Calendar of All "National ___ Days" in 2021
January 12, 202110 minutes
Whether you’re building a following on social media, growing your audience, or just staying connected to your thriving community, staying consistent and regular with your posting is the key to success.
Often, one of the hardest parts of that consistency is finding relevant, engaging content, and content your followers will respond to in some way.
For several years now, so-called "social media holidays" have become a sure-fire crowd pleaser, and an awesome way to stay part of the conversation when you may not otherwise have anything to share. These holidays, sometimes called National ___ Days, are largely made-up days to celebrate things that are a little off the beaten path. Ever heard of National Bagel Day? How about Denim Day? And who doesn’t love bundling up, sipping hot cocoa, and enjoying their favorite carols on National Earl Day?
Ugh...aren’t social media holidays so played out?
Not at all! These holidays work because they’re so niche and goofy, people can’t help but participate. It’s easy content, it’s fun for your followers, and makes starting your brand’s conversation that much easier.
To help you in that process, we’ve put together a list of 366 of our favorite holidays for 2021 – one for every day!
Don’t forget that the most important thing about social media holidays and social media in general is relevance. If you’re a pediatric clinic, maybe National Catfish Day isn’t the right message to blast across Facebook. Only share content that’s relevant to your audience to retain and grow. Connecting to your audience on their level and with their interests is the cornerstone of good organic social marketing.
Now, enough of the yadda yadda, give us the holidays!
Want these days as an ICS calendar you can add to your phone or calendar app? Maybe a PDF you can print off for your office? Provide your email below and we’ll send them both right over to you!
2021 National Days/Social Media Holidays Calendar
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 01 | New Year's Day |
| January 02 | National Science Fiction Day |
| January 03 | National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day |
| January 04 | National Thank God It's Monday Day |
| January 05 | National Keto Day |
| January 06 | National Bean Day |
| January 07 | National Bobblehead Day |
| January 08 | National Argyle Day |
| January 09 | National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day |
| January 10 | National Sunday Supper Day |
| January 11 | National Arkansas Day |
| January 12 | National Pharmacist Day |
| January 13 | National Clean Off Your Desk Day |
| January 14 | National Shop For Travel Day |
| January 15 | National Bagel Day |
| January 16 | National Fig Newton Day |
| January 17 | National Hot Buttered Rum Day |
| January 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| January 19 | World Quark Day |
| January 20 | National Disc Jockey Day |
| January 21 | National Granola Bar Day |
| January 22 | Library Shelfie Day |
| January 23 | National Handwriting Day |
| January 24 | Beer Can Appreciation Day |
| January 25 | National Irish Coffee Day |
| January 26 | National Spouses Day |
| January 27 | National Chocolate Cake Day |
| January 28 | National Plan For Vacation Day |
| January 29 | National Corn Chip Day |
| January 30 | National Croissant Day |
| January 31 | National Big Wig Day |
| February 01 | Ice Cream For Breakfast Day |
| February 02 | National Groundhog Day |
| February 03 | National Football Hangover Day |
| February 04 | National Hemp Day |
| February 05 | National Weatherperson's Day |
| February 06 | National Chopsticks Day |
| February 07 | Bubble Gum Day |
| February 08 | Global Movie Day |
| February 09 | National Bagel And Lox Day |
| February 10 | National Cream Cheese Brownie Day |
| February 11 | Safer Internet Day Us |
| February 12 | National Plum Pudding Day |
| February 13 | National Giving Hearts Day |
| February 14 | National Organ Donor Day |
| February 15 | Presidents Day |
| February 16 | National Almond Day |
| February 17 | Ash Wednesday |
| February 18 | National Drink Wine Day |
| February 19 | National Vet Girls Rise Day |
| February 20 | National Muffin Day |
| February 21 | National Grain-Free Day |
| February 22 | National Cook A Sweet Potato Day |
| February 23 | National Tile Day |
| February 24 | National Tortilla Chip Day |
