Food Holidays

We don’t need an excuse to eat our favorite foods, but if it’s for a food holiday then we’ll gladly be festive. From January 2’s National Buffet Day to December 30’s National Bacon Day, there are over 240 different food holidays ready to allow us all a day to indulge in our favorite sweets, meals, and snacks — calories not included. 

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Jan 1 Monday
 Be Kind To Food Servers Month , ,
Bread Machine Baking Month , ,
California Restaurant Month ,
National Fiber Focus Month , ,
National Meat Month ,
National Menudo Month , ,
National Oatmeal Month ,
National Slow Cooking Month ,
National Soup Month , ,
National Sunday Supper Month ,
National Wheat Bread Month , ,
Veganuary , ,
Jan 2 Tuesday
 National Buffet Day ,
Jan 4 Thursday
 National Spaghetti Day ,
Jan 5 Friday
 National Whipped Cream Day ,
Jan 6 Saturday
 National Bean Day
Jan 8 Monday
 National Snuggle a Chicken Day , ,
Jan 9 Tuesday
 National Cassoulet Day , ,
Jan 14 Sunday
 National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
National Sunday Supper Day ,
National Undhiyu Day , ,
National Pizza Week ,
Jan 15 Monday
 National Bagel Day
Jan 16 Tuesday
 National Fig Newton Day
Jan 17 Wednesday
 National Hot Heads Chili Day ,
Jan 18 Thursday
 National Peking Duck Day ,
Jan 19 Friday
 National Popcorn Day
National Tin Can Day , ,
Jan 20 Saturday
 National Cheese Lover's Day ,
Jan 21 Sunday
 National Granola Bar Day ,
Jan 22 Monday
 National Blonde Brownie Day ,
National Hot Sauce Day ,
Farmhouse Breakfast Week , ,
Jan 23 Tuesday
 National Pie Day , ,
Jan 24 Wednesday
 National Peanut Butter Day
Jan 25 Thursday
 Burns Supper , ,
Jan 26 Friday
 National Peanut Brittle Day , ,
Jan 27 Saturday
 National Chocolate Cake Day , ,
Jan 28 Sunday
 National Blueberry Pancake Day , ,
Jan 30 Tuesday
 National Croissant Day ,
Jan 31 Wednesday
 Eat Brussel Sprouts Day , ,
Feb 1 Thursday
 Barley Month , ,
Berry Fresh Month , ,
Canned Food Month
Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month , ,
Great American Pie Month ,
National Bird Feeding Month , ,
National Cherry Month ,
National Fondue Month , ,
National Grapefruit Month ,
National Hot Breakfast Month ,
National Macadamia Nut Month
National Snack Food Month , ,
Potato Lovers Month ,
La Poutine Week , ,
Solo Diners Eat Out Week ,
Feb 2 Friday
 National Bubble Gum Day , ,
Feb 3 Saturday
 National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day ,
Setsubun , ,
Feb 4 Sunday
 British Yorkshire Pudding Day
National Homemade Soup Day , ,
National Stuffed Mushroom Day , ,
Feb 5 Monday
 National Chocolate Fondue Day , ,
National Pork Rind Day , ,
World Nutella Day , ,
Pride in Foodservice Week , ,
Feb 6 Tuesday
 National Chopsticks Day , ,
National Frozen Yogurt Day ,
Feb 7 Wednesday
 National Fettuccine Alfredo Day ,
Feb 8 Thursday
 Fat Thursday , ,
Paczki Day ,
Feb 9 Friday
 National Pizza Day
Feb 10 Saturday
 Chinese New Year ,
Tet Holiday ,
World Pulses Day ,
Feb 11 Sunday
 Super Chicken Wing Day ,
Great American Pizza Bake , ,
Feb 12 Monday
 National Plum Pudding Day ,
Feb 13 Tuesday
 National Cheddar Day , ,
National Crab Rangoon Day , ,
National Tortellini Day , ,
World AG Expo
Feb 15 Thursday
