Out of Content Ideas? June Social Media Holidays to the Rescue!

Let’s be honest: coming up with fresh, engaging social media content every week can be a real struggle. If you’ve ever stared at a blank screen wondering what to post, you’re not alone! The good news? June is packed with fun, meaningful social media holidays that can inspire your next great post-even when your creativity feels stuck.

Here’s your go-to guide for what to post on each of June’s top social media holidays, so you never run out of ideas again!

June Social Media Holidays & What to Post

June 1 – Global Day of Parents
Struggling for ideas?

• Share a childhood photo with your parents and a favourite memory.
• Ask your audience to comment with the best advice their parents ever gave them.
• Post a poll: “Who’s more likely to embarrass you- Mom or Dad?”

June 5 – World Environment Day
Not sure what to say?

• Share a quick eco-tip (like reducing plastic use or planting a tree).
• Post a before-and-after of your sustainable swaps at home or work.
• Invite followers to share their own green habits using a custom hashtag.

June 8 – Best Friends Day
Feeling uninspired?

• Post a throwback pic with your best friend and tag them.
• Create a “Friendship Quiz” in your Stories (e.g., “How well do you know your BFF?”).
• Encourage followers to tag their besties in the comments for a shoutout.

June 14 – Flag Day (USA)
Drawing a blank?

• Share the story behind your favourite flag or what it means to you.
• Post a photo of your community’s flag display.
• Run a fun trivia post about flag facts.

June 16 – Father’s Day (2025)
Running low on ideas?

• Share a heartfelt tribute or a funny “dad joke.”
• Post a gift guide or DIY idea for last-minute shoppers.
• Ask followers to share their favourite dad moments or photos.

June 19 – Juneteenth
Want to be thoughtful but unsure how?

• Share a brief history of Juneteenth and its significance.
• Spotlight Black creators, leaders, or businesses you admire.
• Post a list of educational resources or local events.

June 21 – First Day of Summer
Summer content block?

• Post a “Summer Bucket List” and ask followers to add their own ideas.
• Share your favourite summer recipe, playlist, or book.
• Run a photo contest: “Show us your summer kickoff!”

June 21 – International Yoga Day
Need something different?

• Share a video of your favourite yoga pose or stretch.
• Post a quick mindfulness tip or breathing exercise.
• Invite followers to join a virtual yoga session.

June 30 – Social Media Day
Meta content, anyone?

• Share your social media journey or favourite platform.
• Post a “behind the scenes” look at how you create content.
• Ask your audience: “What’s your favourite social media trend right now?”

Tips for Beating Content Block

• Batch your posts: Plan and create content in advance using these holidays as prompts.
• Repurpose: Turn a single idea into multiple posts (e.g., a poll, a photo, and a story).
• Engage: Ask questions, run polls, and encourage user-generated content to keep the conversation going.

Final Thoughts

Content block happens to everyone, but with June’s social media holidays, you’ve got a built-in calendar of inspiration. Use these ideas to keep your feed fresh, your audience engaged, and your creativity flowing all month long!