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