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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.
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The United States has over 175 days related to awareness of specific foods or drinks.[1]
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
January 1 | National Bloody Mary Day | [2] | |
January 2 | National Creampuff Day | [3] | |
January 3 | National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day | [4] | |
January 4 | National Spaghetti Day | [5] | |
January 5 | National Whipped Cream Day | [6][7] | |
January 9 | National Cassoulet Day | [8][9] | |
January 15 | National Booch Day | KeVita | [10] |
January 19 | National Popcorn Day | [11] | |
January 23 | National Pie Day | American Pie Council | [12] |
January 24 | National Peanut Butter Day | National Peanut Board | [13][14][15] |
January 26 | National Peanut Brittle Day | [source?] | |
January 27 | Chocolate Cake Day | Chocolate Cake Day | [16][17][18] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
February 2 | National Tater Tot Day | [19][20][21][22] | |
First Saturday of February | Ice Cream for Breakfast Day | [23] | |
Second Tuesday of February | National Frozen Yogurt Day | [24] | |
February 7 (or Super Bowl Sunday) | National Pork Rind Appreciation Day | [25] | |
February 8 | Chocolate Cheesecake Day | [26] | |
February 9 | National Pizza Day (at least five slices) | [27] | |
February 9 | National Bagel Day | [28] | |
February 15 | National "I Want Butterscotch" Day | [29] | |
First Friday of Lent | Friday Fish Fry Day | [30][31] | |
February 22 | National Margarita Day | [32][33] | |
February 23 | National Banana Bread Day | [34][35] | |
February 26 | National Pistachio Day | [36] | |
February 29 | National Frog Legs Day (celebration for Leap Day) | [20][21][37] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
March 1 | National Peanut Butter Lover's Day | National Peanut Board | [13] |
March 2 | National Bananacreme Pie Day | [38] | |
March 3 | National Canadian Bacon Day | Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival | [13] |
March 5 | National Cheez Doodle Day | [39][40] | |
March 7 | National Crown Roast of Pork Day | [1] | |
March 8 | National Peanut Cluster Day | National Peanut Board | [13] |
March 9 | National Crabmeat Day | [41] | |
March 9 | National Meatball Day | [42] | |
March 10 | National Blueberry Popover Day | [41] | |
March 11 | Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day | [41] | |
March 11 | Johnny Appleseed Day | [43] | |
March 12 | National Baked Scallops Day | [41] | |
March 14 | National Steak Day | [44] | |
March 14 | Pi Day | Promoted for celebration of mathematics and eating pie; a pun on the US format of March 14 (3.14) | [45] |
March 22 | National Corndog Day | [46][47] | |
March 23 | National Chips and Dip Day | [48] | |
March 27 | International Whiskey Day | [49][50] | |
March 31 | National Clams on the Half Shell Day | [48] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
April 2 | National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day | [1][51][52] | |
First Thursday in April | National Burrito Day | [53] | |
April 5 | National Caramel Day | [54] | |
April 7 | National Beer Day | [55] | |
April 11 | National Cheese Fondue Day | [56] | |
April 12 | National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day | [41][57] | |
April 14 | Oreo Cookie Cheesecake Day | [58] | |
April 17 | National Cheeseball Day | [52][59][60] | |
April 19 | National Rice Ball Day | [61] | |
April 22 | National Jellybean Day | [62] | |
April 24 | National Pigs in a Blanket Day | [60][63] | |
April 25 | National Zucchini Bread Day | [52] | |
April 26 | National Pretzel Day | [27][60][64] | |
April 27 | National Prime Rib Day | [65] | |
April 29 | National Shrimp Scampi Day | [52] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
May 4 | National Candied Orange Peel Day | [41][52] | |
May 5 | National Hoagie Day | [66][67] | |
May 10 | National Ice Cream Cake Day | Thomas Roy | [1][60][68] |
Third Friday of May | National Pizza Party Day | [69] | |
May 16 | National BBQ Day | [70] | |
May 17 | National Walnut Day | 1949, Walnut Marketing Board; 1958, presidential proclamation by U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower | [71] |
May 23 | National Taffy Day | [72] | |
May 24 | National Escargot Day | [73] | |
May 25 | National Wine Day | [74] | |
May 26 | National Blueberry Cheesecake Day | [75] | |
May 27 | National Italian Beef Day | [76] | |
May 28 | National Brisket Day | [77][78] | |
May 29 | National Burger Day | [52] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
