This Food Index was designed to be an easy-to-use way to seeing the many food holidays that are celebrated throughout the year. Click on the month-to-time travel.
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
January
Monthly Observances
Bread Machine Baking Month
Fat-Free Living Month
International Coffee Gourmet Month
National Book Month
National Dried Plum Breakfast Month
National Fiber Focus Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Mail Order Gardening Month
National Retail Bakers Month
National Soup Month
Oatmeal Month
Wheat Bread Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
National Pizza Week (2nd Week)
National Meat Week (4th Week)
National Irish Coffee Week (4th Week)
Canada – Icewine Festival
Diet Resolution Week
Florida Citrus Festival
National Coffee Break Day
National Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Week
The UK – Farmhouse Breakfast Week
UK – Food Intolerance Week
Daily Observances
January 1 – National Bloody Mary Day
January 2 – National Cream Puff Day
January 3 – National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 4 – National Spaghetti Day
January 5 – National Whipped Cream Day
January 6 – National Shortbread Day
January 6 – National Bean Day
January 7 – National Tempura Day
January 7 – Fruitcake Toss Day
January 8 – National English Toffee Day
January 9 – National Apricot Day
January 10 – National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
January 11 – National Hot Toddy Day
January 12 – National Marzipan Day
January 13 – National Peach Melba Day
January 14 – National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15 – National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 15 – National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
January 16 – National Fig Newton Day
January 16 – International Hot and Spicy Food Day
January 17 – National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18 – National Peking Duck Day
January 19 – National Popcorn Day
January 20 – National Buttercrunch Day
January 21 – National Granola Bar Day
January 22 – National Blonde Brownie Day
January 22 – National Soup Swap Day
January 23 – National Rhubarb Pie Day
January 23 – National Pie Day
January 24 – National Peanut Butter Day
January 25 – National Irish Coffee Day
January 26 – National Peanut Brittle Day
January 27 – National Chocolate Cake Day
January 28 – National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 29 – National Corn Chip Day
January 30 – National Croissant Day
January 31 – National Brandy Alexander Day
February
Monthly Observances
Bake for Family Fun Month
Berry Fresh in the Sunshine State Month
Canned Food Month
Celebration of Chocolate
Chocolate Month
Great American Pies Month
National Cherry Month
National Dental Month
National Grapefruit Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
National Potato Month
National Snack Food Month
North Carolina Sweet Potato Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
Bubble Gum Day (1st Friday)
Shape Up With Pickles Time (1st Week)
Great American Pizza Bake (2nd Week)
Jell-O® Week (2nd Week)
Kraut and Frankfurter Week (2nd Week)
National Pancake Week (4th Week)
Food Checkout Week (4th Week)
International Pancake Day/ Shrove Tuesday (4th Week or March)
Oatmeal Monday (2nd Monday)
UK – Bramley Apple Week
UK – National Honey Week
UK – Oatmeal Monday (UK Universities)
Daily Observances
February 1 – Baked Alaska
February 2 – Heavenly Hash
February 3 – Carrot Cake Day
February 4 – Homemade Soup Day
February 5 – National Chocolate Fondue Day
February 6 – National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7 – National Fettucine Alfredo Day
February 8 – National Molasses Bar Day
February 9 – National Bagels and Lox Day
February 10 – National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11 – National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12 – National Plum Pudding Day
February 13 – National Tortini Day
February 14 – National Cream Filled Chocolates Day
February 15 – International Gumdrop Day
February 16 – National Almond Day
February 17 – National Cafe Au Lait Day
February 18 – National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
February 19 – National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20 – National Cherry Pie Day
February 21 – National Sticky Bun Day
February 22 – National Margarita Day
February 23 – National Banana Bread Day
February 24 – National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25 – National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day
February 26 – National Pistachio Day
February 27 – National Kahlua Day
February 28 – National Chocolate Souffle Day
March
Monthly Observances
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Flour Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Noodle Month
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
National Sauce Month
UK – National Veggie Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
American Chocolate Week (3rd week)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Week (2nd Week)
Bubble Gum Week
Egg Salad Week
Florida Strawberry Festivals
Garden Book Week
Great American Meatout – Don’t eat meat today.
