2024 Food Holidays & Drink Days Calendar – Full List of National Days

Full list of food holidays and drink days you might not know about. If you are a food blog or work in a food or drink industry it is useful to know when the related holidays for certain drinks are or happening. It is always good to use it in marketing or just as a fun challenge to try something new and exciting.

It’s awesome to see the wide range of food holidays that are recognized, from classic dishes like spaghetti (January 4) and strawberry (February 27) day to more specific ones like fig newtons (January 16) and buttercrunch (January 20). This list showcases the creativity and appreciation people have for different types of foods and culinary traditions.

Throughout the year, practically every day is a holiday for special food or drink. Also, every month has some kind of focus just like January is a national soup month. Don’t worry, there are other foods in January as well besides soup. Here is a list of months where every day is a special food or drink to try.

January – National Soup Month

• January 1: National Bloody Mary Day
• January 2: National Buffet Day, National Cream Puff Day
• January 3: Fruitcake Toss Day, National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
• January 4: National Spaghetti Day
• January 5: National Whipped Cream Day
• January 6: Apple Tree Day, National Bean Day, National Shortbread Day
• January 7: National Tempura Day
• January 8: National English Toffee Day
• January 9: National Apricot Day
• January 10: Bittersweet Chocolate Day
• January 11: National Milk Day
• January 12: Curried Chicken Day, National Marzipan Day
• January 13: National Peach Melba Day
• January 14: National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
• January 15: Strawberry Ice Cream Day
• January 16: International Hot & Spicy Food Day, National Fig Newton Day, Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day (January 16, 2024 – The Tuesday of the Third Full Week of January)
• January 17: National Bootlegger’s Day, National Hot Buttered Rum Day
• January 18: Peking Duck Day, Women’s Healthy Weight Day (The Thursday of the Third Full Week of January)
• January 19: National Popcorn Day
• January 20: National Buttercrunch Day, National Cheese Lover’s Day
• January 21: National Granola Bar Day, New England Clam Chowder Day
• January 22: National Blonde Brownie Day
• January 23: Rhubarb Pie Day
• January 24: National Peanut Butter Day
• January 25: National Irish Coffee Day
• January 26: National Peanut Brittle Day, National Pistachio Day
• January 27: 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, National Pho Day

February – National Chocolate Lovers Month

• February 1: National Baked Alaska Day
• February 2: Heavenly Hash Day, Bubble Gum Day – February 2, 2024 (First Friday in February),
• February 3: National Carrot Cake Day, Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – February 3, 2024 (First Saturday in February)
• February 4: Homemade Soup Day, National Stuffed Mushroom Day
• February 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day, World Nutella Day
• February 6: National Chopsticks Day
• February 7: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
• February 8: Molasses Bar Day
• February 9: National Bagels and Lox Day, Pizza Pie Day
• February 10: Cream Cheese Brownie Day
• February 11: Peppermint Patty Day, Pork Rind Appreciation Day – February 11, 2024 (Super Bowl Sunday)
• February 12: National Plum Pudding Day, Oatmeal Monday – February 12, 2024 (Second Monday in February)
• February 13: National Tortellini Day
• February 14: National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
• February 15: National Gumdrop Day
• February 16: National Almond Day, National Tartar Sauce Day – February 16, 2024 (First Friday during Lent)
• February 17: National Indian Pudding Day
• February 18: National Drink Wine Day
• February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day
• February 20: National Cherry Pie Day
• February 21: National Sticky Bun Day
• February 22: National Margarita Day, National Cook a Sweet Potato Day, National Chili Day – February 22, 2024 (Last Thursday in February)
• February 23: National Banana Bread Day
• February 24: National Cupcake Day (celebrated in Canada), National Tortilla Chip Day
• February 25: National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day, National Clam Chowder Day
• February 26: National Personal Chefs Day, National Pistachio Day
• February 27: National Strawberry Day
• February 28: National Chocolate Souffle Day
• February 29: Surf and Turf Day (skipped when not leap year)

