Do you sometimes find yourself at a loss for what to write about? Those days are going to be a thing of the past because with our massive list of unique holidays, celebrations and month-long observances, you’ll have more than two years worth of topics to write about daily!
Sometimes, coming up with topics to write about is the hardest aspect of blogging. We all get a touch of writer’s block from time-to-time. When the writing blues strike, one thing I recommend is taking a look at the unique holidays and observances that happen in a given month. I mean, who doesn’t love National Doughnut Day?!
Crafting content around unique holidays is a great way to add evergreen content to your site. Wacky holidays, celebrations, and month-long observances generally happen every year (leap day excluded), so you’ll be able to refresh, republish, and reshare your content year after year.
Because these funny national days come around every year, I recommend writing posts that are as evergreen as possible so you can either republish or reshare them year after year after year. One super easy way to do this is to keep the year out of your post. For instance, just say that January 30 is croissant day, not January 30, 2018.
Some unique holidays you can have fun with on your blog and produce really creative content. Some days are more somber and may not fit all blogs. Whatever you do, don’t try to force something when it’s not a good fit just for the sake of new content.
Unique holidays and SEO
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is incredibly important if you want your blog to rank in Google. With some solid keyword research, you might even find yourself ranking well in the search engines for some unique holidays and observances!
For instance, a quick look at my preferred SEO tool, Keysearch, shows that “Houseplant Appreciation Day” might be easy to rank for on Google! It may seem random, but if your blog is on the first page of search results for any of these unique holidays, some awesome traffic could head your way every time that holiday rolls around!
Some terms are going to be easier to rank for than others. For instance, Houseplant Appreciation Day is going to be 100x easier to rank for than Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sure, Breast Cancer Awareness Month probably has 100x as much traffic as Houseplant Appreciation Day (at least), but the competition is going to be incredibly fierce and hard to tackle.
Tip: The main keyword for most of these days is the actual name of the holiday/observance itself. This is what people are going to be Googling. Using a keyword research tool will help you find additional related words that you should pepper throughout your post.
By the way, if you’re really confused by the concept of SEO and how to make it work for your blog, check out my e-course, Introduction to SEO for Bloggers ($19.99).
Monetizing holiday and observance posts
Many holidays and celebrations can easily be written about in ways that can be monetized. For instance, on Bubble Bath Day you could write about the best bath bombs you’ve ever used or your favorite bath wash. You could share a DIY for a bath bomb, or you could write about the subscription box that sent you some amazing bath products. Heck, you could do a round-up of the best loofahs, or write about how loofahs are breeding grounds for mold and make some alternative body scrubbing suggestions. There are 100 ways you could approach writing about any holiday, so do a little bit of brainstorming to figure out what will work best for your site.
Affiliate links are a great way to monetize blog posts about unique holidays and/or many observances, but if you plan ahead, pitch your post ideas to advertisers to see if you can get sponsorships to write about these wacky holidays and/or receive free products to feature! When reaching out to potential sponsors, don’t forget to tell them what you can do for them. How will your post help promote them?
For some of the monthly observances listed below, I’ve shared some ideas for affiliate partners to help you get the juices flowing for other partnership ideas.
Update your post each year
Moving forward, each year you’ll need to update your post to make sure it’s still relevant and that all links work, and then either republish it or start sharing it on social media again about six weeks prior to the actual holiday.
January Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of January.
National Bath Safety Month
This would be a great topic for mom/dad bloggers! Writing about tips for keeping children safe in the bath is practical AND easily monetizable!
National Hobby Month
Do you have a unique hobby? You get bonus points if you have a hobby that you can introduce to your readers with monetized content! For instance, if you knit, you would want to introduce your readers to the best yarn and knitting needles. If you’re a board game junkie, share some of your favorite board games and why they’re favorites in your house.
Hot Tea Month
Calling all tea lovers… January is your month! Share your favorite tea with your readers, or the best mugs, infusers, or teapots.
Affiliate partner ideas: If tea is what you want to write about, ShareaSale is the best affiliate network to check out. Just a sampling of the tea-centric merchants they work with includes Art of Tea, Simple Loose Leaf (a tea subscription service – which would be another great post idea as there are quite a few tea subscription boxes), Teabox (another subscription service), Teatulia, The Tea Spot, and so many more.
National Oatmeal Month
Who knew that oatmeal had its own month? Recipe bloggers could share a round-up of recipes they’ve written previously using oatmeal, or perhaps develop a new one. Beauty bloggers can share tips for using oatmeal in homemade beauty products.
National Soup Month
Sharing some favorite soup recipes is a must during National Soup Month, don’t you think? In addition, soup mugs, soup spoons, and other recipes that can be made using soup would be a big hit!
