Marketing & Social Media Planning
The following is a list of nationally recognized months, weeks, and days to aid you in the development and planning of your social media and/or marketing campaigns. The following lists are not fully comprehensive, if you are looking for a more detailed list with information about each of the recognized month/weeks/days visit the National Calendar Day website.
January
— Month —
- World Health Esteem Month
- National CBD Month
- National Soup Month
- National Slow Cooking Month
- National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- National Braille Literacy Month
- National Hobby Month
- Hot Tea Month
- National Oatmeal Day
- National Blood Donor Month
- National Menudo Month
- National Bath Safety Month
- National Black Diamond Month
- National Sunday Supper Month
— Weeks —
- National Pizza Week – Begins Second Sunday in January
- National School Choice Week – Last Week in January
- Meat Week – Begins Last Sunday in January
- International Hoof Care Week – Begins Third Thursday in January
- National CRNA Week – Last Week in January
- National Catholic Schools Week – Begins Last Sunday in January
- Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week – Fourth Work Week in January
- National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week – Begins the Third Sunday in January
- World Kiwanis Week – Begins January 21
- Cuckoo Dancing Week – Begins January 11
- Home Office Safety and Security Week – Second Full Week in January
- International Snowmobile Safety Week – Begins Third Saturday in January
- No Name–Calling Week – Mid January
- National Health Weight Week – Third Week in January
- Universal Letter Writing Week – Starts Second Sunday in January
- New Year’s Resolutions Week – First Week in January
- Celebration of Life Week – First Week in January
- National Silent Record Week – First Week in January
- Diet Resolution Week – First Week in January
- Hunt for Happiness Week – First Full Week in January
- National Mocktail Week – Second Week in January
- National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Week – Last Week in January
— Days —
January 1
- National Bloody Mary Day
- National Hangover Day
- National Thank God It’s Monday Day – First Monday in January
- New Year’s Day
January 2
- National Cream Puff Day
- National Buffet Day
- National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
- National Science Fiction Day
January 3
- National Drinking Straw Day
- National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 4
- National Missouri Day
- National Trivia Day
- National Spaghetti Day
January 5
- National Keto Day
- Screenwriters Day
- National Whipped Cream Day
- National Bird Day
- National Play Outside Day – First Saturday of Every Month
January 6
- National Cuddle Up Day
- National Technology Day
- National Shortbread Day
- National Bean Day
January 7
- Bobblehead Day
- Tempura Day
January 8
- National Career Coach Day
- National Winter Skin Relief Day
- National Clean Off Your Desk Day – Second Monday in January
- Joygerm Day
- National English Toffee Day
- National Bubble Bath Day
- National Argyle Day
January 9
- Balloon Ascension Day
- National Law Enforcement
- Appreciation Day
- National Apricot Day
- National Static Electricity Day
January 10
- National Houseplant Appreciation Day
- National Oysters Rockefeller Day
- Save the Eagles Day
- National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
- National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
January 11
- National Arkansas Day
- National Step in a Puddle and
- Splash Your Friends Day
- National Milk Day
January 12
- Kiss a Ginger Day
- National Marzipan Day
- National Curried Chicken Day
- National Pharmacist Day
January 13
- Korean American Day
- National Sticker Day
- National Vision Board Day – Second Saturday in January
- Stephen Foster Memorial Day
- National Peach Melba Day
- National Rubber Ducky Day
- National Sunday Supper Day – Second Sunday in January
January 14
- Ratification Day
- National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15
- National Bagel Day
- National Booch Day
- Martin Luther King Jr Day – Third Monday in January
- National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
- National Hat Day
January 16
- National Without a Scalpel Day
- National Fig Newton Day
- National Religious Freedom Day
- National Nothing Day
January 17
- National Classy Day
- National Bootlegger’s Day
- National Hot Buttered Rum Day
- Get To Know Your Customers Day –Third Thursday of Each Quarter
January 18
- National Michigan Day
- National Thesaurus Day
