{"id":27539,"date":"2021-02-10T06:36:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T12:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=27539"},"modified":"2021-02-08T15:37:48","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T21:37:48","slug":"social-media-holidays-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/social-media-holidays-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Holidays Your Small Business Can Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Celebrating social media holidays may seem silly but they can give your business a serious marketing boost. Thanks to the magic of the internet and the endless creativity of holiday-proclaimers, you never have to run out of special days to add to your promo calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you use social media\u2019s special days to build your brand and win new customers? Here are 12 months\u2019 worth of examples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"hgrp\"><h4>You might like&#8230;<\/h4><ul><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/web-hosting\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"shared_hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/web-hosting\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"shared_hosting\">Shared Hosting<\/a><\/li><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"wordpress_hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"wordpress_hosting\">WordPress Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-promote-your-podcast-vlog-or-blog\">Promote your podcast, vlog or blog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>January 2: Science Fiction Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan. 2 isn\u2019t just the birthday of celebrated sci-fi writer Isaac Asimov. It\u2019s also <strong>#sciencefictionday<\/strong>, when fans around the globe (and maybe beyond, we\u2019re just saying) talk about their favorite sci-fi shows, books, films and comics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Who else loves Dredd (Pete Travis, 2012)?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ScienceFictionDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ScienceFictionDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NationalScienceFictionDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NationalScienceFictionDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FilmTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FilmTwitter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RealButter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RealButter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/buttercast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#buttercast<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KarlUrban?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KarlUrban<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ezIyiesQ5L\">pic.twitter.com\/ezIyiesQ5L<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Real Butter\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 Buttercast \u00f0\u0178\u008d\u00bf\u00f0\u0178\u201c\u00bd\u00ef\u00b8\u008f\u00f0\u0178\u2014\u00af\u00ef\u00b8\u008f (@RealButterShow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealButterShow\/status\/1345538366767390722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 3, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a podcast, vlog or blog, you can use relevant holidays as tie-ins to start discussions with your followers, like this film podcast did for Science Fiction Day. Pick a holiday you know will appeal to your audience and get the conversation started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-february-feature-your-sponsors-and-favorite-products\">February: Feature your sponsors and favorite products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>February 23: Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs are so awesome that their snacks get a holiday, too-and that can be a treat for influencers and their sponsors. On Feb. 23, <strong>#dogbiscuitappreciationday<\/strong> gives dog lovers, artisanal bakers, pet boutiques and recipe hounds a chance to show off their favorite pet treats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/U6XcTIg9r0V_Tj11bM8FCz2gQTuVYYheKXYYa5SYBvFwHWCDRvwUGNPmpfK3OHWfMGFZBIW6p0lWUIEGlJaQNJN8saw9n2ESXHATMIBkfCSS-kIE8tYIRsSYpKxXndl2AxMueFc\" alt=\"dog biscuit appreciation day social media holiday\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This mer-dog is promoting a favorite product, using Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day as a tie-in. If you have sponsors, think about internet holidays that align with their brand and yours, and plan some irresistible content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-march-issue-a-challenge\">March: Issue a challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March 14: Pi Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s so much to celebrate on 3\/14: math, circles and yes, pie. There are so many ways to get in on this most delicious of internet holidays but combining Pi and pie on <strong>#piday<\/strong> is ideal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/73ED188EhTJYZxW04up6wa1zPqzYrn1v74gHcFt9UJ3gr0zrKAVQNXGAOYWtE6ZBTjoD0cyjBsaAn9-BepRMXZiUyTIRrEzW_DoAzXYvFo9x76Lq_kCHLvnvzgmZujnm4jkGQpg\" alt=\"pi day challenge on tiktok\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok teacher Alexander B did this with an assignment few kids could resist   memorize the Pi Song and get to throw a pie at him. You might not want a face full of lemon meringue, but there\u2019s probably a challenge your business can run for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piday.