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Key dates for social media in Quebec in 2024

When planning social media campaigns, it is crucial to consider important dates and significant events that can influence the engagement and reach of your content. By identifying key dates specific to Quebec, such as holidays, cultural events, and vacation periods, you can create promotions, organize events, or generate content tailored to these occasions.

However, specific dates vary from year to year. For example, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May and Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. It’s therefore important to adjust the dates of certain events at the start of each year.

To that end, BDK Agency has prepared a list of 129 important dates in Quebec in 2024:

 

  1. New Year’s Day: January 1
  2. International Mind-Body Wellness Day: January 3
  3. Make Your Dream Come True Day: January 13
  4. Blue Monday: January 16
  5. National Irish Coffee Day: January 25
  6. Black History Month: February 1
  7. World Cancer Day: February 4
  8. Safer Internet Day: February 7
  9. Valentine’s Day: February 14
  10. National Flag of Canada Day: February 15
  11. National Aviation Day: February 23
  12. World Thinking Day: February 23
  13. World Compliment Day: March 1
  14. World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development: March 4
  15. International Women’s Day: March 8
  16. International Startups Day: March 11
  17. St. Patrick’s Day: March 17
  18. Global Recycling Day: March 18
  19. International Francophonie Day: March 20
  20. International Day of Forests: March 21
  21. First Day of Spring: March 21
  22. International Clean Your Desk Day: March 21
  23. Purple Day: March 26
  24. International Transgender Day of Visibility: March 31
  25. April Fool’s Day: April 1
  26. Health Day: First week of April
  27. World Autism Awareness Day: April 2
  28. National Unicorn Day: April 9
  29. International Day of Pink: April 13
  30. National Exercise Day: April 18
  31. International Mother Earth Day: April 22
  32. National Email Day: April 23
  33. World Creativity and Innovation Day: April 21
  34. Earth Day: April 22
  35. World Pilots’ Day: April 26
  36. Administrative Professionals Day: April 26
  37. World Day for Safety and Health at Work: April 28
  38. Asthma Day: First Tuesday of May
  39. Asian Heritage Month: May 1
  40. Terrace Opening Day: May 1
  41. International Workers’ Day: May 1
  42. May the 4th – Star Wars Day: May 4
  43. National Tourist Appreciation Day: May 6
  44. Mother’s Day: May 14
  45. Family Day: May 14
  46. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: May 17
  47. World Day for Cultural Diversity: May 21
  48. Victoria Day: May 24
  49. National Wine Day: May 25
  50. International Flight Attendant Day: May 31
  51. National Indigenous History Month: June 1
  52. Pride Month: June 1
  53. National Doughnut Day: June 2
  54. National Health and Fitness Day: June 1
  55. Hug Your Cat Day: June 4
  56. World Environment Day: June 5
  57. Best Friends Day: June 8
  58. Global Wellness Day: June 11
  59. Father’s Day: June 18
  60. Quebec Bar Day: June 19
  61. First Day of Summer: June 21
  62. National Indigenous Peoples Day: June 21
  63. Take Your Dog to Work Day: June 23
  64. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24
  65. International Scoliosis Awareness Day: June 26
  66. Canadian Multiculturalism Day: June 27
  67. Canada Day: July 1
  68. Moving Day: July 1
  69. Workaholics Day: July 5
  70. Embrace Your Geekness Day: July 13
  71. World Emoji Day: July 17
  72. Stick Out Your Tongue Day: July 19
  73. Take Your Pants for a Walk Day: July 27
  74. International Beer Day: August 4
  75. Happiness Happens Day: August 8
  76. National Acadian Day: August 15
  77. Tell a Joke Day: August 16
  78. World Photography Day: August 19
  79. National Dog Day: August 26
  80. Eat Outside Day: August 31
  81. Construction Holiday: July 23 to August 5
  82. National Opportunity Day: August 7
  83. Labour Day: First Monday of September
  84. Be Late for Something Day: September 5
  85. Programmers’ Day: September 13
  86. Positive Thinking Day: September 13
  87. International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: September 16
  88. World Arthritis Day: September 17
  89. International Country Music Day: September 17
  90. National Forest Week: September 17
  91. Gender Equality Week: September 20
  92. National Tree Day: September 20
  93. International Day of Peace: September 21
  94. First Day of Autumn: September 23
  95. World Tourism Day: September 27
  96. Ask a Stupid Question Day: September 28
  97. International Right to Know Day: September 28
  98. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30
  99. National Seniors Day: October 1
  100. International Coffee Day: October 1
  101. Women’s History Month: October 1
  102. World Smile Day: October 6
  103. Thanksgiving: October 9
  104. World Mental Health Day: October 10
  105. Handbag Day: October 10
  106. World Spine Day: October 16
  107. National Clean Out Your Virtual Desktop Day: October 16
  108. Waste Reduction Week in Canada: October 16
  109. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: October 17
  110. World Stroke Day: October 29
  111. Halloween: October 31
  112. Movember: November 1
  113. Men Make Dinner Day: November 2
  114. Zero Tasking Day: November 5
  115. Remembrance Day: November 11
  116. Happy Hour Day: November 12
  117. National Philanthropy Day: November 15
  118. Use Less Stuff Day: November 16
  119. Entrepreneurs’ Day: November 21
  120. Black Friday: November 28
  121. International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3
  122. International Civil Aviation Day: December 7
  123. Human Rights Day: December 10
  124. International Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: December 16
  125. Wright Brothers Day: December 17
  126. Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: December 20
  127. National Sangria Day: December 20
  128. Christmas: December 25
  129. Boxing Day: December 26

 

By planning your social media campaigns around these important dates, you can maximize the impact of your messages and strengthen your community’s engagement. Whether celebrating cultural holidays, global events, or special days, each occasion offers a unique opportunity to create relevant and engaging content. Remember to stay flexible and adapt your strategies according to trends and the behaviors of your target community.

BDK is here to help you optimize your social media strategies and make the most of every occasion. Contact us for more information and to find out how we can support your digital success.