List of food days


The United States has over 175 days related to awareness of specific foods or drinks.

January
January 1 National Bloody Mary Day 
January 2 National Creampuff Day ,National Buffet Week begins on January 2 each year in the United States.
January 3 National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day 
January 5 National Whipped Cream Day 
January 9 National Cassoulet Day 
January 15 National Strawberry Ice Cream Day 
January 15 National Booch Day KeVita 
January 23 National Pie Day American Pie Council 
January 24 National Peanut Butter Day National Peanut Board 
January 26 National Peanut Brittle Day 
January 27 National Chocolate Cake Day 
January 29 National Frito Pie Day 

February
February 2 National Tater Tot Day 
First Saturday of February Ice Cream for Breakfast Day 
Second Tuesday of February National Frozen Yogurt Day 
First Friday of Lent Friday Fish Fry Day  

February 5 National Chocolate Fondue Day 
February 6 National Chopsticks Day 
February 7 (or Super Bowl Sunday) National Pork Rind Appreciation Day  
February 9 National Pizza Day (at least five slices) 
February 9 National Bagel Day 
February 15 National "I Want Butterscotch" Day 
February 16 National Almond Day 
February 19 National Chocolate Mint Day 
February 20 National Cherry Pie Day 
February 22 National Margarita Day 
February 23 National Banana Bread Day 
February 24 National Tortilla Chip Day 
February 25 National Clam Chowder Day 
February 25 National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day 
February 26 National Pistachio Day 
February 27 National Strawberry Day 
February 28 National Chocolate Soufflé Day 
February 28 National Khachapuri Day 
February 29 National Frog Legs Day (celebration for Leap Day) 

March
March 1 National Peanut Butter Lover's Day National Peanut Board 
March 2 National Banana Creme Pie Day 
March 3 National Canadian Bacon Day Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival 
March 4 National Pound Cake Day 
March 4 National Snack Day 
March 5 National Absinthe Day 
March 5 National Cheez Doodle Day 
March 6 National Frozen Food Day 
March 6 National Oreo Day 
March 6 National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day 
March 7 National Crown Roast of Pork Day 
March 8 National Peanut Cluster Day National Peanut Board 
March 9 National Crabmeat Day 
March 9 National Meatball Day 
March 10 National Blueberry Popover Day 
March 10 National Pack Your Lunch Day 
March 10 National Ranch Dressing Day 
March 11 Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day 
March 11 Johnny Appleseed Day 
March 12 National Baked Scallops Day  
March 14 National Potato Chip Day 
March 14 National Steak Day 
March 14 Pi Day Promoted for celebration of mathematics and eating pie; a pun on the US format of March 14 (3.14) 
March 19 National Chocolate Caramel Day 
March 20 National Ravioli Day 
March 22 National Corndog Day 
March 22 National Water Day 
March 23 National Chips and Dip Day 
March 27 International Whiskey Day 
March 31 National Clams on the Half Shell Day 

April
April 2 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 
April 4 National Burrito Day 
April 5 National Caramel Day 
April 7 National Beer Day 
April 10 National Cinnamon Roll Day 
April 11 National Cheese Fondue Day 
April 12 National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day 
April 17 National Cheeseball Day 
April 19 National Rice Ball Day 
April 22 National Jellybean 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 
April 29 National Shrimp Scampi Day 

May - Third Friday of May National Pizza Party Day 

May 4 National Candied Orange Peel Day 
May 5 National Hoagie Day 
May 10 National Ice Cream Cake Day Thomas Roy 
May 13 Warm Cereal Day 
May 16 National BBQ Day 
May 17 National Walnut Day 1949, Walnut Marketing Board; 1958, presidential proclamation by U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower 
May 23 National Taffy Day 
May 24 National Escargot Day 
May 25 National Wine Day 
May 26 National Blueberry Cheesecake Day 
May 27 National Italian Beef Day 
May 28 National Brisket Day 
May 28 National Burger Day 