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pi Day<\/a> or a similar holiday to get your audience\u2019s competitive game on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-promote-your-products-creatively\">April: Promote your products creatively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 26: National Pretzel Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>#NationalPretzelDay<\/strong> content shows how small businesses can serve up items from their books, patterns or other products. For example, you don\u2019t need a pretzel business to latch on to this social media holiday   one sweet example from a pattern collection, coupled with a great photo, will do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NSJYUM1RnmX75v8PG-XE6oMRAGW8figD2DaKTQK1t2-kq_-bplEv37tEoTcRnMEfdRnv49YIZDKylh9NJ9R4Bi2nE3URIN2UK7o2fRJYbTyKI2PavZh4iPw1QjkqHqL8UTqZWP0\" alt=\"national pretzel day\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-may-tap-into-cultural-phenomena\">May: Tap into cultural phenomena<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 4: Star Wars Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a holiday so special it gets two hashtags: <strong>#starwarsday<\/strong> and <strong>#maythe4bewithyou<\/strong>. May 4 is a big day for video promos, fan art shares, and special greetings from actors in the franchise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kid\u2019s Yoda tee!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MayThe4thBeWithYou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MayThe4thBeWithYou<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/kidstees?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#kidstees<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/yoda?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#yoda<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/crosstheteesboutique?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#crosstheteesboutique<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/crossed_tees?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@crossed_tees<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qvSngfu5oG\">pic.twitter.com\/qvSngfu5oG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tees Crossed Boutique (@crossed_tees) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/crossed_tees\/status\/1354989040555216896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 29, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>'Big'\u009d social holidays like this are perfect for showcasing related merch like kids\u2019 clothing. Be sure to make the tie-in clear and promote your posts heavily to keep them from getting lost in the crowd.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-june-showcase-your-brand-s-sense-of-humor\">June: Showcase your brand\u2019s sense of humor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 4: Hug Your Cat Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 4 is <strong>#hugyourcatday<\/strong>, a thing which you do at your own risk. Not every cat is a natural snuggler, so ErinsAnimals made a light and funny how-to video for their YouTube channel in honor of the big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/IpMpfAb_7liytmtOwqbAiaPPoms5ML2Hoxx8xQu7Reoj7Etcwh1dO9veS9xgQokAyOZW47UTkABVlsnFynteCreNYGb3aFWJRqhrUX_mZ8a8Y5xFegvNjKBMsRCt2K4zcxdZiOE\" alt=\"hug your cat day video\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The possibilities here are endless, as long as you\u2019re game to have fun on camera in a way that aligns with your brand. Not ready to produce videos? Funny photos and jokes can also work-as long as they\u2019re designed with your audience in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-july-show-off-your-team-s-skills\">July: Show off your team\u2019s skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>July 18: National Ice Cream Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one chain of local ice cream shops celebrates <strong>#nationalicecreamday<\/strong> in July by sharing videos of its employees\u2019 mad scoop-tossing skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Famysicecreams%2Fvideos%2F482314222551151%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Your crew may not be able to do a series of spins while loading up a waffle cone, but is there something else they\u2019re awesome at? If so, shoot your video, tie it in to a social media holiday and share away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-august-call-in-the-dogs-or-cats-or-bunnies-or-llamas\">August: Call in the dogs (or cats, or bunnies or llamas'\u00a6)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 26: National Dog Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call Aug. 26 National Dog Day, Dog Appreciation Day or International Dog Day-they all apply. Naturally<strong>, #nationaldogday<\/strong> is a perfect fit for any dog-related business: supplies, grooming, walking, training, pet-sitting, pet photography and veterinary care, for starters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/4TFxP23McbSNrrbrG_CEN1uIgJh2IS4m52VoMgxNfX8hlNfEEhXN5ZPG8P0LV8cBbvt4jIfsc-wRatWipCLwhhZe0QdQt4IMv-Dh4wIsdCmB4Cte-RtcWeJyKbrluO-_OwudlJQ\" alt=\"national dog day instagram post\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But any dog-friendly business can have fun with National Dog Day by featuring their own pets, like this florist did in 2020. Have a different kind of pet? There are <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/animal-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">internet holidays for all kinds of animals<\/a> that you can use in promotions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-september-sponsor-a-giveaway\">September: Sponsor a giveaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>September 19: Talk Like a Pirate Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Sept. 19, you\u2019ll see a lot more 'arrr'\u009d and 'ahoy'\u009d in your social feeds than on most days-we\u2019re assuming. That\u2019s because <a href=\"http:\/\/talklikeapirate.com\/wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>#talklikeapirateday<\/strong><\/a> has been a thing on the internet for nearly 20 years, and people get into it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Win! It&#39;s one of our favorite holidays! Today is Talk Like A Pirate Day. Comment on our <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MrDells?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MrDells<\/a> Products with your best Pirate Speak in the comments below and be entered to win our Hash Brown products. Like and retweet for extra entries.<br>*<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TalkLikeAPirateDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TalkLikeAPirateDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HashBrownPros?