February Social Holidays to Celebrate with Video
It may be the shortest month of the year, but February offers plenty of opportunities for you to boost engagement online and among internal teams. In this post, we’ll share our list of the holidays you need to know about and how to make the most of them with easy-to-use Animoto templates.
To start, think about what your goals are for your business this month. Are you promoting a sale? Aiming to engage your audience? Increasing company morale? Or simply working on establishing a more consistent social media presence?
Next, decide which holidays make sense for your business, and create a checklist to plan which videos you’ll make this February. Then, keep reading for more in-depth ideas, and find Animoto templates to help you get started.
February Social Holidays
- Full Month: Black History Month
- Full Month: National Heart Health Month
- February 2: Groundhog Day
- February 3: National Wear Red Day
- February 4: World Cancer Day
- February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- February 12: Super Bowl Sunday
- February 13: Galentine’s Day
- February 14: Valentine’s Day
- February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
- February 20: Presidents’ Day
- February 28: Rare Disease Day
February Video Ideas & Examples
The earlier you get started creating your videos, the more prepared you can be for the holidays themselves. From brand awareness to sales promotion, February’s holidays will give you the chance to market your business in unique ways with video.
Black History Month
February is Black History Month, offering up 28 days of opportunities for further education, advocacy, and action in support of racial justice and equality. There are countless ways to participate this month, from supporting black-owned businesses to sharing the history of Black History Month.
Share all of the ways you’re practicing anti-racism this month with video, and encourage those in your own community to move toward a place of inclusivity with an Impactful Quote video.
Or, inspire your audience to take action and donate organizations that support and empower Black communities and individuals. Check out the Non-Profit List template and add even more organizations that are important to you.
Galentine’s Day
Romance is great and all, but Galentine’s Day, an event that has become increasingly more popular in recent years, is all about celebrating and appreciating friendships. Use our Valentine’s Day List template to share fun ideas for celebrating Galentine’s Day, and be sure to highlight any sales, events, or deals your business is having in honor of the occasion.
Valentine's Day
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest times of the year for businesses. In fact, it’s the fifth largest spending event in the United States! Don’t let this important holiday slip through the cracks. Promote your V-Day discounts using our Valentine’s Day Sale template, then be sure to make the most of your Animoto account by making virtual Valentine’s Day cards for the ones you love.
Need photos and video clips of hearts, flowers, and happy couples to add to your videos? Check out our extensive stock library. The Select stock library on our Professional plan features 1 million+ photos and videos from Getty Images, and the Premium library on our Professional Plus plan offers 100 million+ photos and video clips.
Love is Love
During this season of romance, remember that love looks different for everyone. Use this hallmark holiday to celebrate equality and encourage your followers to support the LGBTQ+ community.
Use our Call-To-Action Quote template to send a message of unity and love, and to share which organizations your followers can support this month. You can even add voice-overs and webcam recordings to create a more personal connection with your audience and inspire them to take action.
Presidents’ Day
Everyone loves a good sale, and Presidents’ Day always delivers on deals. Running a big sale at your business? Customize our Winter Sale template and spread the word about your holiday discount.
Get started
How has your 2023 been? Feeling inspired and ready to take on month two? Tag us in your videos or use the #MadeWithAnimoto hashtag so we can see your videos and maybe even share them ourselves! Happy video making!