Staying relevant and engaging on social media requires more than just random posts. In 2025, a well-structured Social Media Holiday Calendar serves as your go-to resource for aligning content with meaningful, fun, or quirky celebrations that truly resonate with your audience.
To simplify content creation, we've included links and resources to curated collections of free stock images throughout this guide. These resources will help you craft eye-catching posts that not only stand out but also effortlessly connect with your audience. From awareness campaigns to lighthearted celebrations, this calendar ensures you're equipped to maximize engagement all year long.
Social Media Holiday Calendar 2025
January 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Start the year strong with fresh ideas, motivating goals, and celebrations that embrace renewal and positivity.
January 1: New Year's Day 🥳 Check out our New Year's Collection
January 2: Science Fiction Day (Global)
January 4: World Braille Day (Global)
January 10: National Houseplant Appreciation Day (USA)
January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (USA)
January 17: Blue Monday (Global)
January 24: International Day of Education (Global)
January 26: Australia Day (Australia)
January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Global)
January 28: Data Privacy Day (Global)
January 29: Chinese New Year 🐍 Browse our Chinese New Year collection
February 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Celebrate connection, inclusion, and culture with themes of love, kindness, and honoring history.
Black History Month: Celebrated throughout February (USA, Canada) ✊🏿 Browse our Black History Month Collection
February 2: Groundhog Day (USA, Canada)
February 4: World Cancer Day (Global)
February 9: National Pizza Day (USA)
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Global)
February 14: Valentine’s Day (Global) 💘 Check Valentine’s Day Collection
February 15: Anti Valentine's Day / Single Awareness Day (Global) 💔 Check Anti Valentine's Day Collection
February 15: National Flag of Canada Day (Canada)
February 20: World Day of Social Justice (Global)
February 22: Pink Shirt Day (Anti-Bullying Day) (Canada)
March 2025 Calendar With Holidays
As spring approaches, focus on creativity, growth, and inspiring change through awareness and celebration.
March 1: World Compliment Day (Global)
March 3: World Wildlife Day (Global) - Check the article: How to Take Animal Photography: A Guide to Capturing the Wild and Wonderful World of Animals
March 8: International Women’s Day (Global)
March 14: Pi Day (Global)
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day (Global; heavily celebrated in USA, Canada) ☘️ Check out our St. Patrick's Day Collection
March 18: Global Recycling Day (Global)
March 20: International Day of Happiness (Global)
March 20: Spring Equinox (north hemisphere) / Fall Equinox (south hemisphere)- Check our 🌸 Free Spring Images Collection or 🍂 Free Autumn Images Collection
March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Global)
March 21: World Poetry Day (Global)
March 23: National Puppy Day (USA)
March 27: Earth Hour (Global)
April 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Balance fun and sustainability this month with lighthearted observances and meaningful global initiatives.
April 1: April Fool’s Day (Global)
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day (Global)
April 7: World Health Day (Global)
April 10: National Siblings Day (USA)
April 20: Easter 🐇 Check out our Easter-related collections of free images: Happy Easter Collection, 🐰 Easter Bunny Collection, and 🐣 Easter Eggs Collection.
April 22: Earth Day (Global)
April 23: World Book and Copyright Day (Global)
April 25: National DNA Day (USA)
April 30: International Jazz Day (Global)
May 2025 Calendar With Holidays
May 1: International Workers’ Day (Global)
May 5: Cinco de Mayo (USA, Mexico) - 🌮 Explore the Cinco de Mayo Collection
May 6: National Nurses Day (USA)
May 12: Mother’s Day (Canada, USA – Second Sunday of May) - 👩 Browse the Mother's Day Collection
May 15: International Day of Families (Global)
May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (Global)
May 25: Memorial Day (USA – Last Monday of May)
May 28: National Hamburger Day (USA)
May 31: World No Tobacco Day (Global)
June 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Embrace summer’s vibrance and celebrate inclusion, awareness, and the joys of the season.
LGBTQI+ Pride Month 🏳️🌈 Explore our Pride Month Collection
June 1: Global Day of Parents (Global)
June 3: World Bicycle Day (Global)
June 5: World Environment Day (Global) 🌳 Browse our Environment Day Collection
June 8: World Oceans Day (Global)
June 14: Flag Day (USA) 🇺🇸 Check out our American Flag collection
June 16: Father’s Day (USA, Canada – Third Sunday of June) 👨 Check out our Father's Day collection
June 19: Juneteenth (USA)
June 20: World Refugee Day (Global)
June 21: Summer Solstice (north hemisphere) / Winter Solstice (south hemisphere) - Check our ☀️ Free Summer Images Collection or ❄️ Free Winter Images Collection
June 21: International Yoga Day (Global)
June 28: Social Media Day (Global)
July 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Dive into patriotic pride and summer festivities with themes of freedom, unity, and lighthearted enjoyment.
July 1: Canada Day (Canada)
July 4: Independence Day (USA) 🎆 Check out our 4th of July Free Images Collection
July 7: World Chocolate Day (Global)
July 11: World Population Day (Global)
July 17: World Emoji Day (Global)
July 20: National Moon Day (USA)
July 30: International Day of Friendship (Global)
August 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Take time for self-care and exploration with themes of relaxation, curiosity, and seasonal fun.
August 8: International Cat Day (Global) 🐈 Browse our Cat Free Images Collection
August 12: International Youth Day (Global)
August 19: World Photography Day (Global)
August 19: World Humanitarian Day (Global)
August 26: Women’s Equality Day (USA)
August 26: National Dog Day (Global) 🐩 Explore our Dog Free Images Collection
September 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Welcome autumn by promoting awareness, productivity, and the importance of global causes.
September 4: Labor Day (USA, Canada – First Monday of September) 💪 Check out our Labor Day Collection
September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day (Global)
September 15: International Day of Democracy (Global)
September 17: Constitution Day (USA)
September 21: International Day of Peace (Global)
September 22: Fall Equinox (north hemisphere) / Spring Equinox (south hemisphere) Check our 🌸 Free Spring Images Collection or 🍂 Free Autumn Images Collection
September 27: World Tourism Day (Global)
September 29: World Heart Day (Global)
October 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Celebrate the season with fall-themed creativity and reflections on important social and cultural issues.
October 1: International Coffee Day (Global)
October 4: World Animal Day (Global)
October 5: World Teachers' Day (Global)
October 10: World Mental Health Day (Global) 🧠 Explore our Mental Health Collection
October 14: Thanksgiving (Canada – Second Monday of October)
October 16: World Food Day (Global)
October 24: United Nations Day (Global)
October 25: World Pasta Day (Global)
October 31: Halloween (Global) 🎃 Browse our Halloween Collection
November 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Focus on giving back, appreciating others, and preparing for the holidays with warmth and kindness.
Movember: Month-long campaign to raise awareness for men’s health, including mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer (Global)
November 1: World Vegan Day (Global)
November 11: Veterans Day (USA) / Remembrance Day (Canada)
November 13: World Kindness Day (Global)
November 16: International Day for Tolerance (Global)
November 20: Universal Children’s Day (Global)
November 23: Thanksgiving (USA – Fourth Thursday of November) - 🦃 Check our Thanksgiving Free Images Collection
November 24: Black Friday (Global; prominent in USA, Canada) - 🛒 Explore our Black Friday Collection
November 27: Cyber Monday (Global)
December 2025 Calendar With Holidays
Wrap up the year with festive celebrations and meaningful reflections on the journey behind and ahead.
December 1: World AIDS Day (Global)
December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Global)
December 5: International Volunteer Day (Global)
December 10: Human Rights Day (Global)
December 18: International Migrants Day (Global)
December 21: Summer Solstice (south hemisphere) / Winter Solstice (north hemisphere) - Check our ☀️ Free Summer Images Collection or ❄️ Free Winter Images Collection
December 24: Christmas Eve 🎅 Browse our Christmas Collection
December 25: Christmas Day 🎅 Explore our Christmas-themed collections: 🎄Christmas Background Collection and 🎁 Merry Christmas Collection
December 31: New Year’s Eve (Global) 🥳 Check out our New Year's Collection
A well-planned Social Media Holiday Calendar is your key to staying relevant, engaging, and creative throughout the year. By aligning your content with global events, cultural observances, and fun celebrations, you can connect with your audience in meaningful ways while keeping your social media strategy fresh and dynamic.