There are thousands of national days to enjoy throughout the year, and a good share of them celebrate food and drinks. I have a soft spot for these foodie holidays, so I made it my mission to put together the most complete list of national food days and food months out there.

After three years of collecting every delicious date I could find, I’m so excited to finally share this list with you!


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Below are some specialty food-related national days lists that you might also want to check out: pasta & noodles daysice-cream dayspizza dayscoffee dayschocolate dayswine daysalcohol & drinking days, vegan & vegetarian days.


Complete List of National Food Days 2025-2026

There are hundreds of food-related national days celebrated throughout the year. To make it easier for you to navigate, below are quick jump-links to each section.


National Food Days in January 2026

January may be chilly, but its food holidays are sure to heat things up! In early January, you can celebrate National Spaghetti Day (January 4) and National Whipped Cream Day (January 5). Later in the month, National Popcorn Day (January 19) and National Cheese Lover’s Day (January 20) will have you enjoying a cozy movie night with delicious popcorn and indulging in your favorite cheesy delights.

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in January as well as popular January hashtags.

January 1

  • Apple Gifting Day
  • National Bloody Mary Day

January 2

January 3

  • Fruitcake Toss Day* (January 3rd or some celebrate it on the first Saturday in January)
  • National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
  • National Drinking Straw Day

January 4

January 5

  • National Keto Day
  • National Whipped Cream Day

January 6

  • Apple Tree Day
  • National Bean Day / Dry Bean Day
  • National Shortbread Day / National Walker’s Shortbread Day

January 7

January 8

  • National English Toffee Day

January 9

January 10

January 11

January 12

  • National Curried Chicken Day
  • National Gluten-Free Day* (Second Monday in January)
  • National Hot Tea Day
  • National Marzipan Day

January 13

January 14

  • National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
  • National Undhiyu Day

January 15

  • National Bagel Day
  • National Booch Day / National Kombucha Day
  • National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
  • National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

January 16

  • International Hot and Spicy Food Day
  • International Rooibos Day
  • National Fig Newton Day
  • National Quinoa Day

January 17

  • National Bootlegger’s Day
  • National Hot Buttered Rum Day
  • National Hot Heads Chili Day
  • Soup Swap Day* (Third Saturday in January)

January 18

January 19

January 20

January 21

January 22

January 23

January 24

January 25

January 26

  • National Green Juice Day
  • National Peanut Brittle Day

January 27

January 28

January 29

  • National Corn Chip Day

January 30

January 31


National Food Days in February 2026

February has more to offer than just Valentine’s Day! In early February you can observe World Nutella Day (February 5) and National Frozen Yogurt Day (February 6). Later in the month, National Drink Wine Day (February 18) and National Chili Day* (Fourth Thursday in February) will make you reach for your favorite bottle of red or white to pair with a steaming bowl of hearty chili.

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in February.

February 1

February 2

  • California Kiwifruit Day
  • National Heavenly Hash Day
  • National Tater Tot Day
    🥔 This day is not to be confused with National Tater Day on March 31st, which celebrates all types of potatoes in all their forms!
  • Shape Up With Pickles Time* (First Week of February: February 2-8, 2025)

February 3

  • National Carrot Cake Day

February 4

February 5

February 6

February 7

February 8

  • National Molasses Bar Day
  • National Pork Rind Day* (coinciding with Super Bowl Sunday)
  • Super Chicken Wing Day* (coinciding with Super Bowl Sunday)

February 9

  • Chocolate Day
  • National Bagel and Lox Day
  • National Pizza Day
  • Oatmeal Monday* (Second Monday of February)

February 10

  • National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
  • World Pulses Day

February 11

February 12

  • Fat Thursday* (Last Thursday before Ash Wednesday)
  • National Plum Pudding Day

February 13

February 14

  • National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day

February 15

February 16

February 17

February 18

February 19

  • National Chocolate Mint Day

February 20

February 21

February 22

February 23

February 24

February 25

February 26

February 27

February 28

  • Global Scouse Day 🇬🇧
  • National Chocolate Soufflé Day
  • Open That Bottle Night(Last Saturday in February)

February 29 (leap years)

  • National Frog Legs Day

National Food Days in March 2026

Did you know that March 27 is International Whiskey Day? That’s just one of many drink-related holidays in March. Obviously, March also has a lot more to offer, like National Oreo Cookie Day (March 6) and National Cereal Day (March 7). If you’re vegan, Plant Power Day (March 7) is for you. And for meat-lovers, National Cold Cuts Day (March 3) is not to miss!

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in March.