 Canada's Agriculture Day , ,
Feb 16 Friday
 Friday Fish Fry Day , ,
National Almond Day
National Tartar Sauce Day ,
No One Eats Alone Day , ,
Girl Scout Cookie Weekend ,
Feb 17 Saturday
 Champion Crab Races Day , ,
National Cabbage Day ,
Feb 19 Monday
 National Chocolate Mint Day , ,
Feb 20 Tuesday
 National Cherry Pie Day , ,
National Muffin Day ,
National Chip Week , ,
Feb 21 Wednesday
 National Sticky Bun Day ,
Feb 22 Thursday
 National Chili Day
Feb 23 Friday
 International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day , ,
National Dog Biscuit Day , ,
National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day ,
Feb 24 Saturday
 I Hate Coriander Day , ,
National Tortilla Chip Day ,
Feb 26 Monday
 National Pistachio Day
Feb 27 Tuesday
 National Strawberry Day , ,
The Big Breakfast Day ,
National Pasty Week , ,
Feb 28 Wednesday
 Global Scouse Day , ,
National Chocolate Souffle Day , ,
National Pancake Day ,
Feb 29 Thursday
 National Toast Day ,
Mar 1 Wednesday
 National Celery Month ,
National Flour Month ,
National Frozen Food Month ,
National Noodle Month , ,
National Peanut Month
National Sauce Month ,
National Dadgum That's Good Day ,
National Peanut Butter Lover's Day
Mar 2 Thursday
 National Egg McMuffin Day , ,
Mar 3 Friday
 Canadian Bacon Day , ,
National Cold Cuts Day ,
National Soup it Forward Day , ,
Mar 4 Saturday
 National Salt Awareness Week , ,
Mar 6 Monday
 National Frozen Food Day
British Pie Week ,
National Butchers Week ,
Mar 7 Tuesday
 National Crown Roast of Pork Day
National Flapjack Day ,
Mar 9 Thursday
 National Crab Meat Day ,
National Meatball Day
Popcorn Lover's Day
Mar 10 Friday
 National Pack Your Lunch Day
National Ranch Day , ,
Orthodox Meatfare Sunday , ,
Mar 11 Saturday
 National Sofrito Day ,
Mar 12 Sunday
 National Baked Scallops Day , ,
Mar 14 Tuesday
 Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day , ,
National Potato Chip Day
Mar 15 Wednesday
 International Eat an Animal for PETA Day ,
National Peanut Lovers Day ,
Mar 16 Thursday
 National Artichoke Day
Mar 17 Friday
 National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day , ,
Mar 18 Monday
 Clean Monday ,
National Corn Dog Day
Mar 19 Sunday
 National Poultry Day ,
Pretzel Sunday , ,
Mar 20 Monday
 National Ravioli Day , ,
World Flour Day , ,
Mar 21 Tuesday
 National Crunchy Taco Day , ,
National French Bread Day
Mar 23 Thursday
 Chips and Dip Day ,
Melba Toast Day ,
National Chip and Dip Day , ,
National Tamale Day ,
Mar 24 Friday
 National Cheesesteak Day
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day ,
Mar 25 Saturday
 International Waffle Day ,
National Lobster Newburg Day
National Michelle Shafer Half-Moon Cookie Day ,
Mar 26 Sunday
 National Spinach Day ,
Mar 27 Monday
 National Spanish Paella Day , ,
Mar 28 Tuesday
 National Something On a Stick Day , ,
Mar 29 Wednesday
 Whole Grain Sampling Day ,
Mar 31 Friday
 National Clams on the Half Shell Day , ,
Apr 1 Saturday
 Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month , ,
Filipino Food Month , ,
National BLT Sandwich Month ,
National Food Month , ,
National Pecan Month
National Soft Pretzel Month ,
National Soy Foods Month ,
Panagyaman Rice Festival , ,
