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October social media holiday content calendar




Happy October! The month to hunker down and snug up on the sofa. The cold wet weather is here, Halloween is around the corner and then well you know what comes after Halloween.


This social media holiday and content calendar is here to help you track important dates in October. Use this to help you 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 October 2023, as well as social media post templates and template collections for every day this month.







Saturday, October 1st 2023: Breast Cancer Awareness month begins


You’ve probably seen many brands and businesses take to pink-themed marketing campaigns in October. Create a post celebrating survivors and honoring those who lost the battle to breast cancer.


Breast Cancer Awareness month hashtag:


#breastcancerawarenessmonth2023


Breast Cancer Awareness month social media post templates:





Sunday, October 1st 2023: International Coffee Day


Coffee is the fuel behind most small businesses. Celebrate your love for coffee by trying new coffee flavors or visiting local coffee shops. Share your coffee experiences on social media.


International Coffee Day hashtag:


#internationalcoffeeday


International Coffee Day social media post templates:





Monday, October 2nd 2023: Customer Service Week begins


People often cite excellent customer service as a reason for being a repeat customer and referrals. Use Customer Service Week to highlight FAQs and the things you do to show your customers how much you appreciate them.


Customer Service Week hashtag:


#customerserviceweek


Customer Service Week social media post templates:





Wednesday, October 4th 2023: National Taco Day


Indulge in delicious tacos from your favorite Mexican restaurant, or make your own at home. Share your taco creations and recommendations with the world.


National Taco Day hashtag:


#nationaltacoday


National Taco Day social media post templates:





Thursday, October 5th 2023: World Teachers' Day


Express gratitude to the educators who have made a difference in your life. Send thank-you notes, share inspirational teacher stories, or donate school supplies to underprivileged schools.


World Teachers' Day hashtag:


#worldteachersday


World Teachers' Day social media post templates:





Friday, October 6th 2023: World Smile Day


World Smile Day is celebrated on the first Friday of October each year and is dedicated to "good cheer and good works." Brighten someone's day with a smile, a kind gesture, or a random act of kindness. Encourage others to share their smiles on social media.


World Smile Day hashtag:


#WorldSmileDay


World Smile Day social media post templates:





Sunday, October 8th 2023: Self Care Sunday


Share a helpful self-care tip to remind your followers to take some time for themselves.


Self Care Sunday hashtag:


#selfcaresunday


Self Care Sunday social media post templates:





Monday, October 9th 2023: Canadian Thanksgiving


Celebrate with a traditional Thanksgiving meal, expressing gratitude for family and friends. Share your favorite Thanksgiving recipes or moments.


Canadian Thanksgiving hashtag:


#canadianthanksgiving2023


Canadian Thanksgiving social media post template:





Monday, October 9th 2023: Indigenous Peoples' Day


Learn about and honor the culture, history, and contributions of Indigenous communities. Share resources and educate your audience about Indigenous issues.


Indigenous Peoples' Day hashtag:


#indigenouspeopleday


Indigenous Peoples' Day social media post templates:




Tuesday, October 10th 2023: World Mental Health Day


World Mental Health Day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting mental well-being. Join us in acknowledging this important day by sharing positive messages and resources for mental health support.


World Mental Health Day hashtag:


#Worldmentalhealthday


World Mental Health Day social media post templates:





Wednesday, October 11th 2023: National Coming Out Day


National Coming Out Day is an annual LGBT awareness day observed on October 11, to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in their journey to coming out of the closet. Share a post in solidarity.


National Coming Out Day hashtag:


#comingoutday


National Coming Out Day social media post templates:





Wednesday, October 11th 2023: International Day of the Girl


Empower girls worldwide by sharing stories of inspiring young women and supporting organizations focused on girls' education and rights.


International Day of the Girl hashtag:


#dayofthegirl


International Day of the Girl social media post templates:





Friday October 13th 2023: Plan your Black Friday sales


The holiday season is coming soon & it’s best practice to get your sales and marketing planned ahead of time. Share a post by creating anticipation in users about the upcoming sales.