March 1

  • National Barista Day
  • National Dadgum That’s Good Day
  • National Fruit Compote Day
  • National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
  • National Sunkist Citrus Day

March 2

  • National Banana Cream Pie Day
  • National Egg McMuffin Day

March 3

  • 33 Flavors Day
  • Canadian Bacon Day
  • Global Omega-3 Day
  • International Irish Whiskey Day
  • International Tripel Day
  • National Cold Cuts Day
  • National Moscow Mule Day
  • National Mulled Wine Day
  • Soup It Forward Day

March 4

  • National Poundcake Day
  • National Snack Day

March 5

  • Cinco de Marcho
  • National Absinthe Day
  • National Cheese Doodle Day

March 6

  • National Frozen Food Day
  • National Tartar Sauce Day* (Friday after Lent begins)
  • National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
  • National Oreo Cookie Day

March 7

  • Georgia Beer Day* (first Saturday in March but the date hasn’t been yet announced for 2026)
  • National Cereal Day
  • National Crown Roast of Pork Day
  • National Flapjack Day
  • Plant Power Day

March 8

  • National Peanut Cluster Day

March 9

March 10

  • National Blueberry Popover Day
  • National Pack Your Lunch Day
  • National Ranch Day / National Ranch Dressing Day

March 11

  • National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
  • National Sofrito Day

March 12

  • International School Meals Day* (Second Thursday in March)
  • National Baked Scallops Day
  • National Milky Way Day
  • National Popcorn Lover’s Day* (Second Thursday in March)

March 13

March 14

March 15

March 16

  • National Artichoke Day / National Artichoke Hearts Day

March 17

  • National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
  • St Patrick’s Day/ National Irish Food Day / National “Eat Like an Irishman” Day
  • Tea for Two Tuesday* (Third Tuesday in March)

March 18

March 19

  • National Chocolate Caramel Day
  • National Poultry Day

March 20

March 21

  • Maple Syrup Saturday* (Third Saturday in March)
  • National California Strawberry Day
  • National Corn Dog Day / National Corndog Day* (third Saturday of March/ first Saturday of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament)
  • National Crunchy Taco Day
  • National French Bread Day
  • National Healthy Fats Day
  • Tiramisu Day
  • World Vermouth Day

March 22

  • Bavarian Crepes Day

March 23

  • National Chia Day
  • National Chip and Dip Day / Chips and Dip Day
  • National Melba Toast Day
  • National Tamale Day

March 24

  • National Ag Day / National Agriculture Day* (Date varies)
  • National Cheesesteak Day
  • National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
  • National Cocktail Day

March 25

  • International Waffle Day
  • National Lobster Newburg Day

March 26

  • National Nougat Day
  • National Spinach Day
    A similar celebration, Fresh Spinach Day, takes place on July 16 🌱
  • Whole Grain Sampling Day* (Last Wednesday of March)

March 27

March 28

  • Eat an Eskimo Pie Day
  • National Black Forest Cake Day
  • National Something On a Stick Day

March 29

March 30

  • National Turkey Neck Soup Day

March 31

  • National Après Day
  • National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day
  • National Clams on the Half Shell Day
  • National Tater Day

National Food Days in April 2026

Looking for fun food holidays in April? We’ve got you covered. If you like alcoholic beverages, don’t forget to celebrate National Beer Day (April 7) and National Gin and Tonic Day (April 9). And if you like fast food, check out National Burrito Day and National Deep Dish Pizza Day. In April, there’s something for everyone.

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in April.

April 1

  • Edible Book Day / Edible Book Festiva
  • National Sourdough Bread Day

April 2

  • National Burrito Day(First Thursday in April)
  • National Love Your Produce Manager Day
  • National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

April 3

April 4

April 5

  • National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day(Same day as Easter Sunday)
  • National Caramel Day
  • National Deep Dish Pizza Day (see all pizza days)
  • National Peeps Day
  • National Raisin and Spice Bar Day

April 6

  • Fresh Tomato Day
  • National Acai Bowl Day
  • National Caramel Popcorn Day
  • National Food Faces Day
  • National Carbonara Day (see all pasta days)
  • New Beer’s Eve

April 7

April 8

April 9

  • National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
  • National Gin and Tonic Day

April 10

  • National Cinnamon Crescent Day

April 11

  • National Cheese Fondue Day
  • National Clean Up Your Pantry Day
  • National Poutine Day
  • National Ranch Water Day
  • Poet in a Cupcake Day* (Friday of Take Your Poet to School Week)

April 12

April 13

  • National Make Lunch Count Day
  • National Peach Cobbler Day

April 14

  • International Laverbread Day
  • National Pecan Day

April 15

April 16

April 17

April 18

  • National Animal Crackers Day
  • National Piñata Day

April 19

  • National Amaretto Day
  • National Garlic Day
  • National Rice Ball Day

April 20

April 21

  • International Hemp Day
  • National Chickpea Day
  • National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day
  • National Tea Day 🇬🇧
  • Tuna Rights Day

