January felt like it lasted forever, but we’ve finally made it February, also dubbed as the creative romance month (mainly due to valentines day on the 14th!). However this month isn’t all about love and romance, we have plenty of trends and hashtags to keep you going all 28 days.
Without further ado here’s your trends for the month:
World Nutella Day – 5th February
Everyones favourite chocolate spread, Nutella has its own celebrated day believe it or not! And rightly so, who doesn’t love Nutella right? So you can go stock up and indulge in the nutty chocolate goodness, and of course, don’t forget to get your engagement rates flying with the designated hashtags.
Hashtags to include: #NationalNutellaDay #NutellaGo #NutellaLove #NutellaLover #NutellaPorn #NutellaAndGo #Chocolate #LoveChocolate #NutellaDay
National Periodic Table Day – 7th February
The entire academia of science sits on this table, without it we wouldn’t have much of the science we do. Ok it’s not a literal table but I am referring to the periodic table! (This table also made the basis for many predictable yet humorous jokes!
“Anyone know any jokes about sodium?” – “Na”
Hashtags for the day include: #NationalPeriodicTableDay #PeriodicTableDay
National Pizza Day – 9th February
Right, this is the one I personally have been waiting for since last year, National Pizza Day! Did you know over a staggering 3 billion pizzas are sold in the US each year! That’s a hell of a lot of mozzarella and tomatoes! You can guarantee Pizzas will be all over your social feeds on the 9th of February, and you can also gurantee they’ll be a lot of pizza heads debating the rightfulness of pineapple on pizza! Get involved with National Pizza Day and get trending with the hashtags.
Hashtags for the day incluce: #NationalPizzaDay #PizzaDay #NationalPizzaDay2018 #PIzzaGate #PizzaTime #NationalPizzaDay🍕
Pancake Day / Mardis Gras / Shrove Tuesday – 13th February
The second Tuesday of February 2018 has many titles and is celebrated by millions of people worldwide; Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday or Mardis Gras as its known in different parts of the world. Preceding Ash Wednesday and the first day of lent. Many celebrate this day by making and indulding in pancakes, before they begin lent. This is one of those trends that will generate alot of food posts on social and lots of pancake flipping boomerangs.
Hashtags for the day: #PancakeDay #PancakeDay2018 #ShroveTuesday #MardisGras #MardisGras2018 #MardisGrasParty #FatTuesday #Carnival #MardisGrasParade
Valentines Day – 14th February
Valentines Day has dawned upon us, the scent of romance is in the air, the cupids are out, roses are red and the chocolates are sweet. Valentines Day 2018 will undoubtedly cause a stir across your social media. Joining in the trend could see your Instagram posts flooded with red hearts and double taps, however if your not the romantic type, fear not, the very next day 15th of February is #SinglesAwarenessDay!
Hashtags for the day: #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDay2018 #Valentines #Love #GIfts #DateNight #ValentinesDayWeekend #ValentinesDate
Chinese New Year (Year of the Dog) – 16th February
Just over a year ago we celebrated the new year, however for a huge proportion of the globe the new year was yet to come. Also known as the spring festival, celebrated via the lunar calendar; Chinese New Year is on the 16th February, and this year is the Year of the Dog. A staggering quarter of the world population will be gathering to celebrate with dancing dragon parades, fireworks, lanterns and billions of red envelopes.
Hashtags for the Day: #ChineseNewYear #ChineseNewYear2018 #CNY #CNY2018 #YearOfTheDog #ChineseNewYearParade
National Random Act Of Kindness Day – 17th February
Possibly one of the nicest trends of the year, Random Act Of Kindness Day is a great addition to the hashtag calendar. Random Act Of Kindness Day was created to encourage everyone to share a random act of kindness with friends, family, and strangers. Wherever you are in the world, be sure to do a random act of kindness and put a smile on someone’s face. Share the positivity with the following hashtags:
Hashtags for the day: #RAK #RandomActofKindnessDay #Payitforward #RandomActOfKindness
Love Your Pet Day – 20th February
A few trends prior, Valentines day was celebrated all over the world, giving you a reason to show extra appreciation and love to our significant others, well a week later you;ve got the same opportunity to extend this love and appreciation to your pet! The 20th of February is Love Your Pet Day, a chance for you to show extra love and shower your pet with gifts!
