It’s easy to miss a national food holiday or two and it sucks when you do. Don’t miss a single one ever again with this ultimate national food holidays list.
I like holidays, especially national food holidays. I don’t really know why. They certainly aren’t as big or as popular as say Christmas or Halloween but they are still good all the same.
What is not good is missing out on a food holiday because you completely forget. There is nothing worse than forgetting it is national popcorn day and you no longer have an excuse to eat the many hundreds of bags of popcorn you have stuffed in the back of your cupboard.
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But with how many national food holidays there are it really isn’t a surprise that we forget the odd one every now and again. After all, there is one for pretty much every day of the year. Some are holidays on specific days and others are month-long holidays.
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So if you ever need to check up on what food holiday is coming up next then just pop over here and check. No matter what day of the year it is I’ll have you covered so that you don’t miss a single one.
Food Holidays: Know them all, don’t miss a single one!
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January National Food Holidays
January 1 – National Black Eyed Pea Day & National Bloody Mary Day
January 2 – National Cream Puff Day
January 3 – National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 4 – National Spaghetti Day
January 5 – National Whipped Cream Day
January 6 – National Bean Day & National Shortbread 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 – National Milk Day & National Hot Toddy Day
January 12 – National Curried Chicken Day & National Glazed Doughnut Day & National Marzipan Day
January 13 – National Peach Melba Day
January 14 – National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15 – National Strawberry Ice Cream Day & National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
January 16 – National Fig Newton Day & International Spicy Food Day
January 17 – National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18 – National Gourmet Coffee Day & Peking Duck Day
January 19 – National Popcorn Day
January 20 – National Cheese Lover’s Day & National Buttercrunch Day
January 21 – National New England Clam Chowder Day & National Granola Bar 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
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February National Food Holidays
February 1 – National Cake Pops Day & National Baked Alaska Day & National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2 – National Tater Tot Day
February 3 – National Carrot Cake Day
February 4 – National Stuffed Mushroom Day & National Homemade Soup Day
February 5 – National Frozen Yogurt Day & World Nutella Day
February 6 – National Chopsticks Day
February 7 – National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8 – National Potato Lover’s Day & National Molasses Bar Day
February 9 – National Bagels and Lox Day & National Pizza Day
February 10 – National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11 – National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12 – National Plum Pudding Day
February 13 – National Tortellini Day
February 14 – National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15 – National Chewing Gum Day & National Gumdrop Day
February 16 – National Almond Day
February 17 – National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
February 18 – National “Drink Wine” Day
February 19 – National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20 – National Muffin Day & National Cherry Pie Day
February 21 – National Sticky Bun Day & National Pancake Day
February 22 – National Margarita Day
February 23 – National Chili Day & National Banana Bread Day
February 24 – National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25 – National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
February 26 – National Pistachio Day
February 27 – National Strawberry Day
February 28 – National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29 – National Frog Legs Day
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March National Food Holidays
March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 2 – National Banana Cream Pie Day
March 3 – National Cold Cuts Day
March 4 – National Poundcake Day
March 5 – National Cheese Doodle Day
March 6 – National Oreo Day
March 7 – National Cereal Day
March 8 – National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9 – National Meatball Day
March 10 – National Ranch Dressing Day
March 11 – National “Eat Your Noodles” Day
March 12 – 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 “Eat Like an Irishman” Day
March 18 – National Sloppy Joe Day
March 19 – National Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 20 – National Ravioli Day
March 21 – National Crunchy Taco Day
March 22 – National Water Day
March 23 – National Chips and Dip Day
March 24 – National Cake Pop Day
March 25 – National International Waffle Day
March 26 – National Nougat Day
March 27 – National World Whisky Day
March 28 – National Black Forest Cake Day
March 29 – National Chiffon Cake Day
March 30 – National Turkey Neck Soup Day
March 31 – National Clam Day