Maple Festivals at various locations
National ‘Ag’ Day
National Agriculture Week
National Poison Prevention Week
National School Breakfast Week
Pancake Week
UK – National SPAM Appreciation Week
Daily Observances
March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 1 – National Fruit Compote Day
March 2 – National Banana Creme Pie Day
March 3 – National Cold Cuts Day
March 3 – National Mulled Wine Day
March 4 – National Pound Cake Day
March 5 – National Cheese Doodle Day
March 5 – National Absinthe Day
March 6 – National Frozen Food Day
March 6 – National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
March 7 – National Crown Roast Of Pork Day
March 7 – National Cereal Day
March 8 – National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9 – National Crabmeat Day
March 9 – National Meatball Day
March 10 – National Blueberry Popover Day
March 10 – National Pack Your Lunch Day
March 11 – Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day
March 12 – National Baked Scallops Day
March 13 – Coconut Torte Day
March 14 – National Potato Chip Day
March 14 – Pi Day in Math Circles (Pi is (3.14…)
March 15 – National Pears Hélène Day
March 15 – Ag Day, Celebrating Our Bountiful Food Supply
March 16 – National Artichoke Hearts Day
March 17 – Corned Beef And Cabbage Day
March 18 – Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 19 – Poultry Day
March 19 – National Chocolate Caramel Day
March 20 – Bock Beer Day
March 20 – National Ravioli Day
March 21 – California Strawberry Day
March 21 – National French Bread Day
March 22 – Coq Au Vin Day
March 22 – National Water Day
March 23 – National Chip and Dip Day
March 23 – National Melba Toast Day
March 24 – National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
March 25 – National Lobster Newburg Day
March 25 – National Pecan Day
March 25 – National Waffle Day
March 26 – Make Up Your OwnHoliday Day
March 26 – Spinach Day
March 27 – National Spanish Paella Day
March 28 – Something On A Stick Day
March 28 – National Black Forest Cake Day
March 29 – National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
March 30 – Turkey Neck Soup Day
March 31 – Tater Day
March 31 – National Clams On The Half Shell Day
March 31 – Oranges and Lemons Day
April
Monthly Observances
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
National Food Month
National Grilled Cheese Month
National Pecan Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soyfoods Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
National Bake Week (1st Monday)
National Egg Salad Week (2nd Week)
National Hot Cross Bun Day (Good Friday)
National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day (Easter)
Apple Blossom Festivals
Avocado Festivals
Cherry Blossom Festivals
Egg Salad Week
Feast of the Ramson
Interstate Mullet Toss
National Arbor Day
National Bake Week
National Garden Week
Seafood Festivals in Florida
Strawberry Festivals
National BLT Sandwich Month
National Florida Tomato Month
National Garlic Month
National Grilled Cheese Month
World Grits Festival
National Procrastination Week was last month 🙂
Daily Observances
April 1 – National Sourdough Bread Day
April 2 – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 3 – National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4 – National Cordon Bleu Day
April 5 – National Caramel Day
April 5 – National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
April 6 – 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 (Croissant) Day
April 11 – National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12 – Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 12 – National Licorice Day
April 13 – National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14 – National Pecan Day
April 15 – National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
April 16 – National Eggs Benedict Day
April 16 – Day of the Mushroom
April 17 – National Cheeseball Day
April 17 – Healthy Kids Day
April 18 – Animal Crackers Birthday
April 19 – Garlic Day
April 19 – National Amaretto Day
April 20 – National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
April 20 – Lima Bean Respect Day
April 21 – Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day
April 22 – Earth Day
April 22 – National Jelly Bean Day
April 23 – National Cherry Cheesecake Day
April 23 – 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
April 30 – National Raisin Day
May
Monthly Observances
National Artisan Gelato Month
National Asparagus Month
National Barbecue Month
Celiac Disease Awareness Month (US & Canada)
National Gazpacho Aficionado Month
National Chocolate Custard Month
National Egg Month
National Mediterranean Diet Month
National Salad Month
National Hamburger Month
National Home Brew Day (1st Saturday)
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month
National Strawberry Month
Tavern Month
UK: National Restaurant Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
National Raisin Week (1st Week)
National Hamburger Week (2nd Week)
International Pickles Week (3rd Week)
