National Food Holidays Calendar: Eat and Drink Year-Round

Did you know there are hundreds of national food holidays in the United States alone? These are days dedicated to celebrating different types foods, ingredients, or cuisines.

Some are famous, for instance National Pizza Day or National Apple Pie Day. Others are not famous, like National Lima Bean Respect Day or National Cheese Doodle Day. But why do we have these food holidays and what do they mean?

Food is a way of expressing identity, culture, history and values. Moreover, food brings people together, it creates memories, and sparks joy.

National Food Days are a way to embrace diversity and richness. It is a way to experiment and try new flavors and recipes.

In this blog you will find a daily and monthly breakdown of each national food holidays.

January National Food Holidays

January 1	National Bloody Mary Day
January 2	National Buffet Day, National Cream Puff Day, Swiss Cheese Day
January 3	National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day, Fruitcake Toss Day
January 4	National Spaghetti Day
January 5	National Whipped Cream Day
January 6	National King Cake Day, 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, National Milk 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 Bagel Day, National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day, 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, National Pistachio Day
January 27	Chocolate Cake Day
January 28	National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 29	National Corn Chip Day
January 30	National Croissant Day
January 31	Eat Brussels Sprouts Day, National Hot Chocolate Day

February National Food Holidays

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, Pork Rind Appreciation Day
February 5	World Nutella Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6	National Chopsticks 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, National Pizza Day
February 10	National Cream Cheese Brownie Day, National “Have a Brownie” Day
February 11	National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12	National Biscotti 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	Almond Day
February 17	National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
February 18	National Drink Wine Day
February 19	National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20	National Cherry Pie Day, National Muffin Day
February 21	National Sticky Bun Day
February 22	National Margarita Day, National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
February 23	Chili Day, 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 Strawberry Day, National Kahlua Day
February 28	National Souffle Day

March National Food Holidays

March 1	National Fruit Compote Day, National Peanut Butter Lovers Day, National Pig Day
March 2	National Banana Creme Pie Day
March 3	National Cold Cuts Day, National Moscow Mule Day, National Mulled Wine Day
March 4	National Pound Cake Day
March 5	National Cheese Doodle Day
March 6	National Oreo Day, National Frozen Food Day
March 7	National Cereal Day, National Crown Roast of Pork Day
March 8	National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9	National Meatball Day, 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 Irish Food Day
March 18	National Sloppy Joe Day
March 19	Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 20	National Ravioli Day, World Water Day
March 21	National Crunchy Taco Day
March 22	National Bavarian Crepes Day
March 23	National Chips and Dip Day, Melba Toast Day
March 24	National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
March 25	International Waffle Day, Pecan Day
March 26	National Nougat Day, National Spinach Day
March 27	World Whisky Day
March 28	Black Forest Cake Day, Something on a Stick Day
March 29	Lemon Chiffon Cake Day, Chiffon Cake Day, International Coffee Tasting day
March 30	Hot Chicken day, Turkey Neck Soup day
March 31	Oysters on the Half Shell day, Clams on the Half Shell day

April National Food Holidays

April 1	National Soylent Green Day, National Sourdough Bread Day
April 2	National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, National Burrito Day
April 3	National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4	National Cordon Bleu Day, International Carrot Day
April 5	Caramel Day, National Raisin & Spice Bar Day
April 6	National Caramel Popcorn Day, International Carbonara 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, Crotilla day
April 25	Zucchini Bread day
April 26	Pretzel day
April 27	Prime Rib day
April 28	Blueberry Pie day
April 29	Shrimp Scampi day
April 30	Oatmeal Cookie day, Raisin day

May National Food Holidays

May 1	National Chocolate Parfait Day
May 2	National Chocolate Truffle 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, 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 Brioche Day, National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15	National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16	National Barbecue Day, Mimosa day
May 17	National Cherry Cobbler Day, I Love Reese’s Day
May 18	National Cheese Souffle Day
May 19	National Devil’s Food Cake Day
May 20	National Quiche Lorraine Day, Pick Strawberries day
May 21	Strawberries and Cream day
May 22	Vanilla Pudding day
May 23	Taffy day
May 24	Escargot day
May 25	Brown-Bag-It day, Wine day
May 26	Blueberry Cheesecake day, Cherry Dessert day
May 27	Italian Beef day, Grape Popsicle day
May 28	Brisket day
May 29	Biscuit day
May 30	Mint Julep day
May 31	Macaroon day

