
SEPTEMBER — National Sexual Health Awareness Month, Baby Safety Awareness Month
- Labor Day
- International Day of Charity
- National Working Parents Day
- National Women’s Friendship Day
- First Day of Fall
- National Daughters Day
- National Sons Day
- National Family Day
- National Coffee Day
- National Love People Day
- National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
OCTOBER — Respect Life Month
October includes more national month options. It also includes:
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Emotional Wellness Month
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Respect Life Month
- SIDS Awareness Month
The days include:
- World Smile Day
- Respect Life Sunday
- National Child Health Day
- National Do Something Nice Day
- World Mental Health Day
- Columbus Day
- National Dessert Day
- National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
- Boss’s Day
- Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity
- Make a Difference Day
- National Pumpkin Day
- Halloween
NOVEMBER — National Adoption Month
- Daylight Saving Time Ends
- National Stress Awareness Day
- Veterans Day
- World Kindness Day
- World Prematurity Day
- National Adoption Day
- Thanksgiving
- National Day of Listening
- Black Friday
- Cyber Monday
DECEMBER — Universal & National Human Rights Month
- National Day of Giving / Giving Tuesday
- National Cookie Day
- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- National Brownie Day
- Human Rights Day
- National Wreaths Across America Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve
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You don’t have to use every date on this list, but it’s an excellent starting point for keeping your social media stocked with relevant posts.
The key to a strong social media presence is showing up consistently with content that feels genuine and relevant to the women you serve. Also, ensure you are engaging your donors as much as, if not more than, making appeals for gifts.
Pick a handful of dates each month that align with your mission and give yourself time to create your posts.
You can also browse our selection of social media graphics. We offer tons of options for many holidays, so you are ready for social media outreach.