Here’s a fun and pleasurable resolution: eat deliciously all year long.
To help you on your way, we’ve created the ultimate guide to food holidays throughout the year. There’s at least one holiday listed for each and every day of the year, so that you can celebrate food traditions and eat well all year long.
Photos via CakeSpy unless otherwise noted
There’s a holiday here for just about food you crave, from National Strawberry Day (February 27) to National Cheeseburger Day (September 18) to National Cupcake Day (December 15). There are even food holidays that you’ve probably never even considered, such as National Four Prunes Day (October 17) or National Noodle Ring Day (December 11), and even a few mysteries — for instance, why on earth is National Pumpkin Pie Day on December 25th rather than closer to Thanksgiving?
It’s a lot of fun to scroll through the list to see what national food holidays correspond to important dates in your life; it’s even more fun to eat along all year long.
January
January is:
- National Bread Machine Baking Month
- National Hot Tea Month
- National Meat Month
- National Oatmeal Month
- National Wheat Bread Month
- National Prune Breakfast Month
Food holidays in January:
January 1:
National Bloody Mary Day (why not make yours with an infused vodka?)
Apple Gifting Day
January 2:
National Cream Puff Day
January 3:
Chocolate Covered Cherry DayJanuary 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
Elvis’s Birthday (many foodies celebrate by concocting dishes with peanut butter, banana, and bacon)
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
January 13:
National Peach Melba Day
January 14:
National Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15:
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 16:
National Fig Newton Day
January 17:
National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18:
National Peking Duck Day
January 19:
National Popcorn Day (make your cake look like popcorn, too, with this tutorial for how to make popcorn out of fondant!)
January 20:
National Buttercrunch Day
Cheese Lover’s Day
National Coffee Break Day
January 21:
National Granola Bar Day
January 22:
National Blondie Day (also known as National Blonde Brownie Day)
January 23:
National Pie Day (as observed by the Pie Council; see March 14 for an alternate date)
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 (for a healthy variation, toss a handful of blueberries in a batch of our buckwheat pancakes!)
January 29:
National Corn Chip Day
January 30:
National Croissant Day
January 31:
National Brandy Alexander Day (why not make a cocktail-inspired winter cake?)
February
February is:
- Great American Pie Month
- National Canned Food Month
- National Cherry Month
- National Chocolate Lover’s Month
- National Grapefruit Month
- National Hot Breakfast Month
- National Potato Lover’s Month
- National Sweet Potato Month
- National Snack Food Month
Food holidays in February:
February 1:
National Baked Alaska Day (learn some interesting trivia about Baked Alaska!)
February 2:
National Heavenly Hash Day
February 3:
National Carrot Cake Day
February 4:
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
National Homemade Soup Day
February 5:
National Chocolate Fondue Day
World Nutella Day
February 6:
National Chopsticks Day (a perfect day to make Chinese food!)
National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7:
National Fettucine Alfredo Day
World Pisco Sour Day
February 8:
National Molasses Bar Day
February 9:
National Bagel Day
National Pizza Day (also called National Pizza Pie Day)
February 10:
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day (make yours with homemade cream cheese!)
February 11:
National Peppermint Patty Day
Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day (while this is less about actual milk and more about having a positive attitude, it’s a good opportunity to not get upset if you make baking or cooking error!)
February 12:
National Plum Pudding Day
February 13:
National Tortellini Day
February 14:
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15:
National Gumdrop Day
February 16:
National Almond Day (a great day to make these easy almond macaroons!)
February 17:
National Cafe au Lait Day
February 18:
National Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day (yes, really)
National Drink Wine Day
Chocolate mint cake via Bluprint member cakeartisan
February 19:
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20:
National Cherry Pie Day
February 21:
National Sticky Bun Day (did you know you can make sticky buns with pizza dough?)
