365 days, 365 excuses to eat something unhinged! 

What if every single day gave you a reason to eat something delicious?

Spoiler: it does. From National Bloody Mary Day on January 1st (a perfect start) to National Champagne Day on December 31st (an even better finish), there's a food holiday for every mood, every craving, and every completely unhinged snack decision. See our whole list and choose your favorite food holiday!

January 2026

January Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
January 1 National Bloody Mary Day
January 2 National Buffet Day
January 2 National Cream Puff Day
January 3 Fruitcake Toss Day
January 3 National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 4 National Spaghetti Day
January 5 National Whipped Cream Day
January 6 National Bean Day
January 6 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
January 12 National Marzipan Day
January 14 National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15 Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 16 International Hot & Spicy Food Day
January 16 National Fig Newton Day
January 17 National Bootlegger's Day
January 17 National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18 Peking Duck Day
January 20 National Buttercrunch Day
January 20 National Cheese Lover's Day
January 21 National Granola Bar 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
January 26 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

February 2026

February Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
1 February National Dark Chocolate Day
1 February International Furmint Day
1 February National Baked Alaska Day
1 February National Canned Food Day
2 February National Tater Tot Day
2 February National Hot Breakfast Day
3 February National Carrot Cake Day
4 February National Homemade Soup Day
4 February Stuffed Mushroom Day
5 February National Buffalo Chicken Dip Day
5 February World Nutella Day
5 February National Chocolate Fondue Day
6 February National Chopsticks Day
6 February National Frozen Yoghurt Day
7 February  National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
7 February National Patty Melt Day
8 February National Molasses Bar Day
9 February  National Pizza Day
10 February National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
10 February World Pulse Day
11 February National Latte Day
12 February National Biscotti Day
12 February National Plum Pudding Day
13 February  No One Eats Alone Day
13 February  National Cheddar Day
13 February National Crab Puff Day
13 February National Italian Food Day
13 February National Tortellini Day
14 February National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day
15 February National Clementine Day
15 February National Gumdrop Day
15 February National I Want Butterscotch Day
16 February National Almond Day
16 February National Tim Tam Day
17 February International Crumpet Day
17 February National Cabbage Day
17 February  National Cauliflower Day
17 February National Indian Pudding Day
18 February National Drink Wine Day
19 February National Chocolate Mint Day
20 February National Cherry Pie Day
20 February National Muffin Day
21 February  National Pancake Day
21 February National Sticky Bun Day
21 February World Kombucha Day
22 February National Margarita Day
23 February National Banana Bread Day
24 February National Cupcake Day
24 February National Steakburger Day
24 February National Tortilla Chip Day
24 February World Bartender Day
25 February National Clam Chowder Day
25 February National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day
26 February National Pistachio Day
27 February Big Breakfast Day
27 February National Kahlua Day
27 February National Protein Day
27 February National Strawberry Day
28 February National Chocolate Souffle Day

March 2026

March Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
1 March National Fruit Compote Day
1 March National Peanut Butter Lover's Day
2 March National Banana Cream Pie Day
3 March National Cold Cuts Day
4 March National Pound Cake Day
5 March National Cheese Doodle Day
6 March National Frozen Food Day
6 March National Oreo Cookie Day
7 March National Cereal Day
8 March National Peanut Cluster Day
9 March National Crabmeat Day
9 March National Meatball Day
10 March National Pack Your Lunch Day
11 March Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
12 March National Baked Scallops Day
12 March Popcorn Lover's Day
13 March Coconut Torte Day
14 March Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day
14 March National Potato Chip Day
15 March Celebrating Our Bountiful Food Supply
15 March National Peanut Lovers’ Day
16 March National Artichoke Hearts Day
17 March National Irish Food Day
18 March Oatmeal Cookie Day
19 March National Chocolate Caramel Day
19 March National Poultry Day
20 March Great American MEAT-OUT
20 March National Ravioli Day
21 March California Strawberry Day
21 March (Third Saturday) Maple Syrup Saturday
21 March National French Bread Day
23 March National Chip and Dip Day
24 March National Cheese steak Day
24 March National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
25 March International Waffle Day
25 March National Pecan Day
26 March Spinach Day
27 March National Spanish Paella Day 
28 March Something on a Stick Day
29 March National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
30 March Turkey Neck Soup Day
31 March Oranges and Lemons Day