- National Peking Duck Day
- National Winnie the Pooh Day
January 19
- National Popcorn Day
- National Use Your Gift Card Day – Third Saturday in January
January 20
- National Cheese Lover’s Day
- National Disc Jockey Day
- National Buttercrunch Day
January 21
- National Hyaluronic Acid Day
- National Granola Bar Day
- Squirrel Appreciation Day
- National Hugging Day
- National Fruitcake Toss Day – Third Weekend in January
January 22
- National Polka Dot Day
- National Sanctity of Human Life Day
- Celebration of Life Day
- National Blonde Brownie Day
January 23
- National Handwriting Day
- National Pie Day
- Library Shelfie Day – Fourth Wednesday in January
- National Peanut Butter Day
January 24
- Beer Can Appreciation Day
- National Compliment Day
January 25
- National Florida Day
- National Irish Coffee Day
- National Opposite Day
- National Fun At Work Day – Last Friday in January
- National Big Wig Day – Last Friday In January
January 26
- National Green Juice Day
- National Peanut Brittle Day
- National Spouses Day
January 27
- Vietnam Peace Day
- International Day of
- Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
- National Seed Swap Day – Last Saturday in January
- National Chocolate Cake Day
January 28
- National Gift of the Ladybug Day
- Data Privacy Day
- National Blueberry Pancake Day
- National Kazoo Day
- National Bubble Wrap Day – Last Monday in January
January 29
- National Corn Chip Day
- National Puzzle Day
- National Plan for Vacation Day – Last Tuesday in January
January 30
- National Croissant Day
January 30
- National Hot Chocolate Day
- Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
- National Backward Day
February
— Month —
- National Cancer Prevention Month
- Chinese New Year
- National Fasting February
- National Enrolled Agents Month
- National Embroidery Month
- National Weddings Month
- National Heart Month
- National Hot Breakfast Month
- National Children’s Dental Health Month
- National Cherry Month
- National Bird Feeding Month
- National Bake For Family Fun Month
- Great American Pies Month
- National Self-Care Month
- Creative Romance Month
- National Canned Food Month
- Black History Month
- An Affair To Remember Month
- Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
- American Heart Month
- National Grapefruit Month
- National Library Lover’s Month
- Free And Open Source Software Month
- National Snack Food Month
— Weeks —
- World Interfaith Harmony Week – First Week in February
- National Integrated Respiratory Care Week – Week of April 7
- Freelance Writers Appreciation Week – Second Week in February
- National Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week – February 13–18
- Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week – February 7–14
- National Feeding Tube Awareness Week – First Full Week in February
- International Networking Week – First Week in February
- Boy Scouts Anniversary Week – First Full Week in February
- National Patient Recognition Week – First Week in February
- National School Counseling Week – First Full School Week in February
- National Burn Awareness Week – First Full Week in February
- Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week – Feb 7–14
- Great American Pizza Bake – Second Week in February
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Education Week – February 14–21
- National Secondhand Wardrobe Week – Second Full Week in February
- Pride in Foodservice Week – First Week in February
- Take Your Family to School Week – Week of February 17
- National Random Acts of Kindness Week – Week of February 17
- National Invasive Species Week – Begins Last Monday in February
- National Jell–O Week – Second Full Week in February
- National FFA Week – Week of Washington’s Birthday
- National Eating Disorders Awareness Week – Begins Last Monday in February
- National Kraut and Frankfurter Week – Second Week in February
- National Marriage Week – February 7–14
- World Whale Day – Third Sunday in February
- African Heritage and Health Week – February 1–7
- Women’s Heart Week – First Week in February
— Days —
February 01
- National Dark Chocolate Day
- Optimist Day – First Thursday in February
- National Girls and Women in Sports Day
- National Texas Day
- National Get Up Day
- National Baked Alaska Day
- National Serpent Day
- National Freedom Day
February 2
- National Tater Tot Day
- Bubble Gum Day – First Friday in February
- National Wear Red Day – First Friday in February
- National Heavenly Hash Day
- National Groundhog Day
- National Play Outside Day – First Saturday of Every Month
February 3
- Four Chaplains Day
- Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – First Saturday in February
- National Missing Persons Day
- National Women Physicians Day
- National Carrot Cake Day
- The Day the Music Died Day
February 4
- National Hemp Day
- National Homemade Soup Day
- National Create A Vacuum Day
- National Thank A Mail Carrier Day
February 5
- Shower with a Friend Day
- National Weatherperson’s Day
- Nirvana Day – February 5 or 18
February 6
- National Chopsticks Day
- Safer Internet Day – Changes Annually
- National Frozen Yogurt Day
- National Lame Duck Day
February 7
- National Periodic Table Day
- National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
- Send A Card To A Friend Day
- National Giving Hearts Day – Second Thursday in February
February 8
- National Iowa Day
- National Kite Flying Day
- National Boys Scouts Day
February 9
- National Cut The Cord Day
- No One Eats Alone Day – Changes Annually
- National Pizza Day
- National Bagel and Lox Day
- National Toothache Day
February 10
- National Home Warranty Day
- National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
- National Umbrella Day
- National Pork Rind Day – Day of the Big Gamey
February 11
- National Inventors’ Day
- National Peppermint Patty Day
- National Shut-In Visitation Day
- National White Shirt Day
- National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
- National Make a Friend Day
- National Football Hangover Day – Day After The Big Game
February 12
- National Plum Pudding Day
- National Clean Out Your Computer Day – Second Monday In February
- Red Hand Day
February 13
- Galentine’s Day
- Fastnacht Day – Day Before Ash Wednesday
- Paczki Day – Day Before Ash Wednesday
- Fat Tuesday – Day Before Ash Wednesday
- National Tortellini Day
February 14
- National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
- Valentine’s Day
- National Ferris Wheel Day
- National Donor Day
February 15
- National Wisconsin Day
- Flag of Canada Day
- Singles Awareness Day
- National Gumdrop Day
- National Tartar Sauce Day – Friday After Lent Begins
- National Caregivers Day – Third Friday in February
February 16
- National Do A Grouch A Favor Day
- National Almond Day
- National Red Sock Day
February 17
- National Cabbage Day
- National Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 18
- National Battery Day
- National Drink Wine Day
- National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
February 19
- National Arabian Horse Day
- National Vet Girls RISE Day
- National Lash Day
- National Chocolate Mint Day
- Presidents Day – Third Monday in February
February 20
- National Leadership Day
- National Comfy Day
- National Muffin Day
- National Love Your Pet Day
- National Cherry Pie Day
February 21
- National Grain-Free Day
- National Sticky Bun Day
February 22
- National Supermarket Employee Day
- Ash Wednesday – Days Before Easter
- National California Day
- National Cook A Sweet Potato Day
- National Margarita Day
- National Skip the Straw Day – Fourth Friday in February
February 23
- National Tile Day
- National Dog Biscuit Day
- National Banana Bread Day
February 24
- National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25
- National Clam Chowder Day
February 26
- National Chocolate Covered Nut Day
- National Letter to Our Elders Day
- National Set a Good Example Day
- National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
- National Pistachio Day
February 27
- Anosmia Awareness Day
- National Retro Day
- National Polar Bear Day
- National Strawberry Day
- National Kahlua Day
- National Pancake Day – IHOP – Changes Annually
February 28
- National Chocolate Soufflé Day
- National Tooth Fairy Day
- National Floral Design Day
- National Public Sleeping Day
- National Time Refund Day
- National Toast Day – Last Thursday in February
February 29
- National Leap Day
- Rare Disease Day USA – Last Day in February
- National Chili Day – Fourth Thursday in February
March
— Month —
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
- National Athletic Training Month
- National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
- National Brain Injury Awareness Month
- National Breast Implant Awareness
- Endometriosis Awareness Month
- Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
- Irish-American Heritage Month
- National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
- National Kidney Month
- Asset Management Awareness Month
- National Trisomy Awareness Month
- National Social Work Month
- National Women’s History Month
- National Sauce Month
- National Noodles Month
- National Frozen Food Month
- National Flour Month
