List of National Food Holidays

Sharing the ultimate list of National Food Holidays! No matter the day of the year, there is sure to be a fun food holiday to celebrate!

Food holidays are such a fun way to turn an ordinary day into a celebration!

Throughout the year, you can celebrate everything from fun drinks and desserts, to main dishes and niche finds.

Let’s get started…

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Table of Contents

January National Food Holidays

National Bloody Mary Day- January 1
Apple Gifting Day- January 1
National Buffet Day – January 2
National Cream Puff Day – January 2
Fruitcake Toss Day – January 3
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day – January 3
National Spaghetti Day – January 4
National Whipped Cream Day – January 5
Apple Tree Day – January 6
National Bean Day – January 6
National Shortbread Day – January 6
National Tempura Day – January 7
National English Toffee Day – January 8
National Apricot Day – January 9
Bittersweet Chocolate Day – January 10
National Milk Day – January 11
Curried Chicken Day – January 12
National Marzipan Day – January 12
National Peach Melba Day – January 13
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day – January 14
Strawberry Ice Cream Day – January 15
International Hot & Spicy Food Day – January 16
National Fig Newton Day – January 16
National Bootlegger’s Day – January 17
National Hot Buttered Rum Day – January 17
Peking Duck Day – January 18
Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day – January 18, 2022 (falls on the Tuesday of Healthy Weight Week)
National Popcorn Day – January 19
National Buttercrunch Day – January 20
National Cheese Lover’s Day – January 20
Women’s Healthy Weight Day – January 20, 2022 (falls on every Thursday of the third full week in January)
National Granola Bar Day – January 21
New England Clam Chowder Day – January 21
National Blonde Brownie Day – January 22
Rhubarb Pie Day – January 23
National Peanut Butter Day – January 24
National Irish Coffee Day – January 25
National Peanut Brittle Day – January 26
National Pistachio Day – January 26
Chocolate Cake Day – January 27
National Blueberry Pancake Day – January 28
National Corn Chip Day – January 29
National Pork Belly Day – January 29
National Croissant Day – January 30
National Hot Chocolate Day – January 31
National Pho Day – January 31

February National Food Holidays

National Baked Alaska Day – February 1
Heavenly Hash Day – February 2
National Carrot Cake Day – February 3
Homemade Soup Day – February 4
National Stuffed Mushroom Day – February 4
Bubble Gum Day – February 4, 2022 (First Friday in February)
Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – February 5, 2022 (First Saturday in February)
National Chocolate Fondue Day – February 5
World Nutella Day – February 5
National Chopsticks Day – February 6
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day – February 7
Molasses Bar Day – February 8
National Bagels and Lox Day – February 9
Pizza Pie Day – February 9
Cream Cheese Brownie Day – February 10
Peppermint Patty Day – February 11
National Plum Pudding Day – February 12
National Tortellini Day – February 13
Pork Rind Appreciation Day – February 13 (Super Bowl Sunday)
Oatmeal Monday – February 14, 2022 (Second Monday in February)
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day – February 14
National Gumdrop Day – February 15
National Almond Day – February 16
National Indian Pudding Day – February 17
National Drink Wine Day – February 18
National Chocolate Mint Day – February 19
National Cherry Pie Day – February 20
National Sticky Bun Day – February 21
National Margaritaville Day – February 22
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day – February 22
National Banana Bread Day – February 23
National Cupcake Day (in Canada) – February 24
National Tortilla Chip Day – February 24
National Chili Day – February 24, 2022 (Last Thursday in February)
National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day – February 25
National Clam Chowder Day – February 25
National Pancake Day (IHOP) – February 25
National Personal Chefs Day – February 26
National Pistachio Day – February 26
National Strawberry Day – February 27
National Chocolate Souffle Day – February 28
Surf and Turf Day – February 29 (skipped until the next leap year – 2024)

March National Food Holidays

National Fruit Compote Day – March 1
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day – March 1
National Banana Cream Pie Day – March 2
National Cold Cuts Day – March 3
National Tartar Sauce Day – March 4, 2022 (First Friday during Lent)
National Pound Cake Day – March 4
National Cheese Doodle Day – March 5
National Frozen Food Day – March 6
National Oreo Cookie Day – March 6
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day – March 6
National Cereal Day – March 7
National Peanut Cluster Day – March 8
National Crabmeat Day – March 9
National Meatball Day – March 9
Registered Dietitian Day – March 9, 2022 (Second Wednesday in March)
National Blueberry Popover Day – March 10
National Pack Your Lunch Day – March 10
Popcorn Lover’s Day – March 10, 2022 (Second Thursday in March)
Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day – March 11
National Baked Scallops Day – March 12
Coconut Torte Day – March 13
Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day – March 14
National Potato Chip Day – March 14
Celebrating Our Bountiful Food Supply – March 15
National Peanut Lovers’ Day – March 15
National Pears Helene Day – March 15
National Artichoke Hearts Day – March 16
National Irish Food Day March – 17
Oatmeal Cookie Day – March 18
National Agriculture Day – March 19
National Chocolate Caramel Day – March 19
National Poultry Day – March 19
Maple Syrup Saturday – March 19, 2022 (Third Saturday of March)
Great American MEAT-OUT – March 20
National Ravioli Day – March 20
California Strawberry Day – March 21
National French Bread Day – March 21
National Bavarian Crepes Day – March 22
National Chip and Dip Day – March 23
National Melba Toast Day – March 23
National Cheesesteak Day – March 24
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day – March 24
International Waffle Day – March 25
National Lobster Newburg Day – March 25
National Pecan Day – March 25
National Nougat Day – March 26
Spinach Day – March 26
National Spanish Paella Day – March 27
Something on a Stick Day – March 28
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day – March 29
Turkey Neck Soup Day – March 30
Whole Grain Sampling Day – March 30, 2022 (Last Wednesday in March)
National Clams on the Half Shell Day – March 31
Oranges and Lemons Day – March 31
Tater Day – March 31

April National Food Holidays

National Sourdough Bread Day – April 1
National Love Your Produce Manager Day – April 2
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – April 2
National Chocolate Mousse Day – April 3
National Cordon Bleu Day – April 4
National Caramel Day – April 5
National Raisin and Spice Bar Day – April 5
Hostess Twinkie Day – April 6
National Caramel Popcorn Day – April 6
National Burrito Day – April 7, 2022 (First Thursday in April)
Coffee Cake Day – April 7
National Empanada Day – April 8
Chinese Almond Cookie Day – April 9
National Cinnamon Crescent Day – April 10
National Cheese Fondue Day – April 11
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – April 12
National Licorice Day – April 12
Make Lunch Count Day – April 13
National Peach Cobbler Day – April 13
National Pecan Day – April 14
McDonald’s Day – April 15
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day – April 15
Day of the Mushroom – April 16
National Eggs Benedict Day – April 16
National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day – April 17, 2022 (Same Day as Easter)
National Cheeseball Day – April 17
Animal Crackers Birthday – April 18
Garlic Day – April 19
Lima Bean Respect Day – April 20
National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day – April 20
National Chocolate Covered Cashews Truffle Day – April 21
National Jelly Bean Day – April 22
National Cherry Cheesecake Day – April 23
National Picnic Day – April 23
National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day – April 24
National Zucchini Bread Day – April 25
National Pretzel Day – April 26
National Prime Rib Day – April 27
National Blueberry Pie Day – April 28
National Shrimp Scampi Day – April 29
Stop Food Waste Day – April 27, 2022
National Raisin Day – April 30

May National Food Holidays

National Chocolate Parfait Day – May 1
National Truffles Day – May 2
National Raspberry Popover Day – May 3
National Candied Orange Peel Day – May 4
National Chocolate Custard Day – May 5
National Hoagie Day – May 5
Totally Chipotle Day – May 5
International No Diet Day – May 6
National Crepes Suzette Day – May 6
School Lunch Hero Day – May 6, 2022 (First Friday in May)
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day – May 7
National Herb Day – May 7, 2022 (first Saturday of May)
National Coconut Cream Pie Day – May 8
National Empanada Day – May 8
National Foodies Day – May 9
National Shrimp Day – May 10
Eat What You Want Day – May 11
National Nutty Fudge Day – May 12
International Hummus Day – May 13
National Apple Pie Day – May 13
National Fruit Cocktail Day – May 13
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day – May 14
National Chocolate Chip Day – May 15
International Pickle Day – May 16
National Coquilles St. Jacques Day – May 16
National Cherry Cobbler Day – May 17
National Walnut Day – May 17
I Love Reese’s Day – May 18
National Cheese Souffle Day – May 18
National Devil’s Food Cake Day – May 19
Pick Strawberries Day – May 20
National Pizza Party Day – May 20, 2022 (Third Friday in May)
National Strawberries and Cream Day – May 21
National Waiters and Waitresses Day – May 21
National Vanilla Pudding Day – May 22
National Taffy Day – May 23
Asparagus Day – May 24
National Escargot Day – May 24
Carb Day – May 25
National Brown-Bag-It Day – May 25
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day – May 26
National Cherry Dessert Day – May 26
Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day – May 26, 2022 (Thursday before Memorial Day Week)
National Italian Beef Day – May 27
National Grape Popsicle Day – May 27
National Brisket Day – May 28
National Hamburger Day (May 28, July 28 and also December 21)
National Coq Au Vin Day – May 29
National Mint Julep Day – May 30
National Macaroon Day – May 31