April 2026

April Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
1 April National Sourdough Bread Day
1 April (First Thursday) National Burrito Day
2 April National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
3 April National Chocolate Mousse Day
4 April National Cordon Bleu Day
5 April (On Easter) National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day
5 April National Caramel Day
5 April National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
6 April National Caramel Popcorn Day
7 April Coffee Cake Day
8 April National Empanada Day
9 April National Gin and Tonic Day
10 April National Cinnamon Crescent Day
11 April National Cheese Fondue Day
12 April National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
13 April National Make Lunch Count Day
14 April National Pecan Day
15 April McDonald's Day
15 April National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
16 April Day of the Mushroom
16 April National Eggs Benedict Day
17 April National Cheeseball Day
19 April Garlic Day
20 April Lima Bean Respect Day
20 April National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
21 April National Chickpea Day
21 April National Chocolate Covered Cashews Truffle Day
22 April National Jelly Bean Day
23 April National Take a Chance Day
23 April National Cherry Cheesecake Day
23 April National Picnic Day
24 April National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
25 April National Zucchini Bread Day
26 April National Pretzel Day
27 April National Prime Rib Day
28 April National Blueberry Pie Day
29 April National Shrimp Scampi Day
29 April (Last Wednesday) Stop Food Waste Day
30 April National Bubble Tea Day
30 April National Raisin Day

May 2026

May Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
1 May  National Chocolate Parfait Day
1 May (First Friday) School Lunch Hero Day
2 May (First Saturday) National Herb Day
2 May National Truffles Day
3 May National Raspberry Popover Day
4 May National Candied Orange Peel Day
5 May National Chocolate Custard Day
5 May Totally Chipotle Day
5 May National Hoagie Day
6 May International No Diet Day
6 May National Crepes Suzette Day
7 May National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
8 May National Coconut Cream Pie Day
9 May National Foodies Day
10 May National Shrimp Day
11 May National Eat What You Want Day
12 May National Nutty Fudge Day
13 May National Apple Pie Day
13 May National Fruit Cocktail Day
14 May National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
15 May National Chocolate Chip Day
15 May (Third Friday) National Bike to Work Day
15 May (Third Friday in May) National Pizza Party day
16 May International Pickle Day
17 May National Cherry Cobbler Day
17 May National Walnut Day
18 May National Cheese Souffle Day
20 May Pick Strawberries Day
21 May (Thursday before Memorial Day Week) Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day
21 May National Strawberries and Cream Day
22 May National Vanilla Pudding Day
23 May National Taffy Day
24 May Asparagus Day
24 May National Escargot Day
25 May Carb Day
25 May National Brown-Bag-It Day
26 May National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
26 May National Cherry Dessert Day
27 May National Italian Beef Day
27 May National Grape Popsicle Day
28 May National Hamburger Day
28 May National Brisket Day
30 May National Mint Julep Day
31 May National Macaroon Day

June 2026

World Milk Day

Date Name of the Holiday
1 June National Hazelnut Cake Day
1 June World Milk Day
2 June National Rotisserie Chicken Day
3 June National Egg Day
3 June National Chocolate Macaroon Day
4 June National Cheese Day
4 June National Frozen Yogurt Day
5 June (First Friday) National Donut Day
5 June National Gingerbread Day
5 June National Ketchup Day
5 June National Veggie Burger Day
5 June National Sausage Roll Day
6 June National Applesauce Cake Day
7 June National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
8 June Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
9 June National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
10 June National Iced Tea Day
10 June National Herbs & Spices Day
11 June Corn on the Cob Day
11 June National German Chocolate Cake Day
12 June International Falafel Day
12 June National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
12 June National Jerky Day
13 June National Cupcake Lovers Day
14 June National Strawberry Shortcake Day
15 June National Lobster Day
16 June Fresh Veggies Day
17 June National Apple Strudel Day
17 June National Eat Your Vegetables Day
18 June National Cherry Tart Day
18 June International Sushi Day
19 June International Picnic Day
19 June National Martini Day
20 June National Vanilla Milkshake Day
20 June National Ice Cream Soda Day
21 June National Peaches and Cream Day
22 June National Onion Rings Day
22 June National Chocolate Eclair Day
23 June National Pecan Sandy Day
24 June (Last Wednesday) National Parchment Cooking Day
24 June National Pralines Day
25 June National Strawberry Parfait Day
26 June National Chocolate Pudding Day
27 June National Indian Pudding Day
28 June National Tapioca Day
28 June National Ceviche Day
29 June National Almond Buttercrunch Day
29 June National Chopsuey Day
30 June National Food Truck Day
30 June National Ice Cream Soda Day
30 June National Mai Tai Day