March – National Noodle Month

• March 1: National Fruit Compote Day, National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
• March 2: National Banana Cream Pie Day
• March 3: National Cold Cuts Day
• March 4: National Pound Cake Day
• March 5: National Cheese Doodle Day
• March 6: National Frozen Food Day, National Oreo Cookie Day, National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
• March 7: National Cereal Day
• March 8: National Peanut Cluster Day
• March 9: National Crabmeat Day, National Meatball Day
• March 10: National Blueberry Popover Day, National Pack Your Lunch Day
• March 11: Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
• March 12: National Baked Scallops Day
• March 13: Coconut Torte Day, Registered Dietitian Day – March 13, 2024 (Second Wednesday in March)
• March 14: Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day, National Potato Chip Day, Popcorn Lover’s Day – March 14, 2024 (Second Thursday in March)
• March 15: Celebrating Our Bountiful Food Supply, National Peanut Lovers’ Day, National Pears Helene Day
• March 16: National Artichoke Hearts Day, Maple Syrup Saturday – March 16, 2024 (Third Saturday of March),
• March 17: National Irish Food Day March
• March 18: Oatmeal Cookie Day
• March 19: National Agriculture Day, National Chocolate Caramel Day, National Poultry Day
• March 20: Great American MEAT-OUT, National Ravioli Day
• March 21: California Strawberry Day, National French Bread Day
• March 22: National Bavarian Crepes Day
• March 23: National Chip and Dip Day, National Melba Toast Day
• March 24: National Cheesesteak Day, National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
• March 25: International Waffle Day, National Lobster Newburg Day, National Pecan Day
• March 26: National Nougat Day, Spinach Day
• March 27: National Spanish Paella Day, Whole Grain Sampling Day – March 27, 2024 (Last Wednesday in March)
• March 28: Something on a Stick Day
• March 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day,
• March 30: Turkey Neck Soup Day
• March 31: National Clams on the Half Shell Day, Oranges and Lemons Day, Tater Day, National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day – March 31, 2024 (Same Day as Easter)

April – National Grilled Cheese Month

• April 1: National Sourdough Bread Day
• April 2: National Love Your Produce Manager Day, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
• April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day
• April 4: National Cordon Bleu Day, National Burrito Day – April 4, 2024 (First Thursday in April)
• April 5: National Caramel Day, National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
• April 6: Hostess Twinkie Day, National Caramel Popcorn Day
• April 7: 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, National Poutine Day
• April 12: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Licorice Day
• April 13: Make Lunch Count Day, National Peach Cobbler Day
• April 14: National Pecan Day
• April 15: McDonald’s Day, National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
• April 16: Day of the Mushroom, National Eggs Benedict Day
• April 17: National Cheeseball Day
• April 18: Animal Crackers Birthday
• April 19: Garlic Day
• April 20: Lima Bean Respect Day, National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
• April 21: National Chocolate Covered Cashews Truffle Day
• April 22: National Jelly Bean Day
• April 23: National Cherry Cheesecake Day, National Picnic Day
• April 24: National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day, Stop Food Waste Day – April 24, 2024 (Last Wednesday in April)
• April 25: National Zucchini Bread Day
• 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 Bubble Tea Day

