Food & Beverage Holidays

If you’re looking for an excuse to cheat on your diet, we have just the thing. National Today has 278 food holidays, ranging from National Pie Day (Jan. 23) to National Fried Chicken Day (Jul. 6), and every sweet, savory, and saliva-inducing treat in between.

Date	Holiday	Category	Region
Jan. 4	National Spaghetti Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 5	National Whipped Cream Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 6	National Bean Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 11	National Milk Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 14	National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 16	National Fig Newton Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 17	National Hot Buttered Rum Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 19	National Popcorn Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 20	National Cheese Lover's Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 22	National Blonde Brownie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 23	National Pie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 24	National Beer Can Appreciation Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 24	National Peanut Butter Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 27	National Chocolate Cake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 30	National Croissant Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jan. 31	National Hot Chocolate Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 1	National Dark Chocolate Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 4	National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 6	National Frozen Yogurt Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 7	National Fettuccine Alfredo Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 9	National Bagel Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 9	National Pizza Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 12	National Plum Pudding Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 13	Mardi Gras	Food & Beverage, Fun	U.S.
Feb. 13	National Tortellini Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 16	National Almond Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 18	National Drink Wine Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 20	National Muffin Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 21	National Sticky Bun Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 22	National Margarita Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 23	National Chili Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 24	National Tortilla Chip Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 25	National Clam Chowder Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 26	National Pistachio Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 27	National Pancake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Feb. 28	National Chocolate Souffle Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 1	National Peanut Butter Lover's Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 5	National Absinthe Day	Food & Beverage	U.K.
Mar. 6	National Frozen Food Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 6	National Oreo Cookie Day	Brand, Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 7	National Cereal Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 9	National Meatball Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 10	National Pack Your Lunch Day	Food & Beverage, Fun	U.S.
Mar. 14	National Potato Chip Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 16	National Artichoke Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 17	National Corn Dog Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 17	St. Patrick's Day	Food & Beverage	World
Mar. 19	National Poultry Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 21	National French Bread Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 24	National Cheesesteak Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 25	International Waffle Day	Food & Beverage, International	World
Mar. 26	National Spinach Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Mar. 27	National Spanish Paella Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 2	National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 5	National Burrito Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 5	National Deep Dish Pizza Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 6	New Beer's Eve	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 7	National Beer Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 8	National Empanada Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 12	National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 13	National Make Lunch Count Day	Food & Beverage, Fun	U.S.
Apr. 17	National Cheeseball Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 19	National Garlic Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 22	National Jelly Bean Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 24	National Pigs in a Blanket Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 26	National Pretzel Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 27	National Prime Rib Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 29	National Shrimp Scampi Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Apr. 30	National Raisin Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 5	Cinco de Mayo	Food & Beverage	Mexico, U.S.
May 5	National Hoagie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 9	National Moscato Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 10	National Shrimp Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 11	National Eat What You Want Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 13	International Hummus Day	Food & Beverage, International	U.S.
May 13	National Apple Pie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 13	National Fruit Cocktail Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 14	National Buttermilk Biscuit Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 15	National Chocolate Chip Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 16	National Mimosa Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 17	National Walnut Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 18	National Pizza Party Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 19	National Devil's Food Cake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 23	National Taffy Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 25	National Wine Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 28	National Brisket Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 28	National Hamburger Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 30	National Mint Julep Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May 31	National Macaroon Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 1	National Donut Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 1	National Olive Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 3	National Egg Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 4	National Cheese Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 5	National Moonshine Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 7	National Chocolate Ice Cream Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 9	National Rosé Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 10	National Iced Tea Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 11	National Corn on the Cob Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 14	National Bourbon Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 16	National Fudge Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 17	National Eat Your Vegetables Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 18	International Sushi Day	Food & Beverage, International	U.S.
Jun. 19	National Martini Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 21	National Smoothie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 22	National Onion Ring Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 26	National Chocolate Pudding Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jun. 28	National Tapioca Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 6	National Fried Chicken Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 7	National Strawberry Sundae Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 9	National Sugar Cookie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 10	National Piña Colada Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 12	National Eat Your Jello Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 13	National French Fry Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 14	National Mac and Cheese Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 15	National Ice Cream Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 16	National Corn Fritter Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 18	National Caviar Day	Food & Beverage	World
Jul. 18	National Hot Dog Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 19	National Daiquiri Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 20	National Lollipop Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 21	National Junk Food Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 24	National Drive-Thru Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 24	National Tequila Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 25	National Hot Fudge Sundae Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 25	National Wine and Cheese Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 26	National Chili Dog Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 26	National Coffee Milkshake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 27	National Creme Brûlée Day	Food & Beverage	France, U.S.
Jul. 27	National Scotch Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 28	National Milk Chocolate Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 29	National Chicken Wing Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 29	National Lasagna Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 30	National Cheesecake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Jul. 31	National Avocado Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 2	National Ice Cream Sandwich Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 3	International Beer Day	Food & Beverage	World
Aug. 3	National Watermelon Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 4	National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 4	National Mustard Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 6	Northern Territory Picnic Day	Food & Beverage	Australia
Aug. 16	National Rum Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 17	Gold Cup Parade	Family, Food & Beverage, Fun, Sports	Canada
