Happy [insert name of food] day!
Chances are, if you use the Internet, you have heard about at least one food holiday. You see everyone posting about it on social media, stores advertise special offers and people flip out about whatever particular food is basking in its day in the spotlight.
There is at least one random, fun and quirky food holiday for every day of the year, so why not celebrate? Happy eating!
JANUARY FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Hot Tea Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Slow Cooking Month
National Soup Month
National Baking Month
National Fat Free Living Month
Fat Free Living Month
DAILY
January 1
National Bloody Mary Day
January 2
National Buffet Day
National Cream Puff Day
January 3
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 4
National Spaghetti Day
January 5
National Whipped Cream Day
January 6
National Shortbread Day
National Bean Day
January 7
National Tempura Day
January 8
National English Toffee Day
January 9
National Apricot Day
January 10
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
January 11
National Hot Toddy Day
January 12
National Marzipan Day
National Curried Chicken Day
National Glazed Doughnut Day
January 13
National Gluten-Free Day
National Peach Melba Day
January 14
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 16
National Fig Newton Day
International Hot and Spicy Food Day
January 17
National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18
National Gourmet Coffee Day
Peking Duck Day
January 19
National Popcorn Day
January 20
National Buttercrunch Day
National Cheese Lover’s Day
January 21
National Granola Bar Day
National New England Clam Chowder Day
January 22
National Blonde Brownie Day
National Southern Food Day
January 23
National Pie Day
National Rhubarb Pie Day
January 24
National Peanut Butter Day
Lobster Thermidor Day
January 25
National Irish Coffee Day
January 26
National Peanut Brittle Day
January 27
National Chocolate Cake Day
January 28
National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 29
National Corn Chip Day
January 30
National Croissant Day
January 31
National Hot Chocolate Day
FEBRUARY FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
Canned Food Month
National Chocolate Lovers Month
National Cherry Month
National Grapefruit Month
National Snack Food Month
National Potato Lovers Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
1st week of Feb- African Heritage & Health Week
3rd Weekend of February: National Margarita Weekend
“Superbowl Sunday”: National Pork Appreciation Day
DAILY
February 1
National Cake Pops Day
National Baked Alaska Day
National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2
National Tater Tot Day
February 3
National Carrot Cake Day
February 4
National Homemade Soup Day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
February 5
World Nutella Day
National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6
National Chopstix Day
February 7
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8
National Molasses Bar Day
National Potato Lover’s Day
February 9
National Bagels and Lox Day
February 10
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National “Have a Brownie” Day
February 11
National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12
National Plum Pudding Day
National PB&J Day
February 13
National Tortellini Day
National “Italian Food” Day
February 14
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15
National Gumdrop Day
National Chewing Gum Day
February 16
National Almond Day
February 17
National Indian Pudding Day
National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
February 18
National “Drink Wine” Day
February 19
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20
National Muffin Day
February 21
National Sticky Bun Day
National Biscuits and Gravy Day
February 22
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
National Margarita Day
National Cherry Pie Day
February 23
National Banana Bread Day
February 24
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25
National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
National Clam Chowder Day
February 26
National Pistachio Day
February 27
National Chili Day
National Strawberry Day
National Kahlua Day
February 28
National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29
National Frog Legs Day
MARCH FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Fresh Celery Month
National Noodle Month
National Flour Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
National Hot Cross Bun Day (Good Friday)
National Sauce Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
DAILY
March 1
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 2
National Banana Cream Pie Day
March 3
National Cold Cuts Day
March 4
National Poundcake Day
March 5
National Cheese Doodle Day
March 6
National Oreo Day
March 7
National Cereal Day
March 8
National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9
National Crab Day
March 10
National Ranch Dressing Day
March 11
National “Eat Your Noodles” Day
March 12
National Milky Way Day
March 13
National Chicken Noodle Soup Day
March 14
National Potato Chip Day
March 15
National Peanut Lovers’ Day
March 16
National Artichoke Heart Day
March 17
