Nursery social media calendar

New Year's Day

Wish families a happy new year and share what you are looking forward to this term.

World Braille Day

Share a simple accessibility-themed activity or celebrate inclusive communication.

Winnie the Pooh Day

Post a cosy story-time moment or ask families about favourite childhood books.

Burns Night

Share a Scottish-themed craft, music moment or food tasting activity.

National Storytelling Week

Show how children build language, imagination and confidence through stories.

Children's Mental Health Week

Share how your setting helps children feel safe, heard and connected.

Safer Internet Day

Offer a parent-friendly tip about safe, age-appropriate technology habits.

Valentine's Day

Focus on kindness, friendship and the people children care about.

Pancake Day

Share mixing, flipping, tasting or a simple recipe activity.

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Post a kindness challenge families can try at home.

Lunar New Year

Share child-led crafts, colours, stories or food exploration linked to the celebration.

St David's Day

Share daffodil crafts, Welsh songs or a spring-themed display.

World Book Day

Post favourite books, reading corners, staff picks or a story-time photo.

British Science Week

Show simple experiments, nature investigations or curious questions from children.

International Women's Day

Celebrate women who inspire your nursery community.

Mother's Day

Share a warm message for mums, carers, grandmothers and important grown-ups.

St Patrick's Day

Share green crafts, music, dance or a colour-hunt activity.

Red Nose Day

Post fundraising fun, silly outfits or a kindness message.

Spring Equinox

Welcome spring with outdoor learning, planting or signs of the season.

Eid al-Fitr

Wish celebrating families Eid Mubarak and share inclusive celebration learning.

Faith dates can vary by moon sighting.

World Down Syndrome Day

Share a thoughtful inclusion message or celebrate what makes everyone unique.

World Water Day

Show water play, handwashing learning or a simple conservation idea.

Autism Acceptance Month

Share how your setting supports sensory needs, routines and individual strengths.

Good Friday

Post a gentle Easter weekend message for families.

Easter Sunday

Share spring crafts, egg hunts, new-life learning or seasonal displays.

Easter Monday

Remind families about closures or share a bank holiday greeting.

World Health Day

Post about healthy routines, movement, handwashing or balanced snacks.

Siblings Day

Celebrate sibling bonds and nursery friendships with a family-focused post.

Earth Day

Share planting, recycling, bug hotels or caring-for-nature activities.

St George's Day

Share storytelling, flags, dragons or local community learning.

Early May Bank Holiday

Share opening reminders or a long-weekend message.

VE Day

Share age-appropriate remembrance, community or history activities.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Post about wellbeing routines, outdoor time, calm corners or emotional literacy.

National Smile Month

Share toothbrushing routines, dentist role play or healthy snack ideas.

Outdoor Classroom Day

Show outdoor play, nature exploration or learning beyond the classroom.

Spring Bank Holiday

Post closure reminders or a half-term themed message.

Eid al-Adha

Wish celebrating families Eid Mubarak and share learning about generosity and community.

Faith dates can vary by moon sighting.

Pride Month

Share an inclusive family message about belonging and kindness.

Child Safety Week

Post practical safety tips for home, garden, road or water safety.

World Environment Day

Show how children care for the planet through small daily actions.

World Oceans Day

Share ocean-themed crafts, water play or plastic-free learning.

Father's Day

Celebrate dads, carers, grandads and important grown-ups.

Windrush Day

Share age-appropriate learning about community, heritage and belonging.

National Picnic Month

Share outdoor snacks, summer menus or a teddy bears picnic moment.

World Chocolate Day

Post baking, sensory play or a treat-themed staff/family moment.

Nelson Mandela Day

Share a kindness, fairness or helping-others activity.

International Tiger Day

Share animal learning, jungle play or conservation-themed crafts.

International Day of Friendship

Celebrate friendship, sharing, turn-taking and kindness.

Playday

Post about the value of play and show child-led learning in action.

International Youth Day

Celebrate children as confident, capable learners with bright futures.

World Photography Day

Share child-safe snapshots of displays, nature finds or creative viewpoints.

Summer Bank Holiday

Share closure reminders or a summer send-off post.

Back to Nursery Season

Welcome new families and reassure children starting or returning.

International Literacy Day

Share mark-making, phonics, songs, stories or early language moments.

Roald Dahl Story Day

Share imaginative storytelling, silly words or favourite character activities.

International Day of Peace

Post about kindness, resolving conflict and peaceful play.

Harvest Festival

Share food collections, autumn displays or learning about where food comes from.

Black History Month

Share inclusive books, music, stories and community learning.

World Smile Day

Share a cheerful kindness post or celebrate what made children smile this week.

World Teachers' Day

Celebrate your educators and the care they bring every day.

World Mental Health Day

Share emotional wellbeing routines or how children learn to name feelings.

Halloween

Post pumpkins, dressing up, sensory trays or spooky storytelling.

Bonfire Night

Share firework art, safety reminders or cosy seasonal activities.

Diwali

Share lights, rangoli patterns, stories or celebration learning.

Faith dates can vary by region.

Remembrance Day

Share poppy crafts or an age-appropriate reflection on peace and helping others.

Anti-Bullying Week

Post about kindness, friendship, respect and speaking up.

World Nursery Rhyme Week

Share favourite rhymes and how songs support early language.

Festive Season

Share winter crafts, concerts, displays and end-of-year celebrations.

Hanukkah

Share inclusive learning about light, family traditions and celebration.

Faith dates can vary by region.

Winter Solstice

Post about winter nature, light, shadows or cosy seasonal learning.

Christmas Day

Wish families a warm Christmas if this fits your setting community.

Boxing Day Bank Holiday

Share holiday closure reminders or a gentle festive message.

New Year's Eve

Reflect on the year with highlights, milestones and a thank-you to families.