National Food Holidays

Celebrating National Food Days and other Food Holidays is a great way to honor our favorite foods. Our food calendar is the most up to date list of food days.

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Food Holidays | AMERICAN FOOD AND DRINK DAYS

January

Bread Machine Baking Month
National Candy Month
National Egg Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Meat Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Soup Month
National Wheat Bread Month
Prune Breakfast Month
National Pizza Week	Second Week
National Meat Week	Fourth Week
National Irish Coffee Week	Fourth Week
Bloody Mary Day	January 1
Apple Gifting Day	January 1
National Cream Puff Day	January 2
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Day	January 3
National Spaghetti Day	January 4
National Whipped Cream Day	January 5
Bean Day	January 6
National Shortbread Day	January 6
National Tempura Day	January 7
English Toffee Day	January 8
National Apricot Day	January 9
Bittersweet Chocolate Day	January 10
Milk Day	January 11
Hot Toddy Day	January 11
Curried Chicken Day	January 12
National Peach Melba Day	January 13
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day	January 14
Strawberry Ice Cream Day	January 15
National Fig Newton Day	January 16
International Hot & Spicy Food Day	January 16
Hot-Buttered Rum Day	January 17
Peking Duck Day	January 18
National Popcorn Day	January 19
National Buttercrunch Day	January 20
National Cheese Lover’s Day	January 20
National Granola Bar Day	January 20
New England Clam Chowder Day	January 21
National Blonde Brownie Day	January 22
National Rhubarb Pie Day	January 23
National Peanut Butter Day	January 24
Lobster Thermidor Day	January 24
National Irish Coffee Day	January 25
National Pistachio Day	January 26
Chocolate Cake Day	January 27
National Blueberry Pancake Day	January 28
National Corn Chip Day	January 29
National Croissant Day	January 30
Brandy Alexander Day	January 31

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National Celery Month
National Flour Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Nutrition Month
National Noodle Month
National Peanut Month
National Sauce Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Veggie Month (United Kingdom)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Week	Second Week
National School Breakfast Week	Second Week
American Chocolate Week	Third Week
International Pancake Day	Shrove Tuesday (February or March)
Maple Syrup Saturday	3rd Saturday
National Hot Cross Bun Day	Good Friday (March or April)
National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day	Easter (March or April)
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day	March 1
National Fruit Compote Day	March 1
National Banana Creme Pie Day	March 2
National Cold Cuts Day	March 3
National Mulled Wine Day	March 3
National Pound Cake Day	March 4
National Cheese Doodle Day	March 5
National Frozen Food Day	March 6
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day	March 6
National Crown Roast of Pork Day	March 7
National Peanut Cluster Day	March 8
National Crabmeat Day	March 9
National Blueberry Popover Day	March 10
Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day	March 11
National Baked Scallops Day	March 12
Coconut Torte Day	March 13
National Potato Chip Day	March 14
National Pears Helene Day	March 15
National Artichoke Hearts Day	March 16
Corned Beef and Cabbage Day	March 17
Oatmeal Cookie Day	March 18
Poultry Day	March 19
National Chocolate Caramel Day	March 19
Bock Beer Day	March 20
National Ravioli Day	March 20
California Strawberry Day	March 21
Coq Au Vin Day	March 22
World Water Day	March 22
National Chip and Dip Day	March 23
National Melba Toast Day	March 23
National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day	March 24
Pecan Day	March 25
Waffle Day	March 25
National Lobster Newburg Day	March 25
Spinach Day	March 26
National Spanish Paella Day	March 27
Something on a Stick Day	March 28
National Black Forest Cake Day	March 28
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day	March 29
Turkey Neck Soup Day	March 30
Tater Day	March 31
National Clams on the Halfshell Day	March 31
Oranges and Lemons Day	March 31
National Florida Tomato Month
National Food Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soy Foods Month
National Bake Week	Begins First Monday
National Egg Salad Week	Second Week
National Hot Cross Bun Day	Good Friday (March or April)
National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day	Easter (March or April)
National Sourdough Bread Day	April 1
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day	April 2
National Chocolate Mousse Day	April 3
National Cordon Bleu Day	April 4
National Caramel Day	April 5
National Raisin and Spice Bar Day	April 5
National Caramel Popcorn Day	April 6
Coffee Cake Day	April 7
