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New Year's Day
The first day of the new year — a national holiday.
Content IdeaShare a short recap video or carousel of your brand's 2026 goals with a New Year message.
#yenıyıl #2026
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2026 Social Media Calendar
The 2026 Special Days Calendar For Social Media
The hardest part of running social media is asking "what do we post today?" every single morning. This page exists to solve exactly that: you can see every day of each month laid out like a real calendar, with 83 special days for 2026 — from national and religious holidays to world awareness days, from Mother's/Father's Day to Black Friday — instantly standing out by color. Each special day is grouped by category and paired with a ready content idea. Use it as a reference in your planning meetings, client presentations, or when building the annual content strategy for your own accounts.
83Special Days
12Months
4Categories
2026Edition
National & Religious HolidayFamily, Love & CelebrationWorld & Awareness DayIndustry & Campaign Day
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January
3 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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Hug Day
A warm, feel-good day that reminds people to hug their loved ones.
Content IdeaPost a warm team photo asking "who did you hug today?"
#sarılmagünü #hugday
24Sat
International Day of Education
A UN day highlighting the social value of education.
Content IdeaShare a tip or lesson your team recently learned with your audience.
#eğitimgünü
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February
5 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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World Wetlands Day
A day raising awareness for nature and wetland ecosystems.
Content IdeaShare a short story about a sustainable or nature-friendly practice at your brand.
#dünyasulakalanlargünü
04Wed
World Cancer Day
A global day of cancer awareness and solidarity.
Content IdeaShare an awareness post in a sensitive tone; avoid direct sales content on this day.
#dünyakansergünü
13Fri
World Radio Day
A day celebrating the power of audio and radio communication.
Content IdeaIf you produce podcasts or audio content, resurface your most-loved episode.
#dünyaradyogünü
14Sat
Valentine's Day
One of the highest-engagement celebration days of the year.
Content IdeaFrame your product/service as a gift for loved ones with a warm-toned mini campaign.
#sevgililergünü #valentinesday
20Fri
World Day of Social Justice
A UN awareness day focused on equality and social justice.
Content IdeaBriefly highlight one of your brand's social responsibility initiatives.
#sosyaladaletgünü
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March
11 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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International Women's Day
A day celebrating women's social, economic and cultural achievements.
Content IdeaShare a genuine portrait series spotlighting the women on your team or among your partners.
#kadınlargünü #dünyakadınlargünü
14Sat
Pi Day
A playful day (3/14) loved by design- and math-minded brands.
Content IdeaPost a fun visual revealing the "math behind" your grid or design system.
#pigünü
15Sun
World Consumer Rights Day
A day focused on consumer rights and transparency.
Content IdeaCreate a short behind-the-scenes post explaining your transparent pricing or process.
#tüketicilergünü
19Thu
Eid al-Fitr Eve
A half-day public holiday ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
Content IdeaShare a short, warm video or graphic with an Eid Eve message.
#ramazanbayramı
20Fri
Eid al-Fitr (Day 1)
The first day of the three-day religious holiday.
Content IdeaDesign and share an Eid greeting card/graphic in your brand colors.
#bayram #ramazanbayramı
20Fri
International Day of Happiness
A UN day celebrating happiness and wellbeing.
Content IdeaPost a light, feel-good "3 things that make us happy" story.
#mutlulukgünü
21Sat
Eid al-Fitr (Day 2)
The second day of the three-day religious holiday.
Content IdeaShare a warm, genuine video or story centered on family time during the holiday.
#bayram #ramazanbayramı
21Sat
Nowruz
A centuries-old cultural celebration marking the arrival of spring.
Content IdeaShare a spring-themed post with a message of renewal, using vibrant colors.
#nevruz
22Sun
Eid al-Fitr (Day 3)
The final day of the three-day religious holiday.
Content IdeaShare a short, simple closing "happy holidays" message.
#bayram #ramazanbayramı
22Sun
World Water Day
A UN day raising awareness of water's importance.
Content IdeaShare a short, informative card with a water-saving tip.
#dünyasugünü
27Fri
World Theatre Day
An international day celebrating the performing arts.
Content IdeaShare a short behind-the-scenes clip from your video production team.
#dünyatiyatrolargünü
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April
6 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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01Wed
April Fools' Day
One of the most playful, creativity-friendly content days of the year.