February 22:
National Margarita Day
February 23:
National Banana Bread Day
February 24:
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25:
National Chocolate-Covered Nut Day
National Clam Chowder Day
February 26:
National Pistachio Day
February 27:
National Kahlua Day
National Strawberry Day
February 28:
National Chocolate Soufflé Day
February 29 (when applicable):
National Surf and Turf Day
Celery photo via Bluprint blog
March
March is:
- National Celery Month
- National Flour Month
- National Frozen Food Month
- National Noodle Month
- National Peanut Month
- National Sauce Month
Food holidays in March:
March 1:
National Fruit Compote Day
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Photo via CakeSpy
March 2:
National Banana Cream Pie Day
March 3:
National Cold Cuts Day (a great day for a club sandwich!)
National Mulled Wine Day
March 4:
National Pound Cake Day
March 5:
National Absinthe Day
National Cheese Doodle Day
March 6:
Frozen Food Day
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
March 7:
National Cereal Day
National Crown Roast of Pork Day
March 8:
National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9:
National Crab Meat Day
National Meatball Day
March 10:
Pack Your Lunch Day
March 11:
Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day (Pssst! Don’t have a waffle maker? Here’s an easy method for making waffles without a waffle iron)
March 12:
National Baked Scallops Day
March 13:
Coconut Torte Day
March 14:
National Potato Chip Day
Pi Day – While the American Pie Council recognizes January 23 as Pie Day, some choose this day as the official red letter day to enjoy pie! We say enjoy both.
March 15:
National Pears Hélėne Day
March 16:
National Artichoke Hearts Day
March 17:
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day (while unofficial, it’s a great day to enjoy Irish soda bread, too)
March 18:
National Sloppy Joe Day
Caramel chocolate cupcakes via Bluprint member happyseamstress
March 19:
National Poultry Day
National Chocolate Caramel Day
March 20:
National Bock Beer Day
National Ravioli Day
March 21:
California Strawberry Day
National French Bread Day
March 22:
National Water Day
March 23:
National Chip and Dip Day
National Melba Toast Day
March 24:
Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
March 25:
National Lobster Newburg Day
March 26:
National Spinach Day
March 27:
National Spanish Paella Day
March 28:
National Black Forest Cake Day
Something on a Stick DayMarch 29:
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
March 30:
National Turkey Neck Soup Day
Clams on the Half Shell Day
March 31:
National Clams on the Half Shell Day
National Oranges and Lemons Day
National Tater Day
Empanadas via Bluprint member Bonnie McNabb Myzska
April
April is:
- National BLT Sandwich Month
- National Florida Tomato Month
- National Garlic Month
- National Grilled Cheese Month
- National Soft Pretzel Month
- National Soy Foods Month
Food holidays in April:
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
April 5:
National Caramel Day
National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
April 6:
National Caramel Popcorn Day
April 7:
National Coffee Cake Day
April 8:
National Empanada Day
April 9:
Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10:
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
April 11:
National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12:
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
National Licorice Day
April 13:
National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14:
National Pecan Day
April 15:
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
April 16:
National Eggs Benedict Day (be sure to use perfectly poached eggs)
April 17:
National Cheese Ball Day
April 18:
National Animal Crackers Day
National Raw Milk Appreciation Day
April 19:
National Garlic Day
National Amaretto Day
April 20:
National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
National Lima Bean Day
April 21:
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:
National Pretzel Day
April 27:
National Prime Rib Day
Wild blueberry moon pie via Bluprint member SiValEngr
April 28:
National Blueberry Pie Day
April 29:
National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30:
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Raisin Day
Barbecue chicken via Bluprint member debs121212
May
May is:
- National Asparagus Month
- National Barbecue Month
- National Chocolate Custard Month
- National Egg Month
