What should a food truck post for in 2027?
The dates that matter most for a food truck in 2027 are Memorial Day on 31 May, the Fourth of July on 4 July and Labor Day on 6 September. Post one to two weeks before each, and on the day. Between them, post where you'll be, the menu and the line.
The 2027 dates for a food truck, with what to post
| Date | Day | What it is | What to post |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May | Monday | Memorial Day (federal holiday) | The start of the season: where you'll be all summer |
| 4 July | Sunday | Independence Day (observed Monday 5 July) | Fireworks spots and the holiday menu |
| 6 September | Monday | Labor Day (federal holiday) | End-of-summer events and the last big weekend |
| 31 October | Sunday | Halloween | Fall festivals and a seasonal special |
| 17 March | Wednesday | St. Patrick's Day | A themed special at a local bar |
| 28 March | Sunday | Easter | Spring events and first outdoor days |
| 9 May | Sunday | Mother's Day | A Mother's Day brunch stop |
| 20 June | Sunday | Father's Day | A Father's Day special |
| 26 November | Friday | Black Friday | Catering for holiday parties, booked ahead |
| 27 November | Saturday | Small Business Saturday | Your local suppliers and where to find you |
As checked on : OPM: federal holidays (2027 schedule). Federal holidays and the days they are observed are from OPM's 2027 schedule. Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May, Father's Day the third Sunday in June, and Black Friday and Small Business Saturday the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
The busy and quiet times of a food truck's year
- Busiest: May to September, with festivals and events most weekends.
- Quieter: winter. Post catering for offices and private parties.
- Every day: post where you'll be and when, by mid-morning.
A normal week, when there's no holiday
Most weeks have no holiday. These are the posts that keep your feed going between the big dates.
- Monday: Today's location
- Tuesday: Food reel
- Wednesday: Event announcement
- Thursday: Today's location
- Friday: Weekend schedule
- Saturday: Market day clip
- Sunday: Next week's schedule
Plan your 2027 in one afternoon
Keep the dates above that fit
Cross out any your customers don't care about, and add your own: your anniversary, events, launches and slow weeks.
Work back from each date
Put a first post one to two weeks before, a reminder a few days before and a post on the day.
Make a month of posts at once
Make them in one sitting and schedule them, so a busy week doesn't leave your feed empty.
The easier way
- Socialhand plans each month for your food truck with these dates in it, using a holiday only where it fits.
- It makes the posts in your brand and posts them to all 8 platforms once you approve, or on autopilot.
- Plans start at $97 a month, and you can try it free first.
Questions people ask
When is Memorial Day in 2027?
Monday 31 May 2027. For a food truck, start posting about it one to two weeks before.
How often should a food truck post?
Once a day is plenty, and three times a week is a good start. Posting steadily matters more than posting a lot.
Sources
Read on . Prices and limits change, so check the page before you rely on a number.