National Frozen Yogurt Week (4th Week)
American Craft Beer Week (4th Week)
National Barbecue Day (Memorial Day Monday)
National Hamburger/ Cheeseburger Day (Memorial Day Monday)
Alaska: Potato Day
Apple Blossom Festivals
Crawfish, Shrimp and Lobster Festivals
Ice Cream Festivals at various locations
International Pickle Week
National Emu Week
National Herb Week
Poke Salad Festival
Rhubarb Festivals
UK: British Sandwich Week
UK: National BBQ Week (4th Week)
UK: National Bread Week
UK: National Vegetarian Week (3rd Week)
Wine Festivals at various locations around the world
Daily Observances
May 1 – National Chocolate Parfait Day
May 2 – National Truffles Day
May 3 – National Raspberry Tart Day
May 4 – National Homebrew Day
May 4 – National Orange Juice Day
May 4 – National Candied Orange Peel Day
May 5 – National Chocolate Custard Day
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
May 5 – National Hoagie Day
May 6 – National Crêpes Suzette Day
May 6 – International No Diet Day
May 7 – National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8 National Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 8 – National Empanada Day
May 8 – Have A Coke Day
May 9 – National Butterscotch Brownie Day
May 9 – National Moscato Day
May 10 – National Shrimp Day
May 11 – Eat What You Want Day
May 12 – National Nutty Fudge Day
May 13 National Apple Pie Day
May 13 – National Fruit Cocktail Day
May 14 – National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16 – National Coquilles St. Jacques Day
May 17 – National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 18 – National Cheese Soufflé Day
May 19 – National Devil’s Food Cake Day
May 20 – National Quiche Lorraine Day
May 20 – Pick Strawberries Day
May 21 – National Strawberries and Cream Day
May 22 – National Vanilla Pudding Day
May 23 – National Taffy Day
May 24 – National Escargot Day
May 25 – National Brown-Bag-It Day
May 25 – National Wine Day
May 26 – National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
May 26 – National Cherry Dessert Day
May 27 – National Grape Popsicle Day
May 28 – National Brisket Day
May 28 – National Hamburger Day
May 29 – National Coq Au Vin Day
May 30 – National Mint Julep Day
May 31 – National Macaroon Day
June
Monthly Observances
California Avocado Month
National Candy Month
National Dairy Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
National Hunger Awareness Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Papaya Month
National Seafood Month (also October)
National Soul Food Month
Turkey Lovers’ Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
Father’s Day. Cook your father his favorite meal today (3rd Sunday)
Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival
Chicken Festivals at various location
Chicken and Egg Festival, Prescott, Arizona
Donut Day (1st Friday)
Denmark: Eel Festival. Jyllinge, Denmark. Every restaurant in town serves fried eel
Harvard Milk Days Festival
Horseradish Festival
Japan: Day of the Rice God
Mississippi Broiler Festival
National Carp Week
Peach Festivals at various locations
Strawberry Festivals at various locations
UK: National Food Safety Week
UK: National Men’s Health Week
World Pork Expo
Daily Observances
June 1 – National Doughnut Day
June 1 – National Hazelnut Cake Day
June 2 – National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day
June 3 – National Egg Day
June 4 – National Cheese Day
June 4 – National Frozen Yogurt Day
June 4 – National Cognac Day
June 5 – National Gingerbread Day
June 6 – National Applesauce Cake Day
June 7 – National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 8 – Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
June 8 – World Oceans Day (Sustainable Seafood)
June 9 – National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10 – Herbs & Spices Day
June 10 – National Iced Tea Day
June 10 – National Black Cow* Day
*A root beer float
June 11 – National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12 – International Cachaça Day
June 12 – National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13 – Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
June 14 – National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15 – National Lobster Day
June 16 – National Fudge Day
June 17 – Eat All Your Veggies Day
June 17 – National Apple Strudel Day
June 18 – National Cherry Tart Day
June 18 – International Picnic Day
June 19 – National Dry Martini Day
June 20 – National Vanilla Milkshake Day
June 21 – National Peaches and Cream Day
June 22 – National Chocolate Éclair Day
June 22 – National Onion Rings Day
June 23 – National Pecan Sandy Day
June 24: National Pralines Day
June 25: National Catfish Day
June 25: National Strawberry Parfait Day
June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27: National Indian Pudding Day
June 27: National Orange Blossom Day
June 28: National Ceviche Day
June 28: National Tapioca Day
June 29: National Almond Butter-crunch Day
June 30: National Ice Cream Soda Day
July
Monthly Observances
Lasagna Awareness Month