Content IdeaCraft a harmless, on-brand "prank" post — keep the tone light and considerate.
#1nisan #aprilfools
07Tue
World Health Day
A global health awareness day designated by the WHO.
Content IdeaShare a genuine "behind the team" post about wellbeing or work-life balance.
#dünyasağlıkgünü
22Wed
Earth Day
A global day spotlighting environmental awareness and sustainability.
Content IdeaShare a short video about one small sustainability step at your studio or office.
#dünyagünü #earthday
23Thu
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Turkey's national holiday, coinciding with World Book Day.
Content IdeaCreate a bright, joyful carousel telling your brand story through a child's perspective.
#23nisan
27Mon
World Graphic Design Day
A day celebrating design and visual communication — especially meaningful for a creative agency.
Content IdeaShare a "before/after" carousel from your three favorite brand identity projects.
#grafiktasarımgünü #worldgraphicdesignday
29Wed
International Dance Day
A fun day celebrating movement and rhythm.
Content IdeaPost a short, fun Reels-style dance clip from your team.
#dansgünü
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11 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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Labour and Solidarity Day
A public holiday honoring the value of labour.
Content IdeaShare a heartfelt thank-you post recognizing your team's hard work.
#işçibayramı
04Mon
Star Wars Day
One of the highest-engagement pop-culture days on social media.
Content IdeaPost a playful "May the 4th be with you" graphic in your brand colors.
#maythe4th #starwarsday
10Sun
Mother's Day
The second Sunday of May — a high-engagement family-themed day.
Content IdeaCreate a short thank-you video or card for the mothers of your clients or team.
#annelergünü #mothersday
18Mon
International Museum Day
A day celebrating cultural and art institutions.
Content IdeaShare a short "explore" post recommending a cultural spot in your city.
#müzelergünü
19Tue
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
A national holiday dedicated to youth and sports.
Content IdeaShare a dynamic, energetic Reels-style video showcasing your team's spirit.
#19mayıs
20Wed
World Bee Day
A day highlighting biodiversity and the ecological role of bees.
Content IdeaShare a calm, nature-themed informational card.
#dünyarıgünü
26Tue
Eid al-Adha Eve
A half-day public holiday ahead of Eid al-Adha.
Content IdeaShare a simple, warm Eid Eve message.
#kurbanbayramı
27Wed
Eid al-Adha (Day 1)
The first day of the four-day religious holiday.
Content IdeaShare a branded Eid greeting card or short video.
#bayram #kurbanbayramı
28Thu
Eid al-Adha (Day 2)
The second day of the four-day religious holiday.
Content IdeaShare a warm visual themed around holiday visits and family.
#bayram #kurbanbayramı
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Eid al-Adha (Day 3)
The third day of the four-day religious holiday.
Content IdeaKeep your feed light with a simple, calm holiday post; avoid heavy promotional content today.
#bayram #kurbanbayramı
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Eid al-Adha (Day 4)
The final day of the four-day religious holiday.
Content IdeaShare a short closing "happy holidays" message.
#bayram #kurbanbayramı
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7 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
Family, Love & CelebrationWorld & Awareness DayIndustry & Campaign Day
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World Milk Day
An FAO day focused on nutrition and agriculture.
Content IdeaSuggest a healthy-living themed post idea for your food or retail clients.
#dünyasütgünü
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World Environment Day
One of the UN's longest-running environmental awareness days.
Content IdeaShare an eco-friendly habit your office or studio has adopted.
#çevregünü #worldenvironmentday
08Mon
World Oceans Day
A UN day drawing attention to marine ecosystems.
Content IdeaShare a short awareness note with a calm, blue-toned visual.
#dünyaokyanuslargünü
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World Blood Donor Day
A day highlighting the importance of blood donation.
Content IdeaShare support for or a reminder about local blood donation campaigns.
#kanbağışçılarıgünü
21Sun
Father's Day
The third Sunday of June — a high-engagement family-themed day.
Content IdeaShare a short, warm thank-you post for the fathers of your team or clients.
#babalargünü #fathersday
21Sun
World Music Day
A global celebration closely tied to street concerts and music.
Content IdeaShare your team's "what we listen to while working" playlist.
#dünyamüzikgünü
30Tue
Social Media Day
Social media's own celebration day — especially meaningful for your agency.