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month , ,
National Sourdough Bread Day , ,
Apr 2 Sunday
 National Love Your Produce Manager Day ,
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Apr 3 Monday
 Fish Fingers and Custard Day ,
Apr 4 Tuesday
 National Cordon Bleu Day ,
Apr 5 Wednesday
 National Deep Dish Pizza Day ,
Qingming Festival ,
Apr 6 Thursday
 Fresh Tomato Day , ,
Hostess Twinkie Day ,
National Burrito Day , ,
National Caramel Popcorn Day , ,
National Food Faces Day , ,
Apr 8 Saturday
 National Empanada Day , ,
Apr 9 Sunday
 National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day , ,
National Chinese Almond Cookie Day , ,
Apr 11 Tuesday
 National Cheese Fondue Day ,
Apr 12 Wednesday
 Deskfast Day , ,
Apr 13 Thursday
 National Make Lunch Count Day
Apr 15 Saturday
 National Glazed Spiral Ham Day ,
Apr 16 Sunday
 Day of the Mushroom ,
National Eggs Benedict Day ,
Apr 17 Monday
 National Cheese Ball Day ,
National Crawfish Day
Apr 19 Wednesday
 National Garlic Day
Rice Ball Day ,
Apr 20 Thursday
 Chinese Language Day , ,
International Pizza Cake Day ,
Lima Bean Respect Day , ,
National Cheddar Fries Day , ,
Apr 21 Friday
 National Tea Day ,
Apr 22 Saturday
 National Jelly Bean Day ,
Apr 23 Sunday
 National English Muffin Day , ,
National Picnic Day , ,
Apr 24 Monday
 National Pigs in a Blanket Day , ,
Every Kid Healthy Week , ,
Apr 25 Tuesday
 National Zucchini Bread Day , ,
Apr 26 Wednesday
 National Pretzel Day ,
Stop Food Waste Day , ,
Apr 27 Thursday
 National Prime Rib Day ,
Apr 28 Friday
 National Blueberry Pie Day , ,
Apr 29 Saturday
 National Shrimp Scampi Day ,
Apr 30 Sunday
 National Raisin Day ,
May 1 Monday
 American Cheese Month , ,
Food Allergy Action Month ,
Lettuce Month ,
National Asparagus Month , ,
National Duckling Month
National Egg Month ,
National Hamburger Month ,
National Salad Month , ,
National Salsa Month
National Vinegar Month ,
May 2 Tuesday
 Take a Baby to Lunch Day , ,
May 5 Friday
 National Hoagie Day ,
School Lunch Hero Day , ,
May 6 Saturday
 Herb Day ,
International No Diet Day , ,
National Herb Day , ,
May 7 Sunday
 National Roast Leg of Lamb Day ,
May 8 Monday
 National Give Someone a Cupcake Day , ,
May 10 Wednesday
 National Shrimp Day ,
May 11 Thursday
 National Eat What You Want Day , ,
May 13 Saturday
 Brunch for Lunch Day ,
International Hummus Day , ,
National Crouton Day , ,
National Fruit Cocktail Day , ,
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day ,
May 14 Sunday
 National Buttermilk Biscuit Day , ,
May 15 Monday
 National Chocolate Chip Day ,
May 16 Tuesday
 National Barbecue Day ,
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day , ,
Waiters Day , ,
British Sandwich Week ,
May 17 Wednesday
 National Mushroom Hunting Day ,
National Walnut Day ,
May 18 Thursday
 National Cheese Soufflé Day , ,
May 19 Friday
 National Pizza Party Day , ,
May 20 Saturday
 National Quiche Lorraine Day , ,
May 21 Sunday
 International Tea Day , ,
National Waitstaff Day ,
World Baking Day ,
May 22 Monday
 Bitcoin Pizza Day ,
May 24 Wednesday
 National Caterers Appreciation Day ,
National Escargot Day ,
May 25 Thursday
 National Brown-Bag It Day , ,
May 27 Saturday
 National Grape Popsicle Day , ,
