Fun Food Holidays to Celebrate Every Day! (Ultimate National Food Days List)
Imagine a world where there’s literally an excuse to celebrate something delicious 365 days of the year—here it is with the ultimate list of National Food Holidays, where every day is a tastebud-tingling, insta-worthy, mouthwatering celebration!
Food holidays are simply fun. They’re like regular holidays, but better—because you can celebrate without all the fanfare (and work) of a multi-course meal with your extended family. There are a only few food days designated by official governing bodies, but you’ll find buzz about these “unofficial” national food holidays online and on social media throughout the year.
Whether it’s a childhood fave like peanut butter and jelly or a classic like apple pie, there’s a day set aside for it on the calendar. So, consider this your formal invitation to the most delicious year ever (no RSVPs required!).
January Food Holidays
January 1
National Bloody Mary Day
National Black Eyed Pea Day
January 2
National Cream Puff Day
National Buffet Day
January 3
Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
Fruitcake Toss Day
January 4
National Spaghetti Day
January 5
National Whipped Cream Day
January 6
Apple Tree Day
National Bean Day
National Shortbread Day
National King Cake 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
Hot Toddy Day
National Milk Day
January 12
Curried Chicken Day
Marzipan Day
Glazed Donut Day
January 13
National Peach Melba Day
January 14
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15
Strawberry Ice Cream Day
National Bagel Day
January 16
National Fig Newton Day
International Hot and Spicy Food Day
January 17
Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18
National Peking Duck Day
National Gourmet Coffee Day
January 19
National Popcorn Day
January 20
National Cheese Lover’s Day
National Coffee Break Day
National Buttercrunch 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
January 25
National Irish Coffee Day
January 26
National Peanut Brittle Day
January 27
National Chocolate Cake Day
January 28
National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 29
National Corn Chip Day
January 30
National Croissant Day
January 31
National Hot Chocolate Day
February Food Holidays
February 1
National Baked Alaska Day
National Cake Pop Day
National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2
National Tater Tot Day
February 3
National Carrot Cake Day
National Bubble Gum Day (2023)
February 4
Homemade Soup Day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (2023)
February 5
World Nutella Day
National Chocolate Fondue 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
Pork Rind Appreciation Day (2023)
National Plum Pudding Day
National Biscotti Day
February 13
National Tortellini Day
Oatmeal Monday (2023)
National Italian Food Day
February 14
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15
National Gumdrop Day
National Chewing Gum Day
February 16
National Almond Day
February 17
National Café 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
National Banana Bread Day
National Chili Day (2023)
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 Chocolate Souffle Day
IHOP’s National Pancake Day (2023)
March Food Holidays
March 1
National Fruit Compote Day
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 2
National Banana Cream Pie Day
March 3
National Cold Cuts Day
National Moscow Mule Day
March 4
National Poundcake Day
March 5
National Cheese Doodle Day
March 6
National Frozen Food Day
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
National Oreo Day
March 7
National Cereal Day
March 8
National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9
Popcorn Lover’s Day (2023)
National Meatball Day
National Crab Day
March 10
National Blueberry Popover Day
National Pack Your Lunch Day
National Ranch Dressing Day
March 11
Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
National “Eat Your Noodles” Day
March 12
National Baked Scallops Day
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
Maple Syrup Saturday (2023)
Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Sloppy Joe Day
March 19
National Chocolate Caramel Day
National Poultry Day
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 20
Great American MEAT-OUT
National Ravioli Day
March 21
California Strawberry Day
National French Bread Day
National Crunchy Taco Day
March 22
National Bavarian Crepes Day
World Water Day
March 23
National Chips and Dip Day
National Tamale Day
March 24
National Cheesesteak Day
National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
National Tortilla Chip Day
March 25
International Waffle Day
National Lobster Newburg Day
National Pecan Day
March 26
National Nougat Day
National Spinach Day
March 27
National Spanish Paella Day
World Whisky Day
March 28
