30 Content Ideas for November 2025
Can you believe it’s already November?
This is the time of year when everything shifts, the days are shorter, the pace changes, and our businesses are pulled in two directions: wrapping up the year and prepping for the holidays.
Whether you're a tourism operator closing out the season, a restaurant getting festive, or a retail shop gearing up for gift guides and markets, this is your time to shine online and lock in those end-of-the-year sales.
To make it easier, I’ve pulled together 30 daily prompts to help you stay visible, engaging, and strategic, without needing to post every day.
To make this easier, I’ve pulled together 31 prompts to help you keep things rolling, without needing to post every day. Here’s what works for me:
✅ Choose 8–12 that align with your biz
✅ Mix up your content styles (Reels, Stories, graphics, etc.)
✅ Schedule what you can ahead of time
Themes + Special Days in November
Here’s what your audience is talking about this month:
Remembrance Day (Nov 11, Canada)
End-of-season recaps (for tourism & seasonal shops)
Holiday product launches 🎁
Prepping for Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Market season + local shopping
Comfort food + cozy routines
Gratitude, giving, and reflection
Small Business Saturday (Nov 29)
Early holiday gift guides
Customer appreciation 💛
Countdown to Christmas (yes… already!)
Week 1 (November 1–8)
November 1 – Hello, November
Prompt: Welcome the new month and share what’s coming.
Example: A candle shop could post a cozy November flat lay featuring a printed hours card, a lit candle, and a knit scarf, and say, “Our November hours are here…”
Seasonal Hours Posts can be pinned to the top of your grid so people can find them right away.
November 2 – Seasonal Hours
Prompt: Announce your seasonal hours and explain what’s changing and why. Include how to book, shop, or visit during the new times.
Example: A gift shop shares a simple hours graphic as the first slide, followed by a photo of the storefront at dusk. The post outlines the new open days and times, late-night shopping day, last pickup time for online orders, and how to pre-order for curbside pickup. It also notes that the hours are pinned on the profile and saved in a “Hours” Story Highlight.
November 3 – Fall Recap
Prompt: Reflect on fall highlights, big wins, or key moments.
Example: A tourism operator could share a roundup Reel of their busiest fall moments, guest experiences, or most liked posts; a visual “thank you” to their customers.
November 4 – Behind the Scenes: Holiday Prep
Prompt: Show your process for getting ready for winter or the holiday season.
Example: A gift shop could post a Reel showing team members unpacking festive inventory and decorating their storefront, adding a playful “sneak peek” caption.
November 5 – Product Feature: Best-Sellers
Prompt: Highlight a fan favourite or something that sells out fast.
Example: A local maker could highlight a bestselling holiday ornament, sharing a customer photo or the story behind its creation.
Consider showing off new products for the new season.
November 6 – Throwback Thursday
Prompt: Reshare a memory from this time last year.
Example: A restaurant could share a photo from last November’s holiday dinner menu and tease what’s coming this year.
November 7 – Midweek Mood
Prompt: Share a quote, relatable meme, or mid-week message.
Example: A business coach could post a motivational message like “You don’t have to do it all to be successful. Progress counts.” and invite followers to share one thing they’ve accomplished this week.
November 8 – Shop Local Reminder
Prompt: Encourage followers to support small.
Example: A gift shop could post a visual with “Every time you shop small, someone does a happy dance!” and share why supporting local matters heading into the holidays.
Week 2 (November 9–15)
November 9 – Weekend Watch List
Prompt: Recommend a show, podcast, or book for the weekend.
Example: A creative entrepreneur could share their top podcast episodes for fellow small biz owners to listen to while holiday packing.
November 10 – Testimonial or Review
Prompt: Share a customer’s words and what it meant to you.
Example: A spa owner could pair a glowing Google review with a soothing photo of their treatment room, showing new customers what to expect.
Pause promotions on Remembrance Day. You can talk about your hours, give thanks to those who fought for our country or pause posts completely.
November 11 – Remembrance Day (Canada)
Prompt: Pause promotions and honour the day.
Example: A respectful message graphic that says “We remember,” paired with a local event link or a historic photo relevant to your community.
November 12 – Seasonal Tip or Tutorial
Prompt: Share a practical tip or demo.
Example: A boutique could demo how to style one scarf three ways, or a café could show how to make the perfect chai latte at home with their blend.
