Welcome back and happy New Year, readers. We’re back for another year and are ready to make this year the best one yet!

We have new days, fresh ideas and a whole boatload of content ideas for your social media.

So, are you ready for this year’s first social media content calendar, January 2026?

1st January – New Year’s Day

Starting from the beginning of your social media content calendar, January 2026, we have the well-known New Year’s Day.

Hopefully, your head isn’t pounding too much to join in with some amazing New Year’s Day content.

On this day, you can forget about the night before’s mistakes – that was last year!- Share your New Year’s resolutions and goals with your followers and let them join you on your journey!

5th January – International Keto Day

 This day on your social media content calendar, January 2026, is all about healthy diets.

If your New Year’s resolution is all about losing weight healthily, why not start a keto diet on this day?

A keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that supports blood sugar control and weight loss. Use this day to create and show your audience a balanced keto diet, let them know the pros and cons of switching to one.

 9th January – World Nerd Day

 Calling all nerds!

Nerdy is back in, and on this day in your social media content calendar, January 2026, it’s all about you!

Whatever nerdy subject you’re into, however niche, it’s your turn to share. Whether you’re showing your specially made Anakin suit or a perfect replica of Tennant’s sonic screwdriver, today is your chance to share!

15th January – National Get to Know Your Customers Day

 This day on your social media content calendar 2026 is for those with small businesses.

Take some extra time on this day to build rapport with your customers. Ask them how their day has been or what they have been up to.

Appreciating your customers is an important aspect of running a business, and you can do this online as well. Add a poll on your Instagram asking everyone how they are or invite them to offer their opinions.

19th January – Brew Monday

 Today is the staple of British culture, brews all around!

Ask your followers how they like their tea: Milky? Black? 2 Sugars?

Share with your audience your favourite type of tea, whether an English Breakfast or even a tasty chamomile. This day is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your audience.

30th January – National Fun at Work Day

 On this day in your social media content calendar, January 2026, it’s time to ditch the boring work and have some fun in your office instead of a normal workday.

So swap your laptops for some games, bring in some snacks, play some music and start enjoying your day in the office!

Share your day with your audience and encourage them to do the same.

Prioritise having some fun in your career!

31st January – National Hot Chocolate Day

 If you’re not fed up with cosy hot chocolates after December, here is the perfect day to have a delicious chocolatey goodness.

Make a date of it on this day in your social media content calendar, January 2026. Film yourself creating an aesthetic hot chocolate and sit by the fire, or even voice over a story time and let your audience get to know you.

The End of the Beginning of your Social Media Content Calendar January 2026

So there you have it, folks, the first month of 2026 laid out.

Make this month a fabulous one with our social media content calendar January 2026.

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See you next month!