May – National Burger Month

• May 1: National Chocolate Parfait Day
• May 2: National Truffles Day
• May 3: National Raspberry Popover Day, School Lunch Hero Day – May 3, 2024 (First Friday in May)
• May 4: National Candied Orange Peel Day
• May 5: National Chocolate Custard Day, National Hoagie Day, Totally Chipotle Day
• May 6: International No Diet Day, National Crepes Suzette Day
• May 7: National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
• May 8: National Coconut Cream Pie Day, National Empanada Day
• May 9: National Foodies Day
• May 10: National Shrimp Day, National Herb Day – May 10, 2024 (First Saturday of May)
• May 11: Eat What You Want Day
• May 12: National Nutty Fudge Day
• May 13: International Hummus Day, National Apple Pie Day, National Fruit Cocktail Day
• May 14: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
• May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day
• May 16: International Pickle Day, National Coquilles St. Jacques Day
• May 17: National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Walnut Day, National Pizza Party Day – May 17, 2024 (Third Friday in May)
• May 18: I Love Reese’s Day, National Cheese Souffle Day
• May 19: National Devil’s Food Cake Day
• May 20: Pick Strawberries Day
• May 21: National Strawberries and Cream Day, National Waiters and Waitresses Day, Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day – May 21, 2024 (Thursday before Memorial Day Week)
• May 22: National Vanilla Pudding Day
• May 23: National Taffy Day
• May 24: Asparagus Day, National Escargot Day
• May 25: Carb Day, National Brown-Bag-It Day
• May 26: National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, National Cherry Dessert Day
• May 27: National Italian Beef Day, National Grape Popsicle Day
• May 28: National Brisket Day, National Hamburger Day (Since hamburgers are good it appears 3 times a year: May 28, July 28, and December 21)
• May 29: National Coq Au Vin Day
• May 30: National Mint Julep Day
• May 31: National Macaroon Day

June – National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month

• June 1: World Milk Day, National Hazelnut Cake Day
• June 2: National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day, National Rotisserie Chicken Day
• June 3: National Egg Day, National Chocolate Macaroon Day
• June 4: National Cheese Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day
• June 5: National Gingerbread Day
• June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day
• June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, National Donut Day – June 7, 2024 (First Friday in June)
• June 8: Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
• June 9: National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
• June 10: National Iced Tea Day, National Herbs & Spices Day
• June 11: Corn on the Cob Day, National German Chocolate Cake Day
• June 12: National Jerky Day, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, International Falafel Day
• June 13: National Cupcake Lovers Day
• June 14: National Strawberry Shortcake Day
• June 15: National Lobster Day
• June 16: Fresh Veggies Day
• June 17: Eat All Your Veggies Day, National Apple Strudel Day
• June 18: International Picnic Day, International Sushi Day, National Cherry Tart Day
• June 19: National Martini Day
• June 20: National Vanilla Milkshake Day
• June 21: National Peaches and Cream Day, National Wagyu Day
• June 22: National Chocolate Eclair 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
• June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day, National Parchment Cooking Day – June 26, 2024 (Last Wednesday in June)
• June 27: National Indian Pudding Day
• June 28: National Ceviche Day, National Tapioca Day
• June 29: National Almond Buttercrunch Day
• June 30: National Ice Cream Soda Day

July – National Ice Cream Month

• July 1: Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, National Gingersnap Day, National Anisette Day
• July 3: Eat Beans Day, National Chocolate Wafer Day
• July 4: Independence from Meat Day, National Barbecued Spareribs Day
• July 5: National Apple Turnover Day
• July 6: National Fried Chicken Day, International Cherry Pit Spitting Day – July 6, 2024 (First Saturday in July)
• July 7: Chocolate Day, National Macaroni Day, National Strawberry Sundae Day
• July 8: National Chocolate with Almonds Day
• July 9: National Sugar Cookie Day
• July 10: Pick Blueberries Day
• July 11: Make Up Your Own Sundae Day, National Blueberry Muffin Day, National Rainier Cherries Day
• July 12: National Pecan Pie Day
• July 13: National French Fries Day
• July 14: National Macaroni and Cheese Day
• July 15: National Gummi Worm Day, National Tapioca Pudding Day
• July 16:
• July 17: National Peach Ice Cream Day
• July 18: National Caviar Day, National Sour Candy Day
• July 20: Fortune Cookie Day, International Cake Day, National Ice Cream Soda Day, National Lollipop Day
• July 21: National Junk Food Day, National Hot Dog Day, National Ice Cream Day – July 21, 2024 (Third Sunday in July)
• July 22: National Penuche Fudge Day
• July 23: National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
• July 24: National Tequila Day
• July 25: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, National Chili Dog Day – July 25, 2024 (Last Thursday in July)
• July 26: Bagelfest Day
• July 27: National Creme Brulee Day, National Scotch Day
• July 28: National Hamburger Day
• July 29: Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day, National Chicken Wing Day, National Lasagna Day
• July 30: National Cheesecake Day, National Chicken and Waffles Day
• July 31: Cotton Candy Day, Jump for Jellybeans Day

