Plan it like it’s hot

You may already have a 2026 Content Plan in progress.

But if not, here’s a gift to you. We’ve put together a simple month by month content prompt to inspire and motivate you.

It’s not exhaustive and it’s always worth double checking details before you publish, but it’s a reliable place to start. Think of it as a small gift of time you can reinvest in sharper thinking and a stronger start to the new year.

If you’d benefit from a more structured process, think about our Plan It Like It’s Hot workshops. It’s a practical three hour session designed to:

  • build a bespoke content plan for your organisation.
  • align priorities, clarify themes and set up to enter the new year with confidence.
  • enjoy an end of year team session to reflect and reset together.

Just email louise@eunoiacommunication.com.au for a quote or conversation about whether it’s the right fit for you and your team.

January

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Theme: Goal setting, summer recaps (swimming, surfing, beach cricket, barbecues, festivals), water safety, school holidays
January is:Veganuary
Get Organised Month
Adopt a Pet Month 
Save the Koala Month  Biodiversity Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
 
1 JanuaryNew Year’s Day 
1-9 JanuaryNational Sea Week  
1-7 JanuaryHearing Awareness Week 
19 Jan to 9 FebMidsumma Festival 
24 JanuaryInternational Day of Education 
26 JanuaryAustralia Day 
27 JanuaryInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day  
28 JanuaryInternational LEGO Day 
28 JanuaryData Privacy Day 
Late JanEnd of School Holidays 

February

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Theme: Kindness, relationships / pet spotlights, confront loneliness
February is:Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 
7 FebruaryWorld Read Aloud Day 
10 FebruarySafer Internet Day 
13 FebruaryGalentine’s Day 
14 FebruaryValentine’s Day 
16 FebruaryNational Tim Tam Day 
17 FebruaryLunar New Year 
17 Feb to 19 MarRamadan 
28 FebruaryRare Disease Day 

March

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Theme: Wellness, sustainability, environment
March is:Women’s History Month 
1 March Clean Up Australia Day (first Sunday of March) 
2 MarchDr. Seuss Day 
3 MarchWorld Wildlife Day 
6 to 9 MarchMoomba 
8 March International Women’s Day 
9 March Labour Day (VIC and TAS) 
20 March International Day of Happiness 
21 MarchHarmony Day 
22 MarchWorld Water Day 

April

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Theme: Renewal, remembrance, heritage
April is:Autism Acceptance Month 
1 AprilBe Alarmed: change your smoke alarm battery 
2 AprWorld Autism Awareness Day 
3–6 AprEaster (Long Weekend) 
7 AprilWorld Health Day National Youth Week  
11 AprilWorld Parkinson’s Day 
15 to 21 AprilWorld Creativity and Innovation Week 
17 AprilWorld Haemophilia Day 
22 AprEarth Day 
23 April World Book Day 
24 to 30 AprilWorld Immunisation Week 
25 AprAnzac Day 
28 AprWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work 
28 AprilPay It Forward 
29 Apr to 3 MayPatient Experience Week 


May

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Theme: Repair, reconciliation, renew
May is:Lung Health Awareness Month Eczema Awareness Month Thyroid Awareness Month Macula Month 
3 MayWorld Laughter Day 
3 MayWorld Press Freedom Day 
3-9 MayInternational Compost Awareness Week 
 World Asthma Day 
10 MayMother’s Day 
5–11 MayNational Heart Week ​ 
15 MayInternational Day of Families 
17 MayIDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) 
19–25 MayNational Volunteer Week ​ 
20 MayInternational HR Day 
21 MayGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day (TBC) 
22 MayAustralia’s Biggest Morning Tea 
25–31 MayFood Allergy Awareness Week  
26 May–1 JuneSpinal Health Week ​ 
26 MayNational Sorry Day 
27 May–3 JunReconciliation Week 
29 MayWear White at Work Day (suicide and mental illness awareness) 
31 MayWorld No Tobacco Day 

June

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Theme: Health and well-being, inclusion, community 
June is:Pride Month 
3 JuneMabo Day (end of Reconciliation Week) 
5 JunWorld Environment Day 
8 JunKing’s Birthday (most states) 
8 JunWorld Oceans Day 
8–14 JuneMen’s Health Week 
15 June World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 
16 JuneNational Vegemite Day 
20 JunWorld Refugee Day 
21 JunWorld Music Day 
21 JunInternational Yoga Day 
30 Jun End of Financial Year 

July

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Theme: Growth, change, evolve
July is:Plastic Free July Dry July 
5–12 JulyNAIDOC Week 
7 JulyWorld Chocolate Day 
11 JulyWorld Population Day 
14 JulyBastille Day 
21 JulNational Lamington Day 
25 JulChristmas in July 
26 JulyNational Tree Day 

August

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Theme: Discovery, innovation, diversity
August is:National Science Week (Main week: 15–23 Aug)
Tradies National Health Month
 
4 AugSustainable Living Festival (VIC) 
4 AugNational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 
 Homelessness Week (TBC) 
 Dental Health Week (TBC) 
6 AugHiroshima Peace Day 
12 AugInternational Youth Day 
19 AugWorld Humanitarian Day 
23 AugDaffodil Day 
25 AugWear It Purple Day 
19–25 AugBook Week 
30 AugNational Meals on Wheels Day 

September

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Theme: Spring, community gardening, bushwalks, outdoor events
September is:Biodiversity Month (Australia) National Suicide Prevention Month (global) 
1 SepWattle Day (national floral symbol) 
6 SepFather’s Day 
10 SepWorld Suicide Prevention Day 
10 SepR U OK? Day (TBC) 
21 SepInternational Day of Peace 
22 SepWorld Car-Free Day 
24 SepWorld Gorilla Day 
26 SeptAFL Grand Final (VIC) 
Late SeptSchool holidays begin 

October

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Theme: Awareness, support, empowerment
October is:Breast Cancer Awareness Month Cybersecurity Awareness Month ADHD Awareness Month
Mental Health Month
 
1 OctInternational Coffee Day 
1 OctInternational Day of Older Persons 
10 OctWorld Mental Health Day 
11 – 17 OctNational Carers Week 
11 – 17 OctAnti-Poverty Week 
16 OctWorld Food Day 
18 OctWorld Menopause Day 
24 OctUnited Nations Day 
 National Children’s Week (TBC) 
20–26 OctRide2Work Week 
24 OctUnited Nations Day 
29 OctInternational Internet Day 
31 OctHalloween 

November

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Theme: Mateship, remembrance, giving, kindness
November is:Movember Ausmusic Month 
3 NovMelbourne Cup Day (VIC) 
9–15 NovNational Recycling Week 
11 NovRemembrance Day 
13 NovWorld Kindness Day 
14 NovWorld Diabetes Day 
Mid NovGlobal Entrepreneurship Week 

December

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Theme: Festive, reflection, inclusion, gratitude, Year In Review
December is:Summer holidays! 
3 DecInternational Day of People with Disability 
5 DecInternational Volunteer Day 
10 DecHuman Rights Day 
10 DecHanukkah begins 
21 DecDecember Solstice 
25 DecChristmas Day 
26 DecBoxing Day Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 
31 DecNew Year’s Eve 

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