| February 25 | Paczki Day |
| February 26 | National Chili Day |
| February 27 | Anosmia Awareness Day |
| February 28 | National Chocolate Souffle Day |
| February 29 | National Time Refund Day |
| March 01 | Finisher's Medal Day |
| March 02 | World Teen Mental Wellness Day |
| March 03 | National Mulled Wine Day |
| March 04 | National Pound Cake Day |
| March 05 | National Cheese Doodle Day |
| March 06 | National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day |
| March 07 | National Be Heard Day |
| March 08 | Daylight Saving Time |
| March 09 | National Napping Day |
| March 10 | National Mario Day |
| March 11 | National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day |
| March 12 | National Plant A Flower Day |
| March 13 | National Jewel Day |
| March 14 | National Pi Day |
| March 15 | Everything You Think Is Wrong Day |
| March 16 | National Artichoke Hearts Day |
| March 17 | National Corned Beef And Cabbage Day |
| March 18 | National Awkward Moments Day |
| March 19 | National Farm Rescuer Day |
| March 20 | National Kick Butts Day |
| March 21 | National Quilting Day |
| March 22 | National West Virginia Day |
| March 23 | National Puppy Day |
| March 24 | National Cheesesteak Day |
| March 25 | Tolkien Reading Day |
| March 26 | Epilepsy Awareness Day -Purple Day |
| March 27 | National Scribble Day |
| March 28 | National Weed Appreciation Day |
| March 29 | National Vietnam War Veterans Day |
| March 30 | National Doctors Day |
| March 31 | National Equal Pay Day |
| April 01 | April Fools Day |
| April 02 | National Ferret Day |
| April 03 | National Tweed Day |
| April 04 | National Walk Around Things Day |
| April 05 | First Contact |
| April 06 | National Student-Athlete Day |
| April 07 | Saam Day Of Action |
| April 08 | National All Is Ours Day |
| April 09 | National Cherish An Antique Day |
| April 10 | National Cinnamon Crescent Day |
| April 11 | National Barber Shop Quartet Day |
| April 12 | National For Twelves Day |
| April 13 | National Make Lunch Count Day |
| April 14 | National Look Up At The Sky Day |
| April 15 | National Banana Day |
| April 16 | National Bean Counter Day |
| April 17 | National Crawfish Day |
| April 18 | National Animal Crackers Day |
| April 19 | National Garlic Day |
| April 20 | National Cheddar Fries Day |
| April 21 | National Library Workers Day |
| April 22 | National Bookmobile Day |
| April 23 | National Take A Chance Day |
| April 24 | National Teach Children To Save Day |
| April 25 | National Telephone Day |
| April 26 | National Pet Parents Day |
| April 27 | National Devil Dog Day |
| April 28 | National Superhero Day |
| April 29 | Denim Day |
| April 30 | National Military Brats Day |
| May 01 | School Lunch Hero Day |
| May 02 | National Start Seeing Monarchs Day |
| May 03 | National Melanoma Monday |
| May 04 | National Star Wars Day |
| May 05 | National Foster Care Day |
| May 06 | National Beverage Day |
| May 07 | National Barrier Awareness Day |
| May 08 | National Military Spouse Appreciation Day |
| May 09 | National Birth Mother's Day |
| May 10 | National Clean Up Your Room Day |
| May 11 | National Eat What You Want Day |
| May 12 | National Nutty Fudge Day |
| May 13 | National Third Shift Workers Day |
| May 14 | National Buttermilk Biscuit Day |
| May 15 | Nascar Day |
| May 16 | National Sea Monkey Day |
| May 17 | National Pack Rat Day |
| May 18 | National Cheese Souffle Day |
| May 19 | National May Ray Day |
| May 20 | National Be A Millionaire Day |
| May 21 | National Strawberries And Cream Day |
| May 22 | National Buy A Musical Instrument Day |
| May 23 | National Lucky Penny Day |
| May 24 | National Escargot Day |
| May 25 | Memorial Day |
| May 26 | National Paper Airplane Day |
| May 27 | National Grape Popsicle Day |
| May 28 | National Hamburger Day |
| May 29 | National Coq Au Vin Day |
| May 30 | National Creativity Day |
| May 31 | Memorial Day |
| June 01 | National Nail Polish Day |
| June 02 | National Leave The Office Early Day |
| June 03 | Chocolate Macaroons Day |
| June 04 | National Clean Beauty Day |
| June 05 | National Moonshine Day |
| June 06 | National Eyewear Day |
| June 07 | National Boone Day |
| June 08 | National Upsy Daisy Day |
| June 09 | National Earl Day |
| June 10 | National Herbs And Spices Day |
| June 11 | National German Chocolate Cake Day |
| June 12 | National Peanut Butter Cookie Day |