- National Gazpacho Aficionado Month
- National Hamburger Month
- National Salad Month
- National Salsa Month
- National Strawberry Month
- National Vinegar Month
Food holidays in May:
May 1:
National Chocolate Parfait Day
May 2:
National Truffle Day (Chocolate truffles, that is)
May 3:
National Chocolate Custard Day
May 4:
National Homebrew Day
National Orange Juice Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day
May 5:
Cinco De Mayo
National Enchilada Day
May 6:
National Crepes Suzette Day
National No Diet Day
Roast leg of lamb via Bluprint instructor Georgeanne Brennan
May 7:
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8:
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 9:
National Moscato Day
May 10:
National Shrimp Day
May 11:
Eat What You Want Day
May 12:
National Nutty Fudge Day
May 13:
National Apple Pie Day
National Fruit Cocktail Day
May 14:
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15:
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
May 16:
National Coquilles St. Jacques Day
May 17:
National Cherry Cobbler Day
World Baking DayMay 18:
National Cheese Soufflé Day
May 19:
National Devil’s Food Cake Day
May 20:
National Quiche Lorraine Day
Pick Strawberries 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 Grape Popsicle Day
May 28:
National Brisket Day
National Hamburger Day
May 29:
National Coq Au Vin Day
May 30:
National Mint Julep Day
May 31:
National Macaroon Day
June
June is:
- National Candy Month
- National Dairy Month
- National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
- National Iced Tea Month
- National Papaya Month
- National Steak House Month
- National Turkey Lover’s Month (why June? Learn more here)
Food holidays in June:
June 1:
National Hazelnut Cake Day
June 2:
National Rocky Road Day (ice cream)
June 3:
National Doughnut Day (2016; first friday)
National Egg Day
June 4:
National Cognac Day
June 5:
National Ketchup Day
Note: According to some sources, it is also National Gingerbread Day, too. But it seems more likely that it is celebrated on November 21.
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 Herbs and Spices Day
National Black Cow Day
June 11:
National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12:
International Falafel Day
National Jerky Day
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13:
National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
June 14:
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15:
National Lobster Day (also observed on September 25)
June 16:
National Fudge Day
June 17:
National Apple Strudel Day
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
June 18:
International Sushi Day
June 19:
National Dry Martini Day
June 20:
National Vanilla Milkshake Day
June 21:
National Peaches and Cream Day
June 22:
National Éclair Day
National Onion Rings Day
June 23:
National Pecan Sandy Day
June 24:
National Pralines Day
June 25:
National Catfish Day
National Strawberry Parfait Day
Photo via Bluprint blog
June 26:
National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27:
National Orange Blossom Day
June 28:
National Ceviche Day
National Tapioca Day
June 29:
National Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 30:
National Ice Cream Soda Day (some sources cite this as June 20; why not celebrate both?)
July
July is:
- National Baked Bean Month
- National Bison Month
- National Culinary Arts Month
- National Grilling Month
- National Hot Dog Month
- National Ice cream month
Food holidays in July:
July 1:
National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
National Gingersnap Day
July 2:
National Anisette Day
July 3:
National Chocolate Wafer Day
National Eat Your Beans Day
July 4:
National Barbecued Spareribs Day
National Caesar Salad Day
July 5:
National Apple Turnover Day
July 6:
National Fried Chicken Day
July 7:
National Macaroni Day
National Strawberry Sundae Day
Chocolate almond petits fours via Bluprint blog
July 8:
Chocolate With Almonds Day
July 9:
National Sugar Cookie Day
July 10:
National Pick Blueberries Day
National Piña Colada Day
July 11:
National Blueberry Muffin Day
National Mojito Day
July 12:
National Pecan Pie Day
July 13:
National Beans ‘N Franks Day
National French Fries Day
July 14:
National Grand Marnier Day
July 15:
National Gummi Worm Day
National Tapioca Pudding Day (not to be confused with National Tapioca Day, which falls on June 28)
July 16:
National Fresh Spinach Day (some say it’s in March; why not celebrate twice?)
