Dates to Inspire Your Social Media Content in 2025
Get Social This May
As we step into the lively month of May, there are plenty of fun, meaningful, and creative opportunities to refresh your social media calendar. Whether you're a brand, content creator, educator, or community manager, May is packed with awareness campaigns, themed weeks, and quirky celebration days that can spark engagement and add value to your posts.
Here’s a roundup of key dates in May 2025 to help you plan your content and connect with your audience in new ways:
Monthly
1–31 May
National Walking Month - Promote healthy habits and encourage your audience to take a break from the screen and explore the outdoors. Challenge your followers to daily walks, share walking routes, or celebrate walking milestones.
13 May – 13 June
National Smile Month - Perfect for wellness brands and dental clinics! Share tips on oral hygiene, the power of a smile, or launch a feel-good campaign encouraging people to share something that makes them smile.
Weekly
5–11 May
Children’s Book Week - Share your favourite childhood reads, host a virtual story time, or highlight diverse authors and illustrators. Great for educational brands or book lovers!
13–19 May
Learning at Work Week - Showcase internal training, team development, or career growth stories. A chance for HR teams and professional development platforms to shine.
20–26 May
Walk to School Week - Encourage families to ditch the car and embrace the walk to school. Schools and parenting influencers can join in with fun challenges or safety tips.
24–30 May
National Conversation Week - Promote the importance of meaningful conversations—online or offline. Start discussions, ask questions, and get your community talking.
25 May – 2 June
English Wine Week & National Children’s Gardening Week - Two great causes running side by side—perfect for foodies, vineyards, or gardening brands. Host a wine tasting live stream or share gardening tips for kids!
26 May – 1 June
National BBQ Week - Fire up your grill content! Share recipes, BBQ safety tips, or throw a virtual cookout. Ideal for food bloggers and kitchen brands.
Special Days
4 May
Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with you!") A galaxy of content ideas of memes, costumes, polls, or themed products. Go all out!
5 May
May Day - Welcome spring with seasonal content, community celebrations, or a look at May Day traditions from around the world.
11 May
National Children’s Day UK - Celebrate children’s rights and well-being. Spotlight charities, parenting tips, or activities to do as a family.
13 May
World Cocktail Day - Cheers to content! Share cocktail recipes, host a mixology class, or highlight your favourite local bars.
18 May
International Museums Day - Dive into history, art, and culture. Share museum recommendations or fun facts from lesser-known exhibits.
21 May
World Meditation Day - A calming moment in a busy month. Offer guided meditations, wellness tips, or mindful reflection prompts.
24 May
Hats for Headway Day - A quirky and heartfelt way to raise awareness for brain injury charity Headway. Encourage your followers to wear hats and donate.
29 May
National Biscuit Day - The perfect excuse to talk about your favourite biscuits (cookies, for those across the pond). Run a poll or share a bake-along tutorial.
How to Use These Dates for Social Media
Plan ahead: Schedule posts around these dates to maximise engagement.
Be creative: Use visuals, videos, or interactive content to make your posts stand out.
Engage your audience: Ask questions, run polls, or host giveaways tied to these themes.
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