June
Last Thursday of June National Bomb Pop Day 
First Friday of June National Donut/Doughnut Day 1938, The Salvation Army 

June 2 National Rotisserie Chicken Day 
June 2 National Rocky Road Day 
June 3 National Chocolate Macaroon Day 
June 3 National Egg Day 
June 4 National Cheese Day 
June 4 National Cognac Day 
June 5 National Gingerbread Day 
June 5 National Moonshine Day 
June 6 National Applesauce Cake Day 
June 7 Chocolate Ice Cream Day 
June 9 International Lemon Drizzle Cake Day 
June 10 National Iced Tea Day 
June 11 National Corn on the Cob Day 
June 11 National German Chocolate Cake Day 
June 12 National Peanut Butter Cookie Day National Peanut Board 
June 15 National Lobster Day 
June 16 National Fudge Day 
June 20 National Vanilla Milkshake Day 
June 20 National Ice Cream Soda Day 
June 20 National Kouign Amann Day A San Francisco bakery, to acknowledge the day they opened 
June 21 National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day Unknown 
June 25 National Catfish Day Presidential proclamation by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on June 25, 1987 
June 26 National Chocolate Pudding Day 
June 28 National Ceviche Day 
June 28 National Tapioca Day 

July
3rd Sunday of July National Ice Cream Day 1984, presidential proclamation 
4th Thursday of July National Chili Dog Day 
July 1 National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day 
July 1 National Gingersnap Day 
July 2 National Anisette Day 
July 3 Eat Beans Day 
July 3 National Chocolate Wafer Day 
July 4 National Caesar Salad Day 
July 4 National Spareribs Day 
July 5 National Apple Turnover Day 
July 6 National Fried Chicken Day 
July 7 Macaroni Day 
July 7 National Strawberry Sundae Day 
July 8 National Chocolate with Almonds Day 
July 9 National Sugar Cookie Day 
July 10 National Piña Colada Day 
July 11 National Blueberry Muffin Day 
July 12 National Pecan Pie Day 
July 13 National French Fries Day 
July 14 National Grand Marnier Day 
July 14 National Mac & Cheese Day.
July 15 National Orange Chicken Day 
July 15 National Tapioca Pudding Day 
July 15 Gummi Worm Day 
July 16 Fresh Spinach 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 Fortune Cookie Day 
July 20 National Lollipop Day 
July 21 Junk Food Day 
July 22 National Penuche Fudge Day 
July 23 National Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day 
July 23 National Vanilla Ice Cream Day 
July 23 National Hot Dog Day 
July 24 National Tequila Day 
July 24 National Drive-Thru Day 
July 25 National Hot Fudge Sundae Day 
July 26 National Coffee Milkshake Day 
July 27 National Creme Brulee Day 
July 27 National Scotch Day 
July 28 Hamburger Day 
July 28 National Milk Chocolate Day 
July 29 National Lasagna Day 
July 29 National Chicken Wing Day 
July 30 National Cheesecake Day 
July 31 National Raspberry Cake Day 

August
First Saturday of August National Mustard Day Mount Horeb Mustard Museum 
First Saturday of August National Mead Day American Homebrewer's Association, 2002 
https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/mead-day/
August 1 National Milkshake Day 
August 3 National Watermelon Day 
August 3 National White Wine Day 
August 4 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 
August 6 National Root Beer Float Day 
August 10 National S'more Day 
August 13 National Filet Mignon Day 
August 14 National Creamsicle Day 
August 15 National Lemon Meringue Pie Day 
August 16 National Rum Day 
August 17 National Vanilla Custard Day 
August 18 National Pinot Noir Day 
August 19 National Potato Day 
August 21 National Spumoni Day 
August 22 National Pecan Torte Day 
August 22 National Eat A Peach Day 
August 23 National Sponge Cake Day 
August 23 National Cuban Sandwich Day 
August 24 National Peach Pie Day 
August 24 National Waffle Day 
August 25 National Banana Split Day 
August 25 National Whiskey Sour Day 
August 26 National Cherry Popsicle Day 
August 27 National Pots de Crème Day 
August 27 National Banana Lovers Day 
August 28 National Cherry Turnover Day 
August 28 Crackers Over The Keyboard Day Thomas Roy 
August 29 More Herbs, Less Salt Day Thomas Roy 
August 29 National Lemon Juice Day 
August 29 National Chop Suey Day 
August 30 National Toasted Marshmallow Day 
August 31 Trail Mix Day 