- National Credit Education Month
- National Craft Month
- National Cheerleading Safety Month
- National Celery Month
- National Caffeine Awareness Month
- National Peanut Month
- National Umbrella Month
- National Nutrition Month
— Weeks —
- Earth Hour – Last Saturday in March
- World Glaucoma Week – Second Full Week in March
- Groundwater Awareness Week – First Full Week in March
- National Surveyors Week – Begins Third Sunday In March
- Girl Scout Week – Week of March 12
- Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination
- Fix a Leak Week – End of March
- National Cleaning Week – Begins the Fourth Sunday in March
- National Agriculture Week – Changes Annually
- Nanodays – Last Weekend in March through First Weekend in April
- National Animal Poison Prevention Week – Third Full Week in March
- National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week – Third Week in March
- National Button Week – Third Full Week in March
- Termite Awareness Week – First Full Week Before Spring
- Women of Aviation Worldwide Week – Week of March 8
- Brain Awareness Week – Changes Annually
- National School Breakfast Week – Begins the First Monday in March
- International Women’s Week – Week of March 8C
- Teen Tech Week – Begins the First Sunday in March
- National School Social Work Week – First Full Week in March
- World Orphan Week – First Week in March
- Newspapers in Education Week – First Full Week in March
- National Procrastination Week – First Two Weeks in March
- Dental Assistant Recognition Week – First Full Week in March (2)
- Iditarod – Begins First Saturday in March
- National Professional Pet Sitter Week – First Full Week in March
- National Cheerleading Week – March 1–7
- Telecommuter Appreciation Week – Week of March 3
- Peace Corps Week – Week of March 1
- Endometriosis Awareness Week – Week of March 8
- World Book Day – First Thursday in March
- Consumer Protection Week – First Full Week in March
- Will Eisner Week – March 1–7
- National Physicians Week – Mar 25–31
— Days —
March 1
- National Sunkist® Citrus Day
- Self-Injury Awareness Day
- National Minnesota Day
- National Dress in Blue Day – First Friday in March
- National Speech and Debate Education Day – First Friday in March
- National Dadgum That’s Good Day
- National Employee Appreciation Day – First Friday in March
- National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day) – If on Weekend, Moves to Closest School Day
- National Horse Protection Day
- National Fruit Compote Day
- National Pig Day
- National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
- Zero Discrimination Day
- National Play Outside Day – First Saturday of Every Month
March 2
- National Banana Cream Pie Day
- National Old Stuff Day
- Finisher’s Medal Day – First Sunday in March
March 3
- National Soup it Forward Day
- National Mulled Wine Day
- National Cold Cuts Day
- National I Want You to Be Happy Day
- National Anthem Day
- World Hearing Day
- World Wildlife Day
- Global Day of Unplugging – Sundown to Sundown March 3-4
March 4
- National Sons Day
- Marching Music Day
- National Grammar Day
- National Hug a G.I. Day
- National Pound Cake Day
- World Obesity Day
March 5
- National Absinthe Day
- National Cheese Doodle Day
- National Multiple Personality Day
March 6
- National Dress Day
- National Oreo Cookie Day
- National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
- National Frozen Food Day
- National Dentist’s Day
- National Flapjack Day
March 7
- National Hospitalist Day – First Thursday in March
- National Crown of Roast Pork Day
- National Cereal Day
- National Be Heard Day
March 8
- National Oregon Day
- National Proofreading Day
- National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9
- National Slam the Scam Day
- National Get Over it Day
- National Meatball Day
- National Crabmeat Day
- National Barbie Day
- National I Am Day – Second Sunday in March
- Daylight Saving Time – Second Sunday in March
March 10
- Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- National Pack Your Lunch Day
- National Blueberry Popover Day
- National Mario Day
March 11
- Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day
- National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
- National Worship of Tools Day
- National Johnny Appleseed Day
- National Napping Day – Day after Return of Daylight Savings Day
- National 311 Day
- World Plumbing Day
- National Promposal Day
March 12
- National Working Moms Day
- National Baked Scallops Day
- National Plant a Flower Day
- National Girl Scout Day
- World Day Against Cyber Censorship
March 13
