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 |
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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