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April 2024 social media holiday content calendar

Updated: Mar 28

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April's here, bringing fun, colors, and reasons to celebrate right to our social feeds! 🎉🌼 From Earth Day vibes to April Fool's smiles, we've got all the special days covered for some serious posting fun. Let’s make our socials sparkle with light-hearted posts, green tips, and lots of laughs.


Use our social media content calendar for tracking important dates in April 2024. Use this as a guide to build out your social media content calendar for the month and as inspiration when you're unsure of what to post.


Click on any of the dates below to jump to the day or keep scrolling for important days and hashtags in April 2024, as well as social media post templates for every day this month.



April social media template collection




Monday, April 1st 2024: April Fools' Day


April Fools' is a time to have a little fun on your feed with your followers. Get creative and share a lighthearted joke.


April Fools' Day hashtag:


# aprilfoolsday


April Fools' Day social media post templates:




Tuesday, April 2nd 2024: World Autism Awareness Day


World Autism Awareness Day recognizes and spreads awareness for the rights of people with autism. Do your part to break the stigma by sharing a post on social media.


World Autism Awareness Day hashtag:


# autismawarenessday


World Autism Awareness Day social media post templates:




Friday, April 5th 2024: National Self Care Day


This is a good reminder to take some time for yourself. Post a message about self care on social media.


National Self Care Day hashtag:


# nationalselfcareday


National Self Care Day social media post templates:




Saturday, April 6th 2024: National Library Day


On this occasion of National Library Day, let's take a moment to reflect on the timeless value of books and the critical role they have played in shaping our society and culture. May we continue to cherish and preserve the knowledge contained within these hallowed halls for future generations.


National Library Day hashtag:


# nationallibraryday # readmore


National Library Day social media post templates:




Sunday, April 7th 2024: National Beer Day


National Beer Day is a hoppy occasion that recognizes the beloved beverage that has been a staple of human culture for centuries, bringing people together to cheers, celebrate, and savor this delicious drink's unique flavors and aromas. So raise a glass, share a post, and cheers to this special day!


National Beer Day hashtag:


# nationalbeerday, # cheers


National Beer Day social media post template:




Sunday, April 7th 2024: World Health Day


World Health Day is all about celebrating vitality and well-being across the globe. It's the perfect time to share wellness tips, inspiring health stories, and advocate for accessible healthcare for all. Post your health journey, spread positivity, and let's toast to a healthier world together!


World Health Day hashtag:


# worldhealthday


World Health Day social media post templates:




Wednesday, April 10th 2024: National Sibling Day


For a lot of us, our siblings were our first friends. Celebrate your siblings on National Siblings Day.


National Sibling Day hashtag:


# nationalsiblingday


National Sibling Day social media post templates:




Thursday, April 11th 2024: National Pet Day


On the same note of celebrating family, let's not forget our sweet four-legged family members! Share a cute shot on your feed or in your Stories


National Pet Day hashtag:


# nationalpetday


National Pet Day social media post templates:




Thursday, April 11th 2024: National Grilled Sandwich Day


Celebrate by sharing your favorite melt, recipe tips, or cheesy creations. Let’s make this day deliciously memorable


National Grilled Sandwich Day hashtag:


# nationalgrilledsandwichday


National Grilled Sandwich Day social media post templates:




Sunday, April 14th 2024: National Gardening Day


Get out in the dirt and celebrate National Gardening Day. For real estate professionals, share some tips to help your clients with their green thumb.


National Gardening Day hashtag:


# nationalgardeningday


National Gardening Day social media templates:




Monday, April 15th 2024: World Art Day


Embrace your inner artist and celebrate World Art Day. Whether it’s showcasing local talent in your café, collaborating with artists for exclusive products in your store, or integrating art into your service offerings, there's a spectrum of possibilities to explore.


World Art Day hashtag:


# WorldArtDay


World Art Day social media templates:




Monday, April 15th 2024: National ASL Day


American Sign Language (ASL) helps those hard of hearing to communicate every day. When creating content, it's important to keep accessibility in mind. Elements like sign language and captions help make your content accessible for more people.


National ASL Day hashtag:


# NationalASLDay


National ASL Day social media templates:




Monday, April 15th 2024: National Freelance Business Week


This week brings together freelance business owners to exchange thoughts and ideas, ask and answer questions. Celebrate the freelance community all week by sharing advice and behind-the-scenes content.


National Freelance Business Week social media hashtag:


# freelancebusiness


National Freelance Business Week social media post templates: