The Complete List Of Annual Food Holiday
Food holidays mean big business. And we’re not just talking about restaurants… we’re talking about brands that are only found in grocery stores, those that can only be bought online, and those that cater to ‘alternative’ markets.
But perhaps the greatest beneficiary is in the consumer packaged goods space. Everyone loves a holiday and it’s been proven that consumption and spending increase when a day off pops up in the calendar.
Luckily, food brands never need to run out of content ideas and inspiration with this complete list of annual food holidays! There is a holiday for almost any item on the market. Scroll through the list and make a note of the ones relevant to your brand.
*Updated December 2023
Annual Food Holidays:
January
January 4 is National Spaghetti Day
January: National Hot Tea Month
January: National Slow Cooking Month
January 1: Bloody Mary Day
January 4: National Spaghetti Day
January 5: National Keto Day
January 5: National Whipped Cream Day
January 6: National Bean Day
January 6: National Shortbread Day
January 11: National Hot Toddy Day
January 13: National Gluten-Free Day
January 15: National Bagel Day
January 19: National Popcorn Day
January 20: National Cheese Lover’s Day
January 22: National Hot Sauce Day
January 23: National Pie Day
January 24: National Beer Can Appreciation Day
January 24: National Peanut Butter Day
January 27: National Chocolate Cake Day
January 28: National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 30: National Croissant Day
January 31: National Hot Chocolate Day
February
February 9 is National Pizza Day
February: National Pie Month
February: National Snack Food Month
February: National Dark Chocolate Month
February 7: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 9: National Bagels and Lox Day
February 9: Pizza Day
February 13: National Tortellini Day
February 16: National Almond Day
February 16: Paczki Day
February 18: Drink Wine Day
February 20: National Cherry Pie Day
February 20: National Muffin Day
February 22: National Margarita Day
February 24: National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25: National Clam Chowder Day
February 27: National Strawberry Day
Last Thursday in February: National Chili Day
February 29th: National Surf & Turf Day
March
March 23 is National Chip and Dip Day
March 1: National Peanut Butter Lovers Day
March 7: National Cereal Day
March 9: National Meatball Day
March 10: National Ranch Dressing Day
March 13: National Ginger Ale Day
March 14: National Potato Chip Day & National Reuben Day
March 18: Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 19: National Poultry Day
March 20: National Ravioli Day
March 21: National French Bread Day
March 23: National Chip and Dip Day
March 24: National Cocktail Day
March 24: National Cheesesteak Day
March 25: National Pecan Day
March 26: National Spinach Day
Third Saturday of March: Maple Syrup Saturday
March 31: Tater Day
April
April 7 is National Beer Day
April 2: National Peanut Butter And Jelly Day
April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4: National Ramen Noodle Day
April 5: National Deep Dish Pizza Day
April 7: National Beer Day & National Burrito Day
April 12: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 16: National Eggs Benedict Day
April 23: National Picnic Day
April 26: National Pretzel Day
April 27: National Prime Rib Day
April 28: Stop Food Waste Day
April 29: National Shrimp Scampi Day
May
May 28 is National Hamburger Day
May 4: National Orange Juice Day
May 5: National Hoagie Day
May 9: National Moscato Day
May 10: National Shrimp Day
May 11: Eat What You Want Day
May 13: National Apple Pie Day & International Hummus Day
May 14: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
May 16: National Mimosa Day
May 25: National Wine Day
May 28: National Brisket Day & National Hamburger Day
May 31: National Macaroon Day
June
June 18 is National Sushi Day
June 3: National Egg Day
June 4: National Cheese Day
June 7: National Doughnut Day & National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 10: National Iced Tea Day
June 12: National Jerky Day
June 12: International Falafel Day
June 13: National Rosé Day
June 15: National Lobster Day
June 16: National Fudge Day
June 17: Eat All Your Veggies Day
June 18: National Sushi Day
June 19: National Martini Day
June 21: National Smoothie Day
June 22: National Onion Rings Day
June 24: National Pralines Day
June 25: National Catfish Day