September
Saturday before Labor Day International Bacon Day 
September 1 National Cherry Popover Day 
September 2 National Blueberry Popsicle Day 
September 3 National Welsh Rarebit 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 
September 7 National Beer Lover's Day 
September 7 National Salami Day 
September 9 National Steak Au Poivre Day 
September 9 Wienerschnitzel 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 13 National Chocolate Day [International Chocolate Day]
September 14 National Eat a Hoagie Day 
September 14 National Cream-Filled Donut Day 
September 15 National Crème de Menthe Day 
September 15 National Double Cheeseburger Day 
September 15 National Linguine Day 
September 15 National Cheese Toast Day 
September 16 National Guacamole Day 
September 16 National Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Day 
September 17 National Apple Dumpling Day 
September 17 National Monte Cristo Sandwich Day 
September 18 National Cheeseburger Day 
September 19 National Butterscotch Pudding Day 
September 20 National Pepperoni Pizza Day 
September 20 National Punch Day 
September 20 National Rum Punch Day 
September 20 National Queso Day 
September 21 National Pecan Cookie Day 
September 22 International Mixed Berries Muffin Day 
September 25 National Lobster Day 
September 26 National Better Breakfast Day 
September 26 National Pancake Day 
September 26 National Dumpling Day 
September 26 Johnny Appleseed Day John Chapman 
September 27 National Chocolate Milk Day 
September 27 National Corned Beef Hash Day 
September 28 International Poke Day 
September 28 Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children 
September 29 National Coffee Day 
September 29 National Biscotti Day Biscotti Goddess 
September 30 National Hot Mulled Cider Day 

October
Date Event Origin Notes
October 4 National Taco Day 
October 4 National Vodka Day 
October 6 National Noodle Day 
October 8 National Fluffernutter Day 
October 8 National Pierogi Day 
October 9 International Beer and Pizza Day 
October 11 National Sausage Pizza Day 
October 14 National Dessert Day 
October 17 National Pasta Day 
October 18 National Chocolate Cupcake Day 
October 20 National Brandied Fruit Day 
October 20 National Office Chocolate Day 
October 22 National Nut Day 
October 23 National Boston Creme Pie Day 
October 24 National Bologna Day 
October 24 National Food Day Center for Science in the Public Interest 
October 25 National Greasy Food Day 
October 25 National Butter Day 
October 28 National Chocolate Day 
October 29 National Oatmeal Day 
October 30 Haunted Refrigerator Night Thomas Roy 
October 30 National Candy Corn Day 
October 31 National Candy Apple Day 
October 31 National Caramel Apple Day 

November
First Thursday of November National Men Make Dinner Day 1998, Sandy Sharkey 
Fourth Thursday of November Thanksgiving Day 
Day after Thanksgiving Sinkie Day 
First Wednesday of November National Eating Healthy Day American Heart Association 

