Social Media Calendar 2022: Social Media Days in October 2022
- Khushboo Marketing Launchpad
- Sep 3, 2022
- 4 min read
As you get ready to prepare the social media content calendar for October for your brand/ client, don’t forget to add some relatable topical content for these special days of the year.
Topical content helps in building brand awareness as such type of content is highly searched. Apart from social media days, you’ve got to look out for trends. Timing is essential when it comes to topical content and so is relatability to your brand. Before jumping on to any trend, ensure it relates to your brand and its identity.
Check the list of social media topical days for the month of October 2022.
Oct 1-5: Durga Puja
Durga Puja is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.
Oct 1: International Coffee Day
Started in 2015 by International Coffee Organization, this day is a celebration of the coffee sector's diversity, quality and passion.
Oct 1: World Vegetarian Day
Observed to raise awareness about the vegetarian lifestyle and its benefits. It also marks October 1 as the start of vegetarianism awareness month.
Oct 1: International Day of Older People
Celebrated to spread awareness about the issues, care and contribution of senior citizens.
Oct 2: Gandhi Jayanti
Celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
Oct 2: International Day of Non Violence
Observed the birth date of Mahatma Gandhi to commemorate his philosophy of non-violence. It is observed to communicate the message of non-violence through public awareness and education.
Oct 4: World Animal Day
Celebrated to raise awareness about the protection of animals and the impact of human actions on animals.
Oct 4: World Habitat Day
Observed to reflect on the state of towns and cities and the right to adequate shelter.
Oct 5: Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra
Celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over 10-headed king Ravana. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Oct 5: World Teacher’s Day
This day commemorates the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which is a standard-setting instrument that addresses the status and situations of teachers around the world.
Oct 7: World Smile Day
Celebrated in memory of Harvey Ball, an artist who made the smiley face. He thought that everyone should dedicate a day to smiling.
Oct 8: Indian Air Force Day
The Indian Air Force was established on this day. It is celebrated to recognise and honour the efforts of air force personnel.
Oct 9: Maharshi/Valmiki Jayanti
Celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, the sage who wrote the Ramayana.
Oct 9: Eid-e-Milad
Celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
Oct 10: World Mental Health Day
Observed to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Oct 11: International Day of the Girl Child
Observed to recognize girls’ rights and issues faced by the girls
Oct 13: Karwa Chauth
Celebrated annually by married Hindu women in which they observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise and pray for the well-being and longevity of their husbands.
Oct 14: World Sight Day
Observed to raise awareness around vision impairment, blindness and eye health issues.
Oct 15: Global Handwashing Day
is an international handwashing promotion campaign to motivate and mobilize people around the world to improve their handwashing habits.
Oct 15: World Student's Day / APJ Abdul Kalam's Birthday
World Student’s day is celebrated to mark the birthday of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Oct 16: World Food Day
Celebrated to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.
Oct 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Observed to raise awareness about the efforts and struggles of the people living in poverty.
Oct 19: International Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Observed to mark October as the breast cancer awareness month.
Oct 20: World Statistics Day
Celebrated every five years to mark the importance of statistics in human life.
Oct 23: Dhanteras
First day of the 5-day festival of Diwali/Deepawali. It commemorates the birth of Lord Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda.
Oct 24: United Nations Day
Observed to mark the establishment of the United Nations on this day in the year 1945.
Oct 24: Diwali
It is a festival of lights. On this day, people pray and welcome Goddess Lakshmi into their cleaned homes, light diyas, make rangolis and burst crackers.
Oct 25: Govardhan Puja
Celebrated to commemorate the day when Lord Shri Krishna lifted the Govardhan parvat to provide shelter from torrential rains caused by Lord Indra to destroy the villages of Vrindavan.
Oct 25: Vikram Samvat New Year
It marks the first day of Vikram Samvat, a calendar named after Emperor Vikramaditya after his victory over Sakas.
Oct 26: Bhai Dooj
Celebrated on the 5th day of Diwali, this day marks the celebration of the bond of sister and brother.
Oct 30: World Savings Day/World Thrift Day
Established by Italian Professor Filippo Ravizzato at the end of the 1st International Savings Bank Congress in Milan, Italy. Aims to inform people all around the world about the idea of saving their money in a bank rather than keeping it under their mattresses.
Oct 31: Halloween
Celebrated to mark the eve of the Christian feast of All Hallows' Day (Feast of All Saints), observed in honour of all the saints of the church. Historians believe that the tradition of Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of “All Hallows' evening”) originated with an ancient Celtic festival where people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off ghosts.
Space out your content calendar and fit in relatable social media days. Once your content calendar is ready, schedule the content for the month using scheduling and publishing tools.
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