by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
May is almost over so let’s get a jump start for May writing ideas. The calendar is a great place to start when we’re looking for writing ideas. Crazy (and even legit) holidays are great conversation starters for social media sites, articles, and blogging. This month is especially fun for writers because of all the writing/reading related holidays. How many can you find? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section at the end of the post.
The Month of June Is
National Portuguese Heritage Month
National Migraine Awareness Month
National PTSD Awareness Month
National Home Ownership Month
National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month
National Pollinators Month
National DJ Month
National Safety Month
Men's Health Month
African-American Music Appreciation Month
National Soul Food Month
National Papaya Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Great Outdoors Month
National Dairy Month
National Country Cooking Month
National Camping Month
National Candy Month
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
National Adopt a Cat Month
Turkey Lovers Month
National Rose Month
Zoo and Aquarium Month
June Special Weeks
National Flag Football Week (First Full Week in June)
Community Health Improvement Week (First Full Week in June)
Bed Bugs Awareness Week (First Full Week in June)
National Gardening Week (First Full Week of June)
International Clothesline Week (Begins First Saturday in June)
National CPR and AED Awareness Week (Jun 1 - 7)
National Fishing and Boating Week (Begins First Full Weekend of June)
Canadian Environment Week (Week of June 5)
Nursing Assistants Week (Begins Thursday of Second Full Week)
Right of Way Professionals Week (Second Full Week of June)
National Little League Week (Second Week of June)
National Flag Week (Week of June 14)
National Play Catch Week (third Full Week in June)
Men's Health Week (Week before Father's Day)
Waste and Recycling Workers Week (Week of June 17)
Animal Rights Awareness Week (Third Week in June)
Universal Father's Week (Third Week in June)
National Lighting Safety Awareness Week (Last Full Week in June)
Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6)
June Special Days
June 1
National Game Show Day
National Nail Polish Day
National Olive Day
national Hazelnut Cake Day
National Pen Pal Day
National Say Something Nice Day
National Go Barefoot Day
National Heimlich Maneuver Day
National Cancer Survivor's Day (First Sunday in June)
June 2
International Volkswagen Bus Day
National Rotisserie Chicken Day
National Bubba Day
National Rocky Road Day
National Leave the Office Early Day
June 3
National Egg Day
National Chocolate Macaroon Day
National Repeat Day
National Repeat Day
June 4
National Hug Your Cat Day
National Clean Beauty Day
National Safe Day
National Cheese Day
National Old Maids Day
June 5
National Ketchup Day
National Start Over Day
National Veggie Burger Day
National Gingerbread Day
National Moonshine Day
June 6
D-Day
National Eyewear Day
National Higher Education Day
National Applesauce Cake Day
National Dive-In Movie Day
National Yo-Yo Day
National Gardening Exercise Day
National Doughnut Day (First Friday in June)
June 7
National Chocolate ice Cream Day
World Caring Day
National Oklahoma Day
National VCR Day
National Boone Day
National Black Bear Day (First Saturday in June)
National Bubbly Day (First Saturday in June)
National Prairie Day (First Saturday in June)
National Trails Day (First Saturday in June)
National Play Outside Day (First Saturday of Every Month)
June 8
National Upsy Daisy Day
National Name Your Poison Day
National Best Friends Day
Children's Day (Second Sunday in June)
June 9
National Earl Day
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
National Donald Duck Day
June 10
National Frosted Cookie Day
National Egg Roll Day
National Herbs and Spices Day
National Black Cow Day
National Iced Tea Day
National Ballpoint Pen Day
National Forklift Safety Day (Second Tuesday in June)
National Call Your Doctor Day (Second Tuesday in June)
June 11
National Making Life Beautiful Day
National German Chocolate Cake Day
National Corn on the Cob Day
June 12
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
National Jerky Day
National Loving Day
National Red Rose Day
June 13
National Golf Cart Day
National Random Acts of Light Day
National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
National Weed Your Garden Day
National Sewing Machine Day
National Blame Someone Else Day (First Friday the 13th of the Year)
National Movie Night (Second Friday in June)
Wear Blue Day (Friday Before Father's Day)
June 14
National Cucumber Day
National New Mexico Day
Army Birthday
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
national Pop Goes the Weasel Day
National Flag Day
National Dragonfly Day (Second Saturday in June)
National Outlet Shopping Day (Second Saturday in June)
June 15
National Big Boy Day
National Foam Party Day
National Megaladon Day
Nature Photography Day
National Smile Power Day
National Turkey Lovers' Day (Third Sunday in June)
Father's Day (Third Sunday in June)
June 16
National Fudge Day
June 17
National Mascot Day
National Cherry Tart Day
National Apple Strudel Day
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
National Root Beer Day
June 18
National Wanna Get Away Day
National Splurge Day
National Go Fishing Day
June 19
World Sauntering Day
Juneteenth
National Watch Day
National Free BSD Day
National Garfield the Cat Day
June 20
National Hike with a Geek Day
National Ice Cream Soda Day
National Vanilla Milkshake Day
National American Eagle Day
National Take Your Dog to Work Day (Friday after Father's Day)
National Seashell Day (First Day of Summer)
June 21
National Wagyu Day
National Smoothie Day
National Arizona Day
National Day of the Gong
National Selfie Day
Go Skateboarding Day
National Daylight Appreciation Day
National Peaches 'N' Cream Day
Summersgiving (Saturday after the Summer Solstice)
June 22
International Being You Day
National Kissing Day
National HVAC Tech Day
National Onion Rings Day
National Chocolate Eclair Day
June 23
National Detroit-Style Pizza Day
National Hydration Day
National Pecan Sandies Day
national Pink Day
June 24
National Patch Day
National Take Back the Lunch Break Day
National Pralines Day
National Parchment Day (Last Wednesday in June)
June 25
National strawberry Parfait Day
National Leon Day
National Catfish Day
June 26
National Barcode Day
national Coconut Day
National Chocolate Pudding Day
National Beautician's Day
National Handshake Day (Last Thursday in June)
National Bombe Pop Day (Last Thursday in June)
June 27
National Sunglasses Day
National Onion Day
National Ice Cream Cake Day
National PTSD Awareness Day
National Orange Blossom Day
June 28
National Foodie Day
National Logistics Day
National Alaska Day
National Insurance Awareness Day
National Paul Bunyan Day
National Mural Day (Last Saturday in June)
June 29
National Almond Buttercrunch Day
National Waffle Iron Day
National Camera Day
June 30
Social Media Day
national Meteor Watch Day
Now it's your turn. What holidays inspire you? Do any of them strike a nerve for marketing or a fun post? Share how you'll use them in the comments section below and inspire us!
Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
If you're interested in doing your own research into holidays, here are several websites to get you started!
Brownie Lock: HTTPS://WWW.BROWNIELOCKS.COM/MONTH2.HTML
Holiday Insights: HTTPS://WWW.HOLIDAYINSIGHTS.COM/MOREHOLIDAYS/APRIL.HTM
National Day Calendar: HTTPS://WWW.NATIONALDAYCALENDAR.COM/YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE
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She and husband Kirk have been married 43+ years, and live near their three sons and three grandchildren in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Edie and Kirk can often be found with their big black dog hiking—Edie hanging off ledges for the best camera angle and Kirk patiently carrying her tripod. Connect with her on her website, WWW.EDIEMELSON.COM and through social media.
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