Additional month-long observances in January: National Blood Donor Month, National Braille Literacy Month, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Thyroid Awareness Month, National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Holidays in January
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
January 1
National Hangover Day
January 2
Science Fiction Day
January 3
Festival of Sleep Day
January 3
Fruitcake Toss Day
January 4
National Spaghetti Day
January 4
Trivia Day
January 5
National Bird Day
January 6
Bean Day
January 6
Cuddle Up Day
January 8
Bubble Bath Day
January 8
Clean Off Your Desk Day
January 9
Word Nerd Day
January 10
Bittersweet Chocolate Day
January 10
Houseplant Appreciation Day
January 10
Cut Your Energy Costs Day
January 13
International Skeptics Day
January 13
Make Your Dream Come True Day
January 14
Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 14
Organize Your Home Day
January 15
Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 15
National Hat Day
January 16
Appreciate a Dragon Day
January 16
National Nothing Day
January 17
Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day
January 17
Kid Inventors’ Day
January 18
Thesaurus Day
January 18
Winnie the Pooh Day
January 19
National Popcorn Day
January 20
National Buttercrunch Day
January 20
National Cheese Lover Day
January 20
Penguin Awareness Day
January 21
National Hugging Day
January 21
Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 22
Hot Sauce Day
January 22
National Blonde Brownie Day
January 23
National Pie Day
January 23
National Handwriting Day
January 25
Opposite Day
January 26
Spouse’s Day
January 27
Chocolate Cake Day
January 28
Fun at Work Day
January 28
National Kazoo Day
January 29
National Puzzle Day
January 30
Croissant Day
January 31
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
January 1
New Year’s Day
January 10
National Take the Stairs Day
Second Wednesday in January
January 15
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
Celebrated on the third Monday in January
January 26
Australia Day
February Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of February.
American Heart Month
While January is typically resolution and fitness month, writing about American Heart Month is a great way to educate your readers about heart disease and encourage them to pursue healthy lifestyles.
Black History Month
It’s hard for me to recommend monetizing such an important topic, but one way you could do that is to recommend books written by and about prominent African Americans. Or you could highlight businesses owned by African Americans.
Great American Pie Month
Calling all recipe creators – Great American Pie Month is calling your name! Share your favorite pie – or create a new one!
Affiliate partner ideas: You can easily promote the tools needed to make pies on your blog, like maybe pie plates and rolling pins from Macy’s or Sur La Table. You can also promote companies that will ship pies directly to people’s homes, which is perfect for the non-chefs among us! Harry & David ship pies, as does Collin Street Bakery and Dean & Deluca.
Additional month-long observances in February: Creative Romance Month, National Cherry Month, National Grapefruit Month, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month, National Cancer Prevention Month
Holidays in February
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
February 1
National Freedom Day
February 1
No Politics Day
February 2
Groundhog Day
February 3
Feed the Birds Day
February 4
Thank a Mailman Day
February 5
National Weatherman’s Day
February 6
National Chopsticks Day
February 7
Send a Card to a Friend Day
February 8
Boy Scout Day
February 8
Kite Flying Day
February 9
National Pizza Day
February 10
Umbrella Day
February 11
Make a Friend Day
February 11
National Inventors Day
February 11
White T-Shirt Day
February 12
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
February 13
Galentine’s Day
February 13
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
February 14
Valentine’s Day
February 14
National Organ Donor Day
February 15
Single’s Awareness Day
February 17
Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 18
National Drink Wine Day
February 19
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20
Cherry Pie Day
February 20
Love Your Pet Day
February 21
Card Reading Day
February 22
Be Humble Day
February 22
National Margarita Day
February 23
Tennis Day
February 24
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 26
National Pistachio Day
February 26
Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27
Polar Bear Day
February 28
Floral Design Day
February 2
National Wear Red Day
February 16
Chinese New Year
Starts on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar
February 2
Bubble Gum Day
First Friday in February
February 3
Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
First Saturday in February
February 3
The Day the Music Died
February 4
Superbowl Sunday
February 12
Clean out Your Computer Day
Second Monday in February
February 14
Ash Wednesday
February 19
President’s Day
Third Monday in February
February 29
Leap Day
No Leap Day until 2020
February 3
National Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health Day
February 4
World Cancer Day
February 22
National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
March Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of March.
National Craft Month
Calling all crafters, March is for you! Even if you don’t typically write about crafting, talking about this month may be a new way to add some fun content to your site!
Affiliate partner ideas: Craftsy, via ShareaSale, is an amazing affiliate partner if you’re into crafting (or have an audience that is). They have so many different online classes and now you can even buy crafting supplies from their store. If you like writing about projects more than you enjoy making them, you might want to check out the Etsy affiliate program via Awin. Check out my post about getting started as an Etsy affiliate. Other programs you might want to check out include Cricut, Joann, and Michaels.
National Women’s History Month
There are so many different ways you could approach Women’s History Month. Perhaps you highlight some prominent women on your blog or books about prominent women. There are so many great children’s books about prominent women in history and you could review or highlight some of those.