Something on a Stick Day
National Black Forest Cake Day
March 29
National Chiffon Cake Day
March 30
National Hot Chicken Day
March 31
Oranges and Lemons Day
Tater Day
National Oysters on the Half Shell Day
National Clam Day
April Food Holidays
April 1
National Sourdough Bread Day
April 2
National Peanut Butter and Jelly 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 Burrito Day (2023)
National Caramel Popcorn Day
International Carbonara Day
New Beer’s Eve
April 7
National Beer Day
National Coffee Cake Day
April 8
National Empanada Day
April 9
National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day (2023)
National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
April 11
National Poutine Day
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
Day of the Mushroom
April 17
National Cheeseball Day
World Malbec Day
April 18
National Animal Crackers Day
April 19
Garlic Day
National Rice Ball Day
April 20
Lima Bean Respect Day
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
April 25
National Zucchini Bread Day
April 26
Stop Food Waste Day (2023)
National Pretzel Day
April 27
National Prime Rib Day
April 28
National Blueberry Pie Day
April 29
National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Raisin Day
Bubble Tea Day
May 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 Homebrew Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day
May 5
National Hoagie Day
Totally Chipotle Day
National Enchilada Day
National Chocolate Custard Day
May 6
National Crepes Suzette Day
National Herb Day (2023)
May 7
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8
National Empanada Day
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 9
National Butterscotch Brownie Day
National Moscato Day
May 10
National Shrimp 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
International Hummus Day
May 14
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
National Brioche Day
May 15
National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16
International Pickle Day
National Barbecue Day
National Coquilles St. Jacques Day
May 17
National Walnut Day
National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 18
National Cheese Souffle Day
I Love Reese’s Day
May 19
National Pizza Party Day (2023)
National Devil’s Food Cake Day
World Baking Day
May 20
Pick Strawberries Day
National Quiche Lorraine Day
May 21
National Strawberries and Cream Day
May 22
National Vanilla Pudding Day
May 23
National Taffy Day
May 24
Asparagus Day
National Escargot Day
May 25
Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day (2023)
National Brown-Bag-It Day
National Wine Day
Carb Day
May 26
National Cherry Dessert Day
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
May 27
National Italian Beef Day
National Grape Popsicle Day
May 28
National Hamburger Day
National Brisket Day
May 29
National Coq Au Vin Day
National Biscuit Day
May 30
National Mint Julep Day
May 31
National Macaroon Day
June Food Holidays
June 1
National Hazelnut Cake Day
World Milk Day
June 2
National Donut Day (2023)
National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day
National Rotisserie Chicken Day
June 3
National Chocolate Macaroon Day
National Egg Day
June 4
National Frozen Yogurt Day
National Cheese Day
National Cognac Day
June 5
National Gingerbread Day
National Ketchup Day
June 6
National Applesauce Cake Day
June 7
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 8
National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
June 9
National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10
National Iced-Tea Day
Herbs & Spices Day
June 11
Corn on the Cob Day
National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12
National Jerky Day
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
International Falafel Day
June 13
Cupcake Lover’s Day
June 14
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15
World Gin Day
June 16
Fresh Veggies Day
National Fudge Day
June 17
National Apple Strudel Day
Eat All Your Veggies Day
June 18
International Picnic Day
International Sushi Day
National Cherry Tart Day
June 19
National Martini Day
June 20
National Vanilla Milkshake Day
June 21
National Peaches & Cream Day
June 22
National Chocolate Eclair Day
National Onion Ring Day
June 23
National Pecan Sandy Day
June 24
National Pralines Day
June 25
National Strawberry Parfait Day
National Catfish Day
June 26
National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27
National Indian Pudding Day
National Orange Blossom Day
June 28
National Tapioca Day
National Ceviche Day
June 29
National Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 30
National Mai Tai Day
National Ice Cream Soda Day
July Food Holidays
July 1
International Cherry Pit Spitting Day (2023)
National Gingersnap Day
July 2
National Anisette Day
July 3
Eat Beans Day
