The Ultimate December 2026 Content Marketing & Social Media Calendar

Unhappy Holidays

While the holidays is often considered a joyful time, many people seriously struggle this time of year. Family events can be stressful due to strained relationships, family conflict, or the stresses of holiday travel. While some families are grieving the loss of a loved one for the first time.

It can be very helpful to post content about navigating conflict, stressful triggers, and coping with loss.

Year in Review

If you're in the business of health, wealth, coaching, or consulting, this is the month to shine! Your clients are looking back at the last 12 months and looking ahead to the year ahead. They're reflecting on their goals, the progress they've made, and the ways they've stumbled.

Perhaps they're not where they thought they would be. That's where you jump in!

Encourage your audience to reflect on the past 12 months. What went right? What went wrong? What could be better?

Then encourage them to look ahead. Where are you going? How are you going to get there?

This is the perfect time to offer your private coaching packages, courses, and products. Your clients are looking to make a change in the New Year, and there's no one better to support them along the way, than you!

Schedule your Content

If you're planning to be away for the holidays, take some time to schedule your emails, blog posts, Facebook posts, and YouTube videos. That way you're still top of mind with your audience while you're away.

Quick Summary

• Health and wellness. There are many holiday parties this time of year, and eating healthy can be a challenge. Post content about healthy diets, willpower, and exercise so your clients are inspired to take care of their health.
• Holiday stress. Some people struggle to enjoy the holiday celebrations, especially if there's conflict or a recent loss of a loved one. Help your clients cope with loss, conflict, and stress during the holidays.
• Self-reflection. People tend to look back at the last 12 months and think about what went right and wrong. Encourage your clients to reflect on their year and offer your coaching programs, courses, and content to help them make the new year a big success.
• Schedule. Away for the holidays? You can schedule future posts on social media, your blog, and your email so your clients still hear from you while you're enjoying the holidays.