April 22

  • National Jelly Bean Day

April 23

  • German Beer Day 🇩🇪
  • National Cherry Cheesecake Day
  • National English Muffin Day
  • National Picnic Day

April 24

  • National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day

April 25

  • National Zucchini Bread Day

April 26

  • National Pretzel Day

April 27

  • National Devil Dog Day
  • National Gummi Bear Day
  • National Prime Rib Day

April 28

  • National Blueberry Pie Day

April 29

  • National Shrimp Scampi Day
  • Stop Food Waste Day(Last Wednesday in April)

April 30

  • National Bubble Tea Day
  • National Oatmeal Cookie Day
  • National Raisin Day
  • National Sausage Day (Ireland 🇮🇪)

National Food Days in May 2026

May has a great variety of food-related holidays, including some big ones like National Hamburger Day (May 28) and National Wine Day. There is also a new holiday National Sugar-Free Cocktail Day celebrated on last Friday in May.

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in May.

May 1

  • National Chocolate Parfait Day
  • National Rotate Your Beer Day
  • Sauvignon Blanc Day(First Friday in May)
  • School Lunch Hero Day(First Friday in May)

May 2

  • Beer Pong Day* (First Saturday in May)
  • National Herb Day / Herb Day* (First Saturday in May)
  • National Homebrew Day* (First Saturday in May)
  • National Truffle Day
  • Take a Baby to Lunch Day
  • World Tuna Day

May 3

  • National Chocolate Custard Day
  • National Lemonade Day(First Sunday in May)
  • National Raspberry Popover Day / National Raspberry Tart Day

May 4

  • National Candied Orange Peel Day
  • National Orange Juice Day

May 5

  • National Hoagie Day
  • National Totally Chipotle Day

May 6

  • International No Diet Day
  • National Beverage Day
  • National Crêpe Suzette Day

May 7

  • National Cosmopolitan Day
  • National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

May 8

  • National Coconut Cream Pie Day
  • National Have a Coke Day

May 9

  • Brunch for Lunch Day * (Day before Mother’s Day)
  • National Butterscotch Brownie Day
  • National Moscato Day
  • Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day * (Second Saturday in May)
  • World Buckfast Day * (Second Saturday in May)

May 10

  • National Shrimp Day
  • National Veal Ban Action Day* (Second Sunday of May)

May 11

  • Hostess CupCake Day
  • National Eat What You Want Day

May 12

  • National Nutty Fudge Day

May 13

  • Cough Drop Day
  • International Hummus Day
  • National Apple Pie Day
  • National Crouton Day
  • National Fruit Cocktail Day
  • World Cocktail Day

May 14

  • National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
  • National Caesar Day* (Thursday before Canadian Victoria Day)

May 15

May 16

  • National Barbecue Day
  • National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
  • National Mimosa Day
  • World Whisky Day * (Third Saturday in May)

May 17

May 18

  • I Love Reese’s Day
  • National Cheese Soufflé Day
  • National No Dirty Dishes Day

May 19

  • National Devil’s Food Cake Day

May 20

  • National Aperitif Day(Third Thursday in May)
  • National Juice Slush Day* (Third Wednesday in May)
  • National Pick Strawberries Day
  • National Quiche Lorraine Day
  • National SugarBee Apple Day

May 21

  • Chardonnay Day* (Thursday before the last Monday in May)
  • Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
  • International Tea Day
  • National Strawberries and Cream Day

May 22

  • Bitcoin Pizza Day
  • National Cooler Day* (Friday before Memorial Day)
  • National Craft Distillery Day
  • National Vanilla Pudding Day
  • World Paloma Day

May 23

  • National Drinking with Chickens Day
  • National Italian Beef Day(Fourth Saturday in May)
  • National Taffy Day

May 24

  • Día del Completo (loaded Chilean hot dog)
  • National Caterers Appreciation Day
  • National Asparagus Day
  • National Escargot Day
  • National Yucatán Shrimp Day

May 25

May 26

  • National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
  • National Cherry Dessert Day

May 27

  • National Grape Day
  • National Grape Popsicle Day

May 28

  • International Burger Day
  • National Beef Burger Day
  • National Brisket Day
  • National Hamburger Day
  • World Passion Fruit Martini Day

May 29

  • National Biscuit Day
  • National Coq Au Vin Day

May 30

  • Fakesgiving
  • International Potato Day
  • National Mint Julep Day

May 31

  • National Macaroon Day

National Food Days in June 2026

A variety of food-related celebrations await in June. Significant ones are, for example, National Cheese Day and National Cognac Day — both celebrated on June 4. Foodies also don’t want to miss International Sushi Day on June 18.

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in June.