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April National Food Holidays
April 1 – National Sourdough Bread Day
April 2 – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 3 – National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4 – International Carrot Day
April 5 – Caramel Day
April 6 – National Caramel Popcorn Day
April 7 – National Coffee Cake Day
April 8 – National Empanada Day
April 9 – National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10 – National Cinnamon Crescent Day
April 11 – National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12 – 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
April 17 – National Cheeseball Day
April 18 – National Animal Crackers Day
April 19 – National Rice Ball Day
April 20 – 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
April 24 – National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
April 25
April 26 – National Pretzel Day
April 27 – National Prime Rib Day
April 28 – National Blueberry Pie Day
April 29 – National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30 – National Raisin Day & National Oatmeal Cookie Day
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May National Food Holidays
May 1 – National Chocolate Parfait Day
May 2 – National Chocolate Truffle Day
May 3 – National Chocolate Custard Day & National Raspberry Tart Day
May 4 – National Homebrew Day
May 5 – National Enchilada Day
May 6 – National Crepe Suzette Day
May 7 – National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8 – National Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 9 – National Shrimp Day
May 10 – National Liver and Onions Day
May 11 – National “Eat What You Want” Day
May 12 – National Nutty Fudge Day
May 13 – National Hummus Day & National Apple Pie Day
May 14 – National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16 – National Barbecue Day
May 17 – National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 18 – National Cheese Souffle Day
May 19 – National Devil’s Food Cake Day
May 20 – National Quiche Lorraine Day
May 21 – National Strawberries and Cream Day
May 22 – National Vanilla Pudding Day
May 23 – National Taffy Day
May 24 – National Escargot Day
May 25 – National Wine Day
May 26 – National Blueberry Cheesecake Day & National Cherry Dessert Day
May 27 – National Italian Beef Day
May 28 – National Brisket Day
May 29 – National Biscuit Day
May 30 – National Mint Julep Day
May 31 – National Macaroon Day
(Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
June National Food Holidays
June 1 – National Hazelnut Cake Day
June 2 – National Rocky Road Day
June 3 – National Egg Day
June 4 – National Cheese Day
June 5 – National Ketchup / Catsup Day
June 6 – National Gingerbread 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
June 11 – National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12 – National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13 – Cupcake Lover’s Day
June 14 – National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15 – Lobster Day
June 16 – National Fudge Day
June 17 – National Apple Strudel Day
June 18
June 19 – National Martini Day
June 20 – National Vanilla Milkshake Day
June 21 – National Peaches & Cream Day
June 22 – National Chocolate Eclair Day
June 23 – National Pecan Sandy Day
June 24 – National Pralines Day
June 25 – National Strawberry Parfait Day
June 26 – National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27 – National Orange Blossom Day
June 28 – National Tapioca Day
June 29 – National Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 30 – National Mai Tai Day
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July National Food Holidays
July 1 – National Gingersnap Day
July 2 – National Anisette Day
July 3 – National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 4 – National Barbecue 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 – National Pina Colada Day
July 11 – National Blueberry Muffin Day
July 12 – National Pecan Pie Day
July 13 – National French Fry Day
July 14 – National Grand Marnier Day
July 15 – National Gummy Worm Day
July 16 – National Corn Fritter Day
July 17 – National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18 – National Caviar Day
July 19 – National Daiquiri Day
July 20 – National Lollipop Day
July 21 – National Creme Brûlée Day
July 22 – National Penuche Day
July 23 – National Hot Dog Day
July 24 – National Tequila Day
July 25 – National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
July 26 – National Bagelfest
July 27 – National Scotch Day
July 28 – National Hamburger Day & National Milk Chocolate Day
July 29 – National Lasagna Day & National Chicken Wing Day
July 30 – National Cheesecake Day
July 31 – National Cotton Candy Day
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August National Food Holidays
August 1 – National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 2 – National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3 – National Watermelon Day
August 4 – National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5 – National Oyster Day
August 6 – National Root Beer Float Day
August 7 – Raspberries and Cream Day
August 8 – National Zucchini Day
August 9 – National Rice Pudding Day
August 10 – National Banana Split Day & National S’mores Day
August 11 – National Panini Day
August 12 – National Julienne Fries Day
