The ultimate January social media video content calendar

Welcome to the January edition of our social media content calendar! As we usher in a brand new year, let's dive into the exciting events and social media post ideas for the month.

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The ultimate January 2024 social media video content calendar

Dry January 🍸

Say goodbye to the holiday indulgence! Encourage your audience to share their favorite mocktail recipes or host a virtual party.

Veganuary 🌱

Embrace a plant-based lifestyle with #Veganuary. Share delicious vegan recipes, highlight vegan influencers, and explore the impact of plant-based living. Encourage your followers to join the movement and share their vegan creations.

Daily Social Media Content Ideas

1st January - New Year's Day 🎉

Celebrate the start of 2024 with a bang! Share a dazzling fireworks video or use this customizable template from VideoScribe and encourage your audience to share their New Year resolutions. Use #NewYearNewGoals to create a sense of community.

2nd January - World Science Fiction Day 🚀

Geek out with your followers! Share your favorite ci-fi books, movies, or TV shows. Create a poll to discover your audience's top sci-fi picks. 

3rd January - International Mind, Body, Wellness Day 💆‍♂️

Promote self-care! Share mindfulness tips, fitness routines, or mental health resources. Customize  our 5 steps to Mental Well-being template  or encourage your audience to share their wellness goals for the year using #MindBodyWellness.

6th January - National Technology Day 📱

Reflect on the evolution of technology! Share a timeline of technological advancements and invite your audience to share their favorite tech gadgets or predictions for the future. 

9th January - National Clean Your Desk Day 🗃️

Start the year organized! Share desk organization tips, before-and-after photos, or time-lapse videos of desk decluttering. Encourage your followers to join the cleanliness movement.

11th January – World Thank You Day 🙏

Express gratitude! Thank your followers for their support. Create a thank-you video or graphics, and ask your audience to share what they're thankful for. Use #ThankYouWorld for a global appreciation moment.

15th January - World Religion Day 🌐

Promote unity! On the 15th of January share insights into different religions, highlight interfaith initiatives, and encourage respectful conversations.

15th January - Blue Monday 💙

Combat the blues on Blue Monday! Share uplifting quotes, memes, or self-care tips. Host a virtual wellness session or challenge your followers to share their mood-boosting activities. Use #BeatTheBlues to spread positivity.

16th January - Martin Luther King Day ✊

Honor Dr. King's legacy! Share his quotes, host discussions on civil rights, or highlight modern activists. Encourage your audience to share how they're positively impacting their communities. VideoScribe has a customizable video template to share with your employees or followers. 

19th January - Get To Know Your Customers Day 🤝

Celebrate your community! Feature customer testimonials, host Q&A sessions, or launch a customer spotlight series. Create a personalized hashtag to encourage engagement.

24th January - International Day of Education 📚

Promote the power of education! Share inspiring stories, and educational resources, or host a live Q&A with educators. VideoScribe has several education templates you can use like the lesson overview template below. Check them all out here. Use #EducationDay2024 to join the global conversation on the importance of learning.

25th January - Burns Night 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Celebrate Scottish culture! Share Burns Night recipes and poetry, or host a virtual ceilidh. Encourage your audience to share their Scottish heritage or experiences. Use #BurnsNightCelebration for a virtual Scottish feast.

25th January – Opposite Day ⬅️➡️

Have fun with contradictions! Share playful content, create humorous polls, or challenge your followers to post captions that contradict the image. Use #OppositeDayFun for a day of lighthearted banter.

26th January - Australia Day

Celebrate down under! Share Australian trivia and recipes, or showcase Aussie influencers. Encourage your followers to share their favorite Aussie experiences or dreams. 

27th January - Holocaust Memorial Day 🕊️

Remember and reflect on the 27th of January. Share stories of resilience, host virtual memorial events, or amplify educational resources about the Holocaust. 

31st January - National Hot Chocolate Day ☕

Warm up with sweetness! Share hot chocolate recipes, host a cozy Instagram Live with a cocoa expert, or run a hot chocolate-themed contest. Use #HotChocolateDay2024 to create a virtual cocoa party.

That wraps up our January 2024 social media content calendar ideas! Let us know in the comments which celebrations you'll incorporate into your social media campaign. 👇