Your mind might travel to turkey dinners and Black Friday deals when you think of November. Still, this month offers a wealth of social media holidays that allow us to raise awareness, show appreciation, and celebrate various aspects of our lives.
- November Men’s Health Awareness Month – Movember #Movember
- November 1. World Vegan Day #WorldVeganDay
- November 1. National Authors Day #NationalAuthorsDay
- November 1. National Cook for Your Pets Day #CookForYourPetsDay
- November 4. National Candy Day #NationalCandyDay
- November 8. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine (STEM) Day #STEMDay
- November 13. World Kindness Day #WKD
- November 15. America Recycles Day #BeRecycled
- November 16. International Day for Tolerance #ToleranceDay
- November 17. International Students Day #InternationalStudentsDay
- November 17. National Entrepreneurs Day #EntrepreneursDay
- November 19. International Men’s Day #InternationalMensDay
- November 20. Universal Children’s Day #UNChildrensDay
- November 21. World Hello Day #WorldHelloDay
- November 26. Thanksgiving Day #Thanksgiving
- November 27. Black Friday #BlackFriday
- November 27. National Day of Listening #DayOfListening
- November 28. Small Business Saturday #ShopSmall
- November 30. Computer Security Day #ComputerSecurityDay
Each holiday presents a unique and creative way for brands to forge meaningful connections with their audience online. There’s inspiration in the air. Tune into this breakdown of impactful approaches that could suit your upcoming campaigns.
Key takeaway
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are the perfect opportunities to create and curate value for money offerings for your target audience.
Men’s Health Awareness Month – Movember #MovemberNovember
Are you mustache-ready? Popularly known as Movember, Men’s Health Awareness Month is observed throughout November. From makeovers to meaningful conversations, men around the world grow mustaches to raise awareness about men's health issues, including mental health issues, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
Content idea: Share accessible resources for men’s mental health and well-being. Encourage your audience to show off their Movember looks for a good cause.
November 1. World Vegan Day #WorldVeganDay
Join the global vegan community in celebrating the many positive impacts of leading a plant-based lifestyle on health, the environment, and the well-being of animals.
Content idea: Spotlight a local vegan bakery or ask your followers to post their go-to vegan meal.
November 1. National Authors Day #NationalAuthorsDay
The power of storytelling transcends time, industries, and cultures. Whether you're a reader or a writer, it's a day to appreciate the people behind the stories that shape the fabric of society. Fun fact: Agatha Christie remains the world’s best-selling author (and the second-best-selling fiction writer behind William Shakespeare).
Content idea: Highlight an author or book that inspired your brand or shaped its journey.
November 1. National Cook for Your Pets Day #CookForYourPetsDay
While you feed your pet every day, November 1 is about putting extra love into a homemade meal. Maybe even get them a fancy apron, so they know you mean business.
Content idea: Post a homemade pet treat recipe and try to tie it into your brand.
November 4. National Candy Day #NationalCandyDay
We’re happy for you to celebrate National Candy Day in any way you find sweet, be it treating yourself to candy, playing Candy Crush, or even making those sweet treats at home (there’s a TikTok tutorial for everything).
Content idea: Run a poll asking followers to pick their favorite candy.
November 8. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine (STEM) Day #STEMDay
STEM is an incredibly important field that more than deserves this day of tribute. We’re keen to thank all the brilliant minds working to advance human knowledge.
Content idea: Ask your audience which inventions they can’t imagine life without.
November 13. World Kindness Day #WKD
“To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks, but a special heart that listens.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tales of the Jazz Age (1922)
Content idea: Share stories from your community that showcase compassion in action.
November 15. America Recycles Day #BeRecycled
America Recycles Day is a national effort to encourage more people to embrace recycling and other sustainable practices to reduce society’s environmental footprint.
Content idea: Celebrate your organization’s sustainability efforts or recycling partners.
November 16. International Day for Tolerance #ToleranceDay
Intolerance has no place in a world so vast and diverse. This day calls for respect and understanding across cultures, creeds, and backgrounds.
Content idea: Share ways your brand or community celebrates inclusion and respect.
November 17. International Students Day #InternationalStudentsDay
Starting university is both overwhelming and exciting, especially when doing so abroad. This is an opportunity to celebrate the power of education and the contributions of students who pursue knowledge and enrich academic institutions and our communities.
Content idea: Feature international student stories or study-abroad experiences.
November 17. National Entrepreneurs Day #EntrepreneursDay
Innovators, drivers of economic growth, our employers... Whichever lens you use to perceive entrepreneurship, it’s clear that it’s not an easy venture. Let’s celebrate entrepreneurs' vision, determination, and the contributions they make to our society.
Content idea: Celebrate your company’s founder(s) and any other associated entrepreneurs.
November 19. International Men’s Day #InternationalMensDay
Celebrate boys and men in all their diversity. Some may choose to highlight the key social issues faced by this demographic around the world, while others might be perfectly happy going out for a pint or two. There’s no manual as long as it’s done with love.
Content idea: Compile a list of initiatives focused on men’s mental and physical health.
November 20. Universal Children’s Day #UNChildrensDay
We've all been children – and our inner child is always within us. This holiday, celebrated since 1954, is dedicated to improving international togetherness and children's welfare worldwide.
Content idea: Invite your audience to speak about initiatives that support children’s rights and education.
November 21. World Hello Day #WorldHelloDay
The objective is simple: greet at least ten people on this day. Seeing participation from 180 countries, World Hello Day aims to promote world peace through interpersonal communication. It’s that easy. Say hello.
Content idea: Challenge followers to greet 10 people on November 21.
November 26. Thanksgiving Day #Thanksgiving
A beloved American holiday with international recognition, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, togetherness, and a feast with family and friends. Menu must-haves: roast turkey (with stuffing and gravy), mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, mac and cheese, some kind of casserole, cornbread, and apple or pumpkin pie.
Content idea: Post a picture of your company’s pre-Thanksgiving meal.
November 27. Black Friday #BlackFriday
The ultimate shopping event. It’s here for anyone who needs to clear their wish lists at a discounted price, or for the planners ready to start their Christmas shopping early. Deals, deals, and more deals.
Content idea: Create a "wishlist must-haves" post of things your audience can shop for on your website. If your brand is not a retailer, you can still engage by posting shopping hacks for making the most of the day.
November 27. National Day of Listening #DayOfListening
An alternative to the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, National Day of Listening can be equally rewarding. It offers anyone interested the chance to practice listening, giving other people time to share stories about themselves.
Content idea: Highlight the value of listening in leadership and corporate environments.
November 28. Small Business Saturday #ShopSmall
Bolster the backbone of communities by supporting local businesses and shopping small on this day. It’s kind of like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but for finding unique, handcrafted treasures.
Content idea: Tag local small businesses or artisans your company or employees patronize (think coffee shop, bookstore, or beyond).
November 30. Computer Security Day #ComputerSecurityDay
Raise your hand if you’ve ever failed a phishing test sent out by your company. No one? Just me? Every new day and advancement in technology comes with improved cyberattack attempts. This holiday is about raising awareness and helping you secure all your devices. You’re welcome.
Content idea: Encourage your followers to share if they’ve ever fallen for a phishing email (and what they learned).
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