June National Food Holidays

June 1	National Olive Day, 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 Cheese Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day, National Cognac Day
June 5	National Gingerbread Day, World Environment Day
June 6	National Applesauce Cake Day
June 7	National Doughnut Day, National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 8	World Oceans Day, National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
June 9	National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10	National Iced Tea Day, Herbs and Spices day
June 11	German Chocolate Cake day
June 12	Peanut Butter Cookie day
June 13	Cupcake Lover’s day
June 14	Strawberry Shortcake day
June 15	Lobster day
June 16	Fudge day
June 17	Apple Strudel day, Cherry Tart day
June 18	International Picnic day, Cheesemakers day, Sushi day
June 19	Martini day
June 20	Vanilla Milkshake day
June 21	Peaches and Cream day
June 22	Chocolate Eclair day, Onion Ring day
June 23	Pecan Sandy day
June 24	Pralines day
June 25	Strawberry Parfait day, Catfish day
June 26	Chocolate Pudding day
June 27	Orange Blossom day
June 28	Tapioca day
June 29	Almond Buttercrunch day
June 30	Mai Tai day

July National Food Holidays

July 1	National Gingersnap Day
July 2	National Anisette Day
July 3	National Chocolate Wafer Day, National Eat Beans Day
July 4	National Barbecue Day, National Caesar Salad Day, National Spareribs Day
July 5	National Apple Turnover Day
July 6	National Fried Chicken Day
July 7	National Macaroni Day, National Strawberry Sundae 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	Blueberry Muffin day
July 12	Pecan Pie day
July 13	French Fry day
July 14	Macaroni and Cheese day
July 15	Tapioca Pudding day, Gummy Worm day
July 16	Corn Fritter day, Ice Cream day
July 17	Peach Ice Cream day
July 18	Caviar day
July 19	Daiquiri day
July 20	Lollipop day, Fortune Cookie day
July 21	Junk Food day
July 22	Penuche Fudge day
July 23	Vanilla Ice Cream day
July 24	Tequila day, Drive-Thru day
July 25	Hot Fudge Sundae day
July 26	Bagelfest day, Coffee Milkshake day
July 27	Creme Brulee day, Scotch Whisky day
July 28	Milk Chocolate day, Hamburger day
July 29	Lasagna day, Chicken Wing day, Lipstick day
July 30	Cheesecake day, Chili Dog day
July 31	Raspberry Cake day

August National Food Holidays

August 1	National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 2	National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3	National Watermelon Day, More Herbs Less Salt Day
August 4	National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5	National Oyster Day
August 6	National Root Beer Float Day, Mustard Day
August 7	National IPA Day, Raspberries ‘n Cream Day
August 8	National Zucchini Day, National Frozen Custard Day
August 9	National Rice Pudding Day
August 10	National S’mores Day, National Banana Split Day
August 11	National Panini Day, Raspberry Tart Day
August 12	National Julienne Fries Day
August 13	National Filet Mignon Day, Prosecco day
August 14	National Creamsicle Day
August 15	Lemon Meringue Pie day
August 16	Rum day, Bratwurst day
August 17	Vanilla Custard day
August 18	Pinot Noir day, Ice Cream Pie day
August 19	Potato day, Hot & Spicy Food day
August 20	Lemonade day, Chocolate Pecan Pie day
August 21	Spumoni day
August 22	Pecan Torte day, Eat a Peach day
August 23	Sponge Cake day
August 24	Waffle day, Peach Pie day
August 25	Whiskey Sour day, Banana Split day
August 26	Cherry Popsicle day
August 27	Banana Lover’s day, Pots de Creme day
August 28	Cherry Turnover day
August 29	Chop Suey day, Red Wine day
August 30	Toasted Marshmallow day
August 31	Trail Mix day

September National Food Holidays

September 1	National Gyro Day, National Cherry Popover Day
September 2	National Blueberry Popsicle Day, International Bacon 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 Acorn Squash Day, National Beer Lover’s Day
September 8	National Date Nut Bread Day
September 9	National Steak Au Poivre Day, Wienerschnitzel day
September 10	National Hot Dog Day, TV Dinner day
September 11	National Hot Cross Bun Day
September 12	National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 13	National Peanut Day, International Chocolate Day
September 14	National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Eat a Hoagie day
September 15	National Linguine Day, Double Cheeseburger day
September 16	National Guacamole Day, Cinnamon-Raisin Bread day
September 17	National Apple Dumpling Day, Monte Cristo day
September 18	National Cheeseburger Day
September 19	National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20	National Pepperoni Pizza Day, Queso day
September 21	International Banana Festival, Pecan Cookie day
September 22	Ice Cream Cone day
September 23	Great American Pot Pie day
September 24	Cherries Jubilee day
September 25	Lobster day, Cooking day
September 26	Pancake day, Key Lime Pie day
September 27	Chocolate Milk day, Corned Beef Hash day
September 28	Strawberry Cream Pie day, Drink Beer day
September 29	Coffee day, Mocha day
September 30	Hot Mulled Cider Day, Chewing Gum Day

