National and Global Holidays to Fill Your Content Calendar
Content Ideas For Small Business Owners
Those quirky little holidays everyone seems to celebrate on social media aren't just for fun. Global and national holidays are a great way to connect with your target audience, show them what your brand stands for, and fill out your content calendar with relevant posts.
But one thing you should be sure of is only using the holidays that apply to your niche or industry.
It wouldn't make sense for you to use National Hot Dog Day if you are a fine jewelry maker. But, if you are a fine jewelry maker who also has a cute hot dog costume for their dog, you could certainly add that cute pic to your stories!
Global and national holidays bring an opportunity to reach new audiences, connect over common interests, start conversations, and show others what value your brand stands behind. Check below for some ideas!
National Write Down Your Story Day on 3/14
Artists/Creators
Show a reel of things that inspire you to create to connect with your customers. Then, use the copy to share your story!
Coaching Services
Do a static photo of yourself to introduce some facts (can be fun or serious or a combination of both) to your audience so they can get to know you and your story.
Any Brand
Tell the story of how you came up with your brand, business name, or products!
Global and National Holidays
3/1 National Fruit Compote Day World Candle Day
National Horse Protection Day
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
National Pig Day
World Music Therapy Day
3/2
National Banana Cream Pie Day
National Hospitalist Day – First Thursday in March
National Old Stuff Day
World Teen Mental Wellness Day
National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day)
3/3
National Anthem Day
National Cold Cuts Day
National I Want You to Be Happy Day
Soup It Forward Day
Tartar Sauce Day
National Day of Unplugging
National Dress in Blue Day
National Speech and Debate Education Day
National Employee Appreciation Day
World Wildlife Day
3/4
Marching Music Day
National Grammar Day
National Hug a G.I. Day
National Pound Cake Day
National Sons Day
3/5
National Absinthe Day
National Cheese Doodle Day
National Multiple Personality Day
3/6
National Dentist’s Day
National Dress Day
National Frozen Food Day
National Oreo Cookie Day
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
3/7
National Be Heard Day
National Cereal Day
National Flapjack Day
National Plant Power Day
3/8
International Women’s Day
National Peanut Cluster Day
National Proofreading Day
National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
3/9
National Barbie Day
National Popcorn Lovers Day
National Crabmeat Day
National Meatball Day
World Kidney Day
3/10
National Blueberry Popover Day
National Mario Day
National Pack Your Lunch Day
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
3/11
National 311 Day
National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
National Promposal Day
3/12
National Baked Scallops Day
National Girl Scout Day
National Plant a Flower Day
National Working Moms Day
Daylight Saving Time
3/13
National Coconut Torte Day
National Earmuff Day
National Good Samaritan Day
National Jewel Day
National K9 Veterans Day
National Napping Day
International Reisling Day
3/14
National Children’s Craft Day
National Learn About Butterflies Day
National Pi Day
National Potato Chip Day
National Write Down Your Story Day
3/15
National Everything You Think Is Wrong Day
National Pears Helene Day
National Shoe the World Day
National SBDC Day
World Consumer Rights Day
International Day of Happiness on 3/20
Jewelry/Fashion/Décor
Share your collection as a carousel.
Cooking & Baking
Do a reel of someone enjoying your food or treats. Or turn it into a static post.
*Optional: include the recipe.
Small Businesses
Team up with your business bestie and collaborate on cross-promo posts.
3/16
Everything You Do Is Right Day
National Artichoke Hearts Day
National Curl Crush Day
National Farm Rescuer Day – Third Thursday in March
National Freedom of Information Day
National Panda Day
3/17
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
St. Patrick’s Day
World Sleep Day
3/18
National Awkward Moments Day
National Biodiesel Day
National Corn Dog Day
National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Quilting Day
National Sloppy Joe Day
National Supreme Sacrifice Day
3/19
National Backyard Day
National Certified Nurses Day
National Chocolate Caramel Day
National Let’s Laugh Day
National Poultry Day
3/20
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Proposal Day
National Ravioli Day
World Oral Health Day
International Day of Happiness
World Flour Day
Spring Begins
3/21
National 3-D Day – Third Day of the Third Full Week
National Common Courtesy Day
National Fragrance Day
National French Bread Day
National Single Parent Day
World Down Syndrome Day
National Ag Day
International Day of Forests
World Social Work Day
3/22
National Bavarian Crepes Day
National Goof Off Day
3/23
National Chia Day
National Chip and Dip Day
National Melba Toast Day
National Puppy Day
National Tamale Day
3/24
National Cheesesteak Day
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
National Cocktail Day
3/25
National Medal of Honor Day
National Tolkien Reading Day
3/26
Epilepsy Awareness Day – Purple Day
National Nougat Day
National Spinach Day
3/27
National Scribble Day
National Spanish Paella Day
World Theatre Day
National American Diabetes Association Alert Day
3/28
National Black Forest Cake Day
National Something on a Stick Day
National Triglycerides Day
National Weed Appreciation Day
3/29
Manatee Appreciation Day
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
3/30
National Doctors Day
National I Am in Control Day
National Pencil Day
National Take a Walk in the Park Day
National Turkey Neck Soup Day
National Virtual Vacation Day
3/31
National Bunsen Burner Day
National Clams on the Half Shell Day
National Crayon Day
National Prom Day
National Tater Day
Content Warning!
Don't forget that you are providing value to your followers. One of the main reasons you want to post on social media is to provide your followers with content that connects, entertains, educates, or sells your brand. Creating content with a purpose is the key. Ensure you have a strategy for your content calendar in a way that makes sense for your business.