April Nonprofit Social Media Calendar: Awareness Months & Key Dates
Planning your April content but drawing a blank? You're in luck! April offers a rich array of awareness months, holidays, and observances that nonprofit organizations can leverage for authentic, mission-aligned content.
What are timing hooks? They're simply noteworthy dates, events, or observances you can "hook" your content to—making your posts more relevant and timely. These hooks give you an opportunity to join relevant conversations and connect your work to broader themes that resonate with your audience. Just remember—don't post about these occasions unless you have something meaningful to contribute or a genuine connection to the cause. Empty acknowledgments can feel hollow, while thoughtful content builds real community engagement.
Awareness Month - April 2025
Autism Acceptance Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
National Donate Life Month
National Minority Health Month
Stress Awareness Month
National Poetry Month
Parkinson's Awareness Month
Fair Housing Month
National Pet Month
National Fair Housing Month
Financial Literacy Month
Specific Weeks - April 2023
National Public Health Week (First Week)
National Library Week (April 6-12)
National Volunteer Week (April 20-26)
National Infertility Awareness Week (April 20-26)
World Immunization Week (April 24-30)
Specific Days - April 2024
World Autism Awareness Day (April 2)
Good Deeds Day (April 6)
World Health Day (April 7)
National Siblings Day (April 10)
World Art Day (April 15)
Tax Filing Deadline (April 15)
World Heritage Day (April 18)
Earth Day (April 22)
World Book Day (April 23)
World Penguin Day (April 25)
World Malaria Day (April 25)
World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April 28)
With these timing hooks in your content planning toolkit, you've got plenty of opportunities to create meaningful, relevant content for April. Remember that the most effective content connects these broader themes back to your organization's mission and the communities you serve. The goal isn't just to acknowledge these dates but to use them as springboards for storytelling, education, and community building that advances your nonprofit's purpose. Happy content planning!