June National Food Holidays

World Milk Day – June 1
National Hazelnut Cake Day – June 1
National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day – June 2
National Rotisserie Chicken Day – June 2
National Egg Day – June 3
National Chocolate Macaroon Day – June 3
National Donut Day – June 3, 2022 (First Friday in June)
National Cheese Day – June 4
National Frozen Yogurt Day – June 4
National Gingerbread Day – June 5
National Applesauce Cake Day – June 6
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day – June 7
Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day – June 8
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day – June 9
National Iced Tea Day – June 10
National Herbs & Spices Day – June 10
Corn on the Cob Day – June 11
National German Chocolate Cake Day – June 11
National Jerky Day – June 12
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day – June 12
International Falafel Day – June 12
National Cupcake Lovers Day – June 13
National Strawberry Shortcake Day – June 14
National Lobster Day – June 15
Fresh Veggies Day – June 16
Eat All Your Veggies Day – June 17
National Apple Strudel Day – June 17
International Picnic Day – June 18
International Sushi Day – June 18
National Cherry Tart Day – June 18
National Martini Day – June 19
National Vanilla Milkshake Day – June 20
National Peaches and Cream Day – June 21
National Chocolate Eclair Day – June 22
National Onion Rings Day – June 22
National Pecan Sandy Day – June 23
National Pralines Day – June 24
National Catfish Day – June 25
National Strawberry Parfait Day – June 25
National Chocolate Pudding Day – June 26
National Indian Pudding Day – June 27
National Ceviche Day – June 28
National Tapioca Day – June 28
National Almond Buttercrunch Day – June 29
National Parchment Cooking Day – June 29, 2022
National Ice Cream Soda Day – June 30

July National Food Holidays

Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day – July 1
National Gingersnap Day – July 1
National Anisette Day – July 2
International Cherry Pit Spitting Day – July 2, 2022 (First Saturday in July)
Eat Beans Day – July 3
National Chocolate Wafer Day – July 3
Independence from Meat Day – July 4
National Barbecued Spareribs Day – July 4
National Apple Turnover Day – July 5
National Fried Chicken Day – July 6
Chocolate Day – July 7
National Macaroni Day – July 7
National Strawberry Sundae Day – July 7
National Chocolate with Almonds Day – July 8
National Sugar Cookie Day – July 9
Pick Blueberries Day – July 10
Make Up Your Own Sundae Day – July 11
National Blueberry Muffin Day – July 11
National Rainier Cherries Day – July 11
National Pecan Pie Day – July 12
National French Fries Day – July 13
National Macaroni and Cheese Day – July 14
National Gummy Worm Day – July 15
National Hot Dog Day – July 21
National Tapioca Pudding Day – July 15
National Corn Fritter Day – July 16
National Peach Ice Cream Day – July 17
National Ice Cream Day – July 17, 2022 (Third Sunday in July)
National Caviar Day – July 18
National Sour Candy Day – July 18
Fortune Cookie Day – July 20
International Cake Day – July 20
National Ice Cream Soda Day – July 20
National Lollipop Day – July 20
National Junk Food Day – July 21
National Penuche Fudge Day – July 22
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day – July 23
National Tequila Day – July 24
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day – July 25
Bagelfest Day – July 26
National Creme Brulee Day – July 27
National Scotch Day – July 27
National Hamburger Day – July 28
National Chili Dog Day – July 28, 2022 (Last Thursday in July)
Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day – July 29
National Chicken Wing Day – July 29
National Lasagna Day – July 29
National Cheesecake Day – July 30
National Chicken and Waffles Day – July 30
Cotton Candy Day – July 31
Jump for Jelly Beans Day – July 31