August – National Sandwich Month

• August 1: National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
• August 2: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, Braham Pie Day – August 2, 2024 (First Friday in August)
• August 3: National IPA Day, Grab Some Nuts Day, National Watermelon Day, National Mustard Day – August 3, 2024 (First Saturday in August)
• August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
• August 5: National Oyster Day
• August 6: National Root Beer Float Day
• August 7: National Raspberries and Cream Day
• August 8: National SPAM Musubi Day, National Frozen Custard Day, National Zucchini Day, International Beer Day, Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night
• August 9: National Rice Pudding Day
• August 10: National S’mores Day
• August 11: National Raspberry Tart Day, National Panini Day
• August 12: Julienne Fries Day
• August 13: National Filet Mignon Day
• August 14: National Creamsicle Day
• August 15: Lemon Meringue Pie Day
• August 16: National Rum Day, National Bratwurst Day
• August 17: National Vanilla Custard Day
• August 18: National Soft Ice Cream Day
• August 19: Potato Day
• August 20: National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day, National Bacon Lovers’ Day
• August 21: National Pecan Torte Day, National Sweet Tea Day
• August 22: National Spumoni Day
• August 23: National Sponge Cake Day
• August 24: National Peach Pie Day, National Waffle Day
• August 25: National Banana Split Day
• August 26: National Cherry Popsicle Day
• August 27: Banana Lovers’ Day
• August 28: National Cherry Turnover Day
• August 29: Chop Suey Day, More Herbs, Less Salt Day
• August 30: National Toasted Marshmallow Day
• August 31: Eat Outside Day, National Trail Mix Day, International Bacon Day – August 31, 2024 (Saturday before Labor Day),

September – National Breakfast Month

• September 1: National Gyro Day
• September 2: National Grits for Breakfast Day, 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, National Cherry Popover Day, National Food Bank Day – September 6, 2024 (First Friday in September)
• September 7: National Acorn Squash Day, Salami Day
• September 8: National Date Nut Bread Day
• September 9: National “I Love Food” Day
• September 10: National Ants on a Log
• September 11: National Hot Cross Bun Day
• September 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day
• September 13: International Chocolate Day, Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, National Peanut Day, Snack a Pickle Time
• September 14: Eat a Hoagie Day, National Cream Filled Donut Day
• September 15: National Cheese Toast Day, National Linguine Day
• September 16: National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day, National Guacamole Day
• September 17: National Apple Dumpling Day
• September 18: National Cheeseburger Day
• September 19: National Butterscotch Pudding Day
• September 20: National String Cheese Day
• September 21: International Banana Festival, National Pecan Cookie Day, International Eat an Apple Day – September 21, 2024 (Third Saturday in September),
• September 22: National Ice Cream Cone Day, National White Chocolate Day
• September 23: National Snack Stick Day, Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids – September 23, 2024 (Fourth Monday in September)
• September 24: National Cherries Jubilee Day
• September 25: National Quesadilla Day, National Food Service Workers Day
• September 26: National Dumpling Day, National Key Lime Pie Day
• September 27: National Corned Beef Hash Day, Hug a Vegetarian Day – September 27, 2024 (Last Friday in September)
• September 28: Strawberry Cream Pie Day
• September 29: National Coffee Day, National Mocha Day
• September 30: National Mulled Cider Day