Save Your Vision Month
Whether you really love sunglasses, or perhaps you write about something where having appropriate safety eyewear is important, Save Your Vision Month could be a great way to add more content to your site.
Additional month-long observances in March: Music in our Schools Month, National Frozen Food Month, National Irish American Heritage Month, National Nutrition Month, National Peanut Month, Red Cross Month, Social Workers Month, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Brain Injury Awareness Month, National Nutrition Month, National Kidney Month, National Endometriosis Awareness Month
Holidays in March
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
March 1
National Pig Day
March 1
Peanut Butter Lovers’ Day
March 3
Caregiver Appreciation Day
March 3
I Want You to be Happy Day
March 3
Peach Blossom Day
March 6
Dentist’s Day
March 6
National Frozen Food Day
March 8
International Women’s Day
March 12
Girl Scouts Day
March 12
Plant a Flower Day
March 13
Ear Muff Day
March 13
Jewel Day
March 14
Learn About Butterflies Day
March 14
National Potato Chip Day
March 14
National Pi Day
March 15
Everything You Think is Wrong Day
March 15
Ides of March
March 16
Everything You Do is Right Day
March 16
Freedom of Information Day
March 16
Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
March 18
Goddess of Fertility Day
March 20
International Earth Day
March 20
First Day of Spring
March 21
Credit Card Reduction Day
March 21
Fragrance Day
March 23
Melba Toast Day
March 23
National Chip and Dip Day
March 23
National Puppy Day
March 24
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
March 25
Pecan Day
March 26
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
March 26
National Spinach Day
March 29
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
March 30
National Doctor’s Day
March 30
Take a Walk in the Park Day
March 31
World Backup Day
March 25
Palm Sunday
The Sunday before Easter Sunday
March 2
Read Across America Day
March 29
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
March 30
Good Friday
The Friday before Easter Sunday
March 31
Passover
Observed on the Hebrew calendar dates of Nissan 15-22.
March 1
Purim
Observed on the Hebrew calendar date of Adar 14.
March 2
Employee Appreciation Day
First Friday in March
March 2
World Day of Prayer
First Friday in March
March 4
Oscar Night
Date varies
March 8
Popcorn Lover’s Day
Second Thursday in March
March 15
Incredible Kid Day
Third Thursday in March
March 17
National Quilting Day
Third Saturday in March
March 20
National Agriculture Day
Date varies, but always during National Agriculture Week
March 11
Daylight SavingsTime Begins
April Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of April.
Lawn and Garden Month
Any topic having to do with gardening – produce or flowers – and lawn maintenance would be perfect this month!
Affiliate partner ideas: You can link to gardening items that are available at so many different stores, like Walmart or Home Depot. Gardener’s Supply Company would obviously be a great fit, as would a company like Seeds Now, BloomingBulb, or Hoss. Don’t forget that you can also link to books about gardening and Amazon Associates is a great program for anything book-related!.
Stress Awareness Month
Share some of your favorite tips for taking it easy. Maybe that takes the form of your favorite cocktail, tips for having a relaxing at-home spa night or reviewing a local nail salon.
Additional month-long observances in April: National Humor Month, International Guitar Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, National Kite Month, National Poetry Month, National Pecan Month, National Welding Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, National Occupational Therapy Month, National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, National Cancer Control Month, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, National Autism Acceptance Month
Holidays in April
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
April 1
Easter
Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon
April 1
April Fool’s Day
April 1
International Fun at Work Day
April 2
Children’s Book Day
April 2
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 3
Don’t Go to Work Unless It’s Fun Day
April 3
Tweed Day
April 3
World Party Day
April 4
School Librarian Day
April 5
Go for Broke Day
April 5
National Dandelion Day
April 6
National Tartan Day
April 6
New Beer’s Eve
April 7
Caramel Popcorn Day
April 7
National Beer Day
April 7
No Housework Day
April 7
World Health Day
April 8
Zoo Lover’s Day
April 10
Golfer’s Day
April 10
National Siblings Day
April 12
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 12
National Licorice Day
April 13
International Plant Appreciation Day
April 13
National Peach Cobbler Day
April 13
Scrabble Day
April 14
Look Up at the Sky Day
April 14
National Pecan Day
April 17
Tax Day
April 15
That Sucks Day
April 15
World Art Day
April 16
Mushroom Day
April 16
National Eggs Benedict Day
April 16
National Librarian Day
April 16
National Stress Awareness Day
April 16
Save the Elephants Day
April 19
National Garlic Day
April 20
Look Alike Day
April 20
Volunteer Recognition Day
April 22
Earth Day
April 22
National Jelly Bean Day
April 23
Lover’s Day
April 23
Take a Chance Day
April 24
Pig in a Blanket Day
April 25
Administrative Professionals Day
Wednesday of the last full week in April
April 25
World Penguin Day
April 26
National Pretzel Day
April 27
National Prime Rib Day
April 27
Tell a Story Day
April 28
Great Poetry Reading Day
April 28
Kiss Your Mate Day
April 29
Greenery Day
April 29
National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30
Hairstyle Appreciation Day
April 30
National Honesty Day
April 6
National Walk to Work Day
First Friday in April
April 13
Friday the 13th
April 16
Patriot’s Day
Third Monday in April
April 19
National High Five Day
Third Thursday in April
April 21
Husband Appreciation Day
Third Saturday in April
April 26
Take Your Daughter to Work Day
Fourth Thursday in April
April 27
Arbor Day
Last Friday in April
May Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of May.
