Explore our ultimate guide to National Drinking Days, celebrating everything from fine wines to craft beers and creative cocktails. This guide is perfect for wine enthusiasts, craft beer fans, cocktail lovers, and anyone who enjoys a good drink. Our calendar is filled with days dedicated to the fine art of drinking (or in some cases quitting drinking).

Starting from January and finishing in late December, there are alcohol-infused drinking holidays to celebrate all-year-round. We have selected the best ones for you. Cheers!

Also, remember to check out the full list of 70+ national wine days.

Complete List of Drinking Days

From wine and beer to cocktails and non-alcoholic options, every year is packed with days celebrating all kinds of beverages. This complete list highlights every occasion to toast your favorite drink, from classics like National Margarita Day to unique celebrations like National Sangria Day.

Drinking Days in January

  • January 1: National Bloody Mary Day
  • January 11: National Hot Toddy Day
  • January 17: National Hot Buttered Rum Day
  • January 17: National Bootlegger’s Day
  • January 24: Beer Can Appreciation Day
  • January 25: Burns Night (Scotland, celebrated with whisky)
  • January 25: National Irish Coffee Day
  • January (4th week): National Irish Coffee Week

Drinking Days in February

Drinking Days in March

Drinking Days in April

  • April 6: New Beer’s Eve
  • April 7: National Beer Day (not to be confused with International Beer Day in August)
  • April 9: National Gin and Tonic Day
  • April 19: National Amaretto Day

Drinking Days in May

Drinking Days in June

  • June 3: International Sommelier Day
  • June 4: National Cognac Day
  • First Saturday in June: National Bubbly Day
  • June 9: International Dark ‘n Stormy Day
  • June 10: Durif Day / Petite Sirah Day
  • June 12, 2025: International Cachaça Day (Brazilian spirit)
  • Second Thursday of June: World Verdejo Day
  • June 14: National Bourbon Day
  • Second Saturday of June: National Rosé Day
  • Second Saturday in June: World Gin Day
  • Second weekend of June: International Drink Chenin Blanc Day
  • June 15: Beer Day Britain 🇬🇧
  • Third Week of June: National Craft Spirits Week
  • Third Saturday in June: World Martini Day / National Martini Day
  • June 21: World Lambrusco Day
  • June 22: National Limoncello Day
  • June 25: National Croatian Wine Day
  • Fourth Friday in June: International Rosé Day
  • June 27: World Arak Day (anise-flavoured spirit)

National Drinking Days in July

  • July 2: National Anisette Day
  • First Thursday in July:Thirsty Thursday
  • July 3: National Independent Beer Run Day
  • July 7: National Dive Bar Day
  • July 10: National Piña Colada Day
  • July 11: National Mojito Day
  • July 12: National Michelada Day
  • July 14: National Grand Marnier Day
  • July 19: National Daiquiri Day
  • Third Saturday in July: National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day
  • July 21: National Legal Drinking Age Day
  • July 24: National Tequila Day
  • July 25: National Wine and Cheese Day
  • July 27: National Scotch Day
  • July 31: Black Tot Day

Drinking Days in August

Drinking Days in September

  • September 7: National Beer Lover’s Day
  • September 14: National Rosa Tequila Day
  • September 20: National Punch Day
  • September 28: National Drink Beer Day

Drinking Days in October

  • October 1: World Sake Day
  • October 4: National Vodka Day
  • October 16: National Liqueur Day
  • October 19: International Gin and Tonic Day (not to be confused with National Gin and Tonic Day on April 9)
  • October 27: National American Beer Day

Drinking Days in November

Drinking Days in December

To summarize, the most notable beer holidays are National Beer Day on April 7, International Beer Day on the first Friday in August, National Beer Lover’s Day on September 7, National American Beer Day on October 27 and International Stout Day on the first Thursday in November.

The biggest wine days of the year are National Drink Wine Day on February 18, National Wine Day on May 25, National White Wine Day on August 4 and National Red Wine Day on August 28.

For hard liquor and cocktails, the biggest days are National Margarita Day on February 22, National Gin and Tonic Day on April 9, World Cocktail Day on May 13, World Whisky Day on the third Saturday in May , National Cognac Day on June 4 and National Vodka Day on October 4.

Which national and international drinking days will you be celebrating this year?

This article was originally published June 17, 2024. It has been thoroughly updated in 2026, so the publication date has been changed accordingly.

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Last Update: January 6, 2026

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