From Edie: Discover creative November social media and blog post prompts for writers. Explore fun holidays, awareness themes, and inspiration for fresh content ideas.
November 2025 Social Media & Blog Post Ideas: Fun and Unique Holidays to Inspire Writers
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
November will be here this week, so let's get started on 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.
National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness & Appreciation Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
National Career Development Month
Military Family Month
Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
World Vegan Month
Sweet Potato Awareness Month
Spinach and Squash Month
PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month
Prematurity Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
National Scholarship Month
National Roasting Month
National Raisin Bread Month
National Pomegranate Month
National Pepper Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
National Novel Writing Month
National Family Literacy Month
Native American Heritage Month
National Marrow Awareness Month
Long-Term Care Awareness Month
National Life Writing Month
Inspirational Role Models Month
National Home Care & Hospice Month
National Fun with Fondue Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Diabetes Month
National COPD Awareness Month
National Alzheimer’s Disease Month
National Adoption Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Historic Bridge Awareness Month
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
Family Stories Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
Aviation History Month
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
National Gratitude Month
November Special Weeks:
National Fig Week (November 1 – 7)
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (First full Week of November)
National Radiologic Technology Week (Week of November 8)
National Young Readers Week (Second Week in November)
Dear Santa Letter Week (Second Week in November)
National Nurse Practitioner Week (Second Full Week in November)
World Kindness Week (Week of November 13)
National Donor Sabbath (Two Weeks before Thanksgiving)
Geography Awareness Week (Third Week in November)
MADD Tie One on for Safety Holiday Campaign (November 16 – December 31)
National Farm City Week (Begins Friday Before Thanksgiving)
Global Entrepreneurship Week (Week before Thanksgiving)
National Book Awards Week (Week before Thanksgiving)
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Week Before Thanksgiving)
American Education Week (Week Before Thanksgiving)
Better Conversations Week (Week of Thanksgiving)
National bible Week (Week of Thanksgiving)
National Game and Puzzle Week (Week of Thanksgiving)
Special Days in November:
November 1
National Play Outside Day (First Saturday of Every Month)
National Bison Day (First Saturday in November)
All Saint’s Day
National Deep Fried Clams Day
National Calzone Day
National Vinegar Day
National Brush Day
Autistics Speaking Day
National Family Literacy Day
National Author’s Day
National Biologic Coordinators Day
National Cook for Your Pets Day
National Cinnamon Day
November 2
All Soul’s Day
Look for Circles Day
National Ohio Day
Daylight Saving Time Ends (First Sunday in November)
National Deviled Egg Day
Plan Your Epitaph Day
November 3
Job Action Day (First Monday in November)
National Broadcast Traffic Professionals Day (November 2, unless on weekend, then on following Monday)
National Housewife’s Day
Cliché Day
Pumpkin Toss Day
Sandwich Day
National Sandwich Day
November 4
National Candy Day
King Tut Day
Use Your Common Sense Day
National Chicken Lady Day
November 5
National Stress Awareness Day (First Wednesday in November)
National Donut Day
Guy Fawkes Day
National Love Your Red Hair Day
November 6
National Men Make Dinner Day (First Thursday in November)
National Nachos Day
Marooned without a Compass Day
National Saxophone Day
November 7
National Fountain Pen Day (First Friday in November)
National Jersey Friday (First Friday in November)
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
National Retinol Day
November 8
National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day
National Cappuccino Day
Pumpkin Destruction Day
Cook Something Bold Day
Dunce Day
National Harvey Wallbanger Day
National Parents as Teachers Day
November 9
National Louisiana Day
National Scrapple Day
World Freedom Day
Microtia Awareness day
November 10
United States Marine Corps Birthday
National Civic Pride Day
National Forget-Me-Not Day
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
World Science Day for Peace and Development
November 11
National Sundae Day
Veterans Day
World Origami Day
Young Readers Day
November 12
National French Dip Day
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
National Chicken soup for the Soul Day
November 13
National Indian Pudding Day
Caregiver Appreciation Day
World Kindness Day
Sadie Hawkins Day
November 14
National Family PJ Day
National Seat Belt Day
Loosen Up Day
Operating room Nurse Day
World Diabetes Day
National Pickle Day
National Spicy Guacamole Day
November 15
National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
National Philanthropy Day
National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
National Bundt Day
America Recycles Day
Clean Your Refrigerator Day
America Recycles Day
National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day
November 16
Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (Third Sunday in November)
International Check Your Wipers Day
Button Day
National Button Day
National Fast Food Day
National Indiana Day
November 17
National Butter Day
National Take a Hike Day
World Peace Day
National Homemade Bread
National Baklava Day
November 18
Mickey Mouse Birthday
Apple Cider Day
National Princess Day
National Vichyssoise Day
November 19
GIS Day (Third Wednesday in November)
National Education Support Professionals Day (Wednesday of American Education Week)
National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
Have a Bad Day Day
National Play Monopoly Day
November 20
National Rural Health Day (Third Thursday in November)
Great American Smokeout (Third Thursday in November)
National Absurdity Day
National Child’s Day
Beautiful Day
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21
Substitute Educator’s Day (Friday before Thanksgiving)
National Gingerbread Cookie Day
National Stuffing Day
National Red Mitten Day
World Hello Day
November 22
National Cranberry Relish Day
Adoption Day
Go for a Ride Day
Love Your Freckles Day
November 23
National Adoption Day (Saturday before Thanksgiving)
National Espresso Day
National Cashew Day
National Eat a Cranberry Day
November 24
National Sardines Day
November 25
National Play Day with Dad
National Parfait Day
Shopping Reminder Day
Blase’ Day
November 26
National Tie One on Day (Day before Thanksgiving)
National Jukebox Day (Day before Thanksgiving)
National Cake Day
November 27
Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
Turkey Free Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday in November)
National Day of Mourning (Fourth Thursday in November)
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
Pins and Needles Day
National Craft Jerky Day
November 28
You’re Welcomegiving Day (Day after Thanksgiving)
Maize Day (Day after Thanksgiving)
National Day of Listening (Day after Thanksgiving)
National Flossing Day (Day after Thanksgiving)
National Native American Heritage Day (Day after Thanksgiving)
Buy Nothing Day (Day after Thanksgiving)
Black Friday (Day after Thanksgiving)
National Alan Day
Red Planet Day
National French Toast Day
November 29
Small Business Saturday (Saturday after Thanksgiving)
Chia Pet Day
Square Dance Day
Electronic Greetings Day
November 30
National Secondhand Sunday (Sunday after Thanksgiving)
National Personal Space Day
Stay Home Because You’re Well Day
National Mason Jar Day
National Mousse Day
Computer Security Day
National Meth Awareness Day
National Mississippi 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 with three grown sons and four grandchildren. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found with their big black dog hiking the mountains.
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