May 28 Sunday
 International Burger Day ,
National Brisket Day ,
May 29 Monday
 National Biscuit Day UK , ,
National Coq Au Vin Day , ,
National BBQ Week , ,
May 30 Tuesday
 Fakesgiving ,
Jun 1 Thursday
 National Dairy Month ,
National Soul Food Month , ,
National Steakhouse Month ,
Turkey Lovers Month , ,
National Olive Day , ,
Jun 2 Friday
 National Donut Day , ,
National Rotisserie Chicken Day , ,
Jun 3 Saturday
 The Big Lunch , ,
Jun 4 Sunday
 National Cheese Day ,
Jun 5 Monday
 National Veggie Burger Day , ,
Jun 7 Wednesday
 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day , ,
World Food Safety Day , ,
Jun 8 Thursday
 National Name Your Poison Day , ,
Jun 9 Friday
 National Meal Prep Day , ,
Jun 10 Saturday
 National Egg Roll Day
National Herbs and Spices Day
Jun 11 Sunday
 National Corn on the Cob Day , ,
Jun 12 Monday
 National Jerky Day , ,
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day , ,
Jun 13 Tuesday
 National Chamoy Day , ,
National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day , ,
Jun 15 Thursday
 World Tapas Day ,
Jun 16 Friday
 National Take Back the Lunch Break Day , ,
Jun 17 Saturday
 National Eat Your Vegetables Day , ,
Jun 18 Sunday
 International Picnic Day , ,
International Sushi Day ,
Sustainable Gastronomy Day , ,
Turkey Lovers’ Day ,
Jun 20 Tuesday
 National Kouign Amann Day , ,
Jun 22 Thursday
 Dragon Boat Festival , ,
Jun 23 Friday
 National Detroit Style Pizza Day , ,
National Porridge Day , ,
Jun 24 Saturday
 National Pralines Day , ,
National Summersgiving Day ,
Jun 25 Sunday
 National Catfish Day , ,
Jun 27 Tuesday
 National Onion Day , ,
National Orange Blossom Day , ,
Jun 28 Wednesday
 National Tapioca Day ,
Jun 29 Thursday
 National Almond Buttercrunch Day , ,
National Bacon Burnt End Day , ,
Jul 1 Saturday
 Beans Month , ,
Lasagna Awareness Month , ,
National Baked Beans Month ,
National Grilling Month ,
National Horseradish Month ,
National Hot Dog Month ,
International Chicken Wing Day ,
Jul 3 Monday
 National Fried Clam Day
Jul 4 Tuesday
 Jackfruit Day ,
National Barbecued Spareribs Day , ,
Jul 6 Thursday
 National Hand Roll Day ,
Thirsty Thursday ,
Jul 7 Friday
 National Macaroni Day ,
Jul 9 Sunday
 National Sugar Cookie Day , ,
Jul 10 Monday
 National Doughnut Week , ,
Jul 11 Tuesday
 National Polyphenol Day , , ,
Jul 12 Wednesday
 National Pecan Pie Day , ,
Jul 13 Thursday
 Beef Tallow Day , ,
NATIONAL BEANS ‘N’ FRANKS DAY ,
Jul 14 Friday
 Kebab Day , ,
Jul 15 Saturday
 National Gummi Worm Day , ,
Orange Chicken Day ,
Jul 16 Sunday
 Fresh Spinach Day , ,
Jul 18 Tuesday
 National Caviar Day ,
Jul 23 Sunday
 National Sprout Day ,
Sprinkle Day
Jul 26 Wednesday
 National Bagelfest Day , ,
Jul 27 Thursday
 National Chili Dog Day , ,
Jul 29 Saturday
 National Chicken Wing Day , ,
National Lasagna Day , ,
Jul 31 Monday
 National Avocado Day , ,
Shredded Wheat Day , ,
Aug 1 Tuesday
 National Catfish Month ,
National Goat Cheese Month , ,
National Panini Month ,
National Sandwich Month , ,
Rawgust ,
International Can-It Forward Day , ,
Aug 2 Wednesday
 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day ,
Aug 3 Thursday
 National Grab Some Nuts Day , ,
National IPA Day (India Pale Ale Beer) , , , , , , ,