National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 4
National Barbecue Day
Independence from Meat Day
National Barbecued Spareribs Day
Caesar Salad 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
Pick Blueberries Day
National Pina Colada Day
July 11
National Blueberry Muffin Day
National Rainier Cherries Day
National Mojito Day
July 12
National Pecan Pie Day
July 13
National French Fries Day
July 14
National Macaroni and Cheese Day
National Grand Marnier Day
July 15
National Tapioca Pudding Day
National Gummy Worm Day
July 16
National Ice Cream Day (2023)
National Corn Fritter Day
July 17
National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18
National Caviar Day
July 19
National Daiquiri Day
National Hot Dog Day (2023)
July 20
International Cake Day
National Ice Cream Sundae Day
National Lollipop Day
Fortune Cookie Day
July 21
National Junk Food Day
National Creme Brûlée Day
July 22
National Penuche Fudge Day
July 23
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
July 24
National Tequila Day
July 25
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
July 26
National Bagelfest
National Coffee Milkshake Day
July 27
National Chili Dog Day (2023)
National Creme Brulee Day
National Scotch Day
July 28
National Milk Chocolate Day
National Hamburger Day
July 29
National Chicken Wing Day
National Lasagna Day
July 30
National Cheesecake Day
July 31
National Raspberry Cake Day
August Food Holidays
August 1
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 2
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3
National Watermelon Day
National IPA Day (2023)
August 4
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
International Beer Day (2023)
August 5
National Oyster Day
National Mustard Day (2023)
August 6
National Root Beer Float Day
August 7
Raspberries and Cream Day
August 8
National Zucchini Day
Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night
National Frozen Custard Day
August 9
National Rice Pudding Day
August 10
National S’mores Day
August 11
National Panini Day
National Raspberry Tart Day
August 12
National Julienne Fries Day
August 13
National Filet Mignon Day
August 14
National Creamsicle Day
August 15
Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 16
National Rum Day
National Bratwurst Day
August 17
National Vanilla Custard Day
August 18
National Ice Cream Pie Day
August 19
Potato Day
National Soft-Serve Ice Cream Day
August 20
National Bacon Lovers Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21
National Sweet Tea Day
August 22
National Pecan Torte Day
National “Eat a Peach” Day
August 23
National Sponge Cake Day
National Cuban Sandwich Day
August 24
National Peach Pie Day
National Waffle Day
August 25
National Banana Split Day
National Whiskey Sour Day
August 26
National Cherry Popsicle Day
August 27
Banana Lovers’ Day
National Pots de Creme Day
August 28
National Cherry Turnovers Day
August 29
National Chop Suey Day
August 30
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31
National Trail Mix Day
Eat Outside Day
September Food Holidays
September 1
National Gyro Day
September 2
International Bacon Day
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
National “Grits for Breakfast” 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
Salami Day
National Beer Lover’s Day
September 8
National Date-Nut Bread Day
September 9
National “I Love Food” Day
September 10
National Hot Dog Day
National Ants on a Log Day (2023)
September 11
National Hot Cross Bun Day
September 12
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 13
International Chocolate Day
Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
National Peanut Day
September 14
National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day
September 15
National Cheese Toast Day
National Linguine Day
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National Creme de Menthe Day
September 16
International Eat an Apple Day (2023)
National Guacamole Day
National Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Day
September 17
National Apple Dumpling Day
National Monte Cristo Day
September 18
National Cheeseburger Day
September 19
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20
National Pepperoni Pizza Day
National String Cheese Day
National Punch Day & Rum Punch Day
September 21
International Banana Festival
National Pecan Cookie Day
September 22
National Ice Cream Cone Day
National White Chocolate Day
September 23
National Great American Pot Pie Day
September 24
National Cherries Jubilee Day
September 25
National Lobster Day
National Quesadilla Day
September 26
National Pancake Day
National Dumpling Day
National Key Lime Pie Day
September 27
National Corned Beef Hash Day
National Chocolate Milk Day
September 28
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
National Drink a Beer Day
September 29