First Friday of June | National Donut/Doughnut Day | 1938, The Salvation Army | [71][4][79] |
June 2 | National Rotisserie Chicken Day | [80][81] | |
June 2 | National Rocky Road Day | [82][83] | |
June 3 | National Chocolate Macaroon Day | [84][85] | |
June 3 | National Egg Day | [86][87][88] | |
June 4 | National Cheese Day | [21][89][90] | |
June 4 | National Cognac Day | [91] | |
June 5 | National Gingerbread Day | [92][93] | |
June 5 | National Moonshine Day | [94] | |
June 6 | National Applesauce Cake Day | [95] | |
June 7 | Chocolate Ice Cream Day | [96] | |
June 9 | International Lemon Drizzle Cake Day | [96] | |
June 10 | National Iced Tea Day | [97][98] | |
June 11 | National Corn on the Cob Day | [99] | |
June 11 | National German Chocolate Cake Day | [100] | |
June 12 | National Peanut Butter Cookie Day | National Peanut Board | [13] |
June 14 | National Bourbon Day | Unknown | [101] |
June 15 | National Lobster Day | [102] | |
June 16 | National Fudge Day | [103][104] | |
June 20 | National Vanilla Milkshake Day | [105] | |
June 20 | National Ice Cream Soda Day | [106][107] | |
June 20 | National Kouign Amann Day | A San Francisco bakery, to acknowledge the day they opened | [108] |
June 21 | National Peaches ‘N' Cream Day | Unknown | [109] |
June 21 | National Wagyu Day | 2022, Steve Haddadin | [110][111] |
June 25 | National Catfish Day | Presidential proclamation by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on June 25, 1987[71] | [4] |
June 26 | National Chocolate Pudding Day | [112][113] | |
June 28 | National Ceviche Day | [114][115] | |
June 28 | National Tapioca Day | [116][117] | |
Last Thursday of June | National Bomb Pop Day | [118] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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Third Sunday of July | National Ice Cream Day | 1984, presidential proclamation | [52][119] |
Fourth Thursday of July | National Chili Dog Day | [120][121] | |
July 1 | National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day | [122] | |
July 1 | National Gingersnap Day | [123] | |
July 2 | National Anisette Day | [124] | |
July 3 | Eat Beans Day | [119] | |
July 3 | National Chocolate Wafer Day | [125] | |
July 4 | National Caesar Salad Day | [126] | |
July 4 | National Spareribs Day | [127] | |
July 5 | National Apple Turnover Day | [128] | |
July 6 | National Fried Chicken Day | [129] | |
July 7 | Macaroni Day | [119] | |
July 7 | National Strawberry Sundae Day | [130] | |
July 8 | National Chocolate with Almonds Day | [131][132] | |
July 9 | National Sugar Cookie Day | [133] | |
July 10 | National Piña Colada Day | [134] | |
July 11 | National Blueberry Muffin Day | [135] | |
July 12 | National Pecan Pie Day | [136] | |
July 13 | National French Fries Day | [137] | |
July 14 | National Grand Marnier Day | [138] | |
July 15 | National Orange Chicken Day | [139] | |
July 15 | National Tapioca Pudding Day | [1][52] | |
July 15 | Gummi Worm Day | [4] | |
July 16 | Fresh Spinach Day | [1][140] | |
July 16 | National Corn Fritter Day | [141] | |
July 17 | National Peach Ice Cream Day | [142] | |
July 18 | National Caviar Day | [1] | |
July 19 | National Daiquiri Day | [143] | |
July 20 | National Fortune Cookie Day | [144][145] | |
July 20 | National Lollipop Day | [146] | |
July 21 | Junk Food Day | [147] | |
July 22 | National Penuche Fudge Day | [148] | |
July 23 | National Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day | [149] | |
July 23 | National Vanilla Ice Cream Day | [150] | |
July 23 | National Hot Dog Day | [151] | |
July 24 | National Tequila Day | [152] | |
July 24 | National Drive-Thru Day | [153] | |
July 25 | National Hot Fudge Sundae Day | [154] | |
July 26 | National Coffee Milkshake Day | [155] | |
July 27 | National Creme Brulee Day | [156] | |
July 27 | National Scotch Day | [157] | |
July 28 | Hamburger Day | [119] | |
July 28 | National Milk Chocolate Day | [158] | |
July 29 | National Lasagna Day | [159] | |
July 29 | National Chicken Wing Day | [160] | |
July 30 | National Cheesecake Day | [161][162][163] | |
July 31 | National Raspberry Cake Day | [164] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
First Saturday of August | National Mustard Day | Mount Horeb Mustard Museum | [165][29] |
First Saturday of August | National Mead Day | American Homebrewer's Association, 2002 | [166] |
August 1 | National Milkshake Day | [167] | |
August 3 | National Watermelon Day | [168] | |
August 3 | National White Wine Day | [169] | |
August 4 | National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day | [170] | |
August 6 | National Root Beer Float Day | [171] | |
August 10 | National S'more Day | [172] | |
