Awareness days to inspire your content in July 2024
As we move further into Summer, what better time to get your content planned in advance so you can take some time out with your friends and family.
July is full of funny and informative awareness days from Wimbledon to World Snake Day, so try creating a post around a day that means something to you, that helps you to tell a business story or feels right for supporting how you market your product or service. I’d recommend sprinkling these days throughout your Instagram feed to share a funny/interesting/thought provoking post to connect with your ideal customers around a shared interest.
I’ve highlighted a few of my favourites from this month, and listed the rest of these special days. Most of them are UK based but there are few fun US and Worldwide dates dropped in there too where I think there may be social media content opportunities for my community.
Tap on each of the events below and they will take you directly to the organiser’s page or to more info.
*If I’ve missed any key dates, I apologise, this is no easy job and I’m providing this to you for free.
*Please check all dates before using them in your marketing. It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of the information. I’m just sharing my own research to make life easier for you.
*Lastly please do bring any dates I have missed to my attention and I can add them in for others to view.
A few July highlights
Wimbledon1-21 July
Can Carlos Alcarez and Markéta Vondroušová defend their titles? Or will Djokovic and Gauff give them a run for their money?
Plastic Free July July
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
World Snake Day16th July
Some may find them scary but snakes are threatened by many of the same issues that affect all wildlife.
World Emoji Day17th July
Celebrate the magic of emoji! Email from the school? Respond with emojis. Running late for work? Apologise with emojis!
More July Awareness Dates
1st July – International Reggae Day
1st-7th July – Alcohol Awareness Week
1st-7th July – Clean Beaches Week (US)
3rd July – National Bereaved Parents Day
4th July – American Independence Day
5th July – Research Appreciation Day
7th July – Tanabata (Japanese Star Festival)
7th July – World Chocolate Day
10th July – Don’t Step on a Bee Day
11th July – World Population Day.
13th-28th July – Festival of Archaeology
15th July – World Youth Skills Day
15th July – Social Media Giving Day
15th July – I Love Horses Day (US)
16th July – National Ice Cream Day (US)
17th July – International Justice Day
17th July – National Hot Dog Day (US)
18th July – Black Leaders Awareness Day
18th July – 17th August – South Asian Heritage Month
19th July – Ask an Archaeologist Day
19th July – National Daiquiri Day (US)
20th July – International Chess Day
21st July – Tour de France Final Stage
24th July – National Tequila Day (US)
24th July – 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day
25th July – National Schizophrenia Awareness Day
25th July – Wine and Cheese Day (US)
27th July – 11th August – National Marine Week
28th July – World Hepatitis Day
29th July – International Tiger Day
29th July – National Lipstick Day (US)
30th July – International Day of Friendship
I hope this list of special awareness days for July help inspire some fresh content. Are there any opportunities to share a funny/business/personal story that might resonate with your community and/or your ideal customer?
121 Content Planning
If you would like further help in planning your content for Instagram for the month, take a look at my Content Power Hour or look out for the next content course or workshop. An outcome driven 121 session or series of sessions where you’ll go away with an armful of inspiration and ideas and a plan to follow.
If you have questions, please do get in touch.
Wishing you a great month!
Sarah x