National “Eat Like an Irishman” Day
March 18
National Sloppy Joe Day
March 19
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 20
National Ravioli Day
March 21
National Crunchy Taco Day
March 22
National Water Day
March 23
National Chips and Dip Day
March 24
National Cake Pop Day
March 25
National International Waffle Day
March 26
National Nougat Day
March 27
National World Whisky Day
March 28
National Black Forest Cake Day
March 29
National Chiffon Cake Day
March 30
National Turkey Neck Soup Day
March 31
National Oysters on the Half Shell Day
National Clam Day
APRIL FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Florida Tomato Month
National BLT Sandwich Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soyfoods Month
National Grilled Cheese Month
National Garlic Month
April 12-18: National Egg Salad Week
DAILY
April 1
National Soylent Green Day
National Sourdough Bread Day
April 2
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 3
National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4
National Cordon Bleu Day
April 5
Caramel Day
National Raisin & Spice Bar Day
April 6
National Caramel Popcorn Day
New Beer’s Eve
April 7
National Coffee Cake Day
National Beer Day
April 8
National Empanada Day
April 9
National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
April 11
National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12
National Licorice Day
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 13
National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14
National Pecan Day
April 15
National Glazed Ham Day
April 16
National Eggs Benedict Day
National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day
Day of the Mushroom
April 17
National Cheeseball Day
World Malbec Day
April 18
National Animal Crackers Day
April 19
National Rice Ball Day
April 20
National Pineapple Upside-down Cake Day
April 21
National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
April 22
National Jelly Bean Day
April 23
National Cherry Cheesecake 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 Prime Rib Day
April 28
National Blueberry Pie Day
April 29
National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Raisin Day
MAY FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Barbecue Month
National Loaded Potato Month
National Chocolate Custard
Month National Egg Month
National Hamburger Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month
National Strawberry Month
May 1-7: National Raisin Week
May 3-9: National Herb Week
First Saturday in May: National Homebrew Day
The 3rd Monday of May and the rest of the week: American Craft Beer Week
DAILY
May 1
National Chocolate Parfait Day
May 2
National Chocolate Mousse Day
May 3
National Raspberry Popover Day
National Raspberry Tart Day
National Chocolate Custard Day
May 4
National Candied Orange Peel Day
National Homebrew Day
National Hoagie Day
May 5
National Enchilada Day – Happy Cinco de Mayo!
May 6
National Crepe Suzette Day
May 7
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 9
National Shrimp Day
May 10
National Liver and Onions Day
May 11
National “Eat What You Want” Day
May 12
National Nutty Fudge Day
May 13
National Apple Pie Day
National Fruit Cocktail Day
National Hummus Day
May 14
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15
National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16
National Barbecue Day
May 17
National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 18
National Cheese Souffle Day
I love Reese’s Day
May 19
National Devil’s Food Cake Day
May 20
National Quiche Lorraine Day
National Pick Strawberries Day
May 21
National Strawberries and Cream Day
May 22
National Vanilla Pudding Day
May 23
National Taffy Day
May 24
National Escargot Day
May 25
National Brown-Bag-It Day
National Wine Day
May 26
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
National Cherry Dessert Day
May 27
National Grape Popsicle Day
May 28
National Brisket Day
May 29
National Biscuit Day
May 30
National Mint Julep Day
May 31
National Macaroon Day
JUNE FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Candy Month
National Dairy Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Papaya Month
First Friday in June: National Donut Day
DAILY
June 1
National Hazelnut Cake Day
June 2
National Rocky Road Day
National Rotisserie Chicken Day
June 3
National Chocolate Macaroon Day
National Egg Day
June 4
National Eggs Benedict Day
National Cheese Day
June 5
National Ketchup / Catsup Day
June 6
National Gingerbread Day
June 7
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 8
National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
June 9
National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10
National Iced-Tea Day
June 11
National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
International Falafel Day
June 13
Cupcake Lover’s Day
June 14
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15
National Lobster Day
June 16
National Fudge Day
June 17
National Apple Strudel Day
National Cherry Tart Day
June 18
International Picnic Day
National Cheesemakers Day
June 19
National Martini Day
June 20
National Vanilla Milkshake Day
June 21
National Peaches & Cream Day
June 22
National Chocolate Eclair Day
National Onion Ring Day
June 23
National Pecan Sandy Day