August National Food Holidays

National Raspberry Cream Pie Day – August 1
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day – August 2
National IPA Day – August 3
Grab Some Nuts Day – August 3
National Watermelon Day – August 3
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day – August 4
National Oyster Day – August 5
Braham Pie Day – August 5, 2022 (First Friday in August)
National Mustard Day – August 6, 2022 (First Saturday in August)
National Root Beer Float Day – August 6
National Raspberries and Cream Day – August 7
National SPAM Musubi Day – August 8
National Frozen Custard Day – August 8
National Zucchini Day – August 8
International Beer Day – August 8
Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night – August 8
National Rice Pudding Day – August 9
National S’mores Day – August 10
National Raspberry Tart Day – August 11
National Panini Day – August 11
Julienne Fries Day – August 12
National Filet Mignon Day – August 13
National Creamsicle Day – August 14
Lemon Meringue Pie Day – August 15
Cupcake Day (For the RSPCA) – August 15, 2022 (Third Monday in August)
National Rum Day – August 16
National Bratwurst Day – August 16
National Vanilla Custard Day – August 17
National Soft Ice Cream Day – August 18
Potato Day – August 19
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day – August 20
National Bacon Lovers’ Day – August 20
National Pecan Torte Day – August 21
National Sweet Tea Day – August 21
National Spumoni Day – August 22
National Sponge Cake Day – August 23
National Peach Pie Day – August 24
National Waffle Day – August 24
National Banana Split Day – August 25
National Cherry Popsicle Day – August 26
Banana Lovers’ Day – August 27
National Cherry Turnover Day – August 28
Chop Suey Day – August 29
More Herbs, Less Salt Day – August 29
National Toasted Marshmallow Day – August 30
Eat Outside Day – August 31
National Trail Mix Day – August 31

September National Food Holidays

National Cherry Popover Day – September 1
National Gyro Day – September 1
National “Grits for Breakfast Day -September 2
National Blueberry Popsicle Day – September 2
National Food Bank Day – September 2, 2022 (First Friday in September)
National Welsh Rarebit Day – September 3
International Bacon Day – September 3, 2022 (Saturday before Labor Day)
National Macadamia Nut Day – September 4
National Cheese Pizza Day – September 5
National Coffee Ice Cream Day – September 6
National Acorn Squash Day – September 7
Salami Day – September 7
National Date Nut Bread Day – September 8
National “I Love Food” Day – September 9
National Ants on a Log – September 10
National Hot Cross Bun Day – September 11
National Chocolate Milkshake Day – September 12
International Chocolate Day – September 13
Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day – September 13
National Peanut Day – September 13
Snack a Pickle Time – September 13
Eat a Hoagie Day – September 14
National Cream Filled Donut Day – September 14
National Cheese Toast Day – September 15
National Linguine Day – September 15
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day – September 16
National Guacamole Day – September 16
National Apple Dumpling Day – September 17
International Eat an Apple Day – September 17, 2022 (Third Saturday in September)
National Cheeseburger Day – September 18
National Butterscotch Pudding Day – September 19
National String Cheese Day – September 20
International Banana Festival – September 21
National Pecan Cookie Day – September 21
National Ice Cream Cone Day – September 22
National White Chocolate Day – September 22
National Snack Stick Day – September 23
Hug a Vegetarian Day – September 23, 2022 (Last Friday in September)
National Cherries Jubilee Day – September 24
National Quesadilla Day- September 25
National Food Service Workers Day – September 25
National Dumpling Day – September 26
National Key Lime Pie Day – September 26
Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids – September 26, 2022 (Fourth Monday in September)
National Corned Beef Hash Day – September 27
Strawberry Cream Pie Day – September 28
National Coffee Day – September 29
National Mocha Day – September 29
National Mulled Cider Day – September 30