Date Your Mate Month
This is certainly an interesting month to celebrate, eh? I recommend capitalizing on it by sharing some of your favorite date night ideas, or ways to increase romance in your relationship. Maybe you could share some recipes that are ideal for at-home date nights.
National Barbecue Month
Whether sharing your favorite barbecue recipes, barbecue tools, and accessories, or even grills themselves, National Barbecue Month is a great way to kick off summer!
Additional month-long observances in May: Foster Care Month, Gifts from the Garden Month, Lupus Awareness Month, National Bike Month, National Blood Pressure Month, National Hamburger Month, National Photograph Month, National Recommitment Month, National Salad Month, Older Americans Month, Brain Cancer Awareness Month, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, Better Hearing and Speech Month, Healthy Vision Month, National American Stroke Month, National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, National High Blood Pressure Education Month, National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month, National Mental Health Month, Arthritis Awareness Month, Hepatitis Awareness Month, National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Holidays in May
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
May 1
May Day
May 1
Loyalty Day
May 1
Mother Goose Day
May 1
Save the Rhino Day
May 2
Baby Day
May 2
Brothers and Sisters Day
May 4
Bird Day
May 4
Star Wars Day
May 5
Cinco de Mayo
May 5
National Hoagie Day
May 5
Oyster Day
May 6
Beverage Day
May 6
National Tourist Appreciation Day
May 6
National Nurses Day
May 6
No Diet Day
May 7
National Tourism Day
May 8
No Socks Day
May 8
World Red Cross Day
May 10
Clean Up Your Room Day
May 11
Eat What You Want Day
May 11
Child Care Provider Day
Friday before Mother’s Day
May 15
National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16
Love a Tree Day
May 15
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
May 16
Wear Purple for Peace Day
May 17
Pack Rat Day
May 18
International Museum Day
May 18
Visit Your Relatives Day
May 20
Be a Millionaire Day
May 21
National Waiters and Waitresses Day
May 22
Buy a Musical Instrument Day
May 22
World Goth Day
May 23
Lucky Penny Day
May 25
National Missing Children’s Day
May 25
National Brown Bag It Day
May 25
National Wine Day
May 26
Sally Ride Day
May 27
Sunscreen Day
May 28
Amnesty International Day
May 28
National Hamburger Day
May 29
Learn About Composting Day
May 30
Water a Flower Day
May 31
National Macaroon Day
May 31
Save Your Hearing Day
May 28
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
May 31
World No Tobacco Day
May 1
Law Day
May 3
National Day of Prayer
May 8
National Teacher Appreciation Day
Tuesday during the first full week of May
May 13
Mother’s Day
Second Sunday in May
May 19
Armed Forces Day
Third Saturday in May
May 20
Shavuot
Occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan.
May 22
National Maritime Day
May 21
Victoria Day (Canada)
Monday before May 25
May 5
Free Comic Book Day
First Saturday in May
May 9
National Receptionist Day
Second Wednesday in May
May 11
Military Spouses Day
Friday before Mother’s Day
May 12
Birth Mother’s Day
Saturday before Mother’s Day
May 12
National Train Day
Saturday closest to May 10
May 18
National Bike to Work Day
Third Friday in May
May 26
International Jazz Day
Saturday of Memorial Day weekend
June Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of June.
Aquarium Month
I’m not sure of the background for Aquarium Month, but it seems like you could approach this from a couple of different angles, including your favorite museums to visit or how to create and maintain an at-home aquarium.
Candy Month
Hey, it’s one of my favorite months! Use Candy Month to talk about your favorite sweets, create crafts using candy, share a new candy-filled recipe, or maybe share a specialty product, like kosher candy.
National Safety Month
There are so many different directions from which you could approach National Safety Month. For instance, maybe you want to write about ways to keep babies or pets safe or precautions you take before beginning a DIY project.