October – National Pizza Month

• October 1: Homemade Cookies Day, Pudding Season Begins, World Vegetarian Day
• October 2: National Fried Scallops Day, National Pumpkin Seed Day – October 2, 2024 (First Wednesday in October)
• October 3: National Caramel Custard Day
• October 4: Kanelbullens Dag (Cinnamon Bun Day), National Taco Day
• October 5: National Apple Betty Day
• October 6: National Noodle Day
• October 7: National Frappe Day
• October 8: National Fluffernutter Day, National Pierogi Day, National Salmon Day
• October 9: International Beer and Pizza Day, Moldy Cheese Day, Submarine Hoagie Hero Grinder Day
• October 10: National Angel Food Cake Day
• October 11: National Sausage Pizza Day, World Egg Day – October 11, 2024 (Second Friday of October)
• October 12: National Gumbo Day
• October 13: National Yorkshire Pudding Day
• October 14: National Dessert Day, National Chocolate Covered Insects Day
• October 15: National Chicken Cacciatore Day, National Roast Pheasant Day
• October 16: World Food Day
• October 17: Four Prunes Day, National Pasta Day
• October 18: Meatloaf Appreciation Day, 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: Food Day, Good and Plenty Day, National Bologna Day
• October 25: National Greasy Foods Day
• October 26: Mince Meat Pie Day, Pumpkin Day
• October 27: National Potato Day
• October 28: National Chocolate Day, Wild Foods Day
• October 29: National Oatmeal Day
• October 30: Buy a Donut Day, National Candy Corn Day
• October 31: National Caramel Apple Day, Halloween 

November – National Comfort Food Month

• November 1: National Deep Fried Clams Day, National Vinegar Day
• November 2: National Deviled Egg Day
• November 3: National Sandwich Day
• November 4: National Candy Day, National Men Make Dinner Day
• November 5: National Donut Day
• November 6: National Nachos Day
• November 7: National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day, National Men Make Dinner Day – November 7, 2024 (First Thursday of November)
• November 8: Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day
• November 9: National Greek Yogurt Day
• November 10: National Pork Belly Day, National Vanilla Cupcake Day, National Mussels Day
• November 11: National Sundae Day
• November 12: National Pizza with Everything Day (Except Anchovies)
• November 13: National Indian Pudding Day
• November 14: National Guacamole Day, National Pickle Day
• November 15: National Bundt Day, National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
• November 16: National Fast Food Day
• November 17: Homemade Bread Day, National Baklava Day
• November 18: National Vichyssoise Day
• November 19: National Macchiato Day
• November 20: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
• November 21: Gingerbread Day, National Stuffing Day, Beaujolais Nouveau Day – November 21, 2024 (Third Thursday of November)
• November 22: National Cashew Day
• November 23: 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: Healthy Protein release day, National French Toast Day, Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday of November)
• November 29: Chocolates Day, National Lemon Cream Pie Day, Sinkie Day – November 29, 2024
• November 30: National Mousse Day

December – National Cookie Month

• December 1: Eat Red Apple Day, National Pie Day
• December 2: National Fritters Day
• December 3: National Apple Pie Day
• December 4: National Cookie Day
• December 5: National Sacher Torte Day
• December 6: Microwave Oven Day, National Gazpacho Day
• December 7: National Cotton Candy Day, World Pear Day – December 7, 2024 (First Saturday in December)
• December 8: National Chocolate Brownie Day, National Donair Day
• December 9: National Opal Apples Day, National Pastry Day
• December 10: National Lager Day
• December 11: National Noodle Ring Day
• December 12: National Pho Day, National Cocoa Day
• December 13: Ice Cream and Violins Day
• December 14: National Bouillabaisse 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 Fried Shrimp Day
• December 21: Kiwi Fruit Day (California), National Hamburger Day (May 28, July 28 and also December 21)
• December 22: National Date Nut Bread Day
• December 23: National Pfeffernusse Day
• December 24: National Eggnog Day, Christmas Eve
• December 25: National Tamales Day, National Pumpkin Pie Day
• December 26: National Candy Cane Day
• December 27: National Fruit Cake Day
• December 28: National Box of Chocolate Day
• December 29: Pepper Pot Day
• December 30: Bacon Day, National Bicarbonate of Soda Day (Baking Soda)
• December 31: National Champagne Day

That’s it! Hopefully you found your favorite day from food holidays calendar to celebrate or a good way to use it in your digital marketing campaign.