Food Holidays

Looking for food-oriented holidays to celebrate your favorite recipe on your blog, instagram and twitter? Look no further!

January Food Holidays

• Jan. 4: National Spaghetti Day, U.S.
• Jan. 5: National Whipped Cream Day, U.S.
• Jan. 6: National Bean Day, U.S.
• Jan. 11: National Milk Day, U.S.
• Jan. 14: National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day, U.S.
• Jan. 16: National Fig Newton Day, U.S.
• Jan. 19: National Popcorn Day, U.S.
• Jan. 20: National Cheese Lover’s Day, U.S.
• Jan. 22: National Blonde Brownie Day, U.S.
• Jan. 23: National Pie Day, U.S.
• Jan. 24: National Peanut Butter Day, U.S.
• Jan. 27: National Chocolate Cake Day, U.S.
• Jan. 30: National Croissant Day, U.S.

February Food Holidays

• Feb. 1: National Dark Chocolate Day, U.S.
• Feb. 4: National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, U.S.
• Feb. 6: National Frozen Yogurt Day, U.S.
• Feb. 7: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day, U.S.
• Feb. 9: National Bagel Day, U.S.
• Feb. 9: National Pizza Day, U.S.
• Feb. 12: National Plum Pudding Day, U.S.
• Feb. 13: National Tortellini Day, U.S.
• Feb. 16: National Almond Day, U.S.
• Feb. 20: National Muffin Day, U.S.
• Feb. 21: National Sticky Bun Day, U.S.
• Feb. 23: National Chili Day, U.S.
• Feb. 24: National Tortilla Chip Day, U.S.
• Feb. 25: National Clam Chowder Day, U.S.
• Feb. 26: National Pistachio Day, U.S.
• Feb. 27: National Pancake Day, U.S.
• Feb. 28: National Chocolate Souffle Day, U.S.

March Food Holidays

• Mar. 1: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, U.S.
• Mar. 6: National Frozen Food Day, U.S.
• Mar. 6: National Oreo Cookie Day Brand, , U.S.
• Mar. 7: National Cereal Day, Health, U.S.
• Mar. 9: National Meatball Day, U.S.
• Mar. 10: National Pack Your Lunch Day, U.S.
• Mar. 14: National Potato Chip Day, U.S.
• Mar. 16: National Artichoke Day, U.S.
• Mar. 17: National Corn Dog Day, U.S.
• Mar. 19: National Poultry Day, U.S.
• Mar. 21: National French Bread Day, U.S.
• Mar. 24: National Cheesesteak Day, U.S.
• Mar. 25: International Waffle Day, World
• Mar. 26: National Spinach Day, U.S.
• Mar. 27: National Spanish Paella Day, U.S.

April Food Holidays

• Apr. 2: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, U.S.
• Apr. 5: National Burrito Day, U.S.
• Apr. 5: National Deep Dish Pizza Day, U.S.
• Apr. 8: National Empanada Day, U.S.
• Apr. 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, U.S.
• Apr. 13: National Make Lunch Count Day, U.S.
• Apr. 17: National Cheeseball Day, U.S.
• Apr. 19: National Garlic Day, U.S.
• Apr. 22: National Jelly Bean Day, U.S.
• Apr. 24: National Pigs in a Blanket Day, U.S.
• Apr. 26: National Pretzel Day, U.S.
• Apr. 27: National Prime Rib Day, U.S.
• Apr. 29: National Shrimp Scampi Day, U.S.
• Apr. 30: National Raisin Day, U.S.

May Food Holidays

• May 5: Cinco de Mayo Drinking, Mexico, U.S.
• May 5: National Hoagie Day, U.S.
• May 10: National Shrimp Day, U.S.
• May 11: National Eat What You Want Day, U.S.
• May 13: International Hummus Day,, U.S.
• May 13: National Apple Pie Day, U.S.
• May 13: National Fruit Cocktail Day, U.S.
• May 14: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, U.S.
• May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day, U.S.
• May 17: National Walnut Day, U.S.
• May 18: National Pizza Party Day, U.S.
• May 19: National Devil’s Food Cake Day, U.S.
• May 23: National Taffy Day, U.S.
• May 28: National Brisket Day, U.S.
• May 28: National Hamburger Day, U.S.
• May 31: National Macaroon Day, U.S.

June Food Holidays

• Jun. 1: National Donut Day, U.S.
• Jun. 1: National Olive Day, U.S.
• Jun. 3: National Egg Day, U.S.
• Jun. 4: National Cheese Day, U.S.
• Jun. 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, U.S.
• Jun. 11: National Corn on the Cob Day, U.S.
• Jun. 16: National Fudge Day, U.S.
• Jun. 17: National Eat Your Vegetables Day, U.S.
• Jun. 18: International Sushi Day,, U.S.
• Jun. 21: National Smoothie Day, U.S.
• Jun. 22: National Onion Ring Day, U.S.
• Jun. 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day, U.S.
• Jun. 28: National Tapioca Day, U.S.

July Food Holidays

It’s no surprise that July has one of the busiest food calendars all year – with kids of out school and people taking summer vacation, restaurants and food vendors love coming up with themes to celebrate.

