With 2026 business planning well underway, local businesses have a prime opportunity to think about how and when to connect with customers throughout the year. The calendar is full of buzz-worthy dates that can help you promote your business, share updates, and stay visible when your local community is already paying attention.

Why use a social media calendar?

For businesses across Moreton Bay, a clear and well-planned social media strategy does more than support marketing goals, it helps you show up as part of the local community. By planning ahead, you can join local conversations, support community events, and share timely information in a way that is relevant, without the last-minute scramble.

Social media holidays are special dates or celebrations that offer natural opportunities to create content your audience will notice and enjoy. From fun and quirky events to widely celebrated occasions, each one can help showcase your business personality and strengthen your local presence.

This guide highlights key dates across a range of industries and not every date will be relevant to your business, giving you a chance to tailor your social media to reflect your brand and community.

Key social media dates 2026

January

• International Hot & Spicy Food Day – 16 January
• Cheese lovers Day - 20 January
• Australia Day – 26 January
• National Hot Chocolate Day – 31 January

February

• National Pizza Day – 9 February
• Safer Internet Day – 10 February
• Chinese New Year – 10 February
• Galentines Day (Female Friendships) – 13 February
• Valentine’s Day – 14 February
• Random Acts of Kindness Day – 17 February
• World Bartender Day – 24 February

March

• National Employee Appreciation Day – 1 March
• Zero Discrimination Day – 1 March
• Clean Up Australia Day – 3 March
• World Wildlife Day – 3 March
• International Women’s Day – 8 March
• St Patrick’s Day – 17 March
• Global Recycling Day – 18 March
• International Day of Happiness – 20 March
• Harmony Day – 21 March
• National Cocktail Day – 24 March
• Earth Hour – 25 March
• International Waffle Day – 25 March
• Good Friday – 29 March
• Easter Sunday – 31 March

April

• April Fools’ Day – 1 April
• Easter Monday – 1 April
• National Pet Day – 11 April
• Earth Day – 22 April
• Lesbian Visibility Week – 22–28 April
• Stop Food Waste Day – 24 April
• ANZAC Day – 25 April
• Pay It Forward Day – 28 April
• International Dance Day – 29 April

May

• Small Business Month (Queensland) – May
• Star Wars Day – 4 May
• National Tourism Week – 3–9 May
• Mother’s Day – 10 May
• World Cocktail Day – 13 May
• World Baking Day – 17 May
• National Volunteer Week – 18–24 May

June

• Pride Month – June
• National Meat Pie Day – 1 June
• World Environment Day – 5 June
• Men’s Health Week – 8–14 June
• National Vegemite Day – 16 June
• International Picnic Day – 18 June
• World Martini Day – 20 June
• International Selfie Day – 21 June
• World Music Day – 21 June
• End of Financial Year (EOFY) – 30 June

July

• Dry July – July
• World Chocolate Day – 7 July
• NAIDOC Week – 5–12 July
• International Piña Colada Day – 10 July
• National Lamington Day – 21 July

August

• International Beer Day – 2 August
• World Oyster Day – 5 August
• International Prosecco Day – 13 August
• National Science Week – 15–23 August
• Book Week – 22–28 August
• International Pinot Noir Day – 18 August
• National Potato Day – 19 August
• International Dog Day – 26 August
• Red Nose Day – 27 August
• Wear It Purple Day – 28 August

September

• First Day of Spring – 1 September
• International Day of Charity – 5 September
• Father’s Day – 6 September
• International Bacon Day – 5 September
• World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September
• R U OK? Day – 10 September
• International Equal Pay Day – 18 September
• National Tradies Day – 18 September
  

October

• Mental Health Month – October
• World Coffee Day – 1 October
• World Vegetarian Day – 1 October
• Global Smoothie Day – 3 October
• World Teachers’ Day – 5 October
• King’s Birthday (QLD) – 5 October
• World Mental Health Day – 10 October
• World Food Day – 16 October
• International Gin & Tonic Day – 19 October
• International Chefs Day – 20 October
• World Pasta Day – 25 October
• Day for Daniel – 25 October
• World Champagne Day – 23 October
• Halloween – 31 October

November

• Movember – November
• World Vegan Day – 1 November
• Melbourne Cup – 3 November
• International Men’s Day – 19 November
• White Ribbon Day – 25 November
• Black Friday – 27 November

December

• International Day of Persons with Disabilities – 3 December
• Human Rights Day – 10 December
• Christmas Eve – 24 December
• Christmas Day – 25 December
• Boxing Day – 26 December
• New Year’s Eve – 31 December

This is not a comprehensive list, but a guide to spark ideas, plan your content, and make the most of the moments that matter to your customers. We also have a public holidays and school holidays guide for Moreton Bay 2026 that you can add into your plans.

Social media doesn’t need to be perfect to be meaningful. So grab your phone, get your team together and celebrate the fun days. Showing up in the moment and joining conversations that matter to your community can make a real impact.