June 1

  • National Hazelnut Cake Day
  • National Olive Day
  • World Milk Day

June 2

  • National Rocky Road Day
  • National Rotisserie Chicken Day

June 3

  • International Sommelier Day
  • National Chocolate Macaroon Day
  • National Egg Day
  • World Cider Day

June 4

  • National Cheese Day
  • National Cognac Day

June 5

  • National Gingerbread Day
  • National Doughnut or Donut Day(celebrated twice a year on the First Friday in June and on November 5)
  • National Fish & Chip Day 🇬🇧* (First Friday in June)
  • National Ketchup Day
  • National Moonshine Day
  • National Sausage Roll Day
  • National Veggie Burger Day

June 6

  • National Bubbly Day* (First Saturday of June)
  • Infant Feeding Day
  • National Applesauce Cake Day

June 7

  • National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
  • World Food Safety Day

June 8

  • Eat Flexitarian Day(Second Monday in June)
  • Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
  • National Name Your Poison Day

June 9

  • International Dark ‘n Stormy Day 
  • National Meal Prep Day
  • National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

June 10

  • Durif Day / Petite Sirah Day
  • National Black Cow Day
  • National Egg Roll Day
  • National Frosted Cookie Day
  • National Herbs and Spices Day
  • National Iced Tea Day

June 11

  • National Corn on the Cob Day
  • National German Chocolate Cake Day
  • Pizza Margherita Day (see also complete list of pizza days)
  • World Verdejo Day* (Second Thursday of June)

June 12

  • International Cachaça Day (Brazilian spirit)
  • International Falafel Day
  • National Jerky Day
  • National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

June 13

  • International Drink Chenin Blanc Day* (Second weekend of June)
  • National Chamoy Day
  • National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
  • National Rosé Day* (Second Saturday in June)
  • World Gin Day* (Second Saturday in June)

June 14

  • National Bourbon Day
  • National Cucumber Day
  • National Strawberry Shortcake Day

June 15

  • Beer Day Britain 🇬🇧
  • National Big Boy Day
  • National Prune Day

June 16

  • Fresh Veggies Day
  • National Cherry Tart Day* (some sources also suggest this day is celebrated on June 18 and June 21)
  • National Fudge Day

June 17

  • National Apple Strudel Day
  • National Eat Your Vegetables Day
  • National Root Beer Day

June 18

  • International Picnic Day
  • International Sushi Day
  • Sustainable Gastronomy Day
  • World Tapas Day* (Third Thursday in June)

June 19

  • Real Food Day

June 20

  • English Wine Week* (From 20 to 28 June 2026)
  • National Ice Cream Soda Day
  • National Kouign Amann Day
  • National Vanilla Milkshake Day
  • National Martini Day* (Third Saturday in June)
  • National Turkey Lovers’ Day(Third Sunday in June)

June 21

  • National Cookie Dough Day
  • National Craft Spirits Week* (June 21-27, 2026)
  • National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day
  • National Smoothie Day
  • World Lambrusco Day
  • Wagyu Day (specific breeds of Japanese beef cattle known for their highly marbled, tender, and flavorful meat)

June 22

  • National Chocolate Eclair Day
  • National Limoncello Day
  • National Onion Ring Day

June 23

  • National Detroit Style Pizza Day
  • National Pecan Sandies Day
  • National Porridge Day

June 24

  • National Bakewell Tart Day*  (Last Wednesday in June)
  • National Pralines Day

June 25

  • Goats Cheese Day
  • National Bomb Pop Day* (Last Thursday in June)
  • National Croatian Wine Day
  • National Strawberry Parfait Day

June 26

  • National Chocolate Pudding Day
  • National Coconut Day
  • National Cream Tea Day* (Last Friday in June)
  • National Food Truck Day(Last Friday in June)
  • World Refrigeration Day

June 27

  • International Pineapple Day
  • National Ice Cream Cake Day
  • National Onion Day
  • World Arak Day (anise-flavoured spirit)

June 28

  • National Ceviche Day
  • National Foodie Day (some sources also celebrate it on May 9th)
  • National Tapioca Day

June 29

  • National Almond Buttercrunch Day
  • National Bacon Burnt End Day
  • National Waffle Iron Day

June 30

  • no food holidays for this day

National Food Days in July 2026

July boasts chocolate days, ice cream days and drinking days. Which of these days interest you the most? Be sure not to miss World Chocolate Day, National Ice Cream Day and National Cherry Day!

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in July.

