Imagine this: It’s a bright Monday morning, and you’re ready to tackle your nonprofit’s to-do list. Coffee in hand, you sit down to check your calendar, feeling totally on top of things. But then—BAM!—your feed is flooded with nonprofits sharing posts about a holiday you didn’t even know existed.

Cue the scramble: Wait, what holiday is it today? Should we be celebrating it? Why didn’t anyone tell me?!

Sound familiar? Take a deep breath—MemoryFox has your back.

This year, we’ve created the ultimate guide to nonprofit holidays for 2025. From must-commemorated awareness days to quirky celebrations that’ll make your audience smile, we’ve got you covered. Say goodbye to last-minute Canva marathons and hello to stress-free, perfectly-timed posts. Let’s make 2025 your most organized (and fun!) year yet!

Notable 2025 days for ALL nonprofit organizations to commemorate:

• Random Acts of Kindness Day – February 17
• International Day of Happiness – March 20
• National Volunteer Month – The month of April
• National Volunteer Week – April 20-26
• National Nonprofit Day – August 17
• International Day of Charity – September 5
• National Do Something Nice Day – October 5
• National Make a Difference Day – October 25
• World Kindness Day – November 13
• Giving Tuesday – December 2
• International Volunteer Day – December 5 

Plus, don’t forget the 2025 Federal Holidays celebrated in the United States:

• New Year’s Day – January 1
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 20
• Presidents Day – February 17 (now called “Washington’s Birthday”)
• Memorial Day – May 26
• Juneteenth – June 19
• Independence Day – July 4
• Labor Day – September 1 
• Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day – October 13
• Veterans Day – November 11
• Thanksgiving Day – November 27
• Christmas Day – December 25 

FOX TIP: For Federal Holidays that all brands will be posting about, it’s essential to find a way to stand out. Don’t forget to use ChatGPT as a content creation partner! Learn how I created MemoryFox’s 2024 Holiday Video in five simple steps.

And here’s some just for fun! Consider engaging with your social media followers with these fun days of celebration:

• National Trivia Day – January 4
• Groundhog Day – February 2
• Superbowl Sunday – February 9

FOX TIP: For a sporting event, like the Superbowl, ask your staff to choose who they are cheering for by submitting videos and create a fun video for your social channels. Then, ask your followers to join in on the fun in the comments! Check out MemoryFox’s 2023 Superbowl predictions video for reference.

• Valentine’s Day – February 14

FOX TIP: Make your donors your Valentine’s this year by using MemoryFox’s Valentine’sDay Canva templates, accompanied by a composite video message from your staff, a heartwarming 25-30 second video message from leadership or festive group photo.

• Employee Appreciation Day – March 7
• Pi Day – March 14
• National Pet Day – April 11
• Pretzel Day – April 26
• Star Wars Day (May the Fourth Be With You) – May 4
• World Social Media Day – June 30
• World Emoji Day – July 17
• National Friendship Day – July 20
• Tell a Joke Day – August 16
• National Coffee Day – September 29

FOX TIP: Celebrating a day centered around a food or drink is a great way to engage with your social media followers! For National Coffee Day, set up a poll on your Twitter and Instagram Story to see which coffee chain or local shop is the crowd favorite.

Looking to keep these holidays organized? Fill out this form to receive this list as a Google Sheet:

And there you have it—your go-to guide for planning a standout 2025 content calendar! From essential nonprofit holidays to federal observances and just-for-fun celebrations, this list has you covered. But the fun doesn’t stop here! Looking for holidays tailored to your nonprofit’s mission? Stay tuned for Part 2: Mission-Focused Nonprofit Holidays for 2025—because every cause deserves its moment in the spotlight.