National Baked Bean Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Horseradish Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Bison Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Picnic Month
National Grilling Month
National Pickle Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
California: Wine Tastings
Cow Appreciation Day (2nd Friday)
National Animal Agriculture Week
National Canned Luncheon Meat Week
National Ice Cream Day (3rd Sunday)
National Salad Week
Spain: Fiesta de San Fermin begins (Running of the Bulls, Pamplona, Spain)
Ice Cream Festivals, various locations
Lobster Festivals at various locations
Canada: Lobster Festivals at various locations
Blueberry Festivals at various locations
Cherry Festivals at various locations
Daily Observances
July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
July 1 – National Gingersnap Day
July 2 – National Anisette Day
July 3 – National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 3 – Eat Beans Day
July 4 – National Barbecued Spareribs Day
July 5 – National Apple Turnover Day
July 6 – National Fried Chicken Day
July 7 – National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8 – National Chocolate with Almonds Day
July 9 – National Sugar Cookie Day
July 10 – Pick Blueberries Day
July 10 – National Piña Colada Day
July 11 – National Blueberry Muffin Day
July 12 – National Pecan Pie Day
July 13 – National French Fries Day
July 13 – Beans ‘n’ Franks Day
July 14 – Bastille Day
July 14 – Macaroni Day
July 14 – National Grand Marnier Day
July 15 – National Gummy Worm Day
July 15 – National Tapioca Pudding Day
July 16 – National Corn Fritters Day
July 17 – National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18 – National Caviar Day
July 19 – National Daiquiri Day
July 20 – National Lollipop Day
July 20 – National Hot Dog Day
July 20 – National Ice Cream Soda Day
July 20 – Fortune Cookie Day
July 21 – National Ice Cream Day
July 21 – National Junk Food 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 – National Coffee Milkshake Day
July 27 – National Crème Brulee Day
July 27 – National Scotch Day
July 28 – National Milk Chocolate Day
July 29 – Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
July 29 – National Lasagna Day
July 30 – National Cheesecake Day
July 31 – National Raspberry Cake Day
July 31 – Cotton Candy Day
July 31 – Jump for Jelly Beans Day
August
Monthly Observances
Harvest Month
National Catfish Month
National Water Quality Month
Peach Month
National Panini Month
National Sandwich Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
Australia – Picnic Day
Braham Pie Day
International Kitchen Garden Day
Kool-Aid Days
National Apple Week (2nd Week)
National Mustard Day & Festival (1st Saturday)
Nut Monday
Spain – ‘La Tomatina’ Tomato Fight (4th Week) in Bunol, Valencia, Spain. 30,000 people throw 240,000 pounds of tomatoes at each other!
Sweden – Crayfish Premiere
Sweden – Sour Herring Premiere
UK – National Hot Dog Day
Apple Festivals
Barbecue Pig & Rib Festivals
Blueberry Festivals
Corn Festivals
Lobster Festivals
Mint Festival
Oyster Festivals
Peach Festivals
Watermelon Festivals
Wine Tastings and Festivals
Zucchini Festivals
Daily Observances
August 1 – National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 2 – National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3 – National Watermelon Day
August 3 – Grab Some Nuts Day
August 4 – National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5 – National Waffle Day
August 5 – National Oyster Day
August 6 – National Root Beer Float Day
August 7 – National Raspberries in Cream Day (Fresh Fruit or Raspberry Ice Cream)
August 8 – National Zucchini Day
August 8 – National Frozen Custard Day
August 9 – National Rice Pudding Day
August 10 – National Banana Split Day
August 10 – National S’mores Day
August 11 – National Raspberry Tart Day
August 12 – Julienne Fries Day
August 13 – National Filet Mignon Day
August 14 – National Creamsicle Day
August 15 – Julia Child’s Birthday
August 15 – Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 16 – Bratwurst Day
August 16 – National Rum Day
August 17 – National Vanilla Custard Day
August 18 – National Soft Ice Cream Day
August 19 – Potato Day
August 19 – Hot & Spicy Food Day
August 20 – Lemonade Day
August 20 – National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21 – National Pecan Torte Day
August 22 – National Spumoni Day
August 22 – Eat a Peach Day
August 23 – National Sponge Cake Day
August 24 – National Peach Pie Day
August 25 – Whiskey Sour Day
August 26 – National Cherry Popsicle Day
August 27 – National Pots de Crème Day
August 27 – Banana Lover’s Day
August 28 – National Cherry Turnover Day
August 29 – More Herbs, Less Salt Day
August 29 – Chop Suey Day
August 29 – Lemon Juice Day
August 30 – National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31 – Eat Outside Day
August 31 – National Trail Mix Day
September
Monthly Observances
All-American Breakfast Month
Hug a Texas Chef Month
Mom & Apple Pie Month
