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April 23, 2026
Social Calendar Blog 2025
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2025 Social Media Calendar
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Get ready for a brand-new year of social media success in 2025! With digital trends constantly shifting and viral moments always on the horizon, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead. That’s why we’ve designed a complete 2025 social media marketing calendar, tailored just for you. Inside, you’ll find key dates that are perfect for shaping your content strategy and boosting engagement. From major global events to quirky niche holidays, there’s no shortage of creative inspiration. So, check out the calendar now and start planning content that will captivate your audience, spark conversations, and build stronger connections in 2025!
January (Financial Awareness Month)
1st - New Year’s Day (Public Holiday)
1st - National Hangover Day
4th - National Spaghetti Day
4th - World Braille Day
4th - National Trivia Day
5th - National Bird Day
5th - 82nd Golden Globes Awards
8th - National Gluten Free Day
9th - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
10th - Houseplant Appreciation Day
11th - National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
12th - National Youth Day
12th - Australian Open - until 26th January (AU)
14th - National Dress Up Your Pet Day
15th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (US, Bank Holiday)
17th - Ditch Your Resolution Day
18th - National Gourmet Coffee Day
19th - National Popcorn Day
20th - International Day of Acceptance
20th - National Coffee Break Day
20th - National Cheese Lovers Day
21st - International Sweatpants Day
21st - National Hug Your Puppy Day
21st - National Hugging Day
22nd - Community Manager Appreciation Day (US?)
22nd - National Hot Sauce Day
22nd - Better Business Communication Day
23rd - National Pie Day
24th - International Day of Education
24th - National Compliment Day
24th - National ‘Just Do It’ Day
25th - Opposite Day
26th - Australia Day (AUS, Public Holiday)
27th - National Geographic Day
28th - Global Community Engagement Day
29th - School Starts (AUS)
29th - Chinese New Year - Year of the Earth Snake
30th - National Croissant Day
31st - National Hot Chocolate Day
February (Black History Month US)
1st - Dark Chocolate Day
1st - National Freedom Day
2nd - Groundhog Day (US)
4th - World Cancer Day
6th - Frozen Yoghurt Day
9th - Super Bowl (US)
9th - National Pizza Day
9th - Chocolate Day
11th - International Day of Women and Girls in Science
12th - Lantern Festival (End of Chinese New Year)
13th - 16th Grand Prix (AU)
13th - Galentine’s Day
14th - Valentine’s Day
16th - BAFTA Film Awards
16th - Tim Tam Day
17th - Random Acts of Kindness Day
17th - Presidents Day (US)
20th - Love Your Pet Day
20th - World Day of Social Justice
23rd - World Understanding and Peace Day
March (Women’s History Month and Endometriosis Awareness Month)
1st - Endometriosis Awareness Day
1st - National Day of Unplugging
2nd - 97th Oscars
3rd - World Wildlife Day
4th - National Pancake Day
5th - Ash Wednesday
8th - International Women’s Day
10th - Labour Day (AU, Public Holiday)
13th - Jewel Day
14th - World Sleep Day
17th - St Patricks Day
17th - World Social Work Day
18th - Global Recycling Day
20th - International Day of Happiness
21st - World Down Syndrome Day
21st - World Pottery Day
22nd - World Water Day
22nd - Earth Hour
23rd - National Puppy Day
24th - National Cocktail Day
26th - Melbourne Comedy Festival Starts
31st - International Transgender Day of Visibility
April (National Stress Awareness Month, Move More Month, Celebrate Diversity Month and National Poetry Month (US))
1st - April Fools
1st - International Fun at Work Day
2nd - World Autism Awareness Day
4th - School Term 1 Ends (AU)
5th - National Self Care Day
6th - International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
6th - Daylight Saving Ends (AU)
7th - National Beer Day (US)
7th - World Health Day
9th - International ASMR Day
10th - National Siblings’ Day
10th - AFL season begins (AU)
11th - National Pet Day
13th - FND Awareness Day
14th - International Moment of Laughter Day
15th - Tax Day (US)
15th - National ASL Day (US)
16th - World Semicolon Day
16th - World Voice Day
18th - World Heritage Day
18th - Good Friday (Public Holiday)
20th - Easter Sunday (Public Holiday)
21st - Easter Monday (Public Holiday)
21st - International Creativity and Innovation Day
22nd - Earth Day
22nd - School Term 2 Starts (AU)
25th - ANZAC Day (Public Holiday)
27th - International Design Day
28th - Pay It Forward Day
28th - International Guide Dog Day
29th - International Dance Day
30th - Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
May (Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Asian Heritage Month (US), National Teen Self-Esteem Month (US), National Clean Air Month (US) and Mental Health Awareness Month (US))
1st - Global Love Day
4th - Star Wars Day
4th - World Give Day
5th - International Midwives Day
5th - World Laughter Day
7th - National Teachers Appreciation Day
8th - World Ovarian Cancer Day
11th - Mother’s Day
12th - International Nurses Day
12th - Australian Fashion Week Starts (AU)
17th - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
18th - International Museum Day
18th - World Whisky Day
23th - Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (AU) DATE TBC
26th - Memorial Day (US, Bank Holiday)
June (LGBT Pride Month, Men’s Health Month, End of Financial Year Sales (AU))
1st - International Parents Day
1st - World Reef Awareness Day
3rd - World Bicycle Day
4th - National Cheese Day
5th - World Environment Day
7th - National Donut Day
7th - World Caring Day
8th - Global Wellness Day
8th - National Best Friends Day
8th - World Oceans Day
8th - World Gin Day
9th - King’s Birthday (AU, Public Holiday)
15th - International Surfing Day