Content IdeaCreate a carousel sharing a standout stat or success story from an account you manage.
#sosyalmedyagünü #socialmediaday
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July
5 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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International Kissing Day
A light, playful day about affection and engagement.
Content IdeaPost a fun poll or question asking followers about their favorite affectionate moment.
#öpücükgünü
11Sat
World Population Day
A UN day focused on global population and development.
Content IdeaShare an informative card with a statistic relevant to the community you serve.
#dünyanüfusgünü
15Wed
Democracy and National Unity Day
A day dedicated to Turkey's national unity and democracy.
Content IdeaShare a respectful, understated commemorative post; avoid promotional content this day.
#15temmuz
17Fri
World Emoji Day
One of digital communication's most playful days — a great content opportunity.
Content IdeaPost a fun "guess our brand" challenge using only 5 emoji.
#dünyaemojigünü #worldemojiday
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International Day of Friendship
A UN day celebrating friendship and collaboration.
Content IdeaShare a heartfelt thank-you post to your business partners or clients.
#dostlukgünü
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5 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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International Cat Day
One of the year's highest-engagement "fun" content days.
Content IdeaIf you have an office cat (or even if you don't!) share a short, playful video.
#dünyakedigünü #internationalcatday
12Wed
International Youth Day
A UN day spotlighting the potential of young people.
Content IdeaShare a short interview spotlighting one of your team's young talents.
#gençlikgünü
19Wed
World Photography Day
A day celebrating photography — directly relevant to your production team.
Content IdeaShare the story behind one of your favorite shots as a "shooting notes" post.
#dünyafotoğrafçılıkgünü #worldphotographyday
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International Dog Day
A high-engagement, feel-good content day.
Content IdeaShare a warm post featuring an office dog or a client's pet.
#dünyaköpekgünü
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Victory Day
One of Turkey's national holidays.
Content IdeaShare a simple, respectful commemorative graphic.
#30ağustos #zaferbayramı
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5 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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International Day of Charity
A day focused on social responsibility and solidarity.
Content IdeaBriefly showcase a social responsibility project your brand supports.
#hayırişlerigünü
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International Literacy Day
A UNESCO day highlighting education and literacy.
Content IdeaShare a reading list or resource recommended by your team.
#okuryazarlıkgünü
21Mon
International Day of Peace
The UN's global call for peace.
Content IdeaShare a calm, positive message graphic; keep it free of promotional emphasis.
#barışgünü
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World Tourism Day
A day celebrating the tourism and travel industry.
Content IdeaShare a visual "local discovery" post spotlighting Bursa or your region.
#dünyaturizmgünü
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World Heart Day
A global day raising awareness for heart health.
Content IdeaShare a small wellness tip related to team health.
#dünyakalpgünü
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9 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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International Coffee Day
One of the most popular content days for cafe and restaurant brands.
Content IdeaShare a warm, cozy video of your team's coffee ritual.
#dünyakahvegünü #coffeeday
02Fri
World Smile Day
The first Friday of October — a light, feel-good content day.
Content IdeaShare a short, smiling behind-the-scenes video from your team.
#gülümsemegünü
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World Animal Day
A day raising awareness for animal welfare and rights.
Content IdeaShare a call to support a local animal shelter or organization.
#hayvanlarıkorumagünü
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World Teachers' Day
An international day honoring the teaching profession.
Content IdeaShare a brief, inspiring memory of a teacher who influenced you.
#dünyaöğretmenlergünü
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World Post Day
A communications/logistics themed day — relevant for e-commerce brands.
Content IdeaShare a short behind-the-scenes video of your shipping/delivery process.
#dünyapostagünü
16Fri
World Food Day
A day focused on food security and sustainable nutrition.
Content IdeaSuggest a sustainability-focused post idea for your food-sector clients.
#dünyagıdagünü
28Wed
Republic Day Eve
A half-day public holiday from 1 PM on the afternoon before Republic Day.
Content IdeaShare a short teaser post building anticipation for tomorrow's Republic Day.
#cumhuriyetbayramı #29ekim
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Republic Day
The anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey — the year's most significant national holiday.
Content IdeaDesign a proud, understated red-and-white commemorative graphic.
#29ekim #cumhuriyetbayramı
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World Savings Day
A day focused on financial literacy and savings awareness.
Content IdeaHighlight a budget-friendly service package in a short post.
