Social media is busier than ever in 2026. Whether you’re promoting an upcoming conference, building your event community, or boosting ticket registrations, when you post is just as important as what you post.
At Events Notification, we analyzed cross-platform patterns, global engagement behaviour, and industry usage trends to identify the best times to post on major social platforms in 2026. This guide breaks down optimal posting windows by day, platform, and location, helping you maximize reach, clicks, and conversions.
Let’s dive into the most accurate posting times for 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Post on Social Media in 2026?
Based on cross-industry social engagement trends for 2026, the best times to post are during:
✨ Midweek (Wednesday–Thursday)
✨ Early mornings (7 AM – 9 AM)
✨ Early afternoons (1 PM – 3 PM)
✨ Evenings (7 PM – 9 PM)
These time windows consistently show higher activity, stronger engagement, and better reach.
Global Best Posting Times (2026)
Monday: 9 AM – 12 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM – 2 PM & 3 PM – 4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 2 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 2 PM
Saturday: 12 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM
Sunday: 8 AM, 11 AM, 4 PM
Note: Times are global averages — adjust according to your local timezone and audience behaviour.
Best Times to Post on Social Media – Day-by-Day
- Monday — 9 AM to 12 PM People start their work week by checking emails and social updates. Posting during this window captures users looking for quick distractions or updates.
- Tuesday — 10 AM to 2 PM & 3 PM to 4 PM: Engagement rises as people settle into their productivity rhythm. This is an excellent day for promotional posts or event announcements.
- Wednesday — 9 AM to 3 PM: The strongest engagement day. Ideal for posting high-performing content like speaker spotlights, event teasers, or registration reminders.
- Thursday — 9 AM to 2 PM: Users seek breaks from mid-week workloads. Great for sharing educational content, agenda highlights, or behind-the-scenes posts.
- Friday — 9 AM to 2 PM: Users begin winding down. Engagement peaks before weekend mode kicks in.
- Saturday — 12 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM: People browse casually. Best for lifestyle content, reels, or fun event clips.
- Sunday — 8 AM, 11 AM, 4 PM: Users relax and scroll more. Good for weekly recaps, newsletters, or planning content.
Best Times to Post by Platform
1. Facebook
Best Times:
- 7 AM – 9 AM
- 1 PM – 3 PM
- 7 PM – 9 PM
Best Day: Wednesday & Thursday
Why: Facebook users tend to browse early mornings and during breaks. Evening posts perform well for casual audiences.
🌟 Daily Best Times
- Mon: 9 AM, 12 PM, 7 PM
- Tue: 8 AM, 10 AM, 6 PM
- Wed: 7 AM, 9 AM, 1 PM
- Thu: 9 AM, 11 AM, 8 PM
- Fri: 7 AM, 1 PM, 5 PM
- Sat: 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM
- Sun: 8 AM, 11 AM, 4 PM
2. Instagram
Best Times:
- 7 AM – 9 AM
- 11 AM – 2 PM
Best Day: Midweek
🌟 Daily Best Times
- Mon: 7 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM
- Tue: 7 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM
- Wed: 7 AM, 9 AM, 4 PM
- Thu: 7 AM, 9 AM, 2 PM
- Fri: 7 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM
- Sat: 7 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM
- Sun: 7 AM, 11 AM, 7 PM
Why: Most users check Instagram right after waking up or during daytime breaks.
3. X (Twitter)
Best Times:
- 9 AM – 11 AM
- 1 PM
Best Day: Wednesday–Thursday
🌟 Daily Best Times
- Mon: 10–11 AM
- Tue: 9 AM, 1 PM
- Wed: 9 AM, 3 PM
- Thu: 10 AM, 3 PM
- Fri: 11 AM, 1 PM
- Sat: 9 AM, 8 PM
- Sun: 9 AM – 3 PM
4. YouTube
Best Times:
- Weekdays: 2 PM – 4 PM (EST)
- Weekends: 9 AM – 11 AM (EST)
🌟 Daily Best Times
- Mon: 12 PM, 3 PM, 7 PM
- Tue: 12 PM, 4 PM, 8 PM
- Wed: 12 PM, 2 PM, 6 PM
- Thu: 12 PM, 3 PM, 8 PM
- Fri: 10 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Sat: 9 AM, 11 AM, 7 PM
- Sun: 9 AM, 12 PM, 7 PM
Tip: Upload videos 2–3 hours before your audience’s active time for optimized processing and ranking.