July 2026

July Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
1 July International Chicken Wing Day
1 July Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
1 July International Fruit Day
1 July National Gingersnap Day
2 July National Anisette Day
3 July Eat Beans Day
3 July National Chocolate Wafer Day
4 July Independence From Meat Day
4 July Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
4 July National Barbecued Spareribs Day
4 July (First Saturday) International Cherry Pit Spitting Day
5 July National Graham Cracker Day
5 July National Apple Turnover Day
6 July Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day
6 July National Fried Chicken Day
7 July National Macaroni Day
7 July World Chocolate Day
8 July National Strawberry Sundae Day
8 July National Blueberry Day
9 July National Sugar Cookie Day
10 July National Chocolate with Almonds Day
10 July Pick Blueberries Day
10 July National French Fries Day
11 July Make Up Your Own Sundae Day
12 July National Rainier Cherries Day
12 July National Pecan Pie Day
12 July National Eat Your Jello Day
13 July National Beef Tallow Day
13 July National Beans 'n' Franks Day
14 July National Mac & Cheese Day
15 July (Third Wednesday) National Hot Dog Day
15 July National Gummi Worm Day
15 July National Tapioca Pudding Day
16 July National Corn Fritter Day
17 July National Peach Ice Cream Day
18 July National Caviar Day
18 July National Sour Candy Day
19 July (Third Sunday) National Ice Cream Day
20 July National Lollipop Day
20 July International Cake Day
20 July Fortune Cookie Day
21 July National Junk Food Day
22 July National Penuche Fudge Day
23 July National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
24 July National Tequila Day
25 July National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
26 July Bagelfest Day
27 July National Scotch Day
27 July National Creme Brulee Day
28 July National Milk Chocolate Day
28 July National Crawfish Day
29 July National Chicken Wings Day
29 July National Lasagna Day
30 July National Cheesecake Day
30 July National Chicken and Waffles Day
31 July (Last Friday) National Chili Dog Day
31 July National Raspberry Cake Day

August 2026

August Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
1 August National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
1 August National Mustard Day
2 August National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
3 August National Grab Some Nuts Day
3 August National Watermelon Day
4 August National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
5 August National Oyster Day
6 August National Root Beer Float Day
7 August National Raspberries and Cream Day
7 August Braham Pie Day
8 August National Frozen Custard Day
8 August International Beer Day
8 August National Zucchini Day
8 August Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Night
9 August National Rice Pudding Day
10 August National S'mores Day
11 August National Raspberry Tart Day
11 August National Panini Day
12 August Julienne Fries Day
13 August National Filet Mignon Day
14 August National Creamsicle Day
15 August Lemon Meringue Pie Day
16 August National Rum Day
17 August National Vanilla Custard Day
18 August National Soft Ice Cream Day
19 August National Hot and Spicy Food Day
19 August Potato Day
20 August National Bacon Lovers’ Day
21 August National Pecan Torte Day
21 August National Sweet Tea Day
23 August National Sponge Cake Day
24 August National Peach Pie Day
24 August National Waffle Day
25 August National Banana Split Day
26 August National Cherry Popsicle Day
27 August Banana Lovers’ Day
28 August National Cherry Turnover Day
29 August Chop Suey Day
29 August More Herbs, Less Salt Day
29 August National Lemon Juice Day
30 August National Toasted Marshmallow Day
31 August National Eat Outside Day

September 2026

National Dumpling Day

Date Name of the Holiday
1 September National Gyro Day
1 September National Cherry Popover Day
2 September National Grits for Breakfast Day
2 September National Blueberry Popsicle Day
3 September National Welsh Rarebit Day
4 September Eat an Extra Dessert Day
4 September National Macadamia Nut Day
4 September (First Friday) National Food Bank Day
5 September (Saturday Before Labour Day) International Bacon Day
5 September National Cheese Pizza Day
6 September National Coffee Ice Cream Day
7 September National Beer Lover’s Day
7 September National Acorn Squash Day
8 September Salami Day
9 September National “I Love Food” Day
11 September National Hot Cross Bun Day
12 September National Chocolate Milkshake Day
13 September International Chocolate Day
13 September National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
13 September National Peanut Day
13 September Snack a Pickle Time
14 September Eat a Hoagie Day
14 September National Cream Filled Donut Day
15 September National Double Cheeseburger Day
15 September National Cheese Toast Day
15 September National Linguine Day
16 September National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
16 September National Guacamole Day
17 September National Apple Dumpling Day
18 September National Cheeseburger Day
19 September (Third Saturday) International Eat an Apple Day
19 September National Butterscotch Pudding Day
20 September National Pepperoni Day
20 September National Queso Day
20 September National String Cheese Day
21 September International Banana Festival
21 September National Pecan Cookie Day
22 September National Ice Cream Cone Day
22 September National White Chocolate Day
23 September National Snack Stick Day
25 September (Last Friday) Hug a Vegetarian Day
25 September National Quesadilla Day
25 September National Food Service Workers Day
26 September National Dumpling Day
26 September National Key Lime Pie Day
27 September National Corned Beef Hash Day
28 September (4th Monday) Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids
28 September Strawberry Cream Pie Day
29 September National Coffee Day
29 September National Mocha Day

