Social Calendar 2026

The ultimate Social Media Marketing Calendar for 2026:

Get ready to plan a year of standout social media content in 2026. As platforms evolve and audience expectations continue to shift, staying organised and proactive is more important than ever. That’s why we’ve created a complete 2026 social media marketing calendar to help you plan with confidence.

Inside, you’ll find all the key dates you need to shape your content strategy, drive engagement, and stay relevant throughout the year. From major global moments to fun, niche awareness days, this calendar is packed with inspiration to keep your ideas flowing.

Explore the 2026 calendar and start building content that connects with your audience, sparks meaningful conversations, and keeps your brand visible all year long.

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January

1st New Year’s Day (Public Holiday)

1st World Hangover Day

4th World Braille Day 

4th National Trivia Day 

11th 83rd Golden Globes 

11th National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

12th National Gluten Free Day 

12th Australian Open Starts

20th The International Day of Acceptance

24th International Day of Education

24th National Compliment Day

26th Australia Day (Public Holiday)

30th National Croissant Day 

31st National Hot Chocolate Day 

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February 

1st Australian Open Ends 

4th World Cancer Day 

6th Frozen Yogurt Day 

9th Chocolate Day 

11th International Day of Women and Girls in Science 

13th Galentine’s Day 

14th Valentine’s Day

17th Chinese New Year - Year of the Horse

17th National Pancake Day 

18th Ash Wednesday

20th World Day of Social Justice

22nd BAFTA Film Awards 

23rd World Understanding and Peace Day

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March 

3rd World Wildlife Day 

5th Australian Grand Prix Starts 

8th International Women’s Day 

9th Labour Day (Public Holiday)

12th International Day of Ceramics 

13th World Sleep Day 

16th 98th Oscars 

17th St Patrick’s Day 

17th World Social Work Day

18th Global Recycling Day

20th International Day of Happiness 

21st World Down Syndrome Day 

22nd World Water Day 

25th Melbourne Comedy Festival Starts 

28th Endometriosis Awareness Day 

28th Earth Hour 

31st International Transgender Day of Visibility

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April

1st April Fools

2nd World Autism Awareness Day 

3rd Good Friday (Public Holiday)

4th Easter Saturday (Public Holiday)

4th Daylight Saving Ends

5th Easter Sunday (Public Holiday)

6th International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

6th Easter Monday (Public Holiday)

7th World Health Day 

9th International ASMR Day

10th National Siblings’ Day

11th National Pet Day 

13th FND Awareness Day

14th International Moment of Laughter Day

16th World Semicolon Day

18th World Heritage Day

21st International Creativity and Innovation Day

22nd Earth Day

25th ANZAC Day (Public Holiday)

27th International Design Day 

29th International Guide Dog Day

29th International Dance Day

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May

3rd World Laughter Day 

4th Star Wars Day 

4th World Give Day

5th International Midwives Day

8th World Ovarian Cancer Day 

10th Mother’s Day

12th International Nurse’s Day 

16th World Whisky Day

17th International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

18th International Museum Day

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June

1st International Parents Day

1st World Reef Awareness Day

5th World Environment Day

7th World Caring Day

8th King’s Birthday (Public Holiday)

13th Global Wellness Day 

13th World Gin Day 

18th International Picnic Day 

18th International Sushi Day

20th International Surfing Day

20th Refugee Day 

21st International Day of Yoga 

21st World Music Day 

30th World Social Media Day 

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July

1st International Joke Day 

2nd World UFO Day

5th NAIDOC Week 

6th National Kissing Day

7th World Chocolate Day

7th Global Forgiveness Day

14th Bastille Day (France)

17th World Emoji Day

17th National Tattoo Day 

18th World Listening Day 

20th Moon Day 

30th International Friendship Day   

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August

7th International Beer Day 

8th International Cat Day

9th National Book Lovers Day

12th International Youth Day

12th World Elephant Day

13th International Lefthanders Day

16th National Tell A Joke Day 

19th World Photography Day 

19th World Humanitarian Day 

22nd Book Week 

26th International Dog Day 

28th Red Nose Day 

28th Red Wine Day 

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September 

5th International Day of Charity 

6th Father’s Day 

8th International Literacy Day 

10th R U OK? Day

18th International Equal Pay Day 

19th National Dance Day 

21st World Alzheimer’s Day 

21st International Day of Peace 

27th World Tourism Day 

20th International Podcasts Day 

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October

1st International Coffee Day 

1st World Vegetarian Day 

2nd International Day of Non-Violence  

2nd World Smile Day 

4th World Animal Day

5th World Teacher’s Day 

5th World Habitat Day

10th World Mental Health Day 

10th World Sight Day 

11th International Day of the Girl

12th Indigenous Peoples’ Day

15th Global Handwashing Day

16th World Food Day

17th International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

24th United Nations Day

25th World Pasta Day

30th National Teachers Appreciation Day

31st Halloween 

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November ‍

1st World Vegan Day 

2nd Day of the Dead (Mexican Festival)

3rd Melbourne Cup (Public Holiday)

8th National STEM Day 

11th Remembrance Day

13th World Kindness Day 

14th World Diabetes Day

20th Transgender Day of Remembrance 

21st World Television Day 

26th National Cake Day

27th Black Friday 

30th Cyber Monday 

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December 

1st World AIDS Day 

3rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities 

4th International Cookie Day 

5th World Volunteer Day

9th International Anti-Corruption Day 

9th World Techno Day 

10th Human Rights Day 

10th International Animal Rights Day 

11th International Mountain Day 

24th Christmas Eve 

25th Christmas Day (Public Holiday)

26th Boxing Day (Public Holiday)

31st New Years Eve

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Planning ahead has never been more important. With the Social Media Calendar 2026, you can map out campaigns, key dates, and content themes well in advance—giving your brand a serious head start.

If you’re looking to compare dates or revisit key moments, you can also explore our 2025 social media calendar for additional inspiration.

And if you want expert support turning these dates into high-performing content, our social media management services can help you plan, create, and execute a strategy that delivers real results throughout 2026.