July 1

July 2

  • National Anisette Day
  • Thirsty Thursday * (First Thursday in July)

July 3

July 4

  • Independence From Meat Day
  • International Cherry Pit Spitting Day* (First Saturday in July)
  • Jackfruit Day
  • National Barbecued Spareribs Day
  • National Caesar Salad Day
  • Sidewalk Egg Frying Day

July 5

  • National Apple Turnover Day
  • National Graham Cracker Day

July 6

  • National Fried Chicken Day
  • National Hand Roll Day

July 7

July 8

July 9

  • Durian Fruit Day
  • National Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day
  • National Sugar Cookie Day

July 10

  • National French Fry Day* (Second Friday in July)
  • National Piña Colada Day
  • Pick Blueberries Day
  • World Kebab Day* (Second Friday in July)

July 11

  • National 7-Eleven Day
  • National Blueberry Muffin Day
  • National Free Slurpee Day
  • National Mojito Day
  • National Rainier Cherry Day
  • National State Fair Food Day
  • World Rum Day* (Second Saturday in July)

July 12

  • International Cachaça Day (Brazilian spirit)
  • National Eat Your Jello Day
  • National Pecan Pie Day

July 13

  • Beef Tallow Day
  • National Beans ‘n’ Franks Day

July 14

July 15

  • Blackcurrant Day 🇬🇧
  • International Drink Spiking Awareness Day / International Stamp Out Spiking Day
  • National Gummi Worm Day
  • National Hot Dog Day* (Third Wednesday in July)
  • National Orange Chicken Day
  • National Tapioca Pudding Day

July 16

July 17

  • National Peach Ice Cream Day

July 18

  • National Caviar Day
  • National Sour Candy Day
  • National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day* (Third Saturday in July)
  • National Tropical Fruit Day

July 19

  • National Daiquiri Day
  • National Ice Cream Day* (Third Sunday in July)

July 20

  • National Fortune Cookie Day
  • National Lollipop Day

July 21

  • National Junk Food Day
  • National Lamington Day (Australian sponge cake)
  • National Legal Drinking Age Day

July 22

  • National Mango Day
  • National Penuche Fudge Day

July 23

  • National Lemon Day
  • National Refreshment Day* (Last Thursday of July)
  • National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day
  • Sprinkle Day

July 24

  • National Drive-Thru Day
  • National Tequila Day

July 25

  • Culinarians Day
  • National Hot Fudge Sundae
  • National Wine and Cheese Day

July 26

July 27

July 28

July 29

July 30

  • National Cheesecake Day
  • National Chili Dog Day* (Last Thursday in July)

July 31

  • Black Tot Day
  • National Avocado Day
  • National Jump for Jelly Beans Day
  • National Raspberry Cake Day
  • Shredded Wheat Day

National Food Days in August 2026

With so many tasty options, August is a food lover’s paradise. Or what do you think about days like National Fajita Day, National Banana Split Day and National Burger Day (UK)? Which food days will you celebrate in August?

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in August.

August 1

  • Homemade Pie Day
  • International Albariño Day
  • National Jamaican Patty Day* (First Saturday in August)
  • National Mead Day* (First Saturday in August)
  • National Mustard Day* (First Saturday in August)
  • National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
  • National Spritz Day

August 2

  • National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

August 3

August 4

August 5

August 6

  • National IPA Day* (First Thursday in August)
  • National Root Beer Float Day

August 7

  • International Beer Day* (First Friday in August)
  • Braham Pie Day* (First Friday in August)
  • National Raspberries n’ Cream Day

August 8

  • Kool-Aid Days(Second Full Weekend in August, the dates haven’t been announced for 2026 yet)
  • National Frozen Custard Day
  • National Mochi Day
  • National Oatcake Day
  • National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
  • National Spam Musubi Day
  • National Whataburger Day 

August 9

  • Melon Day* (Second Sunday in August)
  • National Passion Fruit Day
  • National Rice Pudding Day

August 10

  • National S’mores Day
  • National SKI Citrus Soda Day

August 11

  • National Fufu Day
  • National Raspberry Bombe Day

August 12

  • Milkman Day
  • National Gooey Butter Cake Day
  • National Julienne Fries Day

August 13

August 14

  • National Creamsicle Day
  • Shop Online for Groceries Day* (Second Friday in August)

August 15

  • National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

August 16

  • National Energy Multiplier Day
  • National Rum Day
  • World Bratwurst Day

August 17

  • National Pineapple Juice Day
  • National Vanilla Custard Day

August 18

  • International Delivery Rider Appreciation Day
  • National Fajita Day
  • National Ice Cream Pie Day
  • National Pinot Noir Day

August 19

  • National Potato Day
  • National Soft Ice Cream Day

August 20

  • International Hawaiian Pizza Day (see also complete list of pizza national days)
  • National Hazy IPA Day* (Third Thursday in August)
  • National Bacon Lovers Day
  • National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

August 21

August 22

  • National Bao Day
  • National Eat a Peach Day
  • National Pecan Torte Day
  • World Plant Milk Day

August 23

  • National Cuban Sandwich Day
  • National Sponge Cake Day

August 24

August 25

August 26

  • National Cherry Popsicle Day

August 27

August 28

  • Crackers Over The Keyboard Day
  • National Cherry Turnover Day
  • National Red Wine Day

August 29

August 30

  • Amagwinya Day (South African fried bread)
  • National Toasted Marshmallow Day

August 31

  • Eat Outside Day
  • National Trail Mix Day

National Food Days in September 2026

Get ready to indulge in September! Which of these culinary celebrations will tempt your taste buds? National Coffee Day, National Cheeseburger Day or maybe National Beer Lovers Day?