Black Friday sales hashtag:


#blackfridaysale


Black Friday sales social media post templates:





Saturday, October 14th 2023: National Dessert Day


A day that couldn't be any sweeter. Indulge your sweet tooth and share your favorite dessert recipes. Share your specials or what desserts you're planning to having a sale on.


National Dessert Day hashtag:


#nationaldessertday


National Dessert Day social media post templates:





Sunday, October 15th 2023: World Students' Day


Celebrate the achievements and potential of students worldwide. Share inspirational stories and resources for academic success.


World Students Day hashtag:


#worldstudentsday


World Students Day social media post templates:





Sunday, October 15th 2023: National Business Women's Week begins


The third week in October is dedicated to highlighting the accomplishments of women in business. Celebrate your favorite women-owned businesses. Showcase female entrepreneurs and leaders to inspire others.


National Business Women's Week hashtag:


#businesswomenlife, #businesswomensweek


National Business Women's Week social media post templates:





Monday, October 16th 2023: World Food Day


Raise awareness about global food security issues. Share tips on reducing food waste and supporting sustainable food practices.


World Food Day hashtag:


#worldfoodday


World Food Day social media post templates:





Tuesday, October 17th 2023: Testimonial Tuesday


Encourage customers and clients to share their positive experiences with your product or service. Highlight their testimonials to build trust.


Testimonial Tuesday hashtag:


#testimonytuesday


Testimonial Tuesday social media post templates:





Friday, October 20th 2023: Get to Know Your Customers Day


Engage with your audience and learn more about their needs and preferences. Host surveys, polls, or Q&A sessions to build stronger relationships.


Get to Know Your Customers Day hashtag:


#GetToKnowYourCustomersDay


Get to Know Your Customers Day social media post templates:





Saturday, October 28th 2023: Make a Difference Day


What causes or charities is your business supporting? Share volunteer opportunities and stories of people making a positive impact.


Make a Difference Day hashtag:


#makeadifferenceday


Make a Difference Day social media post templates:





Monday, October 23rd 2023: Share a This or That


This Or That hashtag:


#ThisorThat


This or That social media post templates:





Wednesday, October 25th 2023: World Pasta Day


Indulge in your favorite pasta dishes and share mouthwatering recipes. Host a pasta-themed cooking challenge or recommend pasta restaurants to visit.


World Pasta Day hashtag:


#worldpastaday


World Pasta Day social media post templates:





Thursday, October 26th 2023: Share your Halloween plans


From different hours, to personal plans share how you plan to celebrate Halloween this year!


Share your Halloween plans hashtag:


#halloween2023


Share your Halloween plans social media post templates:





Friday, October 27th 2023: Black Cat Day


Black cats are associated with Halloween and misfortune. If you enjoy the holiday or are just a fan of cats, share a post to celebrate and advocate for black cat adoptions and their welfare.



Black Cat Day hashtag:


#blackcatday


Black Cat Day social media post templates:





Saturday, October 28th 2023: First Responders Day


Honor and thank the brave first responders who protect our communities. Share stories of their heroic acts and encourage donations to first responder charities.


First Responders Day hashtag:


#firstrespondersday


First Responders Day social media templates:





Saturday, October 28th 2023: Chocolate Day


Enjoy some Halloween candy early in honor of Chocolate Day!


Chocolate Day hashtag:


#chocolateday


Chocolate Day social media templates:





Monday, October 30th 2023: National Checklist Day


Who doesn’t love lists? They keep us organized and help us feel accomplished. Share a handy checklist your followers can save and reference over and over again.


National Checklist Day hashtag:


#checklistday


National Checklist Day social media post templates:





Tuesday, October 31st 2023: Halloween


Whether you take a spooky or fun approach to your Halloween content, we have templates here to help.


Halloween hashtag:


#halloween2023


Halloween social media post templates:




Tuesday, October 31st 2023: Savings Day


Give your followers tips on how they can save when shopping with you with things like sales, bulk deals, and more.


Savings Day hashtag:


#savingstips


Savings Day social media post templates:




 

Has this social media holiday content calendar made you ready to plan your content? Share the love with other business owners that might find this helpful in their social media marketing!


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