2024 Days of The Year to Add to Your Social Media Calendar

Can you believe half a year has passed, and it’s already EOFY?

At this point of the year, I like to remind my clients to get their social media content calendar updated for the last half of the year.

Why?

Because it always seems like the second half of the year gets busier (school holidays, Christmas breaks, etc.), and many people tend to neglect their socials.

As it’s vital to remain active all year on your social media, I encourage you to plan and schedule your posts now to make the end of year grind a little easier.

PLUS, you’ll know you’re staying in front of your audience, which should be your ultimate social media goal!

But don’t sigh just yet!

Creating a 6 (or even 3) monthly social media calendar isn’t as complicated as you think. Especially if you use my social media content prompts calendar. 😉

I recently wrote another blog around creating a content calendar for consistent brand voice that you may wish to read (after this!).

I reveal the 4 content pillars to include in your social media:

· Education

· Inspiration

· Connection

· Promotion

But today, I want to give you some more inspiration to add some fun to your social media posts for 2024.

2024 school holidays for each Australian state and territory

Create fun, targeted posts for parents juggling work/school holidays, offering discounts, giveaways or sharing your story (or holiday snaps!).

• VICTORIA Jun 29 – Jul 14 Sept 21 – Oct 6 Dec 21

• NSW Jul 6 – 21 Sept 28 – Oct 13 Dec 21

• QLD Jun 23 – Jul 7 Sept 14 – 29 Dec 13

• SA Jul 6 – 21 Sept 28 – Oct 13 Dec 13

• TAS Jul 6 – 22 Sept 28 – Oct 13 Dec 19

• WA Jul 29 – Jul 14 Sept 21 – Oct 6 Dec 12

• ACT Jul 6 – 21 Sept 28 – Oct 13 Dec 17

• NT Jun 22 – Jul 15 Sept 21 – Oct 6 Dec 13

Special days of the year for July 2024

Month for: Plastic-free July, Dry July & Tradies Health Month

Inspiration: EOFY promotions or discounts. Use social media to showcase your best deals and interact with your audience (try polls!).

· 1st: International Fruit Day

· 1st: International Joke Day

· 3rd: International Plastic Bag Free Day

· 6th: International Fried Chicken Day

· 7th: World Chocolate Day

· 7th-14th July: NAIDOC Week

· 10th: International Pina Colada Day

· 11th: International Mojito Day

· 13th: World Rum Day

· 14th: International Non-Binary People’s Day

· 14th: Shark Awareness Day

· 15th: Give Something Away Day

· 17th: World Emoji Day

· 21st: National Lamington Day

· 22nd: World Mango Day

· 29th: International Lasagne Day

· 30th: International Day of Friendship

· 31st: International Avocado Day

Special days of the year for August 2024

Month for: Romance Awareness

Inspiration: With National Science Week in August, highlight your innovative side, show your business behind the scenes, the tech you use, and so on. Or, if you’re a writer and love books, share posts of your favourite books during book week.

· 1st: World Wide Web Day

· 2nd: International Beer Day

· 4th: National White Wine Day

· 5th: World Oyster Day

· 10th-18th August: National Science Week

· 12th: International Youth Day

· 13th: International Prosecco Day

· 14th: National Financial Awareness Day

· 15th: National Relaxation Day

· 16th: International Rum Day

· 17th-23rd August: Book Week

· 18th: International Pinot Noir Day

· 18th: National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence

· 19th: National Potato Day

· 19th: World Photography Day

· 21st: World Senior Citizens Day

· 23rd: Daffodil Day

· 23rd: Wear It Purple Day

· 26th: International Dog Day

· 31st: Eat Outside Day

· 31st: International Bacon Day

Special days of the year for September 2024

Inspiration: With teacher appreciation week, celebrate teachers and educate your audience with relevant content, stories of teachers, lessons you’ve learnt, etc.

· 1st: Fathers Day

· 1st: First Day of Spring

· 2nd-6th September: Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week

· 2nd: World Coconut Day

· 5th: International Day of Charity

· 9th: World First Aid Day

· 10th: World Suicide Prevention Day

· 12th: R U OK Day

· 12th: Video Games Day

· 15th: Wife Appreciation Day

· 17th: International Patient Safety Day

· 18th: International Equal Pay Day

· 20th: World Clean Up Day

· 21st: Miniature Golf Day

· 23rd: Celebrate Bisexuality Day

· 23rd: Bi Visibility Day

· 23rd: International Day of Sign Languages

· 25th: International Lobster Day

· 27th: World Tourism Day

· 29th: World Heart Day

· 30th: International Podcast Day

Special days of the year for October 2024

Month for: Mental Health & Safe Work

Inspiration: Embrace Halloween and engage your audience with spooky stories, mysteries or behind-the-scenes ghost stories (if you have any!).

· 1st: International Coffee Day

· 1st: World Vegetarian Day

· 2nd: International Day of Non-Violence

· 3rd: Global Smoothie Day

· 4th: International Vodka Day

· 4th: World Smile Day

· 4th: World Animal Day

· 5th: World Teachers Day

· 8th: International Lesbian Day

· 10th: World Mental Health Day

· 10th: World Gold Day

· 11th: World Egg Day

· 13th-19th October: Carers Week

· 16th: World Food Day

· 19th: International Gin & Tonic Day

· 20th: International Chefs Day

· 20th-26th October: Ace Week (Asexual Awareness Week)

· 25th: World Pasta Day

· 25th: Day For Daniel

· 26th: Intersex Awareness Day

· 27th: World Champagne Day

· 28th: International Animation Day

· 31st: Halloween

Special days of the year for November 2024

Month for: Movember

Inspiration: Help support men’s health during Movember, sharing insights into the organisation, donating to charities, or even sharing your team’s moustache-growing efforts.

· 1st: World Vegan Day

· 3rd: Sandwich Day

· 5th: Melbourne Cup

· 8th: World Gift Day

· 9th: Road Worker Day of Remembrance

· 13th: World Kindness Day

· 14th: World Diabetes Day

· 15th: National Agriculture Day

· 18th: White Ribbon Day

· 19th: International Men’s Day

· 20th: Skin Cancer Awareness Day

· 20th: Transgender Day of Remembrance

· 20th: World Children’s Day

· 21st: World Fisheries Day

· 25th: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

· 28th: Thanksgiving

· 29th: Black Friday

Special days of the year for December 2024

Inspiration: Reflect on your year, share achievements, milestones and aspirations, and encourage your audience to set their goals for 2025.

· 1st: First Day of Summer

· 3rd: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

· 4th: International Cookie Day

· 5th: International Volunteer Day

· 10th: Human Rights Day

· 10th: International Animal Rights Day

· 24th: Christmas Eve

· 25th: Christmas Day

· 26th: Boxing Day

· 31st: New Year’s Eve

Do you need help planning your social media calendar?

A content calendar is one of the easiest ways to plan your social media.

This way, you can see that you’re spreading your posts across all the relevant categories and including some fun days of the year to keep your socials light and entertaining.

If you feel stuck in a content rut and unsure how to dig your way out, I’m offering a free 30-minute initial social media strategy call for July.

This will help you kick-start your planning for the last half of 2024.

You can book your online meeting here.

Of course, you can always hand it over to me to do for you! You can find out more about my social media management services right here.

If you’ve got any questions or would like more information, please contact me, and I’ll get in touch to help you navigate the world of social media.

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