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August 2024 social media holiday content calendar

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Also, It's time to plan some great August social content!


This social media holiday and content calendar is here to help you track important dates in August. Use it to help build out your social media content calendar or just for inspiration throughout the month.




Click on any of the dates below to jump to a specific day's details and corresponding social media templates to make it easier for you to share a post.





Thursday, August 1st, 2024: Black Business Month


Black Business Month was founded in 2004 to acknowledge and highlight the needs of over two-million Black-owned businesses in the United States. Celebrate Black Business Month with a post or a shoutout to your favorite Black-owned businesses and products.


Black Business Month hashtag:


# BlackBusinessMonth


Black Business Month social media post templates:




Friday, August 2nd, 2024: International Beer Day


Give a toast to your followers in honor of International Beer Day! Share your drink specials or your favorite beer.


International Beer Day hashtag:


# internationalbeerday


International Beer Day social media post templates:




Friday, August 2nd, 2024: Post your Back to School sales


We can't believe it either, but it's Back to School season, and the time is now to plan and share your sales. Even if your business isn't related to education, this is an opportunity to have a sale around a theme that is universally recognized.


Back to School sale hashtag:


# backtoschoolsale


Back to School sale social media post templates:




Sunday, August 4th, 2024: National Friendship Day


National Friendship Day is a heartwarming occasion that recognizes the importance of friends in our life. It's a time to celebrate the bonds that bring joy, support, and laughter to our lives. To celebrate on social media, share a heartfelt message or express gratitude for the friends who enrich our lives and make each day brighter.


National Friendship Day hashtag:


# friendshipday


National Friendship Day social media post templates:




Sunday, August 4th, 2024: Sisters Day


Is there a "sister" in your life that you'd like to celebrate? Whether they're related by blood or by kinship, today is the day to give them a special shoutout.


Sisters Day hashtag:


# SistersDay


Sisters Day social media post templates:




Sunday, August 4th, 2024: Chocolate Chip Cookie Day


Indulge your taste buds and celebrate the deliciousness of Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Every year on this mouthwatering occasion, cookie lovers come together to pay homage to the classic treat that tastes good on its own or with a glass of milk (Or ice cream, we don't judge!) If you're a bakery, share your cookie specials or highlight how you're celebrating.


Chocolate Chip Cookie Day hashtag:


# chocolatechipcookieday


Chocolate Chip Cookie Day social media post templates:




Monday, August 5th, 2024: National Oyster Day


Briney, sweet, and often times polarizing, oysters are a delicacy worthy of their own day! Whether you prefer them raw on the half-shell, grilled, or cooked in a creamy chowder, National Oyster Day is the perfect opportunity to share how you're celebrating or your restaurant specials.


National Oyster Day hashtag:


# oysterday


National Oyster Day social media post templates:




Thursday, August 8th, 2024: International Cat Day


Looking for an excuse to share your sweet cat online? International Cat Day is the perfect opportunity! Followers will love the sneak peek into your personal life.


International Cat Day hashtag:


# InternationalCatDay


International Cat Day social media post templates:




Friday, August 9th, 2024: Book Lovers Day


Calling all bookworms! Book Lovers Day is the perfect occasion to escape into the captivating world of literature. Celebrating the magic of storytelling and the joy of reading. Grab your favorite book, snap a cozy reading pic, and share it on social media!


Book Lovers Day hashtag:


# booklover


Book Lovers Day social media post templates:




Saturday, August 10th, 2024: S’mores Day


Embrace the sweetness and nostalgia of S'mores Day, celebrating the timeless combination of marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker that brings smiles and warmth to every outdoor summer gathering.


S’mores Day hashtag:


# smoresday


S’mores Day social media post templates:




Saturday, August 10th, 2024: Garage Sale Day


Get creative and host a "Garage Sale" for your business. Share your dates and hours in a post.


Garage Sale Day hashtag:


# GarageSaleDay


Garage Sale Day social media post templates:




Sunday, August 11th, 2024: Son & Daughter Day


Celebrate the bond that knows no bounds on Son & Daughter Day! This special day honors the incredible love shared between parents and their children. Take the time to cherish precious moments, create lasting memories, and create a post to let your sons and daughters know just how much they mean to you.


Son & Daughter Day hashtag:


# sonanddaughterday


Son & Daughter Day social media post templates:




Tuesday, August 13th, 2024: International Lefthanders Day


It's a day for lefties to celebrate their awesomeness and for everyone else to learn more about what it's like living in a right-handed world. So, whether you're left-handed or just left-hand curious, join in the festivities and give a shoutout to the lefties in your life!


International Lefthanders Day hashtag:


# LefthandersDay


International Lefthanders Day social media post templates: