Social Media Holiday Calendar November 2026: 150+ Reasons to Celebrate

Alkeo Taga

1 month ago

The leaves are changing, there’s a crispness in the air, and winter is just around the corner. But before we bundle up entirely, November offers a vibrant mix of festivities, awareness campaigns, and a chance to reflect on the year.

This 30-day countdown to winter lets us celebrate not only fun holidays but also important causes.

We’ve Done the Research, So You Don’t Have To!

If you’re reading this, you’re likely interested in maximizing your social media presence this November. But remember, it’s not all about specific dates.

Publer’s Free Social Media Holiday Interactive Calendar

Looking for an easier way to stay on top of social media holidays? Check out Publer’s Social Media Holiday Interactive Calendar! This free tool lists hundreds of holidays with their corresponding hashtags, making it simple to discover, plan, and schedule engaging content.

Visit Publer’s Social Media Holiday Calendar to explore these holidays, craft posts, and schedule them directly to your socials. With this tool, creating timely, relevant content has never been easier.

November’s Powerful Month of Awareness and Observances

For all beard lovers, November might remind them not to shave. (to support Movember, Men’s Health Awareness month). To others, it is Scorpio season! And some of you might have even started thinking about the turkey this Thanksgiving!

But you must know that November is a month of many themes.

The Most Important November Themes

Vegan Awareness Month: Highlight the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle.
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo): Unleash your inner author by participating in this global writing challenge.
Epilepsy Awareness Month: Share information and resources to raise awareness about this neurological condition.
Movember (Men’s Health Awareness Month): Grow a mustache and spark conversations about men’s health.
Adopt a Senior Pet Month: Find a loving forever home for a deserving older companion.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Spread awareness about lung cancer prevention and treatment options.

Among everything else, November is the second to last month of the year.

With the big holidays coming and the end of the year approaching, many marketers not only try to keep up with everything that is happening in the market, but also they start to prepare all marketing plans & strategies for the following year. Let’s admit it’s a busy time!

That is why you need to start preparing your Social Media content ahead of time!

Stay relevant to your niche. Not every date might be suitable for your Brand/business.
Do detailed research so you can share crucial information while also doing proper promotion.
Use time wisely and take advantage of our Calendar view to distribute content throughout the month.

Use Publer To Effectively Manage All Your Socials This Month

You can find all relevant holiday hashtags on each day of November, thanks to the Calendar view on your Publer account. Click on each day to select your favorite hashtags & prepare new posts.
You can design unique photo and/or video illustrations using VistaCreate (Crello) and Canva within the composer. No need for extra tabs.
You can search for high-quality, free photos on Unsplash right within the editor, and organize them using the Instagram Feed Previewer. It’s an aesthetic feed that counts, right?
You can create long Twitter threads (up to 15 tweets) by adding relevant information/facts/stats about a specific holiday.

PS: Don’t forget to tag locations based on where the holidays originated, so you can reach a wider audience.

The Most Important November Holidays

November 1 – World Vegan Day

Celebrate compassion and conscious living on World Vegan Day. Share the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, from its positive impact on animal welfare to environmental sustainability.

Prepare a carousel post with the top benefits of being vegan.
Organize an online event where you invite vegan professionals to explain their best recipes.
Share important facts and stats about vegans worldwide using Stories and Reels.

International Stress Awareness Day – November 4th

On International Stress Awareness Day, let’s focus on well-being and mental health. Share stress management tips, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness practices to help your audience combat the pressures of daily life. Encourage open discussions about stress, its effects, and the importance of seeking support when needed. Collaborate with mental health experts, therapists, or organizations to provide valuable insights and resources for your followers.

Fun Fact: International Stress Awareness Day aims to increase awareness about stress and its impact on our physical and mental health, encouraging individuals to take proactive steps to manage stress effectively.

World Kindness Day – November 13th

Spread kindness on World Kindness Day. Encourage your audience to perform acts of kindness and share their experiences. Share stories of inspiring acts of kindness, whether community-based or global. Collaborate with nonprofit organizations or charities to highlight their work and encourage your followers to get involved.

Fun Fact: World Kindness Day is a day to promote the importance of being kind to one another and fostering a more compassionate world.

International Men’s Day – November 19th

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Use the 6 Pillars of International Men’s Day to

Promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sportsmen but everyday, working-class men who are living decent, honest lives.
Celebrate men’s positive contributions to society, community, family, marriage, child care, and to the environment.
Focus on men’s health and well-being; social, emotional, physical, and spiritual.
Highlight discrimination against men; in areas of social services, social attitudes and expectations, and law
Improve gender relations and promote gender equality
Create a safer, better world; where people can be safe and grow to reach their full potential…

Thanksgiving Day – November 26th

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Celebrate the spirit of gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. Encourage your followers to share what they’re thankful for and their heartwarming Thanksgiving traditions. Share recipes and cooking tips, or create a virtual Thanksgiving dinner where your audience can participate. Collaborate with local charities for Thanksgiving drives and volunteer opportunities to make a positive impact.

Fun Fact: Thanksgiving Day commemorates the harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621. It’s a time to express gratitude for the year’s blessings.

Small Business Saturday – November 28th

Support local businesses on Small Business Saturday. Encourage your followers to shop at small, independent retailers and share their favorite small businesses. Collaborate with local shops for special offers, giveaways, or events to promote small business growth and community support. And if you have a new business idea, start today! Don’t forget to use the hashtag for a fast beginning of an era.

Fun Fact: Small Business Saturday was created to encourage holiday shoppers to support small businesses in their communities.