Blog Post

Upcoming Dates for Your Social Media

  • by Elaine Tibbatts
  • 19 May, 2024

June Edition

As a small business owner, staying on top of relevant national and international dates can be a game-changer for your social media strategy. However, finding the time to research these dates can be challenging. That's why I've decided to help out by posting the upcoming dates for the next month during the third week of each month. This should give you plenty of time to plan your posts and maximise engagement.

Here are the important dates to keep in mind for June.

Late May Highlights

  • 20 May – World Bee Day - Celebrate our vital pollinators
  • 24 May – National Conversation Week - Encourage meaningful dialogues
  • 24 May – Hats for Headway 2024 - Raise awareness for brain injury
  • 25 May – National Wine Day - Celebrate with a glass of your favourite wine
  • 25 May – 2 June – National Children’s Gardening Week - Engage kids in gardening
  • 29 May – National Biscuit Day - Share your favourite biscuits
  • 30 May – National Creativity Day - Showcase creative talents

Key Dates in June

  • 1 June – International Children’s Day - Focus on child rights and well-being
  • 3 June – Butterfly Education and Awareness Day - Promote butterfly conservation
  • 3 – 9 June
    • National BBQ Week - Highlight BBQ recipes and products
    • Volunteers Week - Appreciate and encourage volunteerism
    • Garden Wildlife Week - Advocate for wildlife-friendly gardening
  • 7 June – National Fish and Chip Day - Celebrate this classic dish
  • 8 June
    • National Best Friends Day - Honour friendships
    • World Oceans Day - Raise awareness about ocean conservation
  • 10 – 16 June – Men’s Health Week 2024 - Focus on men’s health issues
  • 15 June
    • National Beer Day - Cheers to beer lovers
    • International Surfing Day - Celebrate the surfing community
  • 16 June – Father’s Day - Show appreciation for fathers and father figures
  • 18 June – International Picnic Day - Promote outdoor picnics
  • 19 June – World Refill Day - Encourage reducing single-use plastics
  • 20 June – National Clean Air Day - Advocate for cleaner air
  • 21 June
    • National Selfie Day - Share your best selfies
    • World Music Day - Celebrate the universal language of music
    • Bring Your Dog to Work Day - Pets in the workplace fun
  • 24 – 30 June
    • World Wellbeing Week 2024 - Focus on well-being and self-care
    • Deafblind Awareness Week - Raise awareness for the deafblind community
  • 25 June – World Sand Dune Day - Promote the importance of sand dunes
  • 30 June – Social Media Day - Celebrate the impact of social media

By integrating these dates into your social media calendar, you can create timely and relevant content that resonates with your audience. Whether it’s sharing fun facts, running promotions, or raising awareness for a cause, these dates offer plenty of opportunities to engage and connect with your followers.

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