Additional month-long observances in June: Dairy Month, Gay Pride Month, National Accordion Awareness Month, National Adopt a Cat Month, National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, Rose Month, Turkey Lovers Month, Mental Health Month, National Cancer Survivors Month, Cataract Awareness Month, Men’s Health Month, National Scleroderma Awareness Month
Holidays in June
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
June 6
D-Day
June 14
Army Birthday
June 27
National HIV Testing Day
June 15
Eid al-Fitr
Celebrated on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar
June 22
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Friday after Father’s Day
June 21
First Day of Summer
June 10
Lailat al-Qadr
Falls on the last 10 nights of the Islamic month of Ramadan
June 1
Dare Day
June 2
National Rocky Road Day
June 4
Applesauce Cake Day
June 4
Hug Your Cat Day
June 4
National Cheese Day
June 5
Hot Air Balloon Day
June 5
World Environment Day
June 6
National Gardening Exercise Day
June 7
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 8
Best Friends Day
June 8
World Ocean Day
June 9
Donald Duck Day
June 9
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10
Ball Point Pen Day
June 10
Herbs and Spices Day
June 10
Iced Tea Day
June 11
National Corn on the Cob Day
June 12
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 12
Red Rose Day
June 13
National Weed Your Garden Day
June 13
Sewing Machine Day
June 14
Flag Day
June 15
Smile Power Day
June 16
Fresh Veggies Day
June 17
Eat Your Vegetables Day
June 17
Father’s Day
Third Sunday in June
June 18
Go Fishing Day
June 18
International Picnic Day
June 18
International Sushi Day
June 18
National Splurge Day
June 19
National Kissing Day
June 20
National Bald Eagle Day
June 21
International Yoga Day
June 21
National Selfie Day
June 22
National Chocolate Eclair Day
June 23
National Pink Day
June 26
Beautician’s Day
June 26
Forgiveness Day
June 27
Sunglasses Day
June 29
Camera Day
June 30
Meteor Day
June 1
National Doughnut Day
First Friday in June
June 4
Cancer Survivors Day
June 14
World Blood Donor Day
June 19
World Sickle Cell Day
July Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of July.
National Ice Cream Month
I don’t know how many angles you can take writing about ice cream, but hey, it’s ice cream! You can’t go wrong trying to find a way to highlight this sweet and icy treat on your blog.
Affiliate partner ideas: Believe it or not, there are actually a few companies you can partner with to monetize posts about ice cream! For instance, eCreamery is one of the largest online ice cream shops and they have an affiliate program with ShareaSale! Another option is partnering with WisconsinMade.com, who ship a couple of different ice cream brands. If you don’t want to write about shipping ice cream, another approach you could take is by writing about ice cream makers, which are readily available at stores like Target and Kohl’s.
National Picnic Month
Whether you write about what to wear to a picnic, what to take to a picnic, or the world’s best picnic basket, there are plenty of ways to write about (and monetize) National Picnic Month!
UV Safety Month
I’ve written about UV safety a few times, but never from the standpoint of UV Safety Month. I’m kind of a nut about sun safety! A few ways to write about this month include how to protect sensitive baby skin from harmful UV rays, the best moisturizers with UV protection, awesome sunscreens, or ways to protect your eyes from UV rays.
Additional month-long observances in July: Dog Days of Summer, National Blueberry Month, National Anti-Boredom Month, National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, National Hot Dog Month, Eye Injury Prevention Month, National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month
Holidays in July
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
July 4
Independence Day
July 22
Tisha B’Av
Typically occurs on the ninth day of the month of AV
July 22
Parents’ Day
Fourth Sunday in July
July 27
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
July 1
Canada Day
July 1
Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
July 1
International Chicken Wing Day
July 2
World UFO Day
July 3
Stay out of the Sun Day
July 4
National Country Music Day
July 5
National Apple Turnover Day
July 5
National Bikini Day
July 6
International Kissing Day
July 6
National Fried Chicken Day
July 7
Chocolate Day
July 7
National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8
Body Painting Day
July 8
National Blueberry Day
July 8
Video Games Day
July 9
National Sugar Cookie Day
July 11
National Blueberry Muffins Day
July 12
Pecan Pie Day
July 13
Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 13
National French Fries Day
July 14
Bastille Day
July 14
Shark Awareness Day
July 15
Be a Dork Day
July 15
Cow Appreciation Day
July 17
Peach Ice Cream Day
July 17
World Emoji Day
July 19
National Daiquiri Day
July 19
National Raspberry Cake Day
July 20
National Lollipop Day
July 21
National Junk Food Day
July 22
Hammock Day
July 23
Vanilla Ice Cream Day
July 24
Amelia Earhart Day
July 24
Cousins Day
July 24
National Tequila Day
July 26
All or Nothing Day
July 26
Aunt and Uncle Day
July 28
National Milk Chocolate Day
July 29
International Tiger Day
July 29
National Lasagna Day
July 30
National Cheesecake Day
July 30
Father-in-Law Day
July 30
International Day of Friendship
July 15
National Ice Cream Day
Third Sunday in July
July 16
Global Hug Your Kids Day
Third Monday in July
July 18
National Hot Dog Day
Third Wednesday in July
July 28
National Day of the Cowboy
Fourth Saturday in July
July 27
System Administrator Appreciation Day
Last Friday in July
August Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of August.