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in September.

September 1

September 2

  • National Blueberry Popsicle Day
  • World Coconut Day

September 3

  • International Cabernet Day* (Thursday before Labor Day)
  • National Baby Back Ribs Day
  • National Welsh Rarebit Day 🇬🇧

September 4

  • Eat an Extra Dessert Day
  • National Chianti Day* (First Friday in September)
  • National Food Bank Day* (First Friday in September)
  • National Macadamia Nut Day

September 5

  • International Bacon Day* (First Saturday in September)
  • National Cheese Pizza Day
  • World Samosa Day

September 6

  • National Coffee Ice Cream Day

September 7

September 8

  • National Ants on a Log Day* (Second Tuesday of September)

September 9

  • International Box Wine Day
  • International Buy a Priest a Beer Day
  • National Wiener Schnitzel Day
  • Steak Au Poivre Day

September 10

September 11

  • National Hot Cross Bun Day

September 12

  • National Chocolate Milkshake Day

September 13

  • Cachaça Day (Brazilian liquor)
  • International Chocolate Day
  • National Peanut Day

September 14

  • Gobstopper Day
  • National Cream Filled Donut Day
  • National Eat A Hoagie Day
  • National Food Is Medicine Day
  • National Rosa Tequila Day

September 15

  • Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Day
  • National Cheese Toast Day
  • National Crème de Menthe Day
  • National Double Cheeseburger Day
  • National Linguine Day

September 16

  • National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
  • National Choose Your Chocolate Day
  • National Guacamole Day

September 17

  • National Apple Dumpling Day
  • National Monte Cristo Day
  • National Pawpaw Day* (Third Thursday in September)

September 18

  • International Grenache Day* (Third Friday in September)
  • National Cheeseburger Day
  • National Red Velvet Cake Day
  • Rice Krispies Treats Day

September 19

  • International Eat An Apple Day* (Third Saturday in September)
  • National Butterscotch Pudding Day
  • National Love Your Lunch Day
  • National Multivitamin Day* (Third Saturday in September)

September 20

  • National Fried Rice Day
  • National Pepperoni Pizza Day
  • National Punch Day
  • National Queso Day
  • National String Cheese Day
  • World Paella Day

September 21

  • National Chai Day
  • National Pecan Cookie Day

September 22

  • National Brown Butter Day
  • National Ice Cream Cone Day
  • National White Chocolate Day

September 23

  • National Apple Cider Vinegar Day
  • National Baker Day
  • National Great American Pot Pie Day
  • National Snack Stick Day
  • Za’atar Day

September 24

  • National Cherries Jubilee Day
  • National Horchata Day
  • National Mofongo Day

September 25

  • German Butterbrot Day* (Last Friday in September)
  • Hug a Vegetarian Day* (Last Friday in September)
  • National Cooking Day
  • National Food Service Employee Day
  • National Lobster Day
  • National Quesadilla Day
  • World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 🇬🇧* (Last Friday in September)

September 26

September 27

  • National Chocolate Milk Day
  • National Corned Beef Day

September 28

  • International Poke Day
  • National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
  • World Marmite Day

September 29

September 30


National Food Days in October 2025

There is abundance of food-related holidays to celebrate in October. Some of the biggest ones are International Coffee Day and National Pasta Day. Which ones will you be celebrating?

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in October.

October Food & Drinks Days with Changing Dates

October 1

October 2

October 3

October 4

  • National Cinnamon Roll Day
  • National Vodka Day

October 5

  • Country Inn, Bed & Breakfast Day* (First Sunday in October)
  • National Apple Betty Day

October 6

October 7

October 8

  • Canadian Beer Day 🇨🇦* (Every Wednesday before Canadian Thanksgiving)
  • National Fluffernutter Day
  • National Pierogi Day
  • National Salmon Day
  • National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day* (Second Wednesday in October)

October 9

October 10

  • National Angel Food Cake Day
  • National Cake Decorating Day
  • National Tic Tac Day
  • World Egg Day* (Second Friday in October)
  • World Gulab Jamun Day
  • World Porridge Day