June 24
National Pralines Day
June 25
National Strawberry Parfait Day National Catfish Day
June 26
National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27
National Orange Blossom Day
June 28
National Tapioca Day
June 29
National Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 30
National Mai Tai Day
JULY FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Baked Bean Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Picnic Month
National Pickle Month
DAILY
July 1
National Gingersnap Day
July 2
National Anisette Day
July 3
National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 4
National Barbecue Day
Caesar Salad Day
July 5
National Apple Turnover Day
July 6
National Fried Chicken Day
July 7
National Strawberry Sundae Day
National Macaroni Day
July 8
National Chocolate with Almonds Day
July 9
National Sugar Cookie Day
July 10
National Pina Colada Day
‘Pick Blueberries’ Day
July 11
National Blueberry Muffin Day
National Mojito Day
July 12
National Pecan Pie Day
July 13
National French Fry Day
July 14
National Grand Marnier Day
July 15
National Tapioca Pudding Day
National Gummy Worm Day
July 16
National Corn Fritter Day
July 17
National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18
National Caviar Day
July 19
National Daiquiri Day
July 20
National Ice Cream Sundae Day
National Lollipop Day
Fortune Cookie Day
July 21
National Creme Brûlée Day
National Junk Food Day
July 22
National Penuche Day
July 23
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
National Hot Dog Day
July 24
National Tequila Day
July 25
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
July 26
National Bagelfest
National Coffee Milkshake Day
July 27
National Scotch Day
July 28
National Milk Chocolate Day
National Hamburger Day
July 29
National Lasagna Day
National Chicken Wing Day
July 30
National Cheesecake Day
July 31
National Raspberry Cake Day
National Cotton Candy Day
AUGUST FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Catfish Month
National Panini Month
National Peach Month
National Sandwich Month
National Mustard Day is the First Saturday of August
DAILY
August 1
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 2
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3
National Watermelon Day
August 4
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5
National Oyster Day
August 6
National Root Beer Float Day
August 7
National IPA Day
Raspberries ‘n Cream Day
International Beer Day
August 8
National Frozen Custard Day
National Zucchini Day
August 9
National Rice Pudding Day
August 10
National S’mores Day
National Banana Split Day
August 11
National Panini Day
National Raspberry Tart Day
August 12
National Julienne Fries Day
August 13
National Filet Mignon Day
August 14
National Creamsicle Day
August 15
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
(Julia Child’s Birthday)
August 16
National Rum Day
National Bratwurst Day
August 17
National Vanilla Custard Day
August 18
National Ice Cream Pie Day
August 19
National Soft-Serve Ice Cream Day
*National Hot & Spicy Food Day
August 20
National ‘Bacon Lovers‘ Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21
National Sweet Tea Day
August 22
National Pecan Torte Day
National “Eat a Peach” Day
August 23
National Cuban Sandwich Day
National Spongecake Day
August 24
National Peach Pie Day
August 25
National Whiskey Sour Day
August 26
National Cherry Popsicle Day
August 27
National Pots de Creme Day
National Burger Day
August 28
National Cherry Turnovers Day
August 29
National Chop Suey
August 30
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31
National Trail Mix Day
SEPTEMBER FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Chicken Month
National Honey Month
National Mushroom Month
National Papaya Month
National Potato Month
National Rice Month
DAILY
September 1
National Gyro Day
September 2
National “Grits for Breakfast” Day
September 3
National Welsh Rarebit Day
National Baby Back Ribs Day
September 4
National Macadamia Nut Day
September 5
National Cheese Pizza Day
September 6
National Coffee Ice Cream Day
September 7
National Beer Lover’s Day
September 8
National Date-Nut Bread Day
September 9
National “I Love Food” Day
September 10
National Hot Dog Day
September 11
National Hot Cross Bun Day
September 12
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 13
National Peanut Day
September 14
National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day
September 15
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National Creme de Menthe Day
National Linguini Day
September 16
National Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Day
September 17
National Apple Dumpling Day
National Monte Cristo Day
September 18
National Play-Dough Day
National Cheeseburger Day
September 19
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20
National Punch Day / Rum Punch Day
September 21
National Pecan Cookie Day
September 22
National Ice Cream Cone Day
September 23
National White Chocolate Day
September 24
National Cherries Jubilee Day
September 25
National Food Service Workers Day
September 26
National Key Lime Pie Day
September 27
National Chocolate Milk Day
September 28
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
National Drink a Beer Day
