List of food days

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.

United States
The United States has over 175 days related to awareness of specific foods or drinks.

January
 Date  Event  Origin  NotesJanuary 1 National Bloody Mary Day  January 2 National Creampuff Day  January 3 National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day  January 4 National Spaghetti Day  January 5 National Whipped Cream Day  January 9 National Cassoulet Day  January 15National Booch DayKeVitaJanuary 19National Popcorn DayJanuary 23 National Pie Day American Pie Council January 24 National Peanut Butter Day National Peanut Board January 26National Peanut Brittle Day January 27 Chocolate Cake Day Chocolate Cake Day 

February
+ Date  Event  Origin  NotesFebruary 2 National Tater Tot Day  First Saturday of February Ice Cream for Breakfast Day  Second Tuesday of February National Frozen Yogurt Day  February 7  (or Super Bowl Sunday)National Pork Rind Appreciation DayFebruary 8 Chocolate Cheesecake DayFebruary 9National Pizza Day (at least five slices)February 9National Bagel DayFebruary 15 National "I Want Butterscotch" Day  First Friday of LentFriday Fish Fry Day  February 22 National Margarita Day  February 23 National Banana Bread Day  February 26 National Pistachio Day  February 29 National Frog Legs Day (celebration for Leap Day)  

March
 Date  Event  Origin  NotesMarch 1National Peanut Butter Lover's DayNational Peanut BoardMarch 2National Bananacreme Pie DayMarch 3National Canadian Bacon DayBlue Ribbon Bacon FestivalMarch 5National Cheez Doodle DayMarch 7National Crown Roast of Pork DayMarch 8National Peanut Cluster DayNational Peanut BoardMarch 9National Crabmeat DayMarch 9National Meatball DayMarch 10National Blueberry Popover DayMarch 11Oatmeal Nut Waffles DayMarch 11Johnny Appleseed Day March 12National Baked Scallops DayMarch 14National Steak DayMarch 14Pi DayPromoted for celebration of mathematics and eating pie; a pun on the US format of March 14 (3.14)March 22 National Corndog DayMarch 23National Chips and Dip DayMarch 27International Whiskey DayMarch 31National Clams on the Half Shell Day

April
 Date  Event  Origin  NotesApril 2National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day First Thursday in AprilNational Burrito DayApril 5 National Caramel DayApril 7National Beer DayApril 11National Cheese Fondue DayApril 12 National Grilled Cheese Sandwich DayApril 14Oreo Cookie Cheesecake DayApril 17National Cheeseball Day  April 19National Rice Ball DayApril 22National Jellybean DayApril 24National Pigs in a Blanket DayApril 25National Zucchini Bread DayApril 26National Pretzel DayApril 27National Prime Rib DayApril 29National Shrimp Scampi Day

May
 Date Event Origin NotesMay 4National Candied Orange Peel DayMay 5National Hoagie DayMay 10National Ice Cream Cake DayThomas RoyThird Friday of MayNational Pizza Party Day May 16National BBQ DayMay 17National Walnut Day1949, Walnut Marketing Board; 1958, presidential proclamation by U.S. President Dwight EisenhowerMay 23National Taffy DayMay 24 National Escargot DayMay 25National Wine DayMay 26National Blueberry Cheesecake DayMay 27National Italian Beef DayMay 28 National Brisket DayMay 29National Burger Day

June
 Date Event Origin NotesFirst Friday of JuneNational Donut/Doughnut Day1938, The Salvation ArmyJune 2National Rotisserie Chicken DayJune 2National Rocky Road DayJune 3National Chocolate Macaroon DayJune 3National Egg DayJune 4National Cheese DayJune 4National Cognac DayJune 5National Gingerbread DayJune 5National Moonshine DayJune 6National Applesauce Cake DayJune 7Chocolate Ice Cream DayJune 9International Lemon Drizzle Cake DayJune 10National Iced Tea DayJune 11National Corn on the Cob DayJune 11National German Chocolate Cake DayJune 12National Peanut Butter Cookie DayNational Peanut BoardJune 14National Bourbon DayUnknownJune 15National Lobster DayJune 16National Fudge DayJune 20National Vanilla Milkshake DayJune 20National Ice Cream Soda DayJune 20National Kouign Amann Day A San Francisco bakery, to acknowledge the day they openedJune 21National Peaches ‘N' Cream DayUnknownJune 21National Wagyu Day2022, Steve HaddadinList in Chase Calendar of Events since 2025June 25National Catfish DayPresidential proclamation by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on June 25, 1987June 26National Chocolate Pudding DayJune 28National Ceviche DayJune 28National Tapioca DayLast Thursday of JuneNational Bomb Pop Day