November 1 National Vinegar Day 
November 1 National French Fried Clam Day 
November 1 National Cook For Your Pets Day 
November 2 National Deviled Egg Day 
November 3 National Bison Day 
November 3 National Sandwich Day 
November 4 National Candy Day 
November 5 National Doughnut Day II 1930s 
November 6 National Nachos Day 
November 7 National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day 
November 8 National Harvey Wallbanger Day 
November 8 Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day Thomas Roy 
November 9 National Scrapple Day 
November 10 National Vanilla Cupcake Day 
November 11 National Sundae Day 
November 12 National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day 
November 12 Chicken Soup for the Soul Day Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises Inc. 
November 12 National Happy Hour Day 
November 13 National Indian Pudding Day 
November 14 National Pickle Day 
November 14 National Spicy Guacamole Day 
November 15 National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day 
November 15 National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day 
November 16 National Fast Food Day 
November 17 National Baklava Day 
November 17 Homemade Bread Day 
November 18 National Vichyssoise Day 
November 18 National Apple Cider Day 
November 19 Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day 
November 20 National Peanut Butter Fudge Day National Peanut Board 
November 21 National Stuffing Day 
November 23 National Cashew Day 
November 23 National Eat A Cranberry Day 
November 23 National Espresso Day 
November 25 National Parfait Day 
November 26 National Cake Day 
November 28 National French Toast Day 
November 29 Throw Out Your Leftovers Day 
November 29 National Lemon Cream Pie Day 
November 29 National Chocolates Day 
November 30 National Mousse Day 

December
December 1 Eat a Red Apple Day 
December 2 National Fritters Day 
December 3 The Morning Gazetteer's Choice Day 
December 4 National Cookie Day 1987, Blue Chip Cookie Company 
December 8 National Brownie Day 
December 8 National Concha Day 
December 9 National Pastry Day 
December 10 National Lager Day 
December 11 National Noodle Ring Day 
December 11 National Have a Bagel Day 
December 13 National Hot Cocoa Day 
December 15 National Cupcake Day 
December 16 National Green Chili Day 
December 16 Chocolate Covered Day  
December 17 National Maple Syrup Day 
December 19 Hard candy 
December 20 National Sangria Day 
December 21 National Hamburger Day 
December 22 National Date Nut Bread Day 
December 24 National Eggnog Day 
December 25 National Pumpkin Pie Day 
December 27 National Fruitcake Day 
December 30 National Bicarbonate of Soda Day 
December 31 National Champagne Day 

Globe
 
47 days before Easter Shrove Tuesday
(Pancake Day) Medieval, United Kingdom English Pancake.jpg
February 5 World Nutella Day 2007  
February 13 International Shawarma Day 2011 
March 8 International Women's Collaboration Brew Day 2013 
March 30 World Idli Day 2016  Idli Sambar
April 4 International Carrot Day 2003  Carrots of many colors.jpg
April 17 Malbec World Day 2011  
April 18 World Trifle Day 2016 
April 19 Beef Olive Friday 1994 
April 20 International Milk Tea Dumpling Day 2019 
May 7 World Cake Day 2018 
May 13 International Hummus Day 2012, in Egypt  Hummus from The Nile.jpg
June 1 World Milk Day 2001, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations  Milk Pitcher With Lid.jpg
June 12 International Falafel Day  June 16
June 18 International Sushi Day 2009
June 26 National Coconut Day 2019  
July 7 World Chocolate Day 
First Friday of August International Beer Day 
September 17 International Guinep Day 
October 1 International Coffee Day 2015  
September 28 World Marmite Day 
October 1 World Vegetarian Day 1977, North American Vegetarian Society 
Second Thursday of November World Chicken Day 
Second Friday of October World Egg Day 1996
October 10 World Porridge Day 2009  
October 16 World Food Day 1945, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
October 24 World Tripe Day 2013, Tripe Marketing Board
October 25 World Pasta Day 1995, World Pasta Day Congress
November 1 World Vegan Day 1994, The Vegan Society 
November 22 International Kimchi Day 2020 November 30
December 15 International Tea Day 2005 

Africa
October 31 Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security
September 24 Heritage Day 

Australia
May 18 National Marshmallow Day Melbourne, Australia  
May 28 National Burger Day 
June 16 National Vegemite Day 2016 
July 21 International Lamington Day  
Last Sunday in November International Laksa Day Darwin, Australia  