National Watermelon Day ,
Aug 4 Friday
 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day , ,
Aug 5 Saturday
 National Couscous Day , ,
National Jamaican Patty Day ,
National Mustard Day ,
National Oyster Day , ,
National Underwear Day , ,
Aug 7 Monday
 National Raspberries n’ Cream Day , ,
Afternoon Tea Week ,
Aug 8 Tuesday
 National Mochi Day ,
National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day ,
Aug 11 Friday
 National Bakewell Tart Day , ,
National Fufu Day ,
Aug 12 Saturday
 National Julienne Fries Day , ,
Aug 13 Sunday
 National Filet Mignon Day ,
Aug 18 Friday
 National Fajita Day
Aug 19 Saturday
 Saviours of the Apple Feast Day ,
Aug 20 Sunday
 National Bacon Lovers Day , ,
Aug 22 Tuesday
 National Bao Day , ,
World Plant Milk Day , ,
Aug 23 Wednesday
 National Cuban Sandwich Day
National Sponge Cake Day ,
Aug 25 Friday
 National Banana Split Day
Aug 27 Sunday
 Crab Soup Day , ,
Aug 28 Monday
 Crackers Over The Keyboard Day , ,
Aug 29 Tuesday
 More Herbs, Less Salt Day , ,
National Chop Suey Day , ,
National Lemon Juice Day
Aug 31 Thursday
 Eat Outside Day ,
La Tomatina , ,
National Trail Mix Day
Sep 1 Friday
 National Chicken Month ,
National Honey Month ,
National Organic Month , ,
National Papaya Month ,
Organic September , ,
Sourdough September ,
National Food Bank Day , ,
Sep 2 Saturday
 International Bacon Day ,
World Coconut Day
Sep 3 Sunday
 National Welsh Rarebit Day ,
National Waffle Week , ,
Sep 5 Tuesday
 National Cheese Pizza Day , ,
Sep 7 Thursday
 National Acorn Squash Day ,
National Salami Day , ,
Sep 9 Saturday
 National Wiener Schnitzel Day ,
Sep 10 Sunday
 National TV Dinner Day , ,
Sep 11 Monday
 National Hot Cross Bun Day , ,
Sep 13 Wednesday
 National Peanut Day
Sep 14 Thursday
 National Cream Filled Donut Day , ,
NATIONAL EAT A HOAGIE DAY , ,
Sep 15 Friday
 National Linguine Day
Sep 16 Saturday
 Abergavenny Food Festival , ,
Feast Portland , ,
National Choose Your Chocolate Day , ,
Sep 17 Sunday
 National Monte Cristo Day ,
British Food Fortnight ,
Sep 18 Monday
 National Cheeseburger Day ,
Sep 20 Wednesday
 National Fried Rice Day ,
Sep 22 Friday
 National Ice Cream Cone Day
Sep 23 Saturday
 National Snack Stick Day
Sep 24 Sunday
 National Cherries Jubilee Day ,
National Mofongo Day , ,
Sep 25 Monday
 German Butterbrot Day , ,
National Cooking Day
National Food Service Employee Day , ,
National Lobster Day
National Quesadilla Day , ,
Sep 26 Tuesday
 National Dumpling Day ,
National Key Lime Pie Day , ,
National Pancake Day ,
Sep 28 Thursday
 International Poke Day ,
Sep 29 Friday
 German Sandwich Day ,
International Happy Goose Day ,
National Coffee Day ,
Sep 30 Saturday
 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day , , ,
Oct 1 Sunday
 Eat Better, Eat Together Month , ,
National Caramel Month ,
National Chili Month ,
National Cookbook Month , ,
National Dessert Month , ,
National Non-GMO Month
National Pasta Month ,
National Pickled Peppers Month ,
National Pizza Month ,
National Pretzel Month ,
National Sausage Month ,
Vegetarian Month ,
International Coffee Day , ,
National Homemade Cookies Day , ,
World Vegetarian Day
Oct 4 Wednesday
 National Taco Day , ,
Oct 6 Friday
 National Noodle Day ,
Oct 8 Sunday
