2026 calendar
Key dates
Anchor points for the year. Use them to plan light posts, campaigns and culturally aware content.
Jan
01
New Year's DayPublic holidayVictoria/Australia
Light post: new year digital clean-up checklist
Jan
26
Australia DayPublic holidayVictoria/Australia
Careful values-led post: supporting local Australian businesses
Apr
25
ANZAC DayPublic holidayVictoria/Australia
Avoid promotion, pause or post respectful message only
June
11
FIFA World Cup 2026 beginsSport/cultureGlobal
Teamwork, gamification, learning through play, global audience
June
27
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises DayBusiness dayGlobal
Celebrate small businesses and useful digital tools
July
19
FIFA World Cup 2026 finalSport/cultureGlobal
What business can learn from high-performing teams
Sept
25
Friday before AFL Grand FinalPublic holiday, TBCVictoria
Local Melbourne campaign timing, final date subject to AFL schedule
Oct
01
Cyber Security Awareness MonthBusiness monthGlobal
Simple security hygiene for small business websites
Nov
30
Cyber MondayRetail momentGlobal/Australia retail
Post-sale automation and customer follow-up
Dec
26
Boxing DayPublic holiday/retailVictoria/Australia
Retail campaign wrap and support messaging