October 11

October 12

  • National Gumbo Day
  • National Pulled Pork Day
  • National Vermont Day

October 13

  • National M&M Day
  • National Yorkshire Pudding Day

October 14

October 15

  • National Cheese Curd Day
  • National Chicken Cacciatore Day
  • National Lemon Bar Day
  • National Mushroom Day
  • National Roast Pheasant Day
  • National Shawarma Day
  • Weet-Bix Day* (Third Wednesday in October)

October 16

October 17

October 18

  • National Chocolate Cupcake Day
  • National Mashed Potato Day
  • National Sweetest Day* (Third Saturday in October)
  • National Whole Hog Barbecue Day* (Third Saturday in October)
  • Rakija Day* (October 18 but sometimes changes)
  • Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day* (Third Saturday in October)

October 19

  • International Gin and Tonic Day
  • National Seafood Bisque Day

October 20

  • International Chefs Day
  • Office Chocolate Day
  • National Brandied Fruit Day

October 21

October 22

October 23

October 24

  • Global Champagne Day* (Fourth Friday in October)
    🍾 Don’t confuse this observance with National Champagne Day, held on December 31, which celebrates champagne as part of New Year’s Eve festivities.
  • National Bologna Day
  • National Food Day
  • World Tripe Day

October 25

October 26

  • National Chicken Fried Steak Day
  • National Jamaican Jerk Day* (Fourth Sunday in October)
  • National Mincemeat Day
  • National Pumpkin Day

October 27

  • National American Beer Day
  • National Parmigiano Reggiano Day

October 28

October 29

  • National Oatmeal Day

October 30

  • Buy a Donut Day
  • Haunted Refrigerator Night
  • National Candy Corn Day

October 31

  • National Breadstick Day* (Last Friday in October)
  • National Caramel Apple Day

National Food Days in November 2025

With tens of food holidays taking place in November alone, there is something for everyone. Food days not to miss include National Sandwich Day, National Cappuccino Day and National Cake Day. 

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in November.

November Food & Drinks Days with Changing Dates

November 1

  • National Calzone Day
  • National Cinnamon Day
  • National Cook For Your Pets Day
  • National Deep Fried Clams Day. Another similar day, National Fried Clam Day, is celebrated on July 3rd.
  • National Pâté Day
  • National Vinegar Day
  • World Vegan Day

November 2

November 3

November 4

November 5

  • National Advent Calendar Day* (First Wednesday in November)
  • National Chinese Takeout Day
  • National Donut Day (also known as National Doughnut Day): While the main celebration for National Donut Day is held in June, it is also recognized on November 5.
  • National Healthy Eating Day* (First Wednesday of November)

November 6

  • International Stout Day* (First Thursday in November)
  • National Nachos Day
  • National Men Make Dinner Day* (First Thursday in November)

November 7

  • International Merlot Day
  • National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

November 8

November 9

November 10

November 11

November 12

November 13

  • National Indian Pudding Day

November 14

November 15

  • National Bundt Day / National Bundt Cake Day
  • National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
  • Pack Your Mom’s Lunch Day
  • National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
  • National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day

November 16

November 17

November 18

November 19

November 20

November 21

November 22

November 23

November 24

November 25

November 26

November 27

November 28

November 29

November 30


National Food Days in December

December is not just about the holiday season; it’s also a month brimming with delightful food holidays. There are many delicious food days to celebrate in December, such as National Peppermint Latte Day and National Cupcake Day.

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in December.

December Food & Drinks Days with Changing Dates

  • Second Saturday of December: Gingerbread Decorating Day

December 1

  • Eat a Red Apple Day
  • National Cookie Cutter Day
  • National Peppermint Bark Day

December 2

December 3

December 4

December 5

December 6

December 7

December 8

December 9

December 10

December 11

December 12

  • Gingerbread Decorating Day* (Second Saturday of December): Some sources mention December 14 as the more common date, others place it on December 12, making it a perfect excuse to celebrate twice!
  • Gingerbread House Day
  • National Ambrosia Day

December 13

  • Ice Cream Day: This December observance is lesser-known compared to other ice cream celebrations like National Ice Cream Day in July.
  • National Cocoa Day
  • National Cream Cheese Frosting Day

December 14

  • Gingerbread Decorating Day* (Second Saturday of December): Some sources mention December 14 as the more common date, others place it on December 12, making it a perfect excuse to celebrate twice!
  • National Bouillabaisse Day
  • National Screwdriver Day
  • Roast Chestnuts Day

December 15

December 16

December 17

  • National Maple Syrup Day. This day is celebrated in both US and Canada where it might also be called Canadian Maple Syrup Day.

