Hitting the Mark is back: how do you compare to your peers?
Dotdigital blog
July 2024 social media calendar
Discover marketing opportunities for July, with information on important dates and innovative content ideas for Independence Day and the Paris Olympics.
Prepare to boost your social media presence in July 2024. This month offers a fantastic range of holidays and observances that are ideal for enhancing your content strategy.
This guide will help you know the important dates and creative themes for your July social media calendar. We have picked out key events and creative ideas to inspire not only your social media campaigns but also your email marketing and SMS marketing efforts.
Important social media calendar dates in July
July 1 – Joke Day #JokeDay
July 1 – Canada Day #CanadaDay
July 2 – World UFO Day #WorldUFODay
July 4 – Independence Day #July4th
July 5 – Bikini Day #BikiniDay
July 6 – Fried Chicken Day #FriedChickenDay
July 7 – World Chocolate Day #WorldChocolateDay
July 9 – Fashion Day #FashionDay
July 10 – Pina Colada Day #PinaColadaDay
July 11 – Cheer Up the Lonely Day #CheerUpTheLonelyDay
July 11 – National Mojito Day #MojitoDay
July 12 – Malala Day #MalalaDay
July 12 – French Fries Day #FrenchFriesDay
July 14 – Mac and Cheese Day #MacCheeseDay
July 15 – Give Something Away Day #GiveSomethingAwayDay
July 16 – Guinea Pig Appreciation Day #GuineaPigs
July 17 – World Emoji Day #WorldEmojiDay
July 18 – Nelson Mandela International Day #MandelaDay
July 18 – Get To Know Your Customers Day #Customers
July 20 – Lollipop Day #LollipopDay
July 20 – National Moon Day #NationalMoonDay
July 20 – National Father-in-Law Day #FatherInLawDay
July 21 – Ice Cream Day #IceCreamDay
July 21 – Junk Food Day #JunkFoodDay
July 23 – Prime Day #PrimeDay
July 24 – International Pineapple Day #PineappleDay
July 24 – Tequila Day #TequilaDay
July 24 – National Drive-Thru Day #NationalDriveThruDay
July 25 – National Wine and Cheese Day #WineAndCheeseDay
July 26 – All or Nothing Day #AllOrNothing
July 26 – Summer Olympic Games begins #Olympics2024
July 27 – National Intern Day #NationalInternDay
July 28 – Milk Chocolate Day #MilkChocolateDay
July 29 – Lipstick Day #LipstickDay
July 30 – International Day of Friendship #DayOfFriendship
July 31 – Harry Potter’s Birthday #HappyBirthdayHarry
Themes of the month
- National Ice Cream Month
- National Grilling Month
- National Independent Retailer Month
Let’s delve into specific ideas for each date to help you create successful campaigns this July.
July 4 – Independence Day
July 7 – World Chocolate Day
July 21 – Ice Cream Day
July 23 – Prime Day
July 24 – International Pineapple Day
July 24 – Tequila Day
July 26 – Olympic Games
July 29 – Lipstick Day
July 30 – International Day of Friendship
July subject line ideas
Crafting catchy and engaging subject lines is an important part of any successful marketing campaign. Here are some July-themed ideas to inspire your inner email wordsmith:
Independence Day: 🎆 Celebrate 4th of July with our summer savings
Bikini Day: 👙 Dive into summer with our new bikini collection
World Chocolate Day: 🍫 Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delicious treats
Pina Colada Day: 🍹 Escape to paradise with a refreshing piña colada
National Mojito Day: 🍃 Mix up a classic mojito with our recipe
Ice Cream Day: 🍦 Beat the heat with our delicious ice cream
Tequila Day:🍸 Craft the perfect margarita this tequila day
Summer Olympic Games: 🏅 Get ready for the games with our Olympic essentials
Lipstick Day: 💄 Find your perfect pout with our new lipstick collection
International Day of Friendship: 💝 Celebrate friendship day: gift your BFF
While the provided ideas can serve as a springboard, remember that the key lies in tailoring them to your unique brand voice. Don’t be afraid to experiment with emojis, playful wording, or a touch of urgency to grab attention.
For an extra creative spark, explore AI-powered generative features like WinstonAI that can help brainstorm new ideas, adjust the tone, or refine the length of subject lines.
Spark engagement with your July marketing campaigns
With key events and creative ideas in hand, you’re all set to create a captivating social media calendar for July. By staying organized, and diversifying your content, you can enhance your brand’s social media presence and create memorable experiences for your audience throughout the month. Happy posting.