August 13 | National Filet Mignon Day | [173][174] | |
August 14 | National Creamsicle Day | [175][176] | |
August 15 | National Lemon Meringue Pie Day | [177][178] | |
August 16 | National Rum Day | [179] | |
August 17 | National Vanilla Custard Day | [180][181] | |
August 18 | National Pinot Noir Day | [74] | |
August 19 | National Potato Day | [182] | |
August 21 | National Spumoni Day | [183][184] | |
August 22 | National Pecan Torte Day | [185][186] | |
August 22 | National Eat A Peach Day | [187] | |
August 23 | National Sponge Cake Day | [41] | |
August 24 | National Peach Pie Day | [188][189][190] | |
August 24 | National Waffle Day | [191][192] | |
August 25 | National Banana Split Day | [193][194][195] | |
August 25 | National Whiskey Sour Day | [196][197] | |
August 26 | National Cherry Popsicle Day | [52] | |
August 27 | National Pots de Crème Day | [198] | |
August 27 | National Banana Lovers Day | [199][200][201] | |
August 28 | National Cherry Turnover Day | [202][203] | |
August 28 | Crackers Over The Keyboard Day | Thomas Roy | [204] |
August 29 | More Herbs, Less Salt Day | Thomas Roy | [29][204] |
August 29 | National Lemon Juice Day | [205] | |
August 29 | National Chop Suey Day | [206] | |
August 30 | National Toasted Marshmallow Day | [59] | |
August 31 | Trail Mix Day | [169] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Saturday before Labor Day | International Bacon Day | [207][208][209] | |
September 1 | National Cherry Popover Day | [210][211] | |
September 2 | National Blueberry Popsicle Day | [212] | |
September 3 | National Welsh Rarebit Day | [213][214] | |
September 4 | National Macadamia Nut Day | [215][216] | |
September 5 | National Cheese Pizza Day | [215] | |
September 6 | National Coffee Ice Cream Day | [217] | |
September 7 | National Acorn Squash Day | [215] | |
September 7 | National Beer Lover's Day | [21][218][219] | |
September 7 | National Salami Day | [220] | |
September 9 | National Steak Au Poivre Day | [221] | |
September 9 | Wienerschnitzel Day | [222] | |
September 10 | National TV Dinner Day | [223] | |
September 11 | National Hot Cross Bun Day | [221] | |
September 12 | National Chocolate Milkshake Day | [224][225] | |
September 13 | National Peanut Day | [215] | |
September 13 | International Chocolate Day | [226][227] | |
September 14 | National Eat a Hoagie Day | [215] | |
September 14 | National Cream-Filled Donut Day | [228] | |
September 15 | National Crème de Menthe Day | [71] | |
September 15 | National Double Cheeseburger Day | [71] | |
September 15 | National Linguine Day | [71][215] | |
September 15 | National Cheese Toast Day | [71][215][229] | |
September 16 | National Guacamole Day | [215] | |
September 16 | National Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Day | [230] | |
September 17 | National Apple Dumpling Day | [215] | |
September 17 | National Monte Cristo Sandwich Day | [231] | |
September 18 | National Cheeseburger Day | [232] | |
September 19 | National Butterscotch Pudding Day | [221] | |
September 20 | National Pepperoni Pizza Day | [233] | |
September 20 | National Punch Day | [234][235] | |
September 20 | National Rum Punch Day | [234][236] | |
September 20 | National Queso Day | [237] | |
September 21 | National Pecan Cookie Day | [238] | |
September 22 | International Mixed Berries Muffin Day | [215] | |
September 25 | National Lobster Day | [239] | |
September 25 | National Quesadilla Day | [240] | |
September 26 | National Better Breakfast Day | [215] | |
September 26 | National Pancake Day | [241] | |
September 26 | National Dumpling Day | [242] | |
September 26 | Johnny Appleseed Day | John Chapman | [43] |
September 27 | National Chocolate Milk Day | [243][244] | |
September 27 | National Corned Beef Hash Day | [245][246] | |
September 28 | International Poke Day | [247][248] | |
September 28 | Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children | [249] | |
September 29 | National Coffee Day | [250][251] | |
September 29 | National Biscotti Day | Biscotti Goddess | [252][253][254][255] |
September 30 | National Hot Mulled Cider Day | [215] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
October 4 | National Vodka Day | [48] | |
October 6 | National Noodle Day | [256] | |
October 8 | National Fluffernutter Day | [257] | |
October 8 | National Pierogi Day | [258] | |
October 9 | International Beer and Pizza Day | [259] | |
October 10 | National Angel Food Cake Day | ||
October 11 | National Sausage Pizza Day | [20][21][260][261] | |
October 14 | National Dessert Day | [262] | |
October 18 | National Chocolate Cupcake Day | [263] | |
October 20 | National Brandied Fruit Day | [52][264] | |