#dünyatasarrufgünü
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9 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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World Vegan Day
A day raising awareness for plant-based eating.
Content IdeaCreate a vegan-menu spotlight for your food or restaurant clients.
#dünyaveganguınü
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World Kindness Day
A warm day celebrating small acts of kindness.
Content IdeaSpotlight a kind review or thank-you message you received from a client.
#nezaketgünü
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World Diabetes Day
A health awareness day.
Content IdeaSuggest an informative card post for your healthcare-sector clients.
#dünyadiyabetgünü
19Thu
International Men's Day
A day highlighting men's health and positive role models.
Content IdeaShare a short appreciation post spotlighting the men on your team or among your clients.
#erkeklergünü
24Tue
Teachers' Day (Turkey)
Turkey's special day honoring the teaching profession.
Content IdeaIf you work with education-sector clients, prepare a dedicated celebratory post for them.
#öğretmenlergünü
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
A day of awareness and solidarity.
Content IdeaShare a supportive, sensitively-worded message; avoid promotional content this day.
#şiddetekarşımücadele
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Black Friday
The year's biggest shopping/campaign day — falls on Friday, November 27 in 2026.
Content IdeaStart teasing your campaign at least a week early with countdown stories.
#karacuma #blackfriday
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Small Business Saturday
A day focused on supporting local and small businesses.
Content IdeaShare a "shop local" post spotlighting your small-business clients.
#küçükişletmelercumartesisi
30Mon
Cyber Monday
The digital follow-up to Black Friday — a critical day for e-commerce brands.
Content IdeaAnnounce an online-exclusive promo code for the day.
#siberpazartesi #cybermonday
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7 special daysAll days this month — the filled-colour ones are special days, click to jump to the details
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Giving Tuesday
A day dedicated to giving and generosity right after the shopping season.
Content IdeaIf you're donating a portion of campaign proceeds, share that transparently.
#cömertliksalısı #givingtuesday
03Thu
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
A day focused on accessibility and inclusion.
Content IdeaBriefly share the accessibility steps you've taken on your website or content.
#engellilergünü
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International Volunteer Day
A day celebrating volunteering and community contribution.
Content IdeaShare a volunteer activity your team took part in.
#gönüllülergünü
10Thu
Human Rights Day
The day marking the adoption of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Content IdeaShare a simple, respectful awareness post.
#insanhaklarıgünü
21Mon
Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year — a nice opportunity for cozy, seasonal content.
Content IdeaShare a cozy, atmospheric "winter mode" visual or Reels clip.
#kışgündönümü
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Christmas Day
An important celebration day for brands with international audiences.
Content IdeaShare a simple holiday greeting aimed at your international followers.
#noel #christmas
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New Year's Eve
The year's closing day — ideal for recap and thank-you posts.
Content IdeaShare a "2026 recap" carousel featuring your nine most-loved projects of the year.
#yılbaşı #newyearseve
Frequently Asked Questions
About This Calendar
What does the 2026 special days calendar do for social media managers?
It lets you plan your themes and posting cadence for the whole year in advance. Instead of last-minute scrambling, you get a ready content flow for every month and a much lower risk of missing an important holiday, celebration or campaign day.
Should every day on the calendar be treated as a sales opportunity?
No. Some days (memorial or awareness days, for example) call for a sensitive tone with no commercial emphasis. That's exactly why each entry includes a short content idea — so you can see at a glance what tone fits.
Are the 2026 Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates final?
The national and religious holidays on this calendar follow Turkey's officially published 2026 holiday calendar. The exact start of religious holidays is confirmed by Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs based on the sighting of the crescent moon, so we recommend following official announcements for any possible one-day shift.
How can I use this calendar in my own content planning process?
Jump to the relevant month from the menu above, note the days that matter for your brand, and use the 'content idea' on each card as a starting point you adapt to your brand voice. We can also manage this entire process for you end to end.
Is this calendar updated regularly?
Yes — we republish it every year with the current official holidays and religious dates, and add newly popular social media/marketing days over time.
Why show every day of the month instead of just the special days?
Seeing the whole month laid out like a real calendar makes it easy to tell at a glance which weekday a special day falls on and how busy a given month is. Clicking a colour-marked day automatically scrolls to that day's detail card, so you get the big picture and the content idea on one screen.
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