International Beer Day – First Friday in August

International Beer Day, celebrated on the first Friday of August, is a global celebration that brings together beer enthusiasts from around the world. Unlike National Beer Day in the United States, which commemorates the end of Prohibition on April 7th, International Beer Day is dedicated to appreciating the diversity and craftsmanship of beer from all cultures. Founded in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California, this day encourages us to visit local breweries, explore new beer flavors, and unite in our love for this ancient and beloved beverage.

We have a dedicated list of alcohol-related national days, in case you want to discover more holidays like this one.

The official social media accounts that were originally ran by the founder and/or associates have quietly died years ago, but this Youtube video from 2011 gives you an idea of what the founder had in mind:

When is International Beer Day?

Mark your calendars! International Beer Day is a global celebration held on the first Friday of August each year. Whether you’re planning a brewery visit, a beer tasting event, or simply raising a glass at home, knowing the exact date helps you prepare for the festivities. In the table below are the dates for International Beer Day up to the year 2030:

Best Ways to Celebrate International Beer Day

International Beer Day is a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the rich variety and culture of beer. Here are some of the best ways people celebrate this day, along with details on potential deals and specials:

Visit Local Breweries and Pubs

The obvious number one thing to do on International Beer Day is visit one or several breweries and/or pubs. Some pubs may offer beer tastings, discounts on pints, and limited-edition brews, others not. But most importantly, make sure you thank the brewers and bartenders and make sure they know how much you appreciate them—this is something the founder suggested one should do in this article from 2011.

Host a Beer Tasting Party

Gather friends for a beer tasting at home or at a local pub. Have a list of beers to try, covering a range from IPAs to sours and lagers. Make the experience special by including tasting notes and food pairings.

Learn About Beer

Use this day to educate yourself about the history and brewing process of beer. Watch documentaries, read an article about the history of beer, or even join a brewery tour to see the process firsthand.

Before You Go:

We have many more national days lists for you to explore.

• Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
• Non-food national days: National Days Calendars 2024-2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
• Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.