Who doesn’t love chocolate, right? No other food can match chocolate when it comes to having its very own special days.

We’ve spent weeks compiling this ultimate list of 79 chocolate-related national days that you can enjoy all year round. In addition, there are two full weeks and four entire months dedicated to this most popular treat in the world!

Did you know that the official Chocolate Month is February – a month renowned for love, and now, love of chocolate. Out of all the calendar months, February stands undefeated with a record 14 chocolate-drenched days.

National Chocolate Days 2025

January

Start the year with a sweet lineup of chocolate celebrations. From chocolate-covered cherries to the cozy comfort of hot chocolate, January is filled with delicious ways to indulge.

February

February is a chocolate lover’s dream, offering treats like rich fondue, minty favorites, and cream-filled chocolates for Valentine’s Day. With a mix of global and national celebrations, this month is packed with sweetness.

  • February 1: Decorating With Candy Day
  • February 1: National Dark Chocolate Day
  • February 2: National Heavenly Hash Day
  • February 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day
  • February 5: World Nutella Day
  • February 9: Chocolate Day
  • February 10: National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
  • February 11: National Peppermint Patty Day
  • February 14: National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
  • February 16: Tim Tam Day (Australia)
  • February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day
  • February 23: Tootsie Roll Day
  • February 25: National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day
  • February 28: National Chocolate SoufflĂ© Day

March

March brings a refreshing variety of chocolate-themed days to enjoy as spring begins. Whether you love bold dark chocolate or unique combinations, this month has plenty to offer.

  • March 6: National Oreo Cookie Day
  • March 6: National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
  • March 8: National Peanut Cluster Day
  • March 19: National Chocolate Caramel Day
  • March 24: National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
  • March 28: Eat an Eskimo Pie Day
  • March 28: National Black Forest Cake Day

April

April serves up a delightful mix of chocolate celebrations, from light desserts to rich flavors. It’s the perfect time to savor chocolate alongside the fresh blooms of the season.

May

May celebrates chocolate in creative and playful ways. As the weather warms, these days are great for trying chilled or lighter chocolate treats.

  • May 1: National Chocolate Parfait Day
  • May 2: National Truffle Day
  • May 3: National Chocolate Custard Day
  • May 9: National Butterscotch Brownie Day
  • May 11: Hostess Cupcake Day
  • May 12: National Nutty Fudge Day
  • May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day
  • May 18: I Love Reese’s Day
  • May 19: National Devil’s Food Cake Day

June

June is all about classic chocolate flavors, perfect for summer gatherings. From chocolate ice cream to fun, chocolate-covered snacks, this month has something for everyone.

  • June 2: National Rocky Road Day
  • June 3: National Chocolate Macaroon Day
  • June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
  • June 11: National German Chocolate Cake Day
  • June 16: National Fudge Day
  • June 22: National Chocolate Éclair Day
  • June 24: National Pralines Day
  • June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day
  • June 29: National Almond Buttercrunch Day

July

July takes chocolate appreciation to the next level with National Ice Cream Month and other summery sweets. It’s the perfect excuse to beat the heat with chocolatey treats.

  • July 3: National Chocolate Wafer Day
  • July 7: World Chocolate Day
  • July 8: National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day
  • July 22: National Penuche Fudge Day
  • July 23: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day
  • July 25: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
  • July 28: National Milk Chocolate Day

August

August celebrates chocolate in all forms, from soft serve to candy-filled fun. These days are ideal for enjoying chocolate as a last summer hurrah.

  • August 2: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
  • August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
  • August 10: National S’mores Day
  • August 20: National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

September

As fall approaches, September offers comforting chocolate favorites. Whether in baked goods or seasonal treats, this month is full of rich flavors.

  • September 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day
  • September 13: International Chocolate Day
  • September 14: National Cream-Filled Donut Day
  • September 16: National Choose Your Chocolate Day
  • September 22: National White Chocolate Day
  • September 27: National Chocolate Milk Day

October

October is a chocolate lover’s paradise, with Halloween bringing a bounty of sweet options. The month also includes days to celebrate specific types of chocolate, from dark to white varieties.

  • October 13: National M&M Day
  • October 14: National Chocolate Covered Insect Day
  • October 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
  • October 20: Office Chocolate Day
  • October 23: National Boston Cream Pie Day
  • October 28: National Chocolate Day

November

November pairs chocolate with the coziness of the holiday season. With colder days ahead, it’s the perfect time to enjoy warm, chocolatey treats.

December

December rounds out the year with indulgent and festive chocolate days. From holiday desserts to rich classics, this month is a chocolate-filled celebration.

National Chocolate Weeks

  • March 2-8, 2025: Chocolate Chip Cookie Week (2nd week of March)
  • March 16-22, 2025: American Chocolate Week (3rd full week of March)

National Chocolate Months

  • February: Celebration of Chocolate Month
  • May: National Chocolate Custard Month
  • June: National Candy Month
  • August: National Brownies at Brunch Month

And there you go – a complete guide to all the National Days, Weeks, and Months celebrating the world’s most beloved treat – chocolate. Of course, we’re only human and may have missed a special day. If you think we’ve skipped an important choco-holiday, don’t hold back – let us know in the comments. We always love hearing your thoughts and appreciate your feedback.

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This article was originally published July 4th, 2023. It has been thoroughly updated, so the publication date has been changed accordingly.

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Last Update: February 8, 2025

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