5. TikTok
Best Times:
- 10 AM – 12 PM
- 6 PM
Best Days: Tuesday & Thursday
🌟 Daily Best Times
- Mon: 6 AM, 10 AM, 10 PM
- Tue: 2 AM, 4 AM, 6 PM
- Wed: 8 AM, 9 AM, 11 PM
- Thu: 9 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM
- Fri: 6 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM
- Sat: 11 AM, 7 PM, 8 PM
- Sun: 7 AM, 9 AM, 4 PM
6. LinkedIn
Best Times:
- 10 AM – 12 PM
- Professional hours (10 AM – 6 PM)
Best Days: Tuesday & Thursday
🌟 Daily Best Times
- Mon: 9 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM
- Tue: 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM
- Wed: 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM
- Thu: 10 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM
- Fri: 8 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM
- Sat: 4 AM – 7 AM
- Sun: 8 AM – 2 PM
7. Pinterest
Best Times:
- 4 PM
- 8 PM
- 9 PM
Best Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
🌟 Daily Best Times
- Mon: 4 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM
- Tue: 4 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 2 PM, 4 PM, 9 PM
- Thu: 6 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM
- Fri: 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM
- Sat: 11 AM, 7 PM, 11 PM
- Sun: 12 PM, 8 PM, 10 PM
Best Times to Post by Location
Below are the best posting windows for key global regions:
Australia (AEST)
- Mon: 7 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Tue: 8 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 7 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Thu: 7 AM, 3 PM, 9 PM
- Fri: 8 AM, 1 PM, 8 PM
- Sat: 9 AM, 2 PM, 9 PM
- Sun: 10 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM
Pakistan (IST)
- Mon: 8 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Tue: 9 AM, 2 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 9 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Thu: 9 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
- Fri: 7 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Sat: 10 AM, 3 PM, 10 PM
- Sun: 11 AM, 4 PM, 8 PM
Philippines (PHT)
- Mon: 8 AM, 12 PM, 9 PM
- Tue: 8 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 8 PM, 12 AM, 9 PM
- Thu: 7 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
- Fri: 9 AM, 12 PM, 9 PM
- Sat: 10 AM, 2 PM
- Sun: 11 AM, 8 PM
Canada (Central Time)
- Mon: 7 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Tue: 8 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 7 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Thu: 8 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
- Fri: 8 AM, 12 PM, 9 PM
- Sat: 10 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
- Sun: 11 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
Bangladesh (IST equivalent)
- Mon: 8 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Tue: 9 AM, 2 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 9 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Thu: 9 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
- Fri: 9 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
- Sat: 10 AM, 3 PM, 10 PM
- Sun: 11 AM, 4 PM, 8 PM
Europe (CET)
- Mon: 7 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Tue: 8 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 7 AM, 12 PM, 9 PM
- Thu: 8 AM, 2 PM, 9 PM
- Fri: 8 AM, 2 PM, 9 PM
- Sat: 10 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
- Sun: 11 AM, 4 PM, 9 PM
Nigeria (WAT)
- Mon: 8 AM, 12 PM, 9 PM
- Tue: 7 AM, 1 PM, 8 PM
- Wed: 7 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Thu: 8 AM, 3 PM, 9 PM
- Fri: 7 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Sat: 10 AM, 2 PM, 8 PM
- Sun: 11 AM, 4 PM, 9 PM
South Africa (SAST)
- Mon: 7 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Tue: 8 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 8 AM, 12 PM, 9 PM
- Thu: 8 AM, 3 PM, 9 PM
- Fri: 7 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Sat: 10 AM, 2 PM, 8 PM
- Sun: 11 AM, 4 PM, 8 PM
United States (EDT)
- Mon: 8 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Tue: 1 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 7 AM, 12 PM, 9 PM
- Thu: 8 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
- Fri: 7 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Sat: 10 AM, 2 PM, 8 PM
- Sun: 11 AM, 3 PM, 8 PM
Kenya (EAT)
- Mon: 7 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Tue: 8 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Wed: 8 AM, 12 PM, 8 PM
- Thu: 8 AM, 3 PM, 9 PM
- Fri: 7 AM, 1 PM, 9 PM
- Sat: 10 AM, 2 PM, 8 PM
- Sun: 11 AM, 4 PM, 8 PM
Why Posting at the Right Time Matters
- Maximizes Engagement: Posting when your audience is active boosts likes, comments, shares, and visibility.
- Builds Stronger Connections: Timely posts feel relevant and personal, deepening audience trust.
- Aligns With Daily Routines:Your content becomes part of their morning scroll, lunch break, or evening browsing.
- Amplifies Reach: Peak-time engagement pushes your posts into suggested feeds and discovery sections.
Final Thoughts
There’s no single “perfect” time for everyone every audience behaves differently. But this comprehensive data gives you a powerful starting point. Use these timings, test against your own analytics, and refine your social posting schedule. Whether you’re announcing an event, sharing speaker updates, or driving ticket registrations, the right timing can multiply your reach and results.