15th - Worldwide Day of Giving
15th - Father’s Day (US)
18th - International Picnic Day
18th - International Sushi Day
19th - Juneteeth (US, Bank Holiday)
19th - National Kissing Day
20th - Refugee Day
21st - National Selfie Day
21st - International Yoga Day
21st - World Music Day
24th - National Take Your Day to Work Day
27th - National Sunglasses Day
30th - World Social Media Day
July (Dry July, Plastic Free July and Christmas in July)
1st - International Joke Day
1st - Canada Day (US)
2nd - World UFO Day
4th - Independence Day (US, Bank Holiday)
4th - School Term 2 Ends (AU)
6th - World Kiss Day
6th - NAIDOC Week Sunday - Sunday (AU)
7th - World Chocolate Day
7th - Global Forgiveness Day
10th - National Diabetes Week
11th - National French Fry Day
14th - Bastille Day (France)
15th - National Clean Beauty Day (US)
17th - World Emoji Day
17th - National Tattoo Day
18th - Nelson Mandela Day (US)
18th - World Listening Day
20th - Moon Day
20th - National Ice Cream Day
24th - National Tequila Day
21st - School Term 3 Starts (AU)
30th - International Friendship Day
August (Black Business Month)
1st - Respect for Parents Day
1st - International Beer Day
2nd - National Colouring Book Day
5th - Work Like A Dog Day
8th - International Cat Day
8th - National CBD Day
8th - Red Nose Day (AU)
9th - National Book Lover’s Day
10th - National Lazy Day
11th - National Son’s and Daughter’s Day
12th - International Youth Day
12th - World Elephant Day
13th - International Lefthanders Day
14th - National Financial Awareness Day
15th - National Relaxation Day
16th - National Tell A Joke Day
16th - Book Week (AU)
17th - National Nonprofit Day
19th - World Photography Day
19th - World Humanitarian Day
20th - National Lemonade Day
21st - Senior Citizens Day
22nd - National Burger Day
26th - Women’s Equality Day
26th - International Dog Day
28th - Red Wine Day
September (World Alzheimer’s Month)
1st - Labour Day (US)
2nd - World Coconut Day
5th - International Day of Charity
6th - Read A Book Day
6th - World Smile Day
7th - Father’s Day (AU)
8th - International Literacy Day
11th - National Day of Service and Remembrance
11th - R U OK? Day
12th - National Video Games Day
12th - National Grandparents Day
15th - National Hispanic Heritage Month - end October 15 (US)
18th - International Equal Pay Day
19th - School Term 3 Ends (AU)
20th - National Dance Day
21st - World Alzheimer's Day
21st - International Day of Peace
24th - National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
27th - World Tourism Day
20th - International Podcast Day
27th - AFL Grand Final (AU, Public Holiday VIC) DATE TBC
October (Black History Month US, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Global Diversity Awareness Month, National Bullying Prevention Month and National Cyber Security Month)
1st - International Coffee Day
1st - World Vegetarian Day
2nd- International Day of Non-Violence
3rd - National Techies Day (US)
4th - National Taco Day
4th - World Animal Day
5th - World Teachers’ Day
5th - National Do Something Nice Day
6th - School Term 4 Starts (AU)
6th - World Habitat Day
10th - World Mental Health Day
10th - World Sight Day
11th - National Coming Out Day
11th - International Day of the Girl
13th - Thanksgiving (Canada)
13th - Indigenous Peoples’ Day
14th - National Dessert Day
15th - Global Handwashing Day
16th - World Food Day
16th - National Boss’s Day
17th - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
20th - World Statistics Day
24th - United Nations Day
25th - World Pasta Day
31st - Halloween
November (Movember)
1st - World Vegan Day
2nd - Day of the Dead (Mexican Festival)
4th - Melbourne Cup (AU, Public Holiday)
4th - Election Day (US)
8th - National STEM Day
11th - Remembrance Day (AU)
13th - World Kindness Day
14th - World Diabetes Day
20th - Transgender Day of Remembrance
26th - National Cake Day
27th - Thanksgiving (US, Bank Holiday)
28th - Black Friday (US)
December
1st - Cyber Monday
1st - World AIDS Day
3rd - International Day of Persons with Disabilities
4th - International Cookie Day
4th - International Cheetah Day
5th - World Volunteer Day
9th - International Anti-Corruption Day
9th - World Techno Day
10th - Human Rights Day
10th - International Animal Rights Day
10th - World Football Day
11th - International Mountain Day
16th - World Digital Marketing Day
19th - School Year Ends (AU)
21st - World Television Day
24th - Christmas Eve
25th - Christmas Day (Public/Bank Holiday)
26th - Boxing Day (AU, Public Holiday)
31st - New Years Eve
31st - Champagne Day
With your 2025 social media calendar in hand, you’re all set to take on the year with confidence and creativity. It’s not just about filling your feed, but about crafting content that resonates, engages, and leaves a lasting impression. Whether you’re planning around global milestones or celebrating niche moments, this calendar is your key to staying organised and inspired.
Already thinking ahead? Our Social Media Calendar 2026 is now live, giving you the chance to plan even further in advance and build long-term momentum across your channels.
Searching for a blast from the past? Check out our 2024 social media calendar. Start building a strategy that keeps your audience connected, and let your content stand out in 2025’s fast-paced digital world. Now’s the time to get ahead—let’s make this your best social media year yet!
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about the author
Nerieda is an experienced digital advertising specialist with over three years of experience running successful paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok, and Google. She holds a Master's in Marketing Communications and a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and Criminology) from the University of Melbourne, combining strategic marketing expertise with a deep understanding of consumer behaviour.
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