Family Fun Month
During Family Fun Month you could write about any activities your family enjoys doing together. Maybe you have regular game nights or waterparks you enjoy visiting together.
National Golf Month
Whether you want to write about golf apparel, golf shirts, or golf vacations, this is your month to shine! My only question is why National Golf Month occurs toward the end of golf season?
Affiliate partner ideas: Some of the biggest golfing brands have affiliate programs, like Callaway Golf, Nike, and TaylorMade. You could recommend fun golf gift ideas, like Putter Pong, a golf-inspired tailgate game, or Swingshot, a camera that records and analyzes golf swings. Depending on your audience, you can promote a golf vacation at Sandals & Beaches Resorts.
Additional month-long observances in August: Admit You’re Happy Month, National Catfish Month, National Eye Exam Month, Peach Month, Romance Awareness Month, Water Quality Month, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, National Immunization Awareness Month, Medic Alert Awareness Month, Gastroparesis Awareness Month
Holidays in August
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
August 4
Coast Guard Birthday
August 7
Purple Heart Day
August 15
Assumption of Mary
August 19
National Aviation Day
August 21
Senior Citizens Day
August 22
Eid al-Adha
Celebrated around the 10th to 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
August 25
Raksha Bandhan
Observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shraavana.
August 26
Women’s Equality Day
August 24
National Waffle Day
August 1
National Girlfriends Day
August 1
National Mountain Climbing Day
August 2
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3
International Beer Day
First Friday in August
August 3
National Watermelon Day
August 4
Campfire Day
August 4
International Hangover Day
First Saturday in August
August 4
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 4
National Mustard Day
First Saturday in August
August 5
Friendship Day
First Sunday in August
August 5
International Forgiveness Day
First Sunday in August
August 5
National Underwear Day
August 5
Sisters Day
First Sunday in August
August 7
National Lighthouse Day
August 8
Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
August 9
Book Lover’s Day
August 10
Lazy Day
August 10
National S’mores Day
August 11
Son and Daughter Day
August 12
Middle Child’s Day
August 13
Left Hander’s Day
August 15
Relaxation DAy
August 17
National Thriftshop Day
August 18
Bad Poetry Day
August 18
National Honey Bee Awareness Day
Third Saturday in August
August 19
National Potato Day
August 20
National Radio Day
August 31
National Trail Mix Day
August 22
Be an Angel Day
August 25
Kiss and Make Up Day
August 26
National Dog Day
August 27
Just Because Day
August 29
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
August 30
Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31
National Eat Outside Day
September Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of September.
Baby Safety Month
While you could approach Baby Safety Month from the standpoint of writing about everything baby safety-related, you could also break it down into smaller topics, like ways to keep crawling babies safe (something I’m personally dealing with now), baby sun safety, or keeping babies safe when they’re with babysitters.
Fall Hat Month
There are a lot of unique holidays each year, many of which I’d never heard of before composing this post, including Fall Hat Month. It seems a little strange but hats can definitely make for fun blog fodder!
Affiliate partner ideas: There’s really no shortage of stores that sell hats! Lids is a great choice if you’re looking for sports caps, as is Fanatics. Preston & Olivia has some gorgeous Instagram-worthy hats, as does Shopbop.
Additional month-long observances in August: Chicken Month, Better Breakfast Month, Classical Music Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Honey Month, International Square Dancing Month, Little League Month, National Blueberry Popsicle Month, National Courtesy Month, National Piano Month, Self Improvement Month, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Awareness Month, Leukemia Awareness Month, Lymphoma Awareness Month, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Pain Awareness Month, Healthy Aging Month, National Cholesterol Education Month, National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, Sepsis Awareness Month
Holidays in September
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
September 2
Janmashtami
Celebrated at midnight on the eighth day of Shravana month
September 3
Labor Day
First Monday in September
September 9
National Grandparents Day
First Sunday after Labor Day
September 10
Rosh Hashana
The first two days of the Jewish new year, Tishrei 1 and 2
September 11
Patriot Day
September 12
Ganesh Chaturthi
Observed on on the fourth waxing moon day during the month of Bhadrapada.