September 29
National Coffee Day
National Mocha Day
September 30
National Mulled Cider Day
OCTOBER FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Apple Month
National Applejack Month
National Caramel 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 Seafood Month
Second Weekend in October: National Kegger Weekend
DAILY
October 1
National Pumpkin Spice Day
World Vegetarian Day
October 2
World Farm Animals Day
October 3
National Soft Taco Day
October 4
National Taco Day
October 5
National Apple Betty Day
October 6
National Noodle Day
October 7
National Frappe Day
October 8
National Fluffernutter Day
October 9
National Moldy-Cheese Day
National Dessert Day
Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day
October 10
National Angel Food Cake Day
October 11
National Sausage Pizza Day
October 12
National Pumpkin Pie Day
October 13
National Peanut Festival
National Pumpkin Festival
Yorkshire Pudding Day
National M&M Day
October 14
National Dessert Day
October 15
National Mushroom Day
National Red Wine Day
October 16
National Liqueur Day
National World Food Day
October 17
National Pasta Day
October 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 19
National Seafood Bisque Day
October 20
National Brandied Fruit Day
October 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
October 22
National Nut Day
October 23
National Boston Cream Pie Day
October 24
National Bologna Day
Feast of Good & Plenty
October 25
National Greasy Foods Day
October 26
National Mincemeat Day
National Pumpkin Day
October 27
National Potato Day
American Beer Day
October 28
National Chocolate Day
October 29
National Oatmeal Day
October 30
National Candy Corn Day
October 31
National Caramel Apple Day
NOVEMBER FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Fun with Fondue Month
National Georgia Pecan Month
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month
National Pepper Month
National Stuffing Month
National Raisin Bread Month
November 1-7: National Fig Week
DAILY
November 1
National Bison Day
November 2
National Deviled Egg Day
November 3
National Sandwich Day
November 4
National Candy Day
November 5
National Doughnut Day
November 6
National Nachos Day
November 7
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
November 8
National Cappuccino Day
November 10
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11
National Sundae Day
November 12
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
November 13
National Indian Pudding Day
Feast of St. Diego Alacala
November 14
National Guacamole Day
National Pickle ‘Appreciation’ Day
November 15
National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
November 16
National Fast Food Day
November 17
National Baklava Day
Homemade Bread Day
November 18
National Apple Cider Day
National Vichyssoise Day
November 19
National Macchiato Day
November 20
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21
National Cranberry Day
National Gingerbread Cookie Day
November 22
National Cranberry Relish Day
National Cashew Day
November 23
National Espresso Day
November 24
National Sardines Day
November 25
National Parfait Day
National “Eat with a Friend” Day
November 26
National Cake Day
November 27
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
November 28
National French Toast Day
November 29
National Chocolates Day
National Lemon Creme Pie Day
National Rice Cake Day
November 30
National Mousse Day
DECEMBER FOOD HOLIDAYS
MONTHLY
National Egg Nog Month
National Fruit Cake Month
DAILY
December 1
National Fried Pie Day
National French Fried Clam Day
December 2
National Fritters Day
Feast of St. Bibiana
December 3
National Peppermint Latte Day
December 4
National Cookie Day
December 5
National Comfort Food Day
National Sacher Torte Day
Repeal of Prohibition Day
December 6
National Gazpacho Day
National Microwave Oven Day
National “Cook for Christmas” Day
December 7
National Cotton Candy Day
Ferry Floss Day (Great Britain)
December 8
National Brownie Day
December 9
National Pastry Day
December 10
National Lager Day
December 11
National “Have a Bagel” Day
December 12
National Cocoa Day
National Ambrosia Day
December 13
National Popcorn String Day
December 14
National Biscuits and Gravy Day
National Bouillabaisse Day
December 15
National Gingerbread Latte Day
National Lemon Cupcake Day
December 16
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 17
National Maple Syrup Day
December 18
National “I Love Honey” Day
National Roast Suckling Pig Day
December 19
National Hard Candy Day
National Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 20
National Hard Candy Day
National Sangria Day
December 21
National French Fried Shrimp Day
National Hamburger Day
December 22
National Date Nut Bread Day
December 23
National Bake Day
National Pfeffernuesse Day
December 24
National Egg Nog Day
December 25
National Pumpkin Pie Day
National “Kiss the Cook” Day
December 26
National Candy Cane Day
December 27
National Fruitcake Day
December 28
National Chocolate Candy Day
December 29
National “Get on the Scales” Day
National Pepper Pot Day
December 30
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
Baking Soda Day
December 31
National Champagne Day
National Vinegar Day
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