• Jul. 6: National Fried Chicken Day, U.S.
• Jul. 7: National Strawberry Sundae Day, U.S.
• Jul. 9: National Sugar Cookie Day, U.S.
• Jul. 12: National Eat Your Jello Day, U.S.
• Jul. 13: National French Fry Day, U.S.
• Jul. 14: National Mac and Cheese Day, U.S.
• Jul. 15: National Ice Cream Day, U.S.
• Jul. 16: National Corn Fritter Day, U.S.
• Jul. 18: National Caviar Day World
• Jul. 18: National Hot Dog Day, U.S.
• Jul. 20: National Lollipop Day, U.S.
• Jul. 21: National Junk Food Day, U.S.
• Jul. 24: National Drive-Thru Day, U.S.
• Jul. 25: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, U.S.
• Jul. 25: National Wine and Cheese Day, U.S.
• Jul. 26: National Chili Dog Day, U.S.
• Jul. 26: National Coffee Milkshake Day, U.S.
• Jul. 27: National Creme Brûlée Day France, U.S.
• Jul. 28: National Milk Chocolate Day, U.S.
• Jul. 29: National Chicken Wing Day, U.S.
• Jul. 29: National Lasagna Day, U.S.
• Jul. 30: National Cheesecake Day, U.S.
• Jul. 31: National Avocado Day, U.S.

August Food Holidays

• Aug. 2: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, U.S.
• Aug. 3: National Watermelon Day, U.S.
• Aug. 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, U.S.
• Aug. 4: National Mustard Day, U.S.
• Aug. 6 Northern Territory Picnic Day Drinking, Australia
• Aug. 6 Provincial Day Drinking, Family, Food, Canada
• Aug. 17 Gold Cup Parade Family, Food, Canada
• Aug. 18: National Fajita Day, U.S.
• Aug. 19: National Potato Day, U.S.
• Aug. 20: National Lemonade Day, U.S.
• Aug. 23: National Sponge Cake Day, U.S.
• Aug. 24: National Waffle Day, U.S.
• Aug. 25: National Banana Split Day, U.S.
• Aug. 29: National Lemon Juice Day, U.S.
• Aug. 31: National Trail Mix Day, U.S.

September Food Holidays

September contains some of the Oktoberfest-related food days, including Wienre Schnitzels and German Sandwich Day. It runs from the last week of September through the first week of October, and is the perfect time to get your german food recipes in.

• Sep. 2: World Coconut Day World
• Sep. 5: National Cheese Pizza Day, U.S.
• Sep. 9: National Wiener Schnitzel Day, U.S.
• Sep. 13: National Peanut Day, U.S.
• Sep. 15: National Linguine Day, U.S.
• Sep. 16: National Guacamole Day, U.S.
• Sep. 18: National Cheeseburger Day, U.S.
• Sep. 20: National Pepperoni Pizza Day, U.S.
• Sep. 22: National Ice Cream Cone Day, U.S.
• Sep. 22: World Plant Milk Day, U.S.
• Sep. 24: National Cherries Jubilee Day, U.S.
• Sep. 25: National Cooking Day, U.S.
• Sep. 25: National Lobster Day, U.S.
• Sep. 26: National Pancake Day, U.S.
• Sep. 28: AFL Grand Final Friday
• Sep. 28: German Sandwich Day, World

October Food Holidays

• Oct. 1: International Coffee Day, World
• Oct. 1: National Homemade Cookies Day, U.S.
• Oct. 1: World Vegetarian Day World
• Oct. 4: National Crunchy Taco Day, U.S.
• Oct. 4: National Taco Day, U.S.
• Oct. 6: National Noodle Day, U.S.
• Oct. 8: National Pierogi Day, U.S.
• Oct. 11: National Sausage Pizza Day, U.S.
• Oct. 14: National Dessert Day, U.S.
• Oct. 17: National Pasta Day, U.S.
• Oct. 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day, U.S.
• Oct. 21: International Day of the Nacho, World
• Oct. 22: National Nut Day, U.S.
• Oct. 23: National Boston Cream Pie Day, U.S.
• Oct. 24: National Bologna Day, U.S.
• Oct. 25: National Greasy Foods Day, U.S.
• Oct. 25: World Pasta Day World
• Oct. 26: National Pumpkin Day, U.S.
• Oct. 28: National Chocolate Day, U.S.

November Food Holidays

• Nov. 1: National Men Make Dinner Day, Relationships, U.S.
• Nov. 1: National Vinegar Day, U.S.
• Nov. 3: National Sandwich Day, U.S.
• Nov. 4: National Candy Day, U.S.
• Nov. 6: National Nachos Day, U.S.
• Nov. 10: National Vanilla Cupcake Day, U.S.
• Nov. 11: National Sundae Day, U.S.
• Nov. 14: National Pickle Day, U.S.
• Nov. 21: National Stuffing Day, U.S.
• Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Federal, , U.S.
• Nov. 26: National Cake Day, U.S.
• Nov. 28: National French Toast Day, U.S.
• Nov. 29: National Lemon Cream Pie Day U.K.

December Food Holidays

• Dec. 4: National Cookie Day, U.S.
• Dec. 6: National Gazpacho Day, U.S.
• Dec. 8: National Brownie Day, U.S.
• Dec. 9: National Pastry Day, U.S.
• Dec. 12: National Gingerbread House Day, U.S.
• Dec. 13: National Ice Cream Day, U.S.
• Dec. 15: National Cupcake Day, U.S.
• Dec. 16: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, U.S.
• Dec. 17: National Maple Syrup Day, U.S.
• Dec. 19: National Hard Candy Day, U.S.
• Dec. 22: National Cookie Exchange Day, U.S.
• Dec. 27: National Fruitcake Day, U.S.
• Dec. 30: National Bacon Day, U.S.

Editorial Calenders

Food bloggers can use the national food holidays as a content planning strategy – celebrating your favorite dishes and posting them to your blog. This makes for easy re-posting of recipes each year on the same date, keeping your blog relevant and ensuring a constant stream of content for your readers.

Why participate? Each year thousands of people will search for information about that food day, looking for recipe ideas to cook. These are trends that are easily overlooked because they spike during one day in a specific month, and get smoothed over by data from the rest of the year.