August 13 – National Filet Mignon Day
August 14 – National Creamsicle Day
August 15 – National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 16 – National Bratwurst Day
August 17 – National Vanilla Custard Day
August 18 – National Ice Cream Pie Day
August 19
August 20 – National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21 – National Sweet Tea Day
August 22 – National Pecan Torte Day
August 23 – National Spongecake Day
August 24 – National Peach Pie Day
August 25 – National Whiskey Sour Day
August 26 – National Cherry Popsicle Day
August 27 – National Burger Day
August 28 – National Cherry Turnovers Day
August 29 – National Chop Suey
August 30 – National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31 – National Trail Mix Day
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September National Food Holidays
September 1 – National Gyro Day
September 2 – International Bacon Day
September 3 – 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 Beer Lover’s Day
September 8 – National Date-Nut Bread Day
September 9 – National “I Love Food” Day
September 10 – National Hot Dog Day
September 11 – National Hot Cross Bun Day
September 12 – National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 13 – National Peanut Day
September 14 – National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day
September 15 – National Double Cheeseburger Day
September 16 – National Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Day
September 17 – National Apple Dumpling Day
September 18 – National Cheeseburger Day
September 19 – National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20 – National Punch Day / Rum Punch Day
September 21 – National Pecan Cookie Day
September 22 – National Ice Cream Cone Day
September 23 – National White Chocolate Day
September 24 – National Cherries Jubilee Day
September 25 – National Lobster Day
September 26 – National Key Lime Pie Day
September 27 – National Chocolate Milk Day
September 28 – National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
September 29 – National Coffee Day
September 30 – National Mulled Cider Day
(Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
October National Food Holidays
October 1 – National Pumpkin Spice Day
October 2
October 3 – National Soft Taco Day
October 4 – National Taco Day
October 5 – National Apple Betty Day
October 6 – National Noodle Day
October 7 – National Frappe Day
October 8 – National Fluffernutter Day
October 9 – National Pizza and Beer Day
October 10 – National Tic Tac Day
October 11 – National Sausage Pizza Day
October 12 – National Gumbo Day
October 13 – Yorkshire Pudding Day
October 14 – National Dessert Day
October 15 – National Red Wine Day
October 16 – National Liqueur Day
October 17 – National Pasta Day
October 18 – National Chocolate Cupcake 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 Boston Cream Pie Day
October 24 – National Bologna Day
October 25 – National Greasy Foods Day
October 26 – National Mincemeat Day
October 27 – National Potato Day
October 28 – National Chocolate Day
October 29 – National Oatmeal Day
October 30 – National Candy Corn Day
October 31 – National Caramel Apple Day
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November National Food Holidays
November 1 – National Bison Day
November 2 – National Deviled Egg Day
November 3 – National Sandwich Day
November 4 – National Candy Day
November 5 – National Doughnut 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 Day
November 13 – National Indian Pudding Day
November 14 – National Guacamole Day
November 15 – National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
November 16 – National Fast Food Day
November 17 – Homemade Bread Day
November 18 – National Apple Cider Day
November 19
November 20 – National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21 – National Gingerbread Cookie Day
November 22 – National Cashew Day
November 23 – National Espresso Day
November 24 – National Sardines Day
November 25 – National Parfait Day
November 26 – National Cake Day
November 27 – National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
November 28 – National French Toast Day
November 29 – National Chocolates Day
November 30 – National Mousse Day
(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
December National Food Holidays
December 1 – National Pie Day
December 2 – National Fritters Day
December 3 – National Peppermint Latte Day
December 4 – National Cookie Day
December 5
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 Bagel Day
December 12 – National Cocoa Day
December 13 – National Popcorn String Day
December 14 – National Bouillabaisse Day
December 15 – National Lemon Cupcake Day
December 16 – National Chocolate Covered Day
December 17 – National Maple Syrup Day
December 18 – National Roast Suckling Pig Day
December 19 – National Hard Candy Day
December 20 – National Sangria Day
December 21 – National French Fried Shrimp Day
December 22 – National Date Nut Bread Day
December 23 – National Bake Day
December 24 – National Egg Nog Day
December 25 – National Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26 – National Candy Cane Day
December 27 – National Fruitcake Day
December 28 – National Box of Chocolates Day
December 29
December 30 – National Bacon Day
December 31 – National Champagne Day
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