| June 13 | National Rosé Day |
| June 14 | National Children's Day |
| June 15 | National Smile Power Day |
| June 16 | National Fudge Day |
| June 17 | National Mascot Day |
| June 18 | National Career Nurse Assistants’ Day |
| June 19 | National Garfield The Cat Day |
| June 20 | National American Eagle Day |
| June 21 | National Arizona Day |
| June 22 | National Hvac Tech Day |
| June 23 | National Pink Day |
| June 24 | National Pralines Day |
| June 25 | National Catfish Day |
| June 26 | National Beautician's Day |
| June 27 | National Orange Blossom Day |
| June 28 | National Paul Bunyan Day |
| June 29 | National Camera Day |
| June 30 | Social Media Day |
| July 01 | National Postal Worker Day |
| July 02 | National Anisette Day |
| July 03 | National Eat Your Beans Day |
| July 04 | Independence Day |
| July 05 | National Hawaii Day |
| July 06 | National Hand Roll Day |
| July 07 | National Dive Bar Day |
| July 08 | National Chocolate With Almonds Day |
| July 09 | National Sugar Cookie Day |
| July 10 | Collector Car Appreciation Day |
| July 11 | National 7-Eleven Day |
| July 12 | Paper Bag Day |
| July 13 | National French Fry Day |
| July 14 | National Tape Measure Day |
| July 15 | National Pet Fire Safety Day |
| July 16 | National Personal Chef Day |
| July 17 | National Peach Ice Cream Day |
| July 18 | National Caviar Day |
| July 19 | National Daiquiri Day |
| July 20 | National Moon Day |
| July 21 | National Be Someone Day |
| July 22 | National Hammock Day |
| July 23 | Gorgeous Grandma Day |
| July 24 | National Drive-Thru Day |
| July 25 | National Wine And Cheese Day |
| July 26 | National Talk In An Elevator Day |
| July 27 | National Love Is Kind Day |
| July 28 | National Parents’ Day |
| July 29 | National Lasagna Day |
| July 30 | National Whistleblower Day |
| July 31 | National Avocado Day |
| August 01 | Respect For Parents Day |
| August 02 | National Water Balloon Day |
| August 03 | National Jamaican Patty Day |
| August 04 | National Friendship Day |
| August 05 | National Work Like A Dog Day |
| August 06 | National Wiggle Your Toes Day |
| August 07 | National Lighthouse Day |
| August 08 | Global Sleep Under The Stars Night |
| August 09 | National Book Lovers Day |
| August 10 | National Shapewear Day |
| August 11 | National Spirit Of ’45 Day |
| August 12 | National Vinyl Record Day |
| August 13 | National Prosecco Day |
| August 14 | National Creamsicle Day |
| August 15 | National Relaxation Day |
| August 16 | National Roller Coaster Day |
| August 17 | Black Cat Appreciation Day |
| August 18 | National Fajita Day |
| August 19 | National Aviation Day |
| August 20 | National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day |
| August 21 | Brazilian Blowout Day |
| August 22 | National Be An Angel Day |
| August 23 | National Ride The Wind Day |
| August 24 | National Maryland Day |
| August 25 | National Banana Split Day |
| August 26 | National Webmistress Day |
| August 27 | National Pots De Creme Day |
| August 28 | National Power Rangers Day |
| August 29 | National Chop Suey Day |
| August 30 | National Toasted Marshmallow Day |
| August 31 | National Diatomaceous Earth Day |
| September 01 | National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day |
| September 02 | National V-J Day |
| September 03 | U.S. Bowling League Day |
| September 04 | National Wildlife Day |
| September 05 | National Cheese Pizza Day |
| September 06 | Labor Day |
| September 07 | National Tailgating Day |
| September 08 | National Pet Memorial Day |
| September 09 | Care Bears™ Share Your Care Day |
| September 10 | National Swap Ideas Day |
| September 11 | National Make Your Bed Day |
| September 12 | Day Of The Programmer |
| September 13 | National Bald Is Beautiful Day |
| September 14 | National Virginia Day |
| September 15 | National Neonatal Nurses Day |
| September 16 | National Guacamole Day |
| September 17 | National Professional House Cleaners Day |
| September 18 | National Hug Your Boss Day |
| September 19 | National Pawpaw Day |
| September 20 | National Fried Rice Day |
| September 21 | National Chai Day |
| September 22 | National Girls’ Night In Day |
| September 23 | Autumnal Equinox |
| September 24 | National Voter Registration Day |
| September 25 | National Women's Health & Fitness Day |
| September 26 | National Singles Day |
| September 27 | National Chocolate Milk Day |