November 13 – Meet the Maker / Team
Prompt: Introduce yourself or someone on your team.
Example: A potter could show a timelapse video of them glazing mugs while sharing a fun fact about why they love this time of year.
November 14 – Fall Favourites
Prompt: Share your seasonal go-to product, service, or local activity.
Example: A tourism operator could post a dreamy photo of their favourite November hiking trail or scenic lookout point.
November 15 – Black Friday Prep
Prompt: Tease an upcoming offer or ask what people want to see.
Example: “We’re planning something fun for Black Friday… want early access or a sneak peek? Comment 🎁 below!”
Week 3 (November 16–22)
November 16 – Sunday Reset
Prompt: Share your weekly prep or wind-down strategy.
Example: A retail shop could post their empty shelves getting restocked or a team member organizing shipping supplies to get ready for the week.
November 17 – Celebrate Entrepreneurship
Prompt: Celebrate being a business owner or spotlight another entrepreneur.
Example: “Running your own business isn’t for the faint of heart. Here’s what keeps me going ⬇️” with a personal story or shout-out to a peer.
Share any new products, or top products to show your best regularly!
November 18 – Top Product or Service
Prompt: Spotlight one product or service with clear benefits, price, availability, and how to buy. Add a simple incentive or limited-time note.
Example: A business could post a clean product photo or quick demo and say, “Top pick… our [Product/Service] is in stock and ready.”
November 19 – Mid-Month Update
Prompt: Share how things are going or what’s still ahead.
Example: A restaurant could post, “We’ve served over 600 meat pies this month! Thanks for your support; and stay tuned, our December menu is coming next week…”
November 20 – Local Love
Prompt: Highlight another local biz, artist, or community space.
Example: A market vendor could share their favourite coffee shop and say, “This is where you’ll find us recharging between holiday markets.”
November 21 – Early Gift Guide
Prompt: Share gift ideas or seasonal pairings.
Example: A shop could post a carousel: “Gifts Under $25,” “For the Host,” “Cozy Vibes Only.”
November 22 – How to Shop or Book This Week
Prompt: Lay out the easiest ways to buy or book with you. Hours, online options, pickup or delivery timing, payment methods, and the best way to reach you.
Example: A business could post a clean graphic with simple icons and say, “Here’s how to shop with us this week.” with details on open hours and online specials.
Week 4 (November 23–29)
November 23 – Weekend Vibes
Prompt: Share what your business looks like on a Saturday or Sunday.
Example: “Our cozy nook is open all weekend for warm drinks and early shopping. Come say hi!”
November 24 – Market or Event Promo
Prompt: Share an upcoming event.
Example: “Find us at the [Local] Winter Market next Saturday from 10–5! Here’s a peek at what we’re bringing…”
November 25 – Thank You Post
Prompt: Express gratitude to your customers or team.
Example: “This season wouldn’t be possible without YOU! Thank you for supporting our small biz with every like, visit, share, and purchase.”
November 26 – Small Biz Story
Prompt: Share your business journey or a proud moment.
Example: “We started in our kitchen in 2018. Now we’ve shipped candles across Canada and just wrapped our biggest season yet. Thank you.”
November 27 – Black Friday Countdown
Prompt: Get people ready for your sale or gift guide.
Example: “Only 1 day to go! Here’s what you need to know…”
Not offering a Black Friday sale? Make a collection post about local businesses people can support!
November 28 – Black Friday
Prompt: Post your offer with urgency.
Example: “TODAY ONLY: 20% off all holiday gift sets, no code needed.”
November 29 – Small Business Saturday
Prompt: Celebrate your fellow entrepreneurs and small biz culture.
Example: A photo of your booth at a market, your team in action, or a collage of products from local vendors you admire.
Week 5 (November 30)
November 30 – Sneak Peek December
Prompt: Tease what’s coming next month.
Example: “We’re decking the halls this weekend… December is coming, and we’ve got some surprises ready.”
November is your window to stay connected before the holiday noise kicks in. People are ready to shop, book, and plan, and they’re also looking for a connection with brands. That’s where your content comes in!
Share a story, be helpful and be kind. You don’t have to post every day, just post consistently!
Pick 8–12 ideas that fit your brand, mix your formats (Reels, graphics, Stories, carousels), and batch a few at a time.
Ready to plan your November content and want extra support? Book a 1:1 content strategy session with me, and we’ll get you organized before December comes.
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