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HashBrownPros<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wG6GTyxGW8\">pic.twitter.com\/wG6GTyxGW8<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mr. Dell&#39;s (@MrDellsTweets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MrDellsTweets\/status\/1307401232928182274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 19, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk Like a Pirate Day is a natural fit for promos of canvas sails, provisions for sea voyages, and parrots that are trained to perch on a shoulder and repeat salty language. But if you\u2019re not selling any of those, you can still make a game out of your pirate day promo, like this snack brand did. Offer prizes for the best pirate talk and you\u2019re ready to set sail. And of course, this applies for other holidays, too, because everyone loves giveaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-october-internet-day-is-a-lay-up-so-don-t-miss-it\">October: Internet Day is a lay-up, so don\u2019t miss it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>October 29: Internet Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Oct. 29, we have a special day when we can reflect on all that the internet has done for us, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/whatever-happened-to-myspace-netscape-aim\/\">the existence of Myspace<\/a> to the dramatic saga of GameStop stocks. <strong>#InternetDay<\/strong> is the perfect hashtag for social media promotions by every kind of business because you can\u2019t do social media without the internet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/mhEZE8bp-_BUQM6nqzBvKx31XTktLlYkSP_c6t_lDHBQGTWQQxyFbWCFePSBh4z3F74wWywjna5vtFigXV2-j5H2PSySPYTmk30LLCbr1CrMQk0zhqKrb7f3LYJHLlXq1KrMyhI\" alt=\"internet day social media post\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, farming might seem like a bit of a stretch for an #InternetDay tie-in, but this AgTech brand makes it work perfectly by highlighting the roles that digital tools and connectivity play in modern food production. Again, if you sell on the internet, this holiday is made for your promos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-november-get-nerdy\">November: Get nerdy\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>November 23: Fibonacci Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fibonacci Day always falls on 11\/23, which represents the first four numbers in the Fibonacci sequence. (Each digit from 2 on is the sum of the two digits before it.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On November 23 we celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FibonacciDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FibonacciDay<\/a> because the date 11\/23 corresponds to the first numbers of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FibonacciSequence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FibonacciSequence<\/a>   1 1 2 3. Did you know that you can find the Fibonacci sequence in the pattern of seeds within a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sunflower?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sunflower<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Math?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Math<\/a> is everywhere &amp; it sure is beautiful\u00f0\u0178\u00a4\u00a9\u00f0\u0178\u0152\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HCXOrgJRqJ\">pic.twitter.com\/HCXOrgJRqJ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; National Museum of Mathematics (@MoMath1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MoMath1\/status\/1330873737990717442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 23, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of opportunities for showing your followers something new, like pointing out where the Fibonacci sequence appears in nature, in art-Fibonacci\u2019s number is similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/technical\/04\/033104.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Golden Ratio<\/a>-and even in financial markets. You can do the same with other <a href=\"https:\/\/forevergeek.com\/geek-holiday-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">geeky holidays<\/a> if they\u2019re a good fit for your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-december-drop-the-filters-and-pretty-lighting\">December: Drop the filters and pretty lighting\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>December 18: National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So much content on social media is crafted to be pretty, tasteful and appealing. But sometimes, the best promotions are tacky as heck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exhibit A: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaluglychristmassweaterday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day<\/a>, the third Friday of December each year. This special day gives everyone a chance to wear their favorite-or least favorite-holiday knitwear with pride. And it gives brands a chance to show they don\u2019t always take themselves super seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/qVQUi1-K8I7yGLcytILndmt3349GQY8srrGljG5wXqoNdtTva63sv8k9P2T1cw7Uw0C576QuHKWBkrT83kagGxplHv_EuzsefRJ8lJNiM67Sx-gk8jPtwsnk6DOXSKxf-v3WzaY\" alt=\"ugly sweater day instagram post\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got hideous holidaywear to sell, <strong>#uglysweaterday <\/strong>is the most wonderful time of the year. Other holidays you might use to offer imperfect or oddball promotions are <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/fun-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Odd Socks Day, National Whiners Day and National Kazoo Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few of the dozens of odd and entertaining holidays you can use to connect with your audience and grow your business. This calendar has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/holidays\/fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">every holiday you\u2019ve never heard of<\/a>, from Ada Lovelace Day to Zipper Day. Check it out and start planning your new promotions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrating social media holidays may seem silly but they can give your business a serious marketing boost. 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