 International Blessings of The Fishing Fleet Day , ,
National Fluffernutter Day ,
National Pierogi Day ,
National Salmon Day ,
Oct 9 Monday
 Independence of Guayaquil , ,
Oct 10 Tuesday
 National Cake Decorating Day , ,
World Plant-based Burger Day ,
National Curry Week
Oct 11 Wednesday
 National Sausage Pizza Day ,
Oct 12 Thursday
 National Gumbo Day ,
National Pulled Pork Day ,
Oct 14 Saturday
 National Dessert Day ,
Oct 16 Monday
 National Veterans BBQ Day
World Food Day ,
UK Coffee Week ,
Oct 17 Tuesday
 National Pasta Day , ,
Oct 18 Wednesday
 National Chocolate Cupcake Day ,
Oct 21 Saturday
 International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day , ,
National Apple Day
Sweetest Day , ,
Oct 22 Sunday
 National Nut Day
Oct 23 Monday
 National Boston Cream Pie Day
Oct 24 Tuesday
 National Bologna Day
National Jamaican Jerk Day ,
World Tripe Day ,
Oct 25 Wednesday
 National Greasy Foods Day
Sourest Day , ,
Oct 26 Thursday
 National Chicken Fried Steak Day ,
National Pumpkin Day
Oct 27 Friday
 National Breadstick Day ,
Oct 28 Saturday
 National Chocolate Day ,
Wild Foods Day ,
Oct 30 Monday
 Haunted Refrigerator Night , ,
Oct 31 Tuesday
 ​National Caramel Apple Day , ,
Nov 1 Wednesday
 Banana Pudding Lovers Month , ,
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month , ,
National Fun with Fondue Month , ,
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month ,
National Pepper Month ,
National Pomegranate Month , ,
National Raisin Bread Month , ,
National Rice Awareness Month
​National Calzone Day , ,
National Cinnamon Day , ,
National Vinegar Day ,
World Vegan Day , ,
Nov 2 Thursday
 Thanksgiving Liberia ,
Nov 3 Friday
 National Sandwich Day
Nov 4 Saturday
 National Candy Day ,
Roast Dinner Day ,
Nov 5 Sunday
 National Chinese Take Out Day ,
Nov 6 Monday
 National Nachos Day , ,
Nov 9 Thursday
 National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day ,
Nov 10 Friday
 National Vanilla Cupcake Day , ,
Nov 11 Saturday
 National Sundae Day
Nov 12 Sunday
 National Pupusa Day , ,
National Split Pea Soup Week ,
Nov 14 Tuesday
 National Pickle Day
National Spicy Guacamole Day , ,
Nov 15 Wednesday
 Pack Your Mom's Lunch Day , ,
Nov 16 Thursday
 National Fast Food Day ,
Nov 21 Tuesday
 National Stuffing Day ,
Nov 23 Thursday
 Thanksgiving , ,
Turkey-free Thanksgiving
Nov 26 Sunday
 National Cake Day , ,
Nov 28 Tuesday
 National French Toast Day
Nov 29 Wednesday
 National Lemon Cream Pie Day
Throw Out Your Leftovers Day ,
Dec 2 Saturday
 National Fritters Day , ,
Dec 3 Sunday
 Ghana Farmer’s Day , ,
Dec 6 Wednesday
 National Gazpacho Day ,
National Microwave Oven Day , ,
Dec 8 Friday
 Lard Day , ,
National Brownie Day , ,
Dec 9 Saturday
 National Pastry Day , ,
Dec 13 Wednesday
 National Cream Cheese Frosting Day , ,
National Ice Cream Day ,
Dec 14 Thursday
 Roast Chestnuts Day , ,
Dec 15 Friday
 National Cupcake Day ,
Dec 17 Sunday
 National Maple Syrup Day ,
Dec 18 Monday
 National Roast Suckling Pig Day ,
Dec 19 Tuesday
 National Hard Candy Day ,
Dec 21 Thursday
 National French Fried Shrimp Day , ,
Dec 22 Friday
 National Cookie Exchange Day ,
Dec 27 Wednesday
 National Fruitcake Day ,
Dec 30 Saturday
 National Bicarbonate of Soda Day ,