Hunger Action Month (Hunger Awareness Month)
National Apple Month (Actually 3 months, Sept, Oct & Nov)
National Biscuit Month
National Chicken Month
National Cholesterol Awareness Month
National Food Safety Month
Fruits & Vegetables Month
National Hazelnut Month
National Honey Month
National Mushroom Month
National Organic Harvest Month
National Papaya Month
National Potato Month
National Rice Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
Biscuits and Gravy Week
California Wild Rice Week
International Bacon Day (1st Week)
National Farm Safety Week
National Food Service Workers Week
National Housekeepers Week
National Hunting & Fishing Day
National Pancake Day
National Pickled Pepper Week
National Waffle Week
Seafood & Chowder Cook-Offs
Canada: National Organic Week
UK: British Cheese Week
UK: British Food Fortnight
UK: National Breakfast Day
UK: National Sausage Week
Daily Observances
September 1: National Cherry Popover Day
September 2: National Blueberry Popsicle Day
September 3: National Welsh Rarebit Day
September 3: Birthday of Anna, Duchess of Bedford, Creator Of Afternoon Tea
September 4: National Macadamia Nut Day
September 5: National Cheese Pizza Day
September 6: National Coffee Ice Cream Day
September 7: National Acorn Squash Day
September 8: National Date Nut Bread Day
September 9: Wienerschnitzel Day
September 10: TV Dinner Day
September 11: National Hot Cross Bun Day
September 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 13: National Peanut Day
September 13: Snack A Pickle Time
September 14: National Cream Filled Donut Day
September 14: Eat a Hoagie Day
September 15: National Linguine Day
September 16: National Guacamole Day (and National Mexican Independence Day)
Halfway To St. Patrick’s Day (have some Irish whiskey or Irish coffee)
September 17: National Apple Dumpling Day
September 18: National Cheeseburger Day
September 19: National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20: National Rum Punch Day
September 21: International Banana Festival
September 21: National Pecan Cookie Day
September 22: National Ice Cream Cone Day
September 23: National White Chocolate Day
September 24: National Cherries Jubilee Day
September 25: Crab Meat Newburg Day
September 26: National Pancake Day
September 27: National Chocolate Milk Day
September 27: National Corned Beef Hash Day
September 28: Strawberry Cream Pie Day
September 28: Drink Beer Day
September 29: National Coffee Day
September 30: National Hot Mulled Cider Day
October
Monthly Observances
American Cheese Month
Celebrate Sun Dried Tomatoes Month
Cook Book Month
Fair Trade Month
Gourmet Adventures Month
National Apple Month (Actually 3 months, Sept, Oct & Nov!)
National Applejack Month
National Bulk Foods Week
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Cookie Month
National Country Ham Month
National Dessert Month
National Eat Better; Eat Together Month
National Kitchen and Bath Month
National Pasta Month
National Pickled Peppers Month
National Pizza Month
National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
National Pork Month
National Pretzel Month
National Restaurant Hospitality Month
National Rice Month
National Seafood Month (also June)
National Spinach-Lovers’ Month
National Tomato Month
Vegetarian Awareness Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
World Egg Day (2nd Friday)
Apple and Apple Butter Festivals
Buffalo Roundup
Canada: Thanksgiving Day
Germany: Erntedankfest – Potato Harvest Festival – (1st Sunday)
Gourmet Club Week
National Chestnut Week
National Dessert Day
National Health Care Food Service Week
National Pasta Week
National School Lunch Week
No Salt Week
National Chili Week (1st Week)
American Beer Week (2nd Week)
National Bulk Foods Week (3rd Week)
National Food Bank Week (2nd Week)
National Kraut Sandwich Week (3rd Week)
Pickled Peppers Week (3rd Week)
Chicken Soup for the Soul Week (4th Week)
Squirrel Awareness Week
Turkey Festivals & Contests
UK: Bramley Apple Week
UK: National School Meals Week
UK: National Seafood Week
UK: Nottingham Goose Fair begins
UK: Vegan Week
Daily Observances
October 1: World Vegetarian Day
October 1: Homemade Cookies Day
October 2: National Fried Scallops Day
October 3: National Caramel Custard Day
October 4: National Taco Day
October 4: National Vodka Day
October 5: National Apple Betty Day
October 6: National Noodle Day
October 7: National Frappe Day
October 8: National Fluffernutter Day
October 8: National Pierogi Day
October 9: Moldy Cheese Day
October 9: Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder 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 Chocolate-Covered Insects Day
October 14: National Dessert Day
October 15: National Chicken Cacciatore Day
October 15: National Roast Pheasant Day
October 16: World Food Day
October 16: National Liqueur Day
October 17: National Pasta Day
October 17: Four Prunes Day
October 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 19: National Seafood Bisque Day
October 20: National Brandied Fruit Day
October 21: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