Brazil
August 31 Pizza Day  Hot pizza.jpg
December 18 National Muffin Day

Canada
Date Event Origin Notes
Varies; 2017 date is February 8 Food Freedom Day Canadian Federation of Agriculture 
February 23 Jamaican Patty Day Toronto, Canada 
Saturday of Civic Holiday weekend (August) Food Day Canada Anita Stewart 

Georgia
February 27 National Khachapuri Day 2020 Intangible cultural heritage of Georgia

Germany
January 11 German Apples Day(Tag des Deutschen Apfels)
April 23 German Beer Day(Tag des Deutschen Bieres) 
September 25 German Butterbrot Day(Tag des Deutschen Butterbrots)
November 19 National Soup Day Pictured is Hochzeitssuppe, a German soup. 
Helloween week[dubious – discuss] legs instead of witches week(Haxen-Statt-Hexen-Woche)

Iceland
Two days before Lent Cream bun day (Bolludagur) [is] Other regions in Scandinavia 
March 1 Beer Day Beer was banned for decades in Iceland, but allowed again on March 1, 1989. 

India
January 16 National Undhiyu Day Gujarat, India
February 25 National Chili Day Tamil Nadu, India
November 26 National Milk Day India

Italy
April 17 National Espresso Day (Espresso Italiano Day) 

Japan
January 5 Strawberry Day Date can be read "ichi-go" in Japanese, same as the word for strawberry
November 11 Pocky Day Ezaki Glico, 1999. Pictured are sticks of original-type Pocky.

Korea
April 18 Black Day A single people's day celebrated with jajangmyeon, the black noodle dish which gave the day its name. 

November 11 Pepero Day Begun in 1994, this is an observance in South Korea similar to Valentine's Day, but held on November 11. 
The original purpose of the day was to exchange peperos with each other in hopes of becoming taller and thinner. The current purpose is to exchange peperos to show affection for friends and loved ones. 
Pictured are pepero almond sticks.

November 22 Kimchi Day Kimchi Day was declared by the South Korean government in 2020. In February 2020, the Kimchi Industry Promotion Act was amended to declare November 22nd as Kimchi Day every year. 

Luxembourg
Date Event Origin Notes
Fourth Sunday in Lent Pretzel Sunday (Bretzelsonndeg) 

Netherlands
 Tuesday before Ash Wednesday National Pancake Day(Nationale Pannenkoekdag)

New Zealand
May 11 National Chocolate Fish Day 

Spain
August 3 Día Nacional del Nabo Farmers used to celebrate the arrival of August eating turnips  
December 9 Mariscada Day People join to enjoy a great "Mariscada"  

Sweden
March 25 National Waffle Day(Våffeldagen)
October 4 National Cinnamon Bun Day(Kanelbullens dag)
November 7 National Mud Cake Day(Kladdkakans dag)

Turkmenistan  Second Sunday in August Melon Day

United Kingdom
January 5 Sausage Day Clitheroe  
March 31 [British national jam day] Traditionally celebrated by eating a particularly jammy piece of toast. March 2021 
April 21 National Tea Day Tea Houses across the UK participate by offering discounts and special promotions on afternoon and cream tea
April 25 National Roast Potato Day 
April 27 Scottish Rum Day 
April 29 National Cookbook Day 
May 29 National Biscuit Day  
June 3 National Fish and Chips Day!  
June 15 National Beer Day  
July 15 Blackcurrant Day 
August 11 National Bakewell Tart Day 
August 27 National Burger Day Restaurants across the UK participate in the day by offering discounts on burgers as well as special edition recipes such as burger-flavoured ice cream.
September 20 National Gyoza Day Day to celebrate one of Japan's favourite dishes 
November 15 International Cheese and Bread Day Originating in Stoke-on-Trent, it is a celebration of cheese and bread from around the world 
December 18 National Stilton Day 
 



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_food_days