October 20 | National Office Chocolate Day | [52][264] | |
October 22 | National Nut Day | [265] | |
October 23 | National Boston Creme Pie Day | [52][264] | |
October 24 | National Bologna Day | [1][266] | |
October 24 | National Food Day | Center for Science in the Public Interest | [267] |
October 25 | National Greasy Food Day | [268][269] | |
October 28 | National Chocolate Day | [270] | |
October 29 | National Oatmeal Day | [270] | |
October 30 | Haunted Refrigerator Night | Thomas Roy | [271] |
October 30 | National Candy Corn Day | [272] | |
October 31 | National Candy Apple Day | [273] | |
October 31 | National Caramel Apple Day | [274] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
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First Thursday of November | National Men Make Dinner Day | 1998, Sandy Sharkey | [275][276][277] |
Fourth Thursday of November | Thanksgiving Day | [278][279] | |
Day after Thanksgiving | Sinkie Day | [29] | |
First Wednesday of November | National Eating Healthy Day | American Heart Association | [280] |
November 1 | National Vinegar Day | [281][282] | |
November 1 | National French Fried Clam Day | [283] | |
November 1 | National Cook For Your Pets Day | [284] | |
November 2 | National Deviled Egg Day | [48][285] | |
November 2 | National Pico de gallo Day | - | |
November 3 | National Sandwich Day | [285][286] | |
November 4 | National Candy Day | [48] | |
November 5 | National Doughnut Day II | 1930s | [287] |
November 6 | National Nachos Day | [48] | |
November 7 | National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day | [4][48][52][284] | |
November 8 | National Harvey Wallbanger Day | [288] | |
November 8 | Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day | Thomas Roy | [1][271][285] |
November 9 | National Scrapple Day | [289][290] | |
November 10 | National Vanilla Cupcake Day | [48] | |
November 11 | National Sundae Day | [291] | |
November 12 | National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day | [48][52] | |
November 12 | Chicken Soup for the Soul Day | Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises Inc. | [292] |
November 12 | National Happy Hour Day | [293] | |
November 13 | National Indian Pudding Day | [294] | |
November 14 | National Pickle Day | [295][296] | |
November 14 | National Spicy Guacamole Day | [297] | |
November 15 | National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day | [48] | |
November 16 | National Fast Food Day | [298][299] | |
November 17 | National Baklava Day | [300] | |
November 17 | Homemade Bread Day | [285] | |
November 18 | National Vichyssoise Day | [301] | |
November 18 | National Apple Cider Day | [302] | |
November 19 | Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day | [303] | |
November 20 | National Peanut Butter Fudge Day | National Peanut Board | [48] |
November 21 | National Stuffing Day | [304] | |
November 23 | National Cashew Day | [48][305] | |
November 23 | National Eat A Cranberry Day | [285] | |
November 23 | National Espresso Day | [306] | |
November 25 | National Parfait Day | [48][285] | |
November 26 | National Cake Day | [48] | |
November 28 | National French Toast Day | [41][48] | |
November 29 | Throw Out Your Leftovers Day | [285] | |
November 29 | National Lemon Cream Pie Day | [307] | |
November 29 | National Chocolates Day | [48][285] | |
November 30 | National Mousse Day | [48] |
Date | Event | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
December 1 | Eat a Red Apple Day | [1][308] | |
December 2 | National Fritters Day | [309] | |
December 4 | National Cookie Day | 1987, Blue Chip Cookie Company | [308][310][311] |
December 8 | National Brownie Day | [312][308] | |
December 8 | National Concha Day | [313][314][315][316][317] | |
December 9 | National Pastry Day | [318] | |
December 10 | National Lager Day | [293] | |
December 11 | National Noodle Ring Day | [71][20][21][319][320] | |
December 11 | National Have a Bagel Day | [20][21][321] | |
December 13 | National Hot Cocoa Day | [322] | |
December 15 | National Cupcake Day | [323] | |
December 16 | National Green Chili Day | [324][325] | |
December 16 | Chocolate Covered Day | [326] | |
December 20 | National Cortado Day | [327] | |
December 21 | National Hamburger Day | [27] | |
December 22 | National Date Nut Bread Day | [328] | |
December 24 | National Eggnog Day | [293] | |
December 25 | National Pumpkin Pie Day | [41][308] | |
December 27 | National Fruitcake Day | [59] | |
December 30 | National Bicarbonate of Soda Day | [1] | |
December 31 | National Champagne Day | [329][330] |
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