October 21: Caramel Apple Day
October 22: National Nut Day
October 23: National Boston Cream Pie Day
October 23: National Canning Day
October 24: National Bologna Day
October 24: Good and Plenty Day
October 25: National Greasy Foods Day
October 26: Pumpkin Day
October 26: Pretzel Day
October 26: Mince Meat Pie Day
October 27: National Potato Day
October 27: American Beer Day
October 28: National Chocolate Day
October 28: Wild Foods Day
October 29: National Oatmeal Day
October 30: National Candy Corn Day
October 30: Buy a Doughnut Day
October 31: National Candy Apple Day
October 31: Trick or Treat for UNICEF Day
November
Monthly Observances
Good Nutrition Month
National Apple Month (3 months, Sept, Oct & Nov)
National Diabetes Month
National Georgia Pecan Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month
National Pepper Month
National Raisin Bread Month
Vegan Awareness Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
France: Nouveau Beaujolais wine released – 3rd Thursday
National Bundt Day (Thursday before Thanksgiving)
National Cookie Week
National Culinary Week
National Fig Week
National Men Make Dinner Day (1st Thursday)
National Peanut Festival
National Pomegranate Month
National Roasting Month
National Split Pea Soup Week
Switzerland: Onion Market (Zibelemarit)
Thanksgiving Day
Tunisia: Tree Festival (National agricultural festival)
UK: British Sausage Week
Daily Observances
November 1: National Deep Fried Clams Day
November 1: National Vinegar Day
November 2: National Deviled Egg Day
November 3: National Sandwich Day
November 4: National Candy Day
November 5: National Doughnut Day
November 6: National Nachos Day
November 7: Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
November 8: National Cappuccino Day
November 8: National Harvey Wallbanger Day (Yumm)
November 9: National Scrapple Day
November 9: Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day
November 10: National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11: National Sundae Day
November 12: National Pizza With Everything Day (Except Anchovies)
November 13: National Indian Pudding Day
November 14: National Guacamole Day
November 14: National Pickle Day
November 15: National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
November 16: National Fast Food Day
November 17: National Baklava Day
November 17: Homemade Bread Day
November 18: National Vichyssoise Day
November 19: Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
November 20: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 20: Beaujolais Nouveau Day
November 21: Gingerbread Day
November 22: National Cashew Day
November 23: National Espresso Day
November 23: Eat a Cranberry Day
November 24: National Sardines Day
November 25: National Parfait Day
November 26: National Cake Day
November 27: National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
November 28: National French Toast Day
November 29: Chocolates Day
November 29: National Lemon Creme Pie Day
November 30: National Mousse Day
December
Monthly Observances
National Egg Nog Month
National Fruit Cake Month
Variable Day and Weekly Holidays
Cookie Cutter Week (1st Week)
Lager Beer Week (2nd Week)
Belgium: Nuts Fair
Cookie Cutter Week
California Kiwifruit Day
Gingerbread House Day
Daily Observances
December 1: National Pie Day
December 1: Eat a Red Apple Day
December 2: National Fritters Day
December 3: National Apple Pie Day
December 4: National Cookie Day
December 5: Repeal (of Prohibition) Day
December 5: National Sacher Torte Day
December 6: National Gazpacho Day
December 6: Microwave Oven Day
December 7: National Cotton Candy Day
December 8: National Chocolate Brownie Day
December 9: National Pastry Day
December 10: National Lager Day
December 11: National Noodle Ring Day
December 12: 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 20: National Sangria Day
December 21: National Hamburger Day
December 21: Kiwi Fruit Day (California)
December 22: National Date Nut Bread Day
December 23: National Pfeffernuesse Day
December 24: National Egg Nog Day
December 25: National Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26: National Candy Cane Day
December 27: National Fruit Cake Day
December 28: National Chocolate Candy Day
December 29: Pepper Pot Day
December 30: National Bicarbonate Of Soda Day (Baking Soda)
December 31: National Champagne Day
What are the Food Holidays?
The above Food Holidays are mainly celebrated in the US, although foodies throughout the world celebrate many of them. Food Holidays actually have to go through the US Congress, and are passed and made into official Holidays (although good luck telling your boss you want the day off because it is National Chocolate Mousse Day).
Sources Used:
Foodreference.com – A fantastic resource site of reference materials on everything food. They also bring us our Today In Food History Section and This Week in Food History portion of our tasty Newsletter.
Information was also gathered from American Food and Drink Days and TheNibble.com.