National Empañada Day	April 8
Chinese Almond Cookie Day	April 9
National Cinnamon Crescent Day	April 10
National Cheese Fondue Day	April 11
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day	April 12
National Licorice Day	April 12
National Peach Cobbler Day	April 13
National Pecan Day	April 14
National Glazed-Spiral Ham Day	April 15
National Eggs Benedict Day	April 16
Day of the Mushroom	April 16
National Cheeseball Day	April 17
Animal Crackers Birthday	April 18
Garlic Day	April 19
National Amaretto Day	April 19
National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day	April 20
Lima Bean Respect Day	April 20
Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day	April 21
National Jelly Bean Day	April 22
National Cherry Cheesecake Day	April 23
National Picnic Day	April 23
National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day	April 24
National Zucchini Bread Day	April 25
National Pretzel Day	April 26
National Prime Rib Day	April 27
National Blueberry Pie Day	April 28
National Shrimp Scampi Day	April 29
National Raisin Day	April 30
National Asparagus Month
National Barbeque Month
National Chocolate Custard Month
National Egg Month
National Gazpacho Aficionado Month
National Hamburger Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month
National Strawberry Month
National Raisin Week	First Week
National Hamburger Week	Second Week
International Pickles Week	Third Week
National Frozen Yogurt Week	Fourth Week
American Beer Week	Fourth Week
National Barbecue Day	Memorial Day Monday
National Hamburger/ Cheeseburger Day	Memorial Day Monday
National Chocolate Parfait Day	May 1
National Truffles Day	May 2
National Raspberry Tart Day	May 3
National Homebrew Day	May 4
National Orange Juice Day	May 4
National Candied Orange Peel Day	May 4
National Chocolate Custard Day	May 5
Cinco de Mayo Recipes	May 5
National Hoagie Day	May 5
Oyster Day	May 5
National Crepes Suzette Day	May 6
International No Diet Day	May 6
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day	May 7
National Empañada Day	May 8
National Butterscotch Brownie Day	May 9
National Shrimp Day	May 10
Eat What You Want Day	May 11
National Nutty Fudge Day	May 12
National Fruit Cocktail Day	May 13
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day	May 14
National Chocolate Chip Day	May 15
National Coquilles St. Jacques Day	May 16
National Cherry Cobbler Day	May 17
National Cheese Souffle Day	May 18
National Devil’s Food Cake Day	May 19
National Quiche Lorraine Day	May 20
Pick Strawberries Day	May 20
National Strawberries and Cream Day	May 21
National Vanilla Pudding Day	May 22
National Taffy Day	May 23
National Escargot Day	May 24
National Wine Day	May 25
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day	May 26
National Cherry Dessert Day	May 26
National Grape Popsicle Day	May 27
National Brisket Day	May 28
National Coq Au Vin Day	May 29
National Mint Julep Day	May 30
National Macaroon Day	May 31
National Candy Month
National Dairy Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Papaya Month
National Seafood Month
National Turkey Lover’s Month
National Doughnut Day	First Friday
Donut Days (Salvation Army)	First Friday & Saturday
National Hazelnut Cake Day	June 1
National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day	June 2
National Egg Day	June 3
Applesauce Cake Day	June 4
National Cheese Day	June 4
National Frozen Yogurt Day	June 4
National Cognac Day	June 4
National Gingerbread Day	June 5
National Day	June 6
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day	June 7
Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day	June 8
National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day	June 9
Herbs & Spice Day	June 10
National Iced Tea Day	June 10
National Black Cow Day	June 10
National German Chocolate Cake Day	June 11
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day	June 12
Kitchen Klutzes of America Day	June 13
National Strawberry Shortcake Day	June 14
National Lobster Day	June 15
National Fudge Day	June 16
Fresh Veggies Day	June 17
National Apple Streudel Day	June 17
National Cherry Tart Day	June 18
International Picnic Day	June 18
International Sushi Day	June 18
National Dry Martini Day	June 19
National Vanilla Milkshake Day	June 20
National Peaches and Cream Day	June 21
National Chocolate Eclair Day	June 22
National Onion Rings Day	June 22
National Pecan Sandy Day	June 23
National Pralines Day	June 24
National Strawberry Parfait Day	June 25
National Catfish Day	June 25
National Chocolate Pudding Day	June 26
National Indian Pudding Day	June 27
National Orange Blossom Day	June 27
National Tapioca Day	June 28
National Almond Butter Crunch Day	June 29
National Ice Cream Soda Day	June 30
National Baked Bean Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National July Belongs to Blueberries Month