June 28: National Ceviche Day
June 30: National Ice Cream Soda Day
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July
July 13 is National French Fries Day
July: National Ice Cream Day
July 4: National Caesar Salad Day
July 6: National Fried Chicken Day
July 10: National Piña Colada Day
July 11: National Mojito Day
July 12: National Pecan Pie Day
July 13: National French Fries Day
July 14: National Macaroni Day
July 17: National Hot Dog Day
July 19: National Ice Cream Day
July 20: National Fortune Cookie Day
July 22: National BLT Day
July 23: National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
July 24: National Tequila Day
Last Thursday in July: National Chili Dog Day
July 29: National Chicken Wing Day & National Lasagna Day
July 30: National Cheesecake Day
July 31: National Avocado Day
August
August 10 is National S’mores Day
August 1: National IPA Day
August 3: National Watermelon Day
August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5: National Oyster Day
August 10: National S’mores Day
August 13: National Filet Mignon Day & National Prosecco Day
August 16: National Bratwurst Day & National Rum Day
August 19: National Potato Day
August 20: National Bacon Lovers Day & National Lemonade Day
August 23: National Cuban Sandwich Day
August 24: National Waffle Day
August 25: National Banana Split Day
August 29: Chop Suey Day & National Red Wine Day
August 31: Eat Outside Day & National Trail Mix Day
September
September 26 is National Pancake Day
September 1: National Gyro Day
September 5: National Cheese Pizza Day
September 9: National Wiener Schnitzel Day
September 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 15: National Linguine Day
September 16: National Guacamole Day
September 18: National Cheeseburger Day
September 20: National Queso Day
September 22: National Ice Cream Cone Day
September 23: National Key Lime Pie Day
September 25: National Lobster Day
September 26: National Pancake Day
September 28: National Drink Beer Day
September 29: National Coffee Day
October
October 4 is National Taco Day
October 1: World Vegetarian Day
October 4: National Taco Day & National Vodka Day
October 6: National Noodle Day
October 8: National Pierogi Day & National Salmon Day
October 9: National Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day
October 9: International Beer and Pizza Day
October 11: National Sausage Pizza Day
October 12: National Gumbo Day & National Pulled Pork Day
October 14: National Dessert Day
October 16: World Bread Day
October 17: National Pasta Day
October 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 22: National Nut Day
October 27: American Beer Day
October 28: National Chocolate Day
November
November 5 is National Doughnut Day
November 1: World Vegan Day
November 3: National Sandwich Day
November 4: National Candy Day
November 5: National Doughnut Day
November 6: National Nachos Day
November 8: National Cappuccino Day
November 10: National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11: National Sundae Day
November 14: National Pickle Day
November 16: National Fast Food Day
November 17: National Baklava Day
November 23: National Espresso Day
November 26: National Cake Day
November 28: National French Toast Day
November 30: National Mousse Day
December
December 31 is National Champagne Day
December 1: National Pie Day
December 4: National Cookie Day
December 5: National Comfort Food Day
December 6: National Gazpacho Day
December 8: National Brownie Day
December 9: National Pastry Day
December 10: National Lager Day
December 14: National Biscuits and Gravy Day
December 15: National Cupcake Day
December 17: National Maple Syrup Day
December 20: National Fried Shrimp Day & National Sangria Day
December 24: National Egg Nog Day
December 30: Bacon Day
December 31: National Champagne Day
This list may produce more questions than answers.
I don’t want to annoy my audience by celebrating too many of these holidays. How can I pick the most relevant ones?
How do I create content and use these celebrations to increase sales?
How do I build a marketing strategy around food holidays?
We’ve got you covered. At Firebelly, we specialize in helping food brands BLOW UP on social media. Consumer packaged goods are our forte and we’ve supercharged online sales for more than a few brands that used to be high-profile.
Reach out today and let’s see how we can take your marketing efforts to the next level.
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