2026 Food Holidays & Drink Days Calendar – Full List of National Days

Published Aug 25, 2023
Updated Jun 28, 2026

Looking for food holidays in 2026? This full food and drink days calendar is a useful place to find fun national food days, drink holidays, monthly food themes and content ideas for your blog, restaurant, food brand or social media calendar.

Food holidays can be a fun way to plan recipes, create seasonal posts, build a marketing campaign or simply try something new in the kitchen. Some days celebrate classic dishes like spaghetti, pancakes, pizza and burgers. Others are more specific, such as National Fig Newton Day, National Buttercrunch Day or National Blueberry Pancake Day.

Many food holidays are unofficial, and some dates can vary slightly depending on the source. This list is meant as a practical 2026 content planning calendar for food lovers, creators and brands.

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
January 17: National Bootlegger’s Day, National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18: Peking Duck Day
January 19: National Popcorn Day
January 20: National Buttercrunch Day, National Cheese Lover’s Day, Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day
January 21: National Granola Bar Day, New England Clam Chowder Day
January 22: Rhubarb Pie Day, Women’s Healthy Weight 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
February 3: National Carrot Cake Day
February 4: Homemade Soup Day, National Stuffed Mushroom Day
February 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day, World Nutella Day
February 6: National Chopsticks Day, Bubble Gum Day
February 7: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day, Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
February 8: Molasses Bar Day, Pork Rind Appreciation Day
February 9: National Bagels and Lox Day, Pizza Pie Day, Oatmeal Monday
February 10: Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11: Peppermint Patty Day
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
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 23: National Banana Bread Day
February 24: National Cupcake Day (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, National Chili Day
February 27: National Strawberry Day, National Margarita Day, National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
February 28: National Chocolate Souffle Day
Not observed in 2026: Surf and Turf Day

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, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
March 12: National Baked Scallops Day, Popcorn Lover’s Day
March 13: Coconut Torte Day
March 14: Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day, National Potato Chip Day
March 15: Celebrating Our Bountiful Food Supply, National Peanut Lovers’ Day, National Pears Helene Day
March 16: National Artichoke Hearts Day
March 17: National Irish Food Day
March 18: Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 19: 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, Maple Syrup Saturday
March 22: National Bavarian Crepes Day
March 23: National Chip and Dip Day, National Melba Toast Day
March 24: National Agriculture Day, National Cheesesteak Day, National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
March 25: International Waffle Day, National Lobster Newburg Day, National Pecan Day, Whole Grain Sampling Day
March 26: National Nougat Day, Spinach Day
March 27: National Spanish Paella Day
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

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, National Burrito Day
April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4: National Cordon Bleu Day
April 5: National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day, 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
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, Stop Food Waste Day
April 30: National Raisin Day, National Bubble Tea Day

May – National Burger Month

May 1: National Chocolate Parfait Day, School Lunch Hero Day
May 2: National Truffles Day, National Herb Day
May 3: National Raspberry Popover Day
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
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, National Pizza Party Day
May 16: International Pickle Day, National Coquilles St. Jacques Day
May 17: National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Walnut Day
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 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, Memorial 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
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, National Donut Day
June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day
June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
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, National Parchment Cooking Day
June 25: National Catfish Day, National Strawberry Parfait Day
June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day
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, International Cherry Pit Spitting Day
July 5: National Apple Turnover Day
July 6: National Fried Chicken Day
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: No major food holiday listed
July 17: National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18: National Caviar Day, National Sour Candy Day
July 19: National Ice Cream 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
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
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, National Chili Dog Day
July 31: Cotton Candy Day, Jump for Jellybeans Day

August – National Sandwich Month

August 1: National Raspberry Cream Pie Day, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, National Mustard Day
August 3: Grab Some Nuts Day, National Watermelon Day
August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5: National Oyster Day
August 6: National Root Beer Float Day, National IPA Day
August 7: National Raspberries and Cream Day, Braham Pie Day, International Beer Day
August 8: National SPAM Musubi Day, National Frozen Custard Day, National Zucchini 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

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, National Food Bank Day
September 5: National Cheese Pizza Day, International Bacon Day
September 6: National Coffee Ice Cream Day, National Cherry Popover Day, National Acorn Squash Day, Salami Day
September 7: National Date Nut Bread Day
September 8: National “I Love Food” Day
September 9: National Ants on a Log Day
September 10: National Hot Cross Bun Day
September 11: National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 12: International Chocolate Day, Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, National Peanut Day, Snack a Pickle Time
September 13: Eat a Hoagie Day, National Cream Filled Donut Day
September 14: National Cheese Toast Day, National Linguine Day
September 15: National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day, National Guacamole Day
September 16: National Apple Dumpling Day
September 17: National Cheeseburger Day
September 18: National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 19: National String Cheese Day, International Banana Festival, National Pecan Cookie Day, International Eat an Apple Day
September 20: National Ice Cream Cone Day, National White Chocolate Day
September 21: National Snack Stick Day
September 23: National Cherries Jubilee Day
September 24: National Quesadilla Day, National Food Service Workers Day
September 25: National Dumpling Day, National Key Lime Pie Day, Hug a Vegetarian Day
September 26: National Corned Beef Hash Day
September 27: Strawberry Cream Pie Day
September 28: National Coffee Day, National Mocha Day, Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids
September 29: 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
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, National Pumpkin Seed 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, World Egg 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 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
November 5: National Donut Day, National Men Make Dinner Day
November 6: National Nachos Day
November 7: National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
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 (Except Anchovies) Day
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, Beaujolais Nouveau Day
November 20: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21: Gingerbread Day, National Stuffing Day
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, Thanksgiving
November 27: National Bavarian Cream Pie Day, Sinkie Day
November 28: National French Toast Day, Healthy Protein website day
November 29: Chocolates Day, National Lemon Cream Pie Day
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, World Pear Day
December 6: Microwave Oven Day, National Gazpacho Day
December 7: National Cotton Candy Day
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
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, Christmas
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

How to Use This 2026 Food Holiday Calendar

This calendar can be used for recipe inspiration, blog planning, restaurant promotions, Pinterest pins, Instagram posts, newsletters and food brand content ideas.

For example, you could plan a high-protein pasta recipe around National Pasta Day, a healthier burger recipe around National Hamburger Day or a smoothie recipe around National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month. Food holidays are especially useful when you want to create timely content that feels seasonal, fun and easy to share.

That’s it! Hopefully this 2026 food holidays and drink days calendar helps you find a new food day to celebrate, a fun recipe idea to try or a useful theme for your next content campaign.