September 12
Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calender
September 17
Citizenship Day
September 18
Air Force Birthday
September 19
Yom Kippur
Falls each year on the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei
September 21
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
September 24
First Day of Sukkot
Falls each year on the 21st day of the Jewish month of Tishrei
September 2
International Bacon Day
Saturday before Labor Day
September 5
Be Late for Something Day
September 6
Read a Book Day
September 7
National Salami Day
September 8
International Literacy Day
September 9
Teddy Bear Day
September 10
Sewing Machine Day
September 11
Make Your Bed Day
September 12
Chocolate Milk Shake Day
September 12
National Video Games Day
September 13
Fortune Cookie Day
September 13
National Peanut Day
September 13
Positive Thinking Day
September 15
Make a Hat Day
September 16
American Legion Day
September 16
Step Family Day
September 16
Mayflower Day
September 16
Mexican Independence Day
September 16
National Play Doh Day
September 16
National Women’s Friendship Day
Third Sunday in September
September 16
Wife Appreciation Day
Third Sunday in September
September 16
Working Parents Day
September 17
Constitution Day
September 18
National Cheeseburger Day
September 19
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
September 20
National Pepperoni Pizza Day
September 21
International Peace Day
September 21
Miniature Golf Day
September 21
World Gratitude Day
September 22
Business Women’s Day
September 22
Elephant Appreciation Day
September 22
Hobbit Day
September 22
Natinal Hunting and Fishing Day
Fourth Saturday in September
September 22
Oktoberfest Begins
September 23
First Day of Fall
September 23
Checkers Day
September 25
National Comic Book Day
September 28
Ask a Stupid Question Day
September 28
National Good Neighbor Day
September 28
Native American Day
Fourth Friday in September
September 26
Johnny Appleseed Day
September 13
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
September 29
World Heart Day
September 22
First Day of Fall
October Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of October.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
There are so many different angles and ways to cover Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Brands release so many products just during the month of October, and many of them can be promoted using affiliate links.
Cookie Month
Like Ice Cream Month and Candy Month, I am all about Cookie Month! It’s a great month to showcase your best cookie recipe, cookie crafts, cookie cutters, or, my personal favorite, mail-order cookies. Mail-order cookies make awesome gifts for new parents, birthdays, or new homes.
More month-long observances in October: Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Clergy Appreciation Month, Computer Learning Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Eat Country Ham Month, International Drum Month, National Diabetes Month, National Pizza Month, National Vegetarian Month, National Popcorn Popping Month, Sarcastic Month, Seafood Month, Liver Cancer Awareness Month, National Physical Therapy Month, American Pharmacists Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Dental Hygiene Month, National Chiropractic Month
Holidays in October
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
October 1
Child Health Day
October 8
Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day
Second Monday in October
October 13
Navy Birthday
October 16
Boss’s Day
October 20
Sweetest Day
Third Saturday in October
October 31
Halloween
October 18
Dussehra
Celebrated on the tenth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashvin
October 1
International Day for the Elderly
October 1
National Homemade Cookies Day
October 1
World Vegetarian Day
October 2
National Custodial Worker Day
October 3
National Boyfriends Day
October 3
National Kale Day
First Wednesday in October
October 3
Techies Day
October 4
National Golf Day
October 4
National Frappe Day
October 5
Do Something Nice Day
October 5
World Smile Day
First Friday in October
October 5
World Teacher’s Day
October 6
International Frugal Fun Day
First Saturday in October
October 6
World Card Making Day
First Saturday in October
October 9
Fire Prevention Day
October 9
Leif Erikson Day
October 10
Emergency Nurses Day
Second Wednesday in October
October 10
National Angel Food Cake Day
October 10
Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day
Second Wednesday in October
October 11
It’s My Party Day
October 12
Moment of Frustration Day
October 12
National Gumbo Day
October 12
World Egg Day
Second Friday in October
October 13
International Skeptics Day
October 14
National Dessert Day
October 16
Dictionary Day
October 17
National Pasta Day
October 17
Wear Something Gaudy Day
October 19
Evaluate Your Life Day
October 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
October 22
National Nut Day
October 24
United Nations Day
October 25
Punk for a Day Day
October 25
World Pasta Day
October 27
Make a Difference Day
Fourth Saturday in October
October 28
Plush Animal Lover’s Day
October 28
Mother-In-Law Day
Fourth Sunday in October
October 29
National Frankenstein Day
October 30
National Candy Corn Day
October 8
Canadian Thanksgiving
Second Monday in October
October 5
National Depression Screening Day
October 10
World Mental Health Day
November Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of November.
Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Peanut Butter Lovers Month is a great time to showcase your favorite peanut butter recipes or maybe ways you can add peanut butter to DIY beauty products (is that a thing?) or activities you can do with kids involving peanut butter.
National Sleep Comfort Month
If sleep is what you love – and who doesn’t love sleep?! – National Sleep Comfort Month is the month for you. The sleep industry is huge right now, and there are many ways you could tackle this topic, from reviewing your mattress, comparing various mattresses, writing about sheets or pillows, or giving other tips for getting a good night of sleep.
More month-long observances in November: Aviation History Month, Child Safety Protection Month, International Drum Month, National Adoption Awareness Month, National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month, National Diabetes Awareness Month, National Epilepsy Month, National Model Railroad Month, National Novel Writing Month, Native American Heritage Month, Real Jewelry Month, Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, National Hospice/Palliative Care Month, National Home Health Care Month, National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Holidays in November
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
November 1
All Saints’ Day
November 4
Daylight Savings Time Ends
First Sunday in November
November 11
Veterans Day
November 6
Election Day
Tuesday after the first Monday in November
November 10
Marine Corps Birthday
November 15
America Recycles Day
November 21
The Prophet’s Birthday
Observed on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar.