July
 Date Event Origin NotesThird Sunday of JulyNational Ice Cream Day1984, presidential proclamationFourth Thursday of JulyNational Chili Dog DayJuly 1National Creative Ice Cream Flavor DayJuly 1National Gingersnap DayJuly 2National Anisette DayJuly 3Eat Beans DayJuly 3National Chocolate Wafer DayJuly 4National Caesar Salad DayJuly 4National Spareribs DayJuly 5National Apple Turnover DayJuly 6National Fried Chicken Day July 7Macaroni DayJuly 7National Strawberry Sundae DayJuly 8National Chocolate with Almonds DayJuly 9National Sugar Cookie DayJuly 10National Piña Colada DayJuly 11National Blueberry Muffin DayJuly 12National Pecan Pie DayJuly 13National French Fries DayJuly 14National Grand Marnier DayJuly 15National Orange Chicken DayJuly 15National Tapioca Pudding DayJuly 15Gummi Worm DayJuly 16Fresh Spinach DayJuly 16National Corn Fritter DayJuly 17National Peach Ice Cream DayJuly 18National Caviar DayJuly 19National Daiquiri DayJuly 20National Fortune Cookie DayJuly 20National Lollipop DayJuly 21Junk Food Day July 22National Penuche Fudge DayJuly 23National Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day Created by Beth Haverkos for Doug Smidebush’s birthday on July 23, 2013.July 23National Vanilla Ice Cream DayJuly 23National Hot Dog DayJuly 24National Tequila DayJuly 24National Drive-Thru Day July 25National Hot Fudge Sundae DayJuly 26National Coffee Milkshake DayJuly 27National Creme Brulee DayJuly 27National Scotch DayJuly 28Hamburger DayJuly 28National Milk Chocolate DayJuly 29National Lasagna DayJuly 29National Chicken Wing DayJuly 30National Cheesecake DayJuly 31National Raspberry Cake Day

August
 Date  Event Origin NotesFirst Saturday of AugustNational Mustard DayMount Horeb Mustard MuseumFirst Saturday of AugustNational Mead DayAmerican Homebrewer's Association, 2002August 1National Milkshake DayAugust 3National Watermelon DayAugust 3National White Wine DayAugust 4National Chocolate Chip Cookie DayAugust 6National Root Beer Float DayAugust 10National S'more DayAugust 13National Filet Mignon DayAugust 14National Creamsicle Day August 15National Lemon Meringue Pie Day August 16National Rum Day August 17National Vanilla Custard Day August 18National Pinot Noir DayAugust 19National Potato DayAugust 21National Spumoni DayAugust 22National Pecan Torte Day August 22National Eat A Peach Day August 23National Sponge Cake Day August 24National Peach Pie Day  August 24National Waffle Day  August 25National Banana Split Day  August 25National Whiskey Sour Day August 26National Cherry Popsicle DayAugust 27National Pots de Crème Day August 27National Banana Lovers Day August 28National Cherry Turnover Day August 28Crackers Over The Keyboard DayThomas RoyAugust 29More Herbs, Less Salt DayThomas RoyAugust 29National Lemon Juice Day August 29National Chop Suey DayAugust 30National Toasted Marshmallow DayAugust 31Trail Mix Day
September
 Date Event Origin NotesSaturday before Labor DayInternational Bacon Day September 1National Cherry Popover Day September 2National Blueberry Popsicle DaySeptember 3National Welsh Rarebit Day September 4National Macadamia Nut Dayhttps://todayspecialday.com/national-macadamia-nut-day/September 5National Cheese Pizza DaySeptember 6National Coffee Ice Cream DaySeptember 7National Acorn Squash DaySeptember 7National Beer Lover's Day September 7National Salami DaySeptember 9National Steak Au Poivre DaySeptember 9Wienerschnitzel DaySeptember 10National TV Dinner DaySeptember 11National Hot Cross Bun DaySeptember 12National Chocolate Milkshake DaySeptember 13National Peanut Day September 13International Chocolate DaySeptember 14National Eat a Hoagie Day September 14National Cream-Filled Donut DaySeptember 15National Crème de Menthe DaySeptember 15National Double Cheeseburger DaySeptember 15National Linguine DaySeptember 15National Cheese Toast DaySeptember 16National Guacamole Day September 16National Cinnamon-Raisin Bread DaySeptember 17National Apple Dumpling DaySeptember 17National Monte Cristo Sandwich DaySeptember 18National Cheeseburger DaySeptember 19National Butterscotch Pudding DaySeptember 20National Pepperoni Pizza DaySeptember 20National Punch DaySeptember 20National Rum Punch DaySeptember 20National Queso DaySeptember 21National Pecan Cookie DaySeptember 22International Mixed Berries Muffin DaySeptember 25National Lobster DaySeptember 25National Quesadilla DaySeptember 26National Better Breakfast DaySeptember 26National Pancake DaySeptember 26National Dumpling DaySeptember 26Johnny Appleseed DayJohn ChapmanSeptember 27National Chocolate Milk DaySeptember 27National Corned Beef Hash DaySeptember 28International Poke DaySeptember 28Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children September 29National Coffee DaySeptember 29National Biscotti DayBiscotti Goddess  List in Chase Calendar of Events since 2014September 30National Hot Mulled Cider Day