Aug. 18	National Fajita Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 19	National Potato Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 20	National Lemonade Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 22	World Plant Milk Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 23	National Sponge Cake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 24	National Waffle Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 25	National Banana Split Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 28	National Red Wine Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 29	National Lemon Juice Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Aug. 31	National Trail Mix Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 2	World Coconut Day	Food & Beverage	World
Sep. 5	National Cheese Pizza Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 7	National Beer Lover's Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 9	National Wiener Schnitzel Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 13	National Peanut Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 15	National Linguine Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 16	National Guacamole Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 18	National Cheeseburger Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 20	National Pepperoni Pizza Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 20	National Queso Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 22	National Ice Cream Cone Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 24	National Cherries Jubilee Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 25	National Cooking Day	Food & Beverage, Fun	U.S.
Sep. 25	National Lobster Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 26	National Pancake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 28	German Sandwich Day	Food & Beverage	World
Sep. 28	National Drink Beer Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Sep. 29	National Coffee Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 1	International Coffee Day	Food & Beverage, International	World
Oct. 1	National Homemade Cookies Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 1	World Vegetarian Day	Food & Beverage	World
Oct. 4	National Cinnamon Roll Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 4	National Crunchy Taco Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 4	National Taco Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 4	National Vodka Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 6	National Noodle Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 8	National Pierogi Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 11	National Sausage Pizza Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 14	National Dessert Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 17	National Pasta Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 18	National Chocolate Cupcake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 21	International Day of the Nacho	Food & Beverage, International	World
Oct. 22	National Nut Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 23	National Boston Cream Pie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 24	National Bologna Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 25	National Greasy Foods Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 25	World Pasta Day	Food & Beverage	World
Oct. 26	National Pumpkin Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 27	National American Beer Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Oct. 28	National Chocolate Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 1	National Men Make Dinner Day	Food & Beverage, Relationships	U.S.
Nov. 1	National Vinegar Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 3	International Stout Day	Food & Beverage, International	World
Nov. 3	National Sandwich Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 4	National Candy Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 6	National Nachos Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 10	National Vanilla Cupcake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 11	National Sundae Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 12	National Happy Hour Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 14	National Pickle Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 21	National Stuffing Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 22	Thanksgiving	Federal, Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 26	National Cake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 28	National French Toast Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Nov. 29	National Lemon Cream Pie Day	Food & Beverage	U.K.
Dec. 4	National Cookie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 5	National Repeal Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 6	National Gazpacho Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 8	National Brownie Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 9	National Pastry Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 10	National Lager Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 12	National Gingerbread House Day	Food & Beverage, Fun	U.S.
Dec. 13	National Ice Cream Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 15	National Cupcake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 16	National Chocolate Covered Anything Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 17	National Maple Syrup Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 19	National Hard Candy Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 20	National Sangria Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 22	National Cookie Exchange Day	Food & Beverage, Fun	U.S.
Dec. 27	National Fruitcake Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
Dec. 30	National Bacon Day	Food & Beverage	U.S.
January	National Hot Tea Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
January	National Oatmeal Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
January	National Slow Cooking Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
January	National Soup Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
February	Canned Food Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
February	Great American Pie Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
February	National Bake For Family Fun Month	Family, Food & Beverage	U.S.
February	National Cherry Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
February	National Grapefruit Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
February	National Hot Breakfast Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
February	National Macadamia Nut Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
February	National Snack Food Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
March	National Celery Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
March	National Flour Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
March	National Frozen Food Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
March	National Noodle Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
March	National Nutrition Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
March	National Peanut Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
March	National Sauce Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
April	National Pecan Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
April	National Soft Pretzel Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
April	National Soy Foods Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May	National Barbecue Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May	National Egg Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May	National Hamburger Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May	National Mediterranean Diet Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May	National Salad Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May	National Salsa Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
May	National Strawberry Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
June	National Candy Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
June	National Country Cooking Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
June	National Dairy Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
June	National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
June	National Soul Food Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
June	Turkey Lovers Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
July	National Ice Cream Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
September	Better Breakfast Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
September	National Chicken Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
September	National Honey Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
September	National Papaya Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
September	National Waffle Week	Food & Beverage	U.S.
October	American Cheese Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
October	National Caramel Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
October	National Chili Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
October	National Dessert Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
October	National Pasta Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
October	National Pickled Peppers Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
October	National Pretzel Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
October	National Sausage Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
October	Vegetarian Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
November	Banana Pudding Lovers Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
November	National Fun with Fondue Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
November	National Peanut Butter Lovers Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
November	National Pepper Month	Food & Beverage	U.S.
November	National Split Pea Soup Week	Food & Beverage	U.S.

Where did food holidays come from?

With 278 days in question, the short answer is food holidays come from all over the place.

The aforementioned National Pie Day was created in 1986 by the American Pie Council — a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving America's pie-making traditions— and has taken place every year since. National Men Make Dinner Day (Nov. 1st) was started by Canadian radio host Sandy Sharkey, with an important message about gender roles in mind. And no prizes for guessing the force behind National Oreo Cookie Day (March 6th).

Though culinary holidays come from a mixture of organizations, influencers, and brands, they offer a common message — food unites. Food holidays are an excuse for folks from all cultures and walks of life to bond over a shared palette, and enjoy each other's company.

So throw on your apron, pre-heat your oven, and join us in celebrating the role food plays in good living.

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Is there a food holiday you don't see represented in our list? Please shoot over your proposed holiday to our curators, at our holiday submission page. We do ask you to share a little bit of information about the holiday before we accept the tip. Has the holiday received previous coverage? Is it shared on social media? If your holiday makes the grade, we'd love to hear from you!

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