October National Food Holidays

Homemade Cookies Day – October 1
Pudding Season Begins – October 1
World Vegetarian Day – October 1
National Fried Scallops Day – October 2
National Caramel Custard Day – October 3
Kanelbullens Dag (Cinnamon Bun Day) – October 4
National Taco Day – October 4
National Apple Betty Day – October 5
National Pumpkin Seed Day – October 5, 2022 (First Wednesday in October)
National Noodle Day – October 6
National Frappe Day – October 7
National Fluffernutter Day – October 8
National Pierogi Day – October 8
National Salmon Day – October 8
International Beer and Pizza Day – October 9
Moldy Cheese Day – October 9
Submarine Hoagie Hero Grinder Day – October 9
National Angel Food Cake Day – October 10
National Sausage Pizza Day – October 11
National Gumbo Day – October 12
National Yorkshire Pudding Day – October 13
World Egg Day – October 14, 2022 (Second Friday of October)
National Dessert Day – October 14, 2022
National Chocolate Covered Insects Day – October 14
National Chicken Cacciatore Day – October 15
National Roast Pheasant Day – October 15
World Food Day – October 16
Four Prunes Day – October 17
National Pasta Day – October 17
Meatloaf Appreciation Day – October 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day – October 18
National Seafood Bisque Day – October 19
National Brandied Fruit Day – October 20
Caramel Apple Day – October 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day – October 21
National Nut Day – October 22
National Boston Cream Pie Day – October 23
National Canning Day – October 23
Food Day – October 24
Good and Plenty Day – October 24
National Bologna Day – October 24
National Greasy Foods Day – October 25
Mince Meat Pie Day – October 26
Pumpkin Day – October 26
National Potato Day – October 27
National Chocolate Day – October 28
Wild Foods Day – October 28
National Oatmeal Day – October 29
Buy a Donut Day – October 30
National Candy Corn Day – October 30
National Caramel Apple Day – October 31

November National Food Holidays

National Deep Fried Clams Day – November 1
National Vinegar Day – November 1
National Deviled Egg Day – November 2
National Sandwich Day – November 3
National Candy Day – November 4
National Donut Day – November 5
National Nachos Day – November 6
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day – November 7
National Men Make Dinner Day – November 4
Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day – November 8
National Greek Yogurt Day – November 9
National Pork Belly Day – November 10
National Vanilla Cupcake Day – November 10
National Mussels Days – November 10
National Sundae Day – November 11
National Pizza with The Works (Except Anchovies) Day – November 12
National Indian Pudding Day – November 13
National Guacamole Day – November 14
National Pickle Day – November 14
National Bundt Day – November 15
National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day – November 15
National Raisin Bran Cereal Day – November 15
National Fast Food Day – November 16
Homemade Bread Day – November 17
National Baklava Day – November 17
National Vichyssoise Day – November 18
National Macchiato Day – November 19
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day – November 20
Gingerbread Day – November 21
National Stuffing Day – November 21
National Cashew Day – November 22
Eat a Cranberry Day – November 23
National Sardines Day – November 24
National Parfait Day – November 25
Sinkie Day (A “sinkie” is a person who occasionally dines over the kitchen sink) – November 25, 2022 (Day after Thanksgiving)
National Cake Day – November 26
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day – November 27
National French Toast Day – November 28
Chocolates Day – November 29
National Lemon Cream Pie Day – November 29
National Mousse Day – November 30

December National Food Holidays

Eat Red Apple Day – December 1
National Pie Day – December 1
National Fritters Day – December 2
National Apple Pie Day – December 3
World Pear Day – December 3, 2022 (First Saturday in December)
National Cookie Day – December 4
National Sacher Torte Day – December 5
Microwave Oven Day – December 6
National Gazpacho Day – December 6
National Cotton Candy Day – December 7
National Chocolate Brownie Day – December 8
National Pastry Day – December 9
National Lager Day – December 10
National Noodle Ring Day – December 11
National Pho Day – December 12
National Cocoa Day – December 12
Ice Cream and Violins Day – December 13
National Bouillabaisse Day – December 14
National Cupcake Day – December 15
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day – December 16
National Maple Syrup Day – December 17
National Roast Suckling Pig Day – December 18
National Hard Candy Day – December 19
National Fried Shrimp Day – December 20
Kiwi Fruit Day (California) – December 21
National Hamburger Day (May 28, July 28 and also December 21)
National Date Nut Bread Day – December 22
National Pfeffernuesse Day – December 23
National Eggnog Day – December 24
National Tamales Day – December 25
National Pumpkin Pie Day – December 25
National Candy Cane Day – December 26
National Fruit Cake Day – December 27
National Box of Chocolate Day – December 28
Pepper Pot Day – December 29
Bacon Day – December 30
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day (Baking Soda) – December 30
National Champagne Day – December 31

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