December 18

December 19

December 20

December 21

December 22

December 23

December 24

December 25

December 26

December 27

December 28

December 29

  • National Pepper Pot Day

December 30

December 31


National Food Weeks 2025

  • First week in January: Diet Resolution Week
  • First week in July: Great British Pea Week
  • First full week in August: Farmers Market Week
  • Second full week of October: National School Lunch Week
  • Third week in October: UK Coffee Week
  • Third week in October: National Kraut Sandwich Week, Pickled Peppers Week, National Baking Week (UK)
  • The first week in November: National Fig Week
  • The second week in November: National Split Pea Soup Week
  • The first week in December: National Cookie Cutter Week

National Food Months 2025

January

  • Apple and Apricot Month
  • Artichoke and Asparagus Month
  • Be Kind To Food Servers Month
  • Bread Machine Baking Month
  • California Dried Plum Digestive Month
  • California Restaurant Month
  • Dry January (download my free 30-day no alcohol tracker that might help keep you motivated)
  • Ginuary
  • National Fiber Focus Month
  • National Hot Tea Month
  • National Menudo Month
  • National Oatmeal Month
  • National Slow Cooking Month
  • National Soup Month
  • National Sunday Supper Month
  • Tubers and Dried Fruit Month
  • Veganuary

February

  • Barley Month
  • Berry Fresh Month
  • Exotic Vegetables and Star Fruit Month
  • Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month
  • Great American Pie Month
  • National Avocado and Banana Month
  • National Bake For Family Fun Month
  • National Cherry Month
  • National Fondue Month
  • National Grapefruit Month
  • National Hot Breakfast Month
  • National Macadamia Nut Month
  • National Snack Food Month
  • National Sweet Potato Month
  • Potato Lovers Month
  • Vegan Cuisine Month

March

  • Berries and Cherries Month
  • Exotic Winter Fruit & Leeks and Green Onions Month
  • National Celery Month
  • National Flour Month
  • National Frozen Food Month
  • National Noodle Month
  • National Nutrition Month
  • National Peanut Month
  • National Sauce Month
  • Veggie Month

April

  • Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month
  • Cranberries and Gooseberries Month
  • Filipino Food Month
  • Fresh Florida Tomato Month
  • National BLT Sandwich Month
  • National Food Month
  • National Fresh Celery Month
  • National Garlic Month
  • National Grilled Cheese Month
  • National Pecan Month
  • National Soft Pretzel Month
  • National Soy Foods Month
  • Organic Breakfast Month
  • Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month

May

  • American Cheese Month
  • Lettuce Month
  • National Asparagus Month
  • National Barbecue Month
  • National Chocolate Custard Month
  • National Egg Month
  • National Hamburger Month
  • National Salad Month
  • National Salsa Month
  • National Strawberry Month
  • National Vinegar Month

June

  • Cucumber Month
  • Lemon Month
  • Mango Month
  • National Candy Month
  • National Country Cooking Month
  • National Dairy Month
  • National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
  • National Frozen Yogurt Month
  • National Iced Tea Month
  • National Soul Food Month
  • National Steakhouse Month
  • Pluot & Aprium Month
  • Turkey Lovers Month

July

  • Corn Month
  • Eggplant Month
  • Lasagna Awareness Month
  • National Baked Beans Month
  • National Blueberry Month
  • National Culinary Arts Month
  • National Grilling Month
  • National Horseradish Month
  • National Hot Dog Month
  • National Ice Cream Month
  • National Picnic Month
  • National Watermelon Month

August

  • National Catfish Month
  • National Goat Cheese Month
  • National Panini Month
  • National Sandwich Month

September

  • Better Breakfast Month
  • Bourbon Heritage Month
  • National Condiment Month
  • National Honey Month
  • National Organic Month
  • National Papaya Month
  • Sourdough September

October

  • American Cheese Month
  • Eat Country Ham Month
  • Sober October / Go Sober for October (I’ve got a free no-alcohol tracker that might help keep you motivated)
  • National Apple Month
  • National Applejack Month
  • National Caramel Month
  • National Chili Month
  • National Cookbook Month
  • National Cookie Month
  • National Dessert Month
  • National Pasta Month
  • National Pickled Peppers Month
  • National Pizza Month
  • National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
  • National Pork Month
  • National Pretzel Month
  • National Sausage Month
  • National Seafood Month
  • Pudding Season in UK

November

  • Banana Pudding Lovers Month
  • National Fun with Fondue Month
  • National Georgia Pecan Month
  • National Peanut Butter Lovers Month a.k.a. Peanut Butter Month
  • National Pepper Month
  • National Pomegranate Month
  • National Raisin Bread Month
  • National Roasting Month
  • World Vegan Month

December

  • National Eggnog Month
  • National Fruitcake Month
  • Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

Before You Go:

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


The national food calendar was originally published on November 1, 2023. I fully update this calendar annually in December and/or January and adjust the article’s date to reflect these changes. Please note that some national food days have changing dates, so the calendar dates may vary from year to year.

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