Don’t know what to write, what to say. Don’t know what to post. What captions to put with the images?

Is it relatable? Right; I’ll be the first to raise my hand.

Captioning photos and figuring out what to post everyday is hard.

But when Building a personal brand, it’s crucial for you to develop a consistent, content marketing strategy for your business.

Why?

Because brands establish connection with their audience by posting consistently, hit their sub-conscious mind and finally influence their audience to make more money.

I’m giving you a content strategy to implement. And now, I’m going to present you some content for August Social Media Calendar, so you know exactly what to say.

My goal is to help ease your efforts for you, so that you have everything you need to get the brand awareness and visibility you want, online.

I hope these social media calendar help boost your social media content strategy! Tag me on Instagram (@shilpy.digital) so I can give your posts some love.

Each year, every month, there are several important days which hold more importance than others. A festival, a historical day or a day of national importance, every month has some special significant days.

Now you get the idea right?

You can use these special dates and create awesome content and get viral on social media

Furthermore, save this calendar, and create post for the day; you feel related to your work, business or you want to share with your online audience.

With creativity and kindness,

Shilpy | The Social Media Manager

Important Days in August 2020

1st August

National Mountain Climbing Day

Happy National Mountain Climbing Day! Every person should climb a mountain at least once in their lives! It’s a thrilling experience and a big sense of accomplishment when we reach the peak. This day is celebrated in order to honor Bobby Mathews, Josh Madigan; the two men climbed the High Peaks of New York State’s Adirondack Mountains in 2015.

If you love adventure or you know any friend of yours is adventure freak; loves trekking or climbing mountains; then create a wonderful post sharing your views or old pics or any video and influence your audience on social media.

2nd August

Friendship Day

Friendships Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. It is the essence of celebrating the bond of friendship on a special day brings friends together.

People promise to stick by each other’s side through tough times by tying a friendship band.

Share sweet memories from the past and tag your BFF.

 

3rd August

Raksha Bandhan

This festival is one that is a favorite among many festivals of India, as it celebrates the special bond that brothers and sisters share. The day is marked on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar in the month of Shravan or Sawan and it typically falls in August.
Show some love to your brother or sister by creating a memorable post. You can write or sing too. Create short video and put in the story.

7 August

International Beer Day

Touted amongst the most famous days is the International Beer Day. As the name suggests, it is celebrated to relax and enjoy with a glass of beer. The International Beer Day falls on the First Friday of August, this year it will be celebrated on August 7.

9th August

 

Quit India Movement Day

This day is the highly significant day which holds a special place in Indian history. On August 9th, 1942, the Quit India Movement was established at the All-India Congress Committee Session in Bombay.

 

9 August

 

Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Another important day in August is the Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples which is observed to promote individuals across the globe to raise awareness regarding the preservation and promotions of human rights made for indigenous people.

 

12 August

International Youth Day

This day is celebrated with a lot of gusto globally to draw attention towards the growth and progress of the young ones i.e. the youth of our nation.

Janmashtami

Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion in India. According to the Hindu calendar this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh in the month of Bhadon.

Sri Krishna is one of the most powerful human incarnations of the Lord Vishnu; born around 5,200 years ago in Mathura. The sole objective of Sri Krishna’s birth was to free the Earth from the demons. He propagated the theory of bhakti and good karma which are narrated deeply in the Bhagwat Geeta.

 

13 August

International Left-handers Day

It is a day to rejoice the unique character trait of individuals, who unlike the majority use their left hand. This year it will be 44th International Left-handers Day. The days also help in spreading awareness about challenges one faces in life for using the left hand as the dominant one instead of right hand.

15 August

Independence Day (India)

It is considered as an important day of August, as it is the day India got independence from British rule in 1947. Counted amongst the most special days in August 2020, this year will the 73rd Independence Day for India as a free country.

 

19 August

World Photography Day

The Day is celebrated on 19 August internationally, where we embrace the significance of photography in daily life.

 

19 August

World Humanitarian Day

This day dedicated to commemorate the contribution of individuals who sacrificed their lives for Humanitarian services is World Humanitarian Day. It is also celebrated on 19 August every year to acknowledge women around the world for their indispensable role in Humanitarian services.

20 August

World Mosquito Day

A day is observed in honor of the man who discovered that the Malaria disease is spread through a mosquito bite. World Mosquito Day is observed each year on 20 August. Later, a British doctor in 1897, Sir Ronald Ross, discovered the root cause of the disease of Malaria.

20 August

Sadbhavana Divas

Late PM Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991 on this day. The Sadbhavana Divas is observed in order to remember and acknowledge his contribution to India.

 

20 August

Indian Akshay Urja Day

It is the Birth Anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s and it is celebrated as the Indian Akshay Urja Day. It is acknowledged as the growth of renewable energy sources in India.

 

22 August – 2nd September

Onam

Onam is the harvesting festival which marks the significance of the home-coming of mythical demon King Mahabali. It is Kerala’s National festival which is celebrated during the month of Chingam, the first month in the Malayalam calendar, Kollavarsham. It will start from 22nd August and ends on 2nd September.

I stayed kochi, Kerala for 2 years, and experienced live celebrations of Onam. I felt so auspicious and blessed to be a part of cultural events there. Lets share our memories or wish our kerala friends on social media.

 

23 August

European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism

August 23 is popularly known as Black Ribbon Days in several European countries. A remembrance day dedicated to the victims of Stalinism and Nazism. The day represents the ignorance of “extremism, intolerance and oppression”.

 

26 August

Women’s Equality Day

The most special days of August, celebrated on 26 August; on which women in the United States got equal right to vote due to the 19th Amendment of the Constitution. This day holds political significance in world history.

 

29 August

National Sports Day

29th August is the National Sports Day also known as Rashtriya Khel Divas. It is commemorated on the Birth Anniversary of Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player.

 

30 August

Small Industry Day

The Day is recognized as Small Industry Day; encourages and motivates small industry entrepreneurs and employees towards climbing the ladder of economic growth and sustainable development.

 

31 August

Hari Merdeka (Malaysia National Day)

British ruled India and several other nations too in the Asia. 31st August is celebrated every year as Malaysia’s National Day where Malaysia got independence from the British rule in 1957.