- National Jewel Day
- National K9 Veterans Day
- National Coconut Torte Day
- National Good Samaritan Day
- National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day
- National Earmuff Day
- National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day – Second Wednesday in March
March 14
- National Write Down Your Own Story Day
- National Equal Pay Day
- National Children’s Craft Day
- National Learn About Butterflies Day
- National Pi Day
- National Potato Chip Day
- International Day of Mathematics Day
- World Kidney Day – Second Thursday in March
March 15
- Everything You Think Is Wrong Day
- National Pears Helene Day
- National Shoe the World Day
- World Sleep Day – Friday Before Spring Vernal Equinox
- World Contact Day
- World Consumer Rights Day
March 16
- National Curl Crush Day
- National Panda Day
- National Corn Dog Day – Changes Annually
- National Artichoke Hearts Day
- Everything You Do Is Right Day
- National Freedom of Information Day
- National Quilting Day – Third Saturday in March
March 17
- St. Patrick’s Day
- National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
March 18
- National Biodiesel Day
- National Sloppy Joe Day
- Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
- National Awkward Moments Day
- National Supreme Sacrifice Day
- Global Recycling Day
March 19
- National Backyard Day
- Spring Begins – Changes Annually
- National Ag Day – Changes Annually
- National Certified Nurses Day
- National Let’s Laugh Day
- National Chocolate Caramel Day
- National Poultry Day
- International Client’s Day
- International Read To Me Day
- National 3-D Day – Third Day of the Third Full Week
March 20
- National SBDC Day – Third Wednesday in March
- National Proposal Day
- National Native HIVAIDS Awareness Day
- National Ravioli Day
- World Oral Health Day
- World Storytelling Day – Vernal Equinox
- World Flour Day
- French Language Day
- International Day of Happiness
March 21
- National Memory Day
- Absolutely Incredible Kid Day – Third Thursday in March
- National Countdown Day
- National Farm Rescuer Day – Third Thursday in March
- National French Bread Day
- National California Strawberry Day
- National Fragrance Day
- National Single Parents Day
- National Common Courtesy Day
- National Spray Tanning Day – Third Thursday in March
- International Colour Day
- World Puppetry Day
- International Day of Forests
- International Day of Nowruz
- World Social Work Day – Third Tuesday in March
- World Poetry Day
- World Down Syndrome Day
March 22
- National West Virginia
- National Bavarian Crepes Day
- National Goof Off Day
- International Day of the Seal
- World Water Day
March 23
- National Tamale Day
- National Melba Toast Day
- National Near Miss Day
- National Chip and Dip Day
- National Puppy Day
- World Meteorological Day
- National Chia Day
March 24
- National Cocktail Day
- National Cheesesteak Day
- National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
- International Day for Achievers
- Day for the Right to the Truth
- World Tuberculosis Day
March 25
- National Medal of Honor Day
- National Tolkien Reading Day
- National Lobster Newburg Day
- International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
- International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
- Waffle Day – Sweden
March 26
- Epilepsy Awareness Day – Purple Day
- National Nougat Day
- National Spinach Day
- American Diabetes Association Alert Day – Fourth Tuesday in March
March 27
- National Scribble Day
- World Theatre Day
- National Little Red Wagon Day – Last Wednesday in March
- National Spanish Paella Day
- National Joe Day
- International Whisk(e)y Day
- International Medical Science Liaison Day
- Manatee Appreciation Day – Last Wednesday in March
March 28
- National Triglyceride Day
- National Black Forest Cake Day
- National Something on a Stick Day
- National Weed Appreciation Day
March 29
- National Pita Day
- National Nevada Day
- National Vietnam War Veterans Day
- National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
- National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
- World Piano Day – 88th Day of the Year
March 30
- National Virtual Vacation Day
- World Bipolar Day
- National Turkey Neck Soup Day
- National Pencil Day
- National Doctors Day
- National I Am in Control Day
- National Take a Walk in the Park Day
March 31
- National Crayon Day
- National Prom Day
- National Clams on the Half Shell Day
- National Bunsen Burner Day
- National Tater Day
- International Transgender Day of Visibility
- World Backup Day
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