October
 Date Event Origin NotesOctober 4National Vodka DayOctober 6National Noodle DayOctober 8National Fluffernutter DayOctober 8National Pierogi DayOctober 9International Beer and Pizza DayOctober 10National Angel Food Cake DayOctober 11National Sausage Pizza Day October 14National Dessert DayOctober 18National Chocolate Cupcake DayOctober 20National Brandied Fruit DayOctober 20National Office Chocolate DayOctober 22National Nut DayOctober 23National Boston Creme Pie DayOctober 24National Bologna Day October 24National Food DayCenter for Science in the Public InterestOctober 25National Greasy Food Day October 28National Chocolate DayOctober 29National Oatmeal DayOctober 30Haunted Refrigerator NightThomas RoyOctober 30National Candy Corn DayOctober 31National Candy Apple DayOctober 31National Caramel Apple Day
November
 Date Event Origin NotesFirst Thursday of NovemberNational Men Make Dinner Day1998, Sandy SharkeyFourth Thursday of NovemberThanksgiving DayDay after ThanksgivingSinkie DayFirst Wednesday of NovemberNational Eating Healthy DayAmerican Heart AssociationNovember 1National Vinegar Day November 1National French Fried Clam DayNovember 1National Cook For Your Pets DayNovember 2National Deviled Egg DayNovember 2National Pico de gallo Day-November 3National Sandwich DayNovember 4National Candy Day November 5National Doughnut Day II1930sNovember 6National Nachos DayNovember 7National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds DayNovember 8National Harvey Wallbanger DayNovember 8Cook Something Bold and Pungent DayThomas RoyNovember 9National Scrapple DayNovember 10National Vanilla Cupcake DayNovember 11National Sundae DayNovember 12National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies DayNovember 12Chicken Soup for the Soul DayChicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises Inc.November 12National Happy Hour DayNovember 13National Indian Pudding DayNovember 14National Pickle DayNovember 14National Spicy Guacamole DayNovember 15National Spicy Hermit Cookie DayNovember 16National Fast Food DayNovember 17National Baklava DayNovember 17Homemade Bread DayNovember 18National Vichyssoise DayNovember 18National Apple Cider DayNovember 19Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine DayNovember 20National Peanut Butter Fudge DayNational Peanut BoardNovember 21National Stuffing Day November 23National Cashew DayNovember 23National Eat A Cranberry DayNovember 23National Espresso DayNovember 25National Parfait DayNovember 26National Cake DayNovember 28National French Toast DayNovember 29Throw Out Your Leftovers DayNovember 29National Lemon Cream Pie DayNovember 29National Chocolates DayNovember 30National Mousse Day

December
 Date Event Origin NotesDecember 1Eat a Red Apple DayDecember 2National Fritters DayDecember 4National Cookie Day1987, Blue Chip Cookie CompanyDecember 8National Brownie DayDecember 8National Concha DayDecember 9National Pastry DayDecember 10National Lager DayDecember 11National Noodle Ring Day December 11National Have a Bagel Day December 13National Hot Cocoa DayDecember 15National Cupcake DayDecember 16National Green Chili DayDecember 16Chocolate Covered DayDecember 20National Cortado DayDecember 21National Hamburger DayDecember 22National Date Nut Bread DayDecember 24National Eggnog DayDecember 25National Pumpkin Pie DayDecember 27National Fruitcake DayDecember 30 National Bicarbonate of Soda DayDecember 31National Champagne Day

References

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