This is a list of food days by country. Many countries have designated specific days as celebrations, commemorations, or acknowledgments of certain types of food and drink.
Global or international
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| 47 days before Easter |
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) |
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| February 5 | World Nutella Day | 2007 | |||
| March 3 | World Dosa Day | 2022 Toronto, Canada | url=http://www.dosatwist.ca | ||
| March 8 | International Women's Collaboration Brew Day | 2013 | |||
| March 30 | World Idli Day | 2016 |
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| April 4 | International Carrot Day | 2003 |
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| April 17 | Malbec World Day | 2011 | |||
| May 13 | International Hummus Day | 2012, in Egypt |
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| June 1 | World Milk Day | 2001, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
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| June 12 | International Falafel Day | ||||
| June 18 | International Sushi Day | 2009 |
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| June 26 | National Coconut Day | 2019 | |||
| July 7 | World Chocolate Day |
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| First Friday of August | International Beer Day | 2007 |
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| October 1 | International Coffee Day | 2015 |
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| October 1 | World Vegetarian Day | 1977, North American Vegetarian Society |
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| Second Thursday of November | World Chicken Day |
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| Second Friday of October | World Egg Day | 1996 |
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| October 10 | World Porridge Day | 2009 | |||
| October 16 | World Food Day | 1945, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
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| October 24 | World Tripe Day | 2013, Tripe Marketing Board |
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| October 25 | World Pasta Day | 1995, World Pasta Day Congress |
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| November 1 | World Vegan Day | 1994, The Vegan Society |
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| November 2 | World Mankousheh Day | 2017 |
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| May 21 | International Tea Day | 2005 originally Dec 15th,
2019 U.N. declared on May 21 |
Africa
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| October 31 | Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security |
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Australia
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| May 18 | National Marshmallow Day | Melbourne, Australia | ||
| May 28 | National Burger Day |
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| July 21 | International Lamington Day | |||
| Last Sunday in November | International Laksa Day | Darwin, Australia |
Brazil
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| July 10 | Pizza Day |
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Canada
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| Varies; 2023 date is February 9 | 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 |
France
| Date | Event | Origin | Image |
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| January 6 | Galette des Rois (King Cake) | 13th century, Rome |
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| February 2 | Chandeleur (Candlemas) | 472, Rome |
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Georgia
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| February 27 | National Khachapuri Day | 2020 Intangible cultural heritage of Georgia |
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Germany
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| January 11 | German Apples Day (Tag des Deutschen Apfels) |
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| April 23 |
German Beer Day (Tag des Deutschen Bieres) |
1994, Deutscher Brauer-Bund |
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| September 25 | German Butterbrot Day (Tag des Deutschen Butterbrots) |
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| November 19 | National Soup Day | Pictured is Hochzeitssuppe, a German soup. |
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Iceland
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| 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
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| January 16 | National Undhiyu Day | Gujarat, India |
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| November 26 | National Milk Day | India |
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Italy
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| April 17 | National Espresso Day (Espresso Italiano Day) |
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Japan
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| January 5 | Strawberry Day | Date can be read "ichi-go" in Japanese, same as the word for strawberry |
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| November 11 | Pocky Day | Ezaki Glico, 1999. Pictured are sticks of original-type Pocky. |
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Korea
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| April 18 | Black Day | A single people's day celebrated with jajangmyeon, the black noodle dish which gave the day its name. |
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| 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. |
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Luxembourg
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| Fourth Sunday in Lent | Pretzel Sunday (Bretzelsonndeg) |
Netherlands
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| Tuesday before Ash Wednesday |
National Pancake Day (Nationale Pannenkoekdag) |
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New Zealand
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| May 10 | National Chocolate Fish Day |
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Sweden
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| March 25 | National Waffle Day (Våffeldagen) |
Celebrated on Our Lady Day. In Swedish that is "Vårfrudagen", and it sounds like "Våffeldagen", meaning Waffle day. Celebrations with waffles have been documented since the 19th century. |
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| October 4 | National Cinnamon Bun Day (Kanelbullens dag) |
Created in 1999 on initiative of Swedish lobbyists "Hembakningsrådet", i.e. approximately "Home Baking Counsel". The organisation started 1959 working for yeast, sugar, flour and margarine manufacturers and later for Nordzucker. |
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| November 7 | National Mud Cake Day (Kladdkakans dag) |
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Turkmenistan
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| Second Sunday in August | Melon Day |
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United Kingdom
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes | Image |
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| January 5 | Sausage Day | Clitheroe | ||
| April 21 | National Tea Day | Tea Houses across the UK participate by offering discounts and special promotions on afternoon and cream tea | ||
| May 29 | National Biscuit Day | |||
| June 3 | National Fish and Chips Day |
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| June 15 | National Beer 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. |
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United States
The United States has over 175 days related to awareness of specific foods or drinks.