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 Junk Food Day
July 22:
National Penuche Fudge Day
July 23:
National Hot Dog Day
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
July 24:
National Tequila Day
July 25:
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
July 26:
National Coffee Milkshake Day
July 27:
National Creme Brûlée Day
National Scotch Day
July 28:
National Milk Chocolate Day
July 29:
National Lasagna Day
July 30:
National Cheesecake Day
July 31:
National Jump for Jelly Beans Day
National Raspberry Cake Day
August
August is:
- National Brownies at Brunch Month
- National Catfish Month
- National Goat Cheese Month
- National Panini Month
- National Peach Month
- National Sandwich Month
Food holidays in August:
August 1:
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
Augst 2:
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3:
National Grab Some Nuts Day
National Watermelon Day
August 4:
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (also celebrated on May 15)
August 5:
National Oyster Day
August 6:
National Root Beer Float Day
August 7:
National Raspberries in Cream Day
August 8:
National Frozen Custard Day
National Zucchini Day
August 9:
National Rice Pudding Day
August 10:
National S’mores Day
August 11:
National Raspberry Tart Day
August 12:
National Julienne Fries Day
August 13:
National Filet Mignon Day
August 14:
Creamsicle Day
August 15:
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Julia Child’s birthday
August 16:
National Bratwurst Day
National Rum Day
August 17:
National Vanilla Custard Day
August 18:
National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day
August 19:
National Hot and Spicy Food Day
August 20:
National Lemonade Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21:
National Spumoni Day
National Sweet Tea Day
August 22:
National Eat a Peach Day
National Pecan Torte Day (some sources cite this as August 21, as well)
August 23:
National Sponge Cake 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:
National Pots de Creme Day
National Banana Lover’s Day
August 28:
National Cherry Turnover Day
August 29:
National More Herbs, Less Salt Day (a great day to make a bouquet garni!)
National Chop Suey Day
National Lemon Juice Day (a key ingredient in our Lemon Brownies recipe)
August 30:
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31:
National Eat Outside Day
National Trail Mix Day
Photo via Bluprint blog
September
September is:
- California Wine Month
- National Biscuit Month
- National Bourbon Heritage Month
- National Breakfast Month
- National Chicken Month
- National Honey Month
- National Mushroom Month
- National Potato Month
- National Rice Month
- National Whole Grains Month
Food holidays in September:
September 1:
National Cherry Popover Day
National Gyro Day
September 2:
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
September 3:
National Welsh Rarebit Day
September 4:
National Macadamia Day
Cheese pizza via Bluprint member alkaabial1340722
September 5:
National Cheese Pizza Day
September 6:
National Coffee Ice Cream Day
September 7:
National Acorn Squash Day
September 8:
National Date Nut Bread Day (some sources say it’s December 22)
September 9:
National Wiener Schnitzel Day
September 10:
National TV Dinner 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
National Eat a Hoagie Day
September 15:
National Linguine Day
September 16:
National Guacamole Day
September 17:
National Apple Dumpling Day
September 18:
National Cheeseburger Day
September 19:
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20:
National Rum Punch Day
September 21:
National Banana Festival Day
National Pecan Cookie Day (our snowball recipe is rich in pecans)
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 Crab Newburg Day
National Lobster Day
September 26:
National Dumpling Day
September 27:
National Chocolate Milk Day
September 28:
National Drink Beer Day
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
September 29:
National Coffee Day
September 30:
National Hot Mulled Cider Day
October
October is:
- National Apple Month
- National Applejack Month
- National Caramel Month
- National Chili Month
- National Cookie Month
- National Country Ham Month
- National Dessert Month
- National Pasta Month
- National Pickled Peppers Month
- National Pizza Month
- National Popcorn Month
- National Pork Month
- National Pretzel Month
- National Seafood Month
- National Vegetarian Awareness Month
Food holidays in October:
October 1:
World Vegetarian Day
October 2:
National Fried Scallops Day
Photo via Bluprint blog
October 3:
National Caramel Custard Day
October 4:
National Taco Day
National Vodka Day
October 5:
National Apple Brown Betty Day
October 6:
National Noodle Day
October 7:
National Frappe Day
October 8:
National Pierogi Day
October 9:
National Moldy Cheese Day
National Submarine-Hoagie-Hero-Grinder Day
October 10:
National Angel Food Cake Day
October 11:
National Sausage Pizza Day
October 12:
National Gumbo Day
October 13:
National Yorkshire Pudding Day
October 14:
National Chocolate Covered Insect Day
National Dessert Day
October 15:
National Chicken Cacciatore Day
National Mushroom Day
National Roast Pheaseant Day
October 16:
National Liqueur Day
October 17:
National Pasta Day
National Four Prunes 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
National Canning Day
October 24:
National Bologna Day
National Good and Plenty Day
October 25:
National Greasy Foods Day
October 26:
National Pumpkin Day
October 27:
American Beer Day
October 28:
National Chocolate Day
National Wild Foods Day
October 29:
National Oatmeal Day
October 30:
National Candy Corn Day
October 31:
National Candy Apple Day
Halloween
November
November is:
- Georgia Pecan Month
- National Fun with Fondue Month
- National Good Nutrition Month
- National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month
- National Pepper Month
- National Pomegranate Month
- National Raisin Bread Month
- World Vegan Month
Food holidays in November:
November 1:
National Bison Day
National Deep Fried Clams Day
National Vinegar Day
November 2:
National Deviled Egg Day
November 3:
National Sandwich Day
November 4:
National Candy Day
November 5:
National Doughnut Day (yep – again! Here’s why there are two National Doughnut Days)
National Stout Day (beer)
November 6:
National Nachos Day
November 7:
National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day
November 8:
National Cappuccino Day
National Harvey Wallbanger Day
November 9:
National Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day
National Scrapple Day
November 10:
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11:
National Sundae Day
November 12:
Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day
November 13:
National Indian Pudding Day
November 14:
National Pickle Day
November 15:
National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
November 16:
National Fast Food Day
Baklava with walnuts via Bluprint member Petronela
November 17:
National Baklava Day
National Homemade Bread Day
November 18:
National Vichyssoise Day
November 19:
National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day
November 20:
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21:
National Gingerbread Day (some sources say it is June 5, though this date seems more likely)
National Stuffing Day
November 22:
National Cashew Day
November 23:
National Espresso Day
National Eat a Cranberry 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 Lemon Cream Pie Day
November 30:
National Mousse Day
December
December is:
- National Eggnog Month
- National Fruit Cake Month
Food holidays in December:
December 1:
National Eat a Red Apple Day
December 2:
National Fritter Day
December 3:
National Peppermint Latte Day
December 4:
National Cookie Day
December 5:
National Sacher Torte Day
Repeal Day (celebrating anniversary of the end of Prohibition)
December 6:
National Gazpacho Day
National Microwave Oven Day (a great day for microwave cake in a mug)
December 7:
National Cotton Candy Day
December 8:
National Chocolate Brownie Day
December 9:
World Pastry Day
December 10:
National Lager Day (beer)
December 11:
National Noodle Ring Day
December 12:
National Cocoa Day
December 13:
National Ice Cream and Violins Day
December 14:
National Bouillabasse day
December 15:
National Cupcake Day
December 16:
National Chocolate Covered Anything 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 Fried Shrimp Day
National Kiwi Fruit Day
December 22:
National Date Nut Bread Day (Some sources say it’s September 8)
December 23:
National Pfefferneuse Day
December 24:
National Eggnog Day
Feast of the Seven Fishes
December 25:
National Pumpkin Pie Day (yes, really)
Christmas Day
December 26:
National Candy Cane Day
December 27:
National Fruit Cake Day
December 28:
National Chocolate Candy Day
December 29:
National Pepper Pot Soup Day
December 30:
National Bacon Day (though some say it is celebrated in September)
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day (Baking Soda Day)
December 31:
National Champagne Day
Which of these national food holidays will you celebrate?
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