National Canned Luncheon Meat Week	First Week
Sundae Sunday	Third Sunday
National Ice Cream Day	Third Sunday
National Hot Dog Day	Third Wednesday
Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day	July 1
National Gingersnap Day	July 1
National Anisette Day	July 2
National Chocolate Wafer Day	July 3
National Eat Beans Day	July 3
National Barbecued Spareribs Day	July 4
Caesar Salad Day	July 4
National Apple Turnover Day	July 5
National Fried Chicken Day	July 6
National Strawberry Sundae Day	July 7
National Chocolate with Almonds Day	July 8
Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelette Day	July 8
National Sugar Cookie Day	July 9
National Piña Colada Day	July 10
National Blueberry Muffin Day	July 11
National Pecan Pie Day	July 12
National French Fries Day	July 13
Beans ‘n’ Franks Day	July 13
Macaroni Day	July 14
National Grand Marnier Day	July 14
Pick Blueberries Day	July 14
National Tapioca Pudding Day	July 15
National Corn Fritters Day	July 16
National Peach Ice Cream Day	July 17
National Caviar Day	July 18
National Daiquiri Day	July 19
National Lollipop Day	July 20
National Ice Cream Soda Day	July 20
Fortune Cookie Day	July 20
National Junk Food Day	July 21
National Penuche Fudge Day	July 22
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day	July 23
National Tequila Day	July 24
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day	July 25
National Coffee Milkshake Day	July 26
National Crème Brûlée Day	July 27
National Scotch Day	July 27
National Milk Chocolate Day	July 28
Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day	July 29
National Cheesecake Day	July 30
National Raspberry Cake Day	July 31
Cotton Candy Day	July 31
Jump for Jelly Beans Day	July 31
National Catfish Month
National Peach Month
National Brownies at Brunch Month
National Apple Week	Second Week
National Mustard Day	First Saturday
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day	August 1
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day	August 2
National Watermelon Day	August 3
Grab Some Nuts Day	August 3
National Lasagne Day	August 4
National Waffle Day	August 5
National Oyster Day	August 5
National Root Beer Float Day	August 6
National Raspberries in Cream Day	August 7
National Zucchini Day	August 8
National Frozen Custard Day	August 8
National Rice Pudding Day	August 9
National Banana Split Day	August 10
National S’mores Day	August 10
National Raspberry Tart Day	August 11
Julliene Fries Day	August 12
National Filet Mignon Day	August 13
National Creamsicle Day	August 14
Lemon Meringue Pie Day	August 15
Bratwurst Day	August 16
National Rum Day	August 16
National Vanilla Custard Day	August 17
National Soft Ice Cream Day	August 18
Potato Day	August 19
Hot & Spicy Food Day	August 19
Lemonade Day	August 20
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day	August 20
National Pecan Torte Day	August 21
National Spumoni Day	August 22
Eat a Peach Day	August 22
National Sponge Cake Day	August 23
National Peach Pie Day	August 24
Whiskey Sour Day	August 25
National Cherry Popsicle Day	August 26
National Pots de Creme Day	August 27
Banana Lover’s Day	August 27
National Cherry Turnover Day	August 28
More Herbs, Less Salt Day	August 29
Whiskey Sour Day	August 29
Swiss Winegrowers Day	August 29
Chop Suey Day	August 29
Lemon Juice Day	August 29
National Toasted Marshmallow Day	August 30
Eat Outside Day	August 31
National Trail Mix Day	August 31
National Biscuit Month
Better Breakfast Month
National Chicken Month
National Cholesterol Education Month
National Honey Month
National Mushroom Month
National Organic Harvest Month
National Papaya Month
National Potato Month
National Rice Month
National Waffle Week	First Week
Biscuit and Gravy Week	Second Week
Vegetarian Awareness Week	Second Week
National Wild Rice Week	Fourth Week
National Cherry Popover Day	September 1
Wine Season Begins	September 1
Oyster Season Begins	September 1
National Blueberry Popsicle Day	September 2
National Welsh Rarebit Day	September 3
National Macadamia Nut Day	September 4
National Cheese Pizza Day	September 5
National Coffee Ice Cream Day	September 6
National Acorn Squash Day	September 7
National Date Nut Bread Day	September 8
Weinerschnitzel Day	September 9
TV Dinner Day	September 10
National Hot Cross Bun Day	September 11
National Chocolate Milkshake Day	September 12
National Peanut Day	September 13
Snack a Pickle Time	September 13
National Cream Filled Donut Day	September 14
Eat a Hoagie Day	September 14
National Linguini Day	September 15
National Guacamole Day	September 16
National Apple Dumpling Day	September 17
National Cheeseburger Day	September 18
National Butterscotch Pudding Day	September 19
National Rum Punch Day	September 20
International Banana Festival	September 21
National Pecan Cookie Day	September 21
National Ice Cream Cone Day	September 22
National White Chocolate Day	September 23