January
Foods at a buffet. National Buffet Week begins on January 2 each year in the United States.
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| January 1 | National Bloody Mary Day | ||
| January 2 | National Creampuff Day | ||
| January 3 | National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day | ||
| January 5 | National Whipped Cream Day | ||
| January 9 | National Cassoulet 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 | Chocolate Cake Day | Chocolate Cake Day |
February
A bowl of ice cream offered for free by an ice cream vendor in celebration of Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, 2014
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| February 2 | National Tater Tot Day | ||
| First Saturday of February | Ice Cream for Breakfast Day | ||
| Second Tuesday of February | National Frozen Yogurt Day | ||
| February 7 (or Super Bowl Sunday) | National Pork Rind Appreciation Day | ||
| February 9 | National Pizza Day (at least five slices)[1] | ||
| February 9 | National Bagel Day | ||
| February 15 | National "I Want Butterscotch" Day | ||
| First Friday of Lent | Friday Fish Fry Day | ||
| February 22 | National Margarita Day | ||
| February 23 | National Banana Bread Day | ||
| February 29 | National Frog Legs Day (celebration for Leap Day) |
March
In the United States, March 23 is National Chips and Dip Day
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| March 1 | National Peanut Butter Lover's Day | National Peanut Board | |
| March 2 | National Bananacreme Pie Day | ||
| March 3 | National Canadian Bacon Day | Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival | |
| March 5 | National Cheez Doodle 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 11 | Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day | ||
| March 11 | Johnny Appleseed Day | ||
| March 12 | National Baked Scallops 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 22 | National Corndog Day | ||
| March 23 | National Chips and Dip Day | ||
| March 27 | International Whiskey Day | ||
| March 31 | National Clams on the Half Shell Day |
April
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| April 2 | National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day | ||
| First Thursday in April | National Burrito Day | ||
| April 5 | National Caramel Day | ||
| April 7 | National Beer 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
May 5 is National hoagie day in the United States. Pictured is a cheesesteak sandwich prepared with a hoagie roll.
Escargot at a restaurant. May 24 is National Escargot Day.
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| May 4 | National Candied Orange Peel Day | ||
| May 5 | National Hoagie Day | ||
| May 10 | National Ice Cream Cake Day | Thomas Roy | |
| Third Friday of May | National Pizza Party 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 29 | National Burger Day |
June
National Doughnut Day occurs on the first Friday of June every year.
National Corn on the cob day occurs on June 11.
June 15 is National Lobster Day.
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| 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 | ||
| Last Thursday of June | National Bomb Pop Day |
July
National Chili Dog Day occurs on the fourth Thursday of July.
National Fried Chicken Day occurs on July 6.
July 14 is National Mac & Cheese Day.
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| Third Sunday of July | National Ice Cream Day | 1984, presidential proclamation | |
| Fourth 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 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
August 25 is National Whiskey Sour Day.
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| First Saturday of August | National Mustard Day | Mount Horeb Mustard Museum | |
| First Saturday of August | National Mead Day | American Homebrewer's Association, 2002 | |
| 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 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
September 13 is International Chocolate Day in the United States.
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| 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 | 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 |
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| 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 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 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
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| 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 2 | National Pico de gallo 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 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
| Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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| December 1 | Eat a Red Apple Day | ||
| December 2 | National Fritters 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 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 |
See also
- "Ever wonder where all those national food holidays come from? The answer is complicated". Tampa Bay Times. August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- "Why We Keep Getting More Holidays Devoted to Your Favorite Snack". Bloomberg. July 17, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- Randolph, Laurel (December 1, 2015). "The Story Behind National Food Holidays". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- Fleming, Ebony C. (July 29, 2014). "National food days: A food for every day". Chron. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- Snider, Mike (August 4, 2020). "Coronavirus reality: What day is it? Remove the mundane with days to celebrate white wine, cookies, beer and more". USA Today. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- Morillo, Alexis (November 1, 2021). "88 Food And Drink Holidays You Need To Mark On Your Calendars For Free Food". Delish. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- "14 National Food Holidays That Offer Free Meals and Treats". U.S. News & World Report.
- McSwain, Megha (June 24, 2022). "Ranking the 12 worst national food holidays". Chron. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- "National Food Days: An American Tradition". VOA. August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- Smith, A. (2013). The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America. OUP USA. p. 643. ISBN 978-0-19-973496-2. Retrieved August 9, 2022. (subscription required)
- Schaltegger, Megan (November 1, 2021). "71 National Food Days To Know About If You Like Free Food". Delish. Retrieved August 9, 2022.