November 22
Thanksgiving
Fourth Thursday in November
November 23
Black Friday
Friday after Thanksgiving
November 24
Small Business Saturday
Saturday after Thanksgiving
November 26
Cyber Monday
Monday after Thanksgiving
November 1
Dio De los Muertos
November 1
Men Make Dinner Day
First Thursday in November
November 2
Deviled Egg Day
November 3
Book Lovers Day
First Saturday in November
November 3
Housewife’s Day
November 3
Sandwich Day
November 5
Guy Fawkes Day
November 6
Saxophone Day
November 7
Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
November 8
Cook Something Bold Day
November 9
Chaos Never Dies Day
November 10
Forget-Me-Not Day
November 12
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
November 13
Caregiver Appreciation Day
November 13
Sadie Hawkins Day
November 13
World Kindness Day
November 13
Young Readers Day
Second Tuesday in November
November 14
Operating Room Nurse Day
November 14
World Diabetes Day
November 15
Clean Your Refrigerator Day
November 15
Great American Smokeout
Third Thursday in November
November 15
National Philanthropy Day
November 16
Button Day
November 16
Have a Party With Your Bear Day
November 16
International Tolerance Day
November 16
National Fast Food Day
November 17
Homemade Bread Day
November 17
National Adoption Day
Saturday before Thanksgiving
November 17
Take A Hike Day
November 17
World Peace Day
November 20
Universal Children’s Day
November 23
National Espresso Day
November 23
You’re Welcome Day
Day after Thanksgiving
November 25
National Parfait Day
November 28
French Toast Day
November 28
Red Planet Day
November 29
Square Dance Day
November 30
Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day
December Month-Long Observances
Below are some of the topics that will be highlighted during the month of December.
Write a Friend Month
There’s nothing I love more than snail mail, and December is apparently a great month to not only reach out to long lost friends, but it’s also a great month to encourage your readers to do so. Loosely interpreted, I would think that you could encourage your readers to “write a friend” by sending holiday cards (and recommending your favorite brands), or perhaps you could share stationery picks that would make great gifts.
Affiliate partner ideas: There are quite a few companies that sell both stationery and holiday cards, which will give you plenty of ideas for tackling Write a Friend Month. Some affiliate partner ideas include Minted, Zazzle, Paper Culture, and York Photo.
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Chances are good that if you’re writing about toys and gifts in December, you’re not really looking for more content. There is more than enough to write about in December, but covering toys and gifts from the angle of “safety” is definitely a little different.
Additional month-long observances in December: Bingo Month, Stress-Free Family Holidays Month, Read a New Book Month, Learn a Foreign Language Month, AIDS Awareness Month
Holidays in December
Date
Holiday
Yearly Occurrence
December 3
Hanukkah
Starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev
December 6
St. Nicholas’ Day
December 7
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 13
National Guard Birthday
December 17
Pan American Aviation Day
December 17
Wright Brothers Day
December 24
Christmas Eve
December 25
Christmas
December 26
Kwanzaa
December 26
Boxing Day
December 31
New Year’s Eve
December 1
Eat a Red Apple Day
December 1
World AIDS Awareness Day
December 2
National Fritters Day
December 4
Santa’s List Day
December 4
Wear Brown Shoes Day
December 5
Bathtub Party Day
December 5
Repeal Day
December 7
Letter Writing Day
December 7
National Cotton Candy Day
December 8
National Brownie Day
December 9
Christmas Card Day
December 9
International Children’s Day
Second Sunday in December
December 9
National Pastry Day
December 10
Human Rights Day
December 12
Poinsettia Day
December 13
Ice Cream Day
December 13
Violin Day
December 14
International Monkey Day
December 14
Roast Chestnuts Day
December 15
Bill of Rights Day
December 15
National Lemon Cupcake Day
December 16
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 17
National Maple Syrup Day
December 18
Bake Cookies Day
December 19
Look for an Evergreen Day
December 19
Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 20
Go Caroling Day
December 21
Crossword Puzzle Day
December 21
Forefather’s Day
December 21
Humbug Day
December 21
Look on the Bright Side Day
December 21
First Day of Winter
December 23
Festivus
December 24
National Chocolate Day
December 24
National Egg Nog Day
December 28
Card Playing Day
December 30
Bacon Day
December 31
Make Up Your Mind Day
December 1
Rosa Parks Day
December 2
Special Education Day
These lists of obscure holidays, national days, and month-long observances were compiled thanks to the help of Holiday Insights, Holidays Calendar, TimeandDate.com, ChooseHope.com and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. If there are any mistakes or additions, please let me know.
