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:
- New Year’s Day: January 1
- International Mind-Body Wellness Day: January 3
- Make Your Dream Come True Day: January 13
- Blue Monday: January 16
- National Irish Coffee Day: January 25
- Black History Month: February 1
- World Cancer Day: February 4
- Safer Internet Day: February 7
- Valentine’s Day: February 14
- National Flag of Canada Day: February 15
- National Aviation Day: February 23
- World Thinking Day: February 23
- World Compliment Day: March 1
- World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development: March 4
- International Women’s Day: March 8
- International Startups Day: March 11
- St. Patrick’s Day: March 17
- Global Recycling Day: March 18
- International Francophonie Day: March 20
- International Day of Forests: March 21
- First Day of Spring: March 21
- International Clean Your Desk Day: March 21
- Purple Day: March 26
- International Transgender Day of Visibility: March 31
- April Fool’s Day: April 1
- Health Day: First week of April
- World Autism Awareness Day: April 2
- National Unicorn Day: April 9
- International Day of Pink: April 13
- National Exercise Day: April 18
- International Mother Earth Day: April 22
- National Email Day: April 23
- World Creativity and Innovation Day: April 21
- Earth Day: April 22
- World Pilots’ Day: April 26
- Administrative Professionals Day: April 26
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work: April 28
- Asthma Day: First Tuesday of May
- Asian Heritage Month: May 1
- Terrace Opening Day: May 1
- International Workers’ Day: May 1
- May the 4th – Star Wars Day: May 4
- National Tourist Appreciation Day: May 6
- Mother’s Day: May 14
- Family Day: May 14
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: May 17
- World Day for Cultural Diversity: May 21
- Victoria Day: May 24
- National Wine Day: May 25
- International Flight Attendant Day: May 31
- National Indigenous History Month: June 1
- Pride Month: June 1
- National Doughnut Day: June 2
- National Health and Fitness Day: June 1
- Hug Your Cat Day: June 4
- World Environment Day: June 5
- Best Friends Day: June 8
- Global Wellness Day: June 11
- Father’s Day: June 18
- Quebec Bar Day: June 19
- First Day of Summer: June 21
- National Indigenous Peoples Day: June 21
- Take Your Dog to Work Day: June 23
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24
- International Scoliosis Awareness Day: June 26
- Canadian Multiculturalism Day: June 27
- Canada Day: July 1
- Moving Day: July 1
- Workaholics Day: July 5
- Embrace Your Geekness Day: July 13
- World Emoji Day: July 17
- Stick Out Your Tongue Day: July 19
- Take Your Pants for a Walk Day: July 27
- International Beer Day: August 4
- Happiness Happens Day: August 8
- National Acadian Day: August 15
- Tell a Joke Day: August 16
- World Photography Day: August 19
- National Dog Day: August 26
- Eat Outside Day: August 31
- Construction Holiday: July 23 to August 5
- National Opportunity Day: August 7
- Labour Day: First Monday of September
- Be Late for Something Day: September 5
- Programmers’ Day: September 13
- Positive Thinking Day: September 13
- International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: September 16
- World Arthritis Day: September 17
- International Country Music Day: September 17
- National Forest Week: September 17
- Gender Equality Week: September 20
- National Tree Day: September 20
- International Day of Peace: September 21
- First Day of Autumn: September 23
- World Tourism Day: September 27
- Ask a Stupid Question Day: September 28
- International Right to Know Day: September 28
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30
- National Seniors Day: October 1
- International Coffee Day: October 1
- Women’s History Month: October 1
- World Smile Day: October 6
- Thanksgiving: October 9
- World Mental Health Day: October 10
- Handbag Day: October 10
- World Spine Day: October 16
- National Clean Out Your Virtual Desktop Day: October 16
- Waste Reduction Week in Canada: October 16
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: October 17
- World Stroke Day: October 29
- Halloween: October 31
- Movember: November 1
- Men Make Dinner Day: November 2
- Zero Tasking Day: November 5
- Remembrance Day: November 11
- Happy Hour Day: November 12
- National Philanthropy Day: November 15
- Use Less Stuff Day: November 16
- Entrepreneurs’ Day: November 21
- Black Friday: November 28
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3
- International Civil Aviation Day: December 7
- Human Rights Day: December 10
- International Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: December 16
- Wright Brothers Day: December 17
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: December 20
- National Sangria Day: December 20
- Christmas: December 25
- 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.