Hug a Vegetarian Day (2023)
National Coffee Day
National Mocha Day
September 30
National Mulled Cider Day
October Food Holidays
October 1
Homemade Cookies Day
National Pumpkin Spice Day
World Vegetarian Day
October 2
National Fried Scallops Day
October 3
National Caramel Custard Day
National Soft Taco Day
October 4
National Taco Day
Cinnamon Bun Day (Kanelbullens Dag)
National Pumpkin Seed Day (2023)
National Kale Day (2023)
National Vodka Day
October 5
National Apple Betty Day
October 6
National Noodle Day
October 7
National Frappe Day
October 8
National Fluffernutter Day
National Pierogi Day
National Salmon Day
October 9
International Beer and Pizza Day
Submarine-Hoagie-Hero-Grinder Day
Moldy Cheese Day
October 10
National Angel Food Cake Day
October 11
National Sausage Pizza Day
World Dulce le Leche Day
October 12
National Gumbo Day
October 13
World Egg Day (2023)
Yorkshire Pudding Day
October 14
National Dessert Day
October 15
National Mushroom Day
National Red Wine Day
National Chicken Cacciatore Day
National Roast Pheasant Day
October 16
World Food Day
National Liqueur Day
October 17
National Pasta Day
October 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Meatloaf Appreciation Day
October 19
National Seafood Bisque Day
October 20
National Brandied Fruit Day
October 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
October 22
National Nut Day
October 23
National Canning Day
National Boston Cream Pie Day
October 24
National Bologna Day
October 25
National Greasy Foods Day
World Pasta Day
October 26
Pumpkin Day
National Mincemeat Day
October 27
National Potato Day
American Beer Day
October 28
National Chocolate Day
Wild Foods Day
October 29
National Oatmeal Day
October 30
National Candy Corn Day
October 31
National Caramel Apple Day
November Food Holidays
November 1
World Vegan Day
National Pâté Day
National Deep Fried Clams Day
National Vinegar Day
November 2
National Deviled Egg Day
International Stout Day (2023)
November 3
National Sandwich Day
November 4
National Candy Day
November 5
National Apple Betty Day
National Chinese Take-out Day
November 6
National Nachos Day
November 7
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
November 8
National Cappuccino Day
November 9
National Greek Yogurt Day
November 10
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11
National Sundae Day
November 12
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
National Happy Hour Day
November 13
National Indian Pudding Day
November 14
National Pickle Day
November 15
National Bundt Day
National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
November 16
National Fast Food Day
November 17
National Baklava Day
Homemade Bread Day
November 18
National Apple Cider Day
National Vichyssoise Day
November 19
National Macchiato Day
November 20
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21
National Stuffing Day
National Gingerbread Cookie Day
November 22
National Cashew Day
National Cranberry Relish Day
November 23
Eat a Cranberry Day
National Espresso Day
November 24
National Sardines Day
November 25
National Parfait Day
National “Eat with a Friend” Day
November 26
National Cake Day
November 27
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
November 28
National French Toast Day
November 29
National Lemon Creme Pie Day
National Rice Cake Day
November 30
National Mousse Day
December Food Holidays
December 1
Eat a Red Apple Day
National Fried Pie Day
December 2
World Pear Day (2023)
National Fritters Day
December 3
National Peppermint Latte Day
December 4
National Cookie Day
December 5
National Comfort Food Day
Repeal of Prohibition Day
December 6
National Gazpacho 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
December 12
Day of Pho
National Ambrosia Day
December 13
National Cocoa Day
Popcorn String Day
December 14
National Bouillabaisse Day
National Biscuits and Gravy Day
December 15
National Cupcake Day
National Gingerbread Latte Day
December 16
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 17
National Maple Syrup Day
December 18
National “I Love Honey” Day
December 19
National Hard Candy Day
National Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 20
National Sangria Day
December 21
Kiwifruit Day
National Fried Shrimp Day
December 22
National Date Nut Bread Day
December 23
National Pfeffernüsse Day
December 24
National Egg Nog Day
December 25
National “Kiss the Cook” Day
National Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26
National Candy Cane Day
December 27
National Fruitcake Day
December 28
National Box of Chocolates Day
December 29
National Pepper Pot Day
December 30
National Bacon Day
Baking Soda Day
December 31
National Champagne Day
We hope you have fun celebrating these National Food Days all year long! Did we miss your favorite food holiday? Let us know in the comments below! 👇🏻