National Cherries Jubilee Day	September 24
Crab Meat Newburg Day	September 25
National Food Service Employees Day	September 25
Pancake Lovers Day	September 26
National Chocolate Milk Day	September 27
National Corned Beef Hash Day	September 27
Strawberry Cream Pie Day	September 28
Drink Beer Day	September 28
National Coffee Day	September 29
National Hot Mulled Cider Day	September 30
Eat Better, Eat Healthier Month
Eat Country Ham Month
National Apple Month
National Applejack Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Cookie Month
National Dessert Month
National Pickled Peppers Month
National Pizza Festival Month
National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
National Pork Month
National Pretzel Month
National Seafood Month
Vegetarian Awareness Month
No Salt Week	1st Week
National Chili Week	1st Week
American Beer Week	2nd Week
National Food Bank Week	2nd Week
National School Lunch Week	2nd Week
National Pasta Week	2nd Week
National Kraut Sandwich Week	3rd Week
Pickled Peppers Week	3rd Week
Chicken Soup for the Soul Week	4th Week
National Desert Day	Second Thursday
Sweetest Day	Third Saturday
World Vegetarian Day	October 1
Pudding Season Begins	October 1
Homemade Cookies Day	October 1
National Fried Scallops Day	October 2
National Caramel Custard Day	October 3
National Taco Day	October 4
National Vodka Day	October 4
Cinnamon Roll Day [Sweden]	October 4
National Apple Betty Day	October 5
National Noodle Day	October 6
National Frappe Day	October 7
National Fluffernutter Day	October 8
Moldy Cheese Day	October 9
Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day	October 9
National Angel Food Cake Day	October 10
National Sausage Pizza Day	October 11
World Egg Day	October 11
National Gumbo Day	October 12
National Yorkshire Pudding Day	October 13
National Dessert Day	October 14
National Chicken Cacciatore Day	October 15
National Roast Pheasant Day	October 15
World Food Day	October 16
National Pasta Day	October 17
Four Prunes Day	October 17
National Chocolate Cupcake Day	October 18
National Seafood Bisque Day	October 19
Oatmeal Muffin Day	October 19
National Brandied Fruit Day	October 20
Apple Day	October 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day	October 21
Caramel Apple Day	October 21
International Day of the Nacho	October 21
National Nut Day	October 22
National Boston Cream Pie Day	October 23
National Canning Day	October 23
National Bologna Day	October 24
Good and Plenty Day	October 24
National Greasy Foods Day	October 25
Pumpkin Day	October 26
Pretzel Day	October 26
Mince Meat Pie Day	October 26
National Potato Day	October 27
National Chocolate Day	October 28
Wild Foods Day	October 28
National Oatmeal Day	October 29
National Candy Corn Day	October 30
Buy a Doughnut Day	October 30
National Candy Apple Day	October 31
Trick or Treat for UNICEF Day	October 31
Georgia Pecan Month
Good Nutrition Month
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month
National Pepper Month
Raisin Bread Month
Vegan Month
National Fig Week	First Week
National Split Pea Soup Week	2nd Week
National Turkey Day	4th Thursday
National Stuffing Day	4th Thursday
National Leftovers Day	4th Friday
National Deep Fried Clams Day	November 1
National Vinegar Day	November 1
National Deviled Egg Day	November 2
National Sandwich Day	November 3
National Candy Day	November 4
Doughnut Appreciation Day	November 5
National Nachos Day	November 6
Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day	November 7
National Cappuccino Day	November 8
National Harvey Wallbanger Day	November 8
Cook Something Bold Day	November 8
National Scrapple Day	November 9
Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day	November 9
National Vanilla Cupcake Day	November 10
National Sundae Day	November 11
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day	November 12
National Pizza With Everything Day (Except Anchovies)	November 12
National Indian Pudding Day	November 13
National Guacamole Day	November 14
National Pickle Day	November 14
National Raisin Bran Cereal Day	November 15
National Bundt Day	November 15
National Fast Food Day	November 16
National Baklava Day	November 17
Homemade Bread Day	November 17
National Vichyssoise Day	November 18
Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day	November 19
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day	November 20
Noveau Beaujolais Day	November 20
Gingerbread Day	November 21
National Cashew Day	November 22
National Espresso Day	November 23
Eat a Cranberry Day	November 23
National Sardines Day	November 24
National Parfait Day	November 25
National Cake Day	November 26
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day	November 27
National French Toast Day	November 28
Chocolates Day	November 29
National Lemon Creme Pie Day	November 29
National Mousse Day	November 30