October 2026

October Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
1 October Pudding Season Begins
1 October National Homemade Cookies Day
1 October World Vegetarian Day
2 October National Fried Scallops Day
3 October National Caramel Custard Day
3 October Cinnamon Bun Day
4 October National Taco Day
4 October National Vodka Day
6 October National Noodle Day
6 October (First Tuesday in October) National Fruit At Work Day
7 October National Frappe Day
7 October (First Wednesday) National Pumpkin Seed Day
8 October National Fluffernutter Day
8 October National Pierogi Day
8 October National Salmon Day
9 October International Beer and Pizza Day
9 October Moldy Cheese Day
9 October (Second Friday) World Egg Day
10 October National Angel Food Cake Day
11 October National Sausage Pizza Day
12 October National Gumbo Day
13 October National Yorkshire Pudding Day
14 October National Dessert Day
14 October National Chocolate Covered Insects Day
14 October (Second Wednesday) National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day
15 October National Chicken Cacciatore Day
15 October National Cheese Curd Day
16 October World Food Day
17 October Four Prunes Day
17 October National Pasta Day
18 October National Chocolate Cupcake Day
18 October Meatloaf Appreciation Day
19 October National Seafood Bisque Day
20 October National Brandied Fruit Day
21 October National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
22 October National Nut Day
21 October International Day of the Nacho
23 October National Canning Day
24 October Food Day
24 October Good and Plenty Day
24 October National Bologna Day
25 October National Greasy Foods Day
26 October Chicken Fried Steak Day
26 October Mince Meat Pie Day
26 October Pumpkin Day
28 October National Chocolate Day
28 October Wild Foods Day
30 October National Oatmeal Day
30 October Buy a Donut Day
30 October National Candy Corn Day
30 October(Last Friday in October) National Breadstick Day
31 October National Caramel Apple Day

November 2026

November Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
1 November National Vinegar Day
1 November National Cook For Your Pets Day
1 November National Deep Fried Clams Day
2 November National Deviled Egg Day
3 November National Sandwich Day
4 November National Candy Day
5 November National Kimchi Day
5 November (First Thursday) National Men Make Dinner Day
6 November National Nachos Day
7 November National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
8 November Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day
9 November National Greek Yogurt Day
10 November National Pork Belly Day
10 November National Vanilla Cupcake Day
11 November National Sundae Day
11 November National Pizza with Everything Day (Except Anchovies)
12 November Happy Hour Day
12 November National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
13 November National Indian Pudding Day
14 November National Pickle Day
15 November National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
14 November National Spicy Guacamole Day
15 November National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
16 November National Fast Food Day
17 November Homemade Bread Day
17 November National Baklava Day
18 November National Butter Day
19 November National Macchiato Day
20 November National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
21 November National Gingerbread Cookie Day
21 November National Stuffing Day
22 November National Cashew Day
23 November National Cranberry Relish Day
24 November National Sardines Day
25 November National Parfait Day
26 November National Cake Day
27 November National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
27 November (Day After Thanksgiving) Sinkie Day
28 November National French Toast Day
29 November Chocolates Day
30 November National Mousse Day

December 2026

December Food Holidays

Date Name of the Holiday
1 December Eat a Red Apple Day
1 December National Pie Day
2 December National Fritters Day
2 December National Fritters Day
3 December National Apple Pie Day
4 December National Cookie Day
5 December National Sacher Torte Day
5 December (First Saturday) World Pear Day
5 December National Sacher Torte Day
6 December National Gazpacho Day
6 December National Microwave Oven Day
7 December National Cotton Candy Day
8 December National Brownie Day
8 December National Donair Day
9 December National Opal Apples Day
9 December National Pastry Day
10 December National Lager Day
11 December National Noodle Ring Day
12 December National Pho Day
12 December National Cocoa Day

12 December (Second Saturday)

Gingerbread Decorating Day
13 December Ice Cream and Violins Day
14 December National Bouillabaisse Day
15 December National Cupcake Day
16 December National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
17 December National Maple Syrup Day
18 December National Roast Suckling Pig Day
19 December National Hard Candy Day
19 December National Oatmeal Muffin Day
20 December National Fried Shrimp Day
20 December National Sangria Day
21 December Kiwi Fruit Day (California)
21 December National Fish Sauce Day
22 December National Date Nut Bread Day
22 December National Cookie Exchange Day
23 December National Pfeffernusse Day
24 December National Eggnog Day
25 December National Tamales Day
25 December National Pumpkin Pie Day
26 December National Candy Cane Day
27 December Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day
27 December National Fruitcake Day
28 December National Chocolate Candy Day
28 December National Box of Chocolate Day
29 December National Pepper Pot Day
30 December National Bacon Day
30 December National Bicarbonate of Soda Day (Baking Soda)
31 December National Champagne Day