Month planner: November
November social media calendar for India
A week by week plan for November, whether Diwali falls this month or has already passed.
Dates checked against Drik Panchang and the Government of India holiday list. Moon based dates can shift by a day.
Dates to plan for
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2026 * | Dhanteras |
| 8 Nov 2026 * | Naraka Chaturdashi |
| 8 Nov 2026 * | Diwali |
| 11 Nov 2026 * | Bhai Dooj |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Children's Day |
| 15 Nov 2026 * | Chhath Puja |
| 24 Nov 2026 * | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 4 Nov 2027 * | Chhath Puja |
| 14 Nov 2027 | Children's Day |
| 14 Nov 2027 * | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
* These dates follow the moon or differ between calendars, so they can shift by a day. Check a local calendar before you schedule.
November in India moves from festive shopping to weddings and winter. First check the table to see where Diwali falls this year, because that decides your month. Then use the week by week plan below.
First check where Diwali falls
- Diwali in November: the first half is festive, and the second half turns to weddings.
- Diwali in October: open the month with thank you posts, then move to weddings and winter.
Week by week plan
| Week | Creators | Sellers |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Home decor, recipes, gift guides | Last gifting push, delivery cut off notices |
| Week 2 | Family moments, Bhai Dooj stories, Children's Day memories | Thank you posts, customer photos shared with permission |
| Week 3 | Chhath travel and home stories, told with care | Wedding gifting, winter range |
| Week 4 | Guru Nanak Jayanti reflections, wedding guest looks | Year end offers, a test of any late November sale |
Follow your own community first. If your audience marks a day, give it room.
Ideas for the main days
- Children's Day: school memories, or a kind story for kids. Mark videos for children as made for kids, and post a child's face only with family consent.
- Chhath: many people travel home, so stories about home and family fit. Keep the tone quiet and leave out offers.
- Guru Nanak Jayanti: share a simple story of seva from your own community. Skip the sale banner.
- Wedding season: it usually picks up after Diwali. Try guest outfits, gift ideas and invitation designs.
How far ahead to start
- Creators: write in mid October and shoot in the last week of October.
- Sellers: start in September for a November Diwali, and by late August for an October one. Plan wedding and winter stock by early October.
If you are late
Pick one day, not five. Make one poster in the festival poster maker, write a Hindi caption, and post one reel from the reel script generator.
Questions
Which days matter most in November?
Diwali in some years, Children's Day, Chhath and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Wedding season usually runs alongside them.
Is Children's Day always on the same date?
Yes, it stays on 14 November each year. Diwali, Chhath and Guru Nanak Jayanti follow the moon, so their dates move.
Does Black Friday matter in India?
It usually falls at the end of November, and some online shops run offers. Try a small one first and see how your own customers respond.
What should I post after Diwali?
Thank your customers, share behind the scenes moments and move to winter and wedding content.
Next steps in the workflow
Map your November now
Pick your days and turn each one into posts, in Hindi or English.
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