Hashtags for the day: #LoveYourPetDay #LoveYourPetDay2018 #LoveYourPet #LoveYourPetEveryday
International Mother Language Day – 21st February
International Mother Language day is celebrated worldwide on the 21st of February. The day was first created in 1999 by UNESCO and also recognised by the United Nations. The day was created to celebrate and promote multilingualism and cultural diversity. Many of us have a rich heritage, do some research and see if your family lineage has any other languages.
Hashtags for the day: #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #IMLD #InternationalMotherLanguageDay2018
National Margarita Day – 22nd February
Margarita lovers you’re in for a treat, get ready to schedule in an appoinment at Happy Hour, 22nd of February is Margarita Day! Everyone’s favourite salty cocktail has its own national day and will surely be trending across social media!
Hashtags for the day: #NationalMargaritaDay #NationalMargDay #NationalMargaritaDay2018 #MargDay #nationalmargaritaday🍹
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Full List Of The Months Hottest Trends!
February 1st
National Get Up Day
National Baked Alaska Day
National Serpent Day
February 2nd
Bubble Gum Day – First Friday in February
National Groundhog Day
National Crepe Day
National Wear Red Day – First Friday in February
February 3rd
National Missing Person Day*
National Women Physicians Day
National Carrot Cake Day
National Day the Music Died Day
February 4th
National Create a Vacuum Day
National Homemade Soup Day
National Thank a Mail Carrier Day
World Cancer Day
Superbowl 2018
February 5th
National Shower with a Friend Day
National Weatherperson’s Day
World Nutella Day
February 6th
National Frozen Yogurt Day
National Lame Duck Day
February 7th
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
National Periodic Table Day
National Send a Card to a Friend Day
February 8th
National Iowa Day
National Boy Scouts Day
National Kite Flying Day
February 9th
National Bagel Day (Formerly Bagel and Lox Day)
National Pizza Day
National Toothache Day
February 10th
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National Home Warranty Day
National Umbrella Day
February 11th
National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
National Inventors’ Day
National Make a Friend Day
National Peppermint Patty Day
National Shut-In Visitation Day
National White Shirt Day
February 12th
National Plum Pudding Day
National Clean Out Your Computer Day – Second Monday in February
February 13th
National Tortellini Day
Safer Internet Day U.S. – Second Tuesday in February
Fat Tuesday
February 14th
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
National Ferris Wheel Day
National Organ Donor Day
Valentine’s Day
February 15th
National Wisconsin Day
National Gumdrop Day
Singles Awareness Day
February 16th
National Almond Day
National Do A Grouch a Favor Day
National Caregivers Day – Third Friday in February
National Tartar Sauce Day – Friday following Ash Wednesday
February 17th
National Cabbage Day
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 18th
National Battery Day
National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
National Drink Wine Day
February 19th
National Chocolate Mint Day
National Lash Day
Presidents Day – Third Monday in February
February 20th
National Cherry Pie Day
National Love Your Pet Day
February 21st
National Sticky Bun Day
February 22nd
National California Day
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
National Margarita Day
National Chili Day – Fourth Thursday in February
February 23rd
National Tile Day*
National Banana Bread Day
National Dog Biscuit Day
National Toast Day
February 24th
National Skip the Straw Day*
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25th
National Chocolate Covered Nut Day
National Clam Chowder Day
February 26th
National Pistachio Day
National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27th
National Retro Day
National Kahlua Day
National Polar Bear Day
National Strawberry Day
Spay Day USA – Last Tuesday in February
February 28th
National Chocolate Souffle Day
National Floral Design Day
National Public Sleeping Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
Rare Disease Day USA – Last Day in February
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