October National Food Holidays

October 1	National Pumpkin Spice Day, World Vegetarian Day
October 2	World Farm Animals Day, National Fried Scallops Day
October 3	National Soft Taco Day
October 4	National Taco Day, National Vodka Day
October 5	National Apple Betty Day
October 6	National Noodle Day, National Mad Hatter Day
October 7	National Frappe Day
October 8	National Fluffernutter Day, National Pierogi Day
October 9	National Moldy Cheese Day, National Pizza and Beer Day, National Hoagie Day
October 10	National Angel Food Cake Day, World Porridge Day
October 11	National Sausage Pizza Day, Southern Food Heritage Day, World Dulce de Leche Day
October 12	National Gumbo Day, National Farmers’ Day, Pulled Pork day
October 13	National Yorkshire Pudding Day, National M&M’s Day
October 14	National Dessert Day
October 15	National Cheese Curd Day, Mushroom day
October 16	World Food Day, Liqueur day
October 17	National Pasta Day, Mulligan day
October 18	National Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 19	Seafood Bisque day
October 20	Brandied Fruit day
October 21	Pumpkin Cheesecake day
October 22	Nut day
October 23	Boston Cream Pie day
October 24	Bologna day, Good and Plenty day
October 25	Greasy Foods day
October 26	Mincemeat day, Pumpkin day
October 27	Potato day, American Beer day
October 28	Chocolate day
October 29	Oatmeal day
October 30	Candy Corn day
October 31	Caramel Apple day

November National Food Holidays

November 1	National Bison Day, National Pâté Day, National Vinegar Day, National Deep Fried Clams Day
November 2	National Deviled Egg Day
November 3	National Sandwich Day, National Cappuccino Day
November 4	National Candy Day
November 5	National Doughnut Day, National Chinese Take-Out Day, National Hot Sauce Day
November 6	National Nachos Day
November 7	National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
November 8	National Cappuccino Day, Cook Something Bold and Pungent day
November 9	National Greek Yogurt Day, Scrapple day
November 10	National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11	National Sundae Day
November 12	National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day, Chicken Soup for the Soul day
November 13	National Indian Pudding Day
November 14	National Pickle Day, Spicy Guacamole day
November 15	National Bundt Cake Day, Clean Out Your Refrigerator day
November 16	National Fast Food Day
November 17	National Baklava Day, Homemade Bread Day
November 18	National Vichyssoise Day, Apple Cider day
November 19	Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine day
November 20	Peanut Butter Fudge day
November 21	Cranberry day, Gingerbread Cookie day
November 22	Cranberry Relish day, Cashew day
November 23	Espresso day
November 24	Sardines day
November 25	Parfait day, Eat with a Friend day
November 26	Cake day
November 27	Bavarian Cream Pie day
November 28	French Toast day
November 29	Chocolates day, Lemon Cream Pie day, Rice Cake day
November 30	Mousse day

December National Food Holidays

December 1	National Fried Pie Day, National French Fried Clam Day, Eat a Red Apple Day
December 2	National Fritters Day, Feast of St. Bibiana
December 3	National Peppermint Latte Day, National Roof Over Your Head Day
December 4	National Cookie Day
December 5	National Comfort Food Day, National Sachertorte Day, Repeal of Prohibition Day
December 6	National Gazpacho Day, National Microwave Oven Day, St. Nicholas Day
December 7	National Cotton Candy Day
December 8	National Brownie Day
December 9	National Pastry Day
December 10	National Lager Day
December 11	National Noodle Ring Day, National “Have a Bagel” Day
December 12	National Cocoa Day, National Ambrosia Day, Gingerbread House day
December 13	National Cocoa with Marshmallows day
December 14	Biscuits and Gravy day, Bouillabaisse day
December 15	Lemon Cupcake day
December 16	Chocolate Covered Anything day
December 17	Maple Syrup day
December 18	Roast Suckling Pig day
December 19	Hard Candy day, Oatmeal Muffin day
December 20	Sangria day
December 21	French Fried Shrimp day
December 22	Date Nut Bread day
December 23	Pfeffernusse day
December 24	Eggnog day
December 25	Pumpkin Pie day, Kiss the Cook day
December 26	Candy Cane day
December 27	Fruitcake day
December 28	Chocolate Candy day
December 29	Pepper Pot day
December 30	Bicarbonate of Soda day
December 31	Champagne day

Deena Bsingh

Greetings, I’m Deena, a spiritual enthusiast with a zest for uncovering the authenticity in food history. My academic background in classical studies and my affinity for mythology have led me to explore the untold stories behind our culinary heritage. Beyond spirituality, I find solace in the creative process of baking, where I craft recipes inspired by the ancient tales I uncover. My belief in the boundless potential of imagination drives me to venture into the depths of our inner and outer worlds. Embark on this trusted journey through the history of food with me, where my original perspective meets your quest for authenticity.