| September 28 | National North Carolina Day |
| September 29 | National Coffee Day |
| September 30 | National Love People Day |
| October 01 | National Fruit At Work Day |
| October 02 | National Produce Misting Day |
| October 03 | National Techies Day |
| October 04 | National Goe Day |
| October 05 | National Apple Betty Day |
| October 06 | National Coaches Day |
| October 07 | National Consignment Day |
| October 08 | American Touch Tag Day |
| October 09 | National Moldy Cheese Day |
| October 10 | National Handbag Day |
| October 11 | National Coming Out Day |
| October 12 | National Chess Day |
| October 13 | Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day |
| October 14 | National Online Bank Day |
| October 15 | National Shawarma Day |
| October 16 | National Sports Day |
| October 17 | National Get Smart About Credit Day |
| October 18 | National Mammography Day |
| October 19 | National Sweetest Day |
| October 20 | National Brandied Fruit Day |
| October 21 | National Reptile Awareness Day |
| October 22 | National Nut Day |
| October 23 | Swallows Depart From San Juan Capistrano Day |
| October 24 | National Food Day |
| October 25 | National Greasy Foods day |
| October 26 | National Trick Or Treat Day |
| October 27 | National Mother-In-Law Day |
| October 28 | National Internal Medicine Day |
| October 29 | National Frankenstein Friday |
| October 30 | Speak Up For Service Day |
| October 31 | Girl Scout Founder's Day |
| November 01 | National Vinegar Day |
| November 02 | National Bison Day |
| November 03 | Daylight Saving Time Ends |
| November 04 | Color The World Orange Day |
| November 05 | National Love Your Red Hair Day |
| November 06 | National Saxophone Day |
| November 07 | National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day |
| November 08 | National Cappuccino Day |
| November 09 | National Scrapple Day |
| November 10 | National Forget-Me-Not Day |
| November 11 | Veterans Day |
| November 12 | National Chicken Soup For The Soul Day |
| November 13 | National Indian Pudding Day |
| November 14 | National Family Pj Day |
| November 15 | National Raisin Bran Cereal Day |
| November 16 | National Button Day |
| November 17 | National Homemade Bread Day |
| November 18 | National Vichyssoise Day |
| November 19 | National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day |
| November 20 | National Education Support Professionals Day |
| November 21 | National Gingerbread Cookie Day |
| November 22 | National Cranberry Relish Day |
| November 23 | National Adoption Day |
| November 24 | National Sardines Day |
| November 25 | Thanksgiving Day |
| November 26 | You’re Welcomegiving Day |
| November 27 | National Tie One On Day |
| November 28 | National Chocolate Day |
| November 29 | Cyber Monday |
| November 30 | Computer Security Day |
| December 01 | Bifocals At The Monitor Liberation Day |
| December 02 | National Mutt Day |
| December 03 | National Roof Over Your Head Day |
| December 04 | National Package Protection Day |
| December 05 | Bathtub Party Day |
| December 06 | National Microwave Oven Day |
| December 07 | National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day |
| December 08 | Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day |
| December 09 | Weary Willie Day |
| December 10 | Nobel Prize Day |
| December 11 | National Noodle Ring Day |
| December 12 | National Ding-A-Ling Day |
| December 13 | National Cocoa Day |
| December 14 | National Bouillabaisse Day |
| December 15 | National Wear Your Pearls Day |
| December 16 | National Chocolate Covered Anything Day |
| December 17 | Wright Brothers Day |
| December 18 | National Twin Day |
| December 19 | National Re-Gifting Day |
| December 20 | National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day |
| December 21 | Yule |
| December 22 | Anne And Samantha Day |
| December 23 | Chanukah |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Christmas |
| December 26 | National Candy Cane Day |
| December 27 | National Fruitcake Day |
| December 28 | Pledge Of Allegiance Day |
| December 29 | Tick Tock Day |
| December 30 | National Bicarbonate Of Soda Day |
| December 31 | National Champagne Day |
Whew! That’s it, one holiday for every day of the year.
What days did we miss? Comment your favorite below, or email us and let us know.
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