Are you a food enthusiast, a social media manager in the culinary world, or simply someone looking for a fun way to spice up your daily life? Food holidays offer a fantastic opportunity to connect with others, share your love for all things edible, and discover new flavors. This comprehensive guide will answer the question, “What Food Holiday Is Today?” and provide you with a complete list of food holidays in 2025, ensuring you never miss a chance to celebrate!
January: A Sweet and Savory Start
January kicks off the year with a diverse range of food celebrations, from comforting classics to unique culinary creations.
- January 1: National Bloody Mary Day
- January 2: National Buffet Day, National Cream Puff Day
- January 3: Fruitcake Toss Day, National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
- January 4: National Spaghetti Day
Celebrate National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day with this classic treat.
- January 5: National Whipped Cream Day
- January 6: Apple Tree Day, National Bean Day, 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 (celebrating the start of bottled milk deliveries in the US)
- January 12: Curried Chicken Day, National Marzipan Day
- January 13: National Peach Melba Day
- January 14: National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
- January 15: Strawberry Ice Cream Day
- January 16: International Hot & Spicy Food Day, National Fig Newton Day
- January 17: National Bootlegger’s Day, National Hot Buttered Rum Day
- January 18: Peking Duck Day
- January 19: National Popcorn Day
Enjoy a salty or sweet treat on National Popcorn Day.
- January 20: National Buttercrunch Day, National Cheese Lover’s Day
- January 21: National Granola Bar Day, New England Clam Chowder Day, Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks 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, National Pistachio Day, Women’s Healthy Weight 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: Love, Comfort Food, and More
February offers a cozy mix of holidays perfect for celebrating love, warmth, and delicious eats.
- February 1: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, National Baked Alaska Day
- February 2: Heavenly Hash Day
- February 3: National Carrot Cake Day
- February 4: Homemade Soup Day, National Stuffed Mushroom Day
- February 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day, World Nutella Day
Share a decadent dessert with family and friends on National Chocolate Fondue Day.
- February 6: National Chopsticks Day
- February 7: Bubble Gum Day, National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
- February 8: Molasses Bar Day
- February 9: National Bagels and Lox Day, Pizza Pie Day, Pork Rind Appreciation Day
- February 10: Cream Cheese Brownie Day, Oatmeal Monday
- February 11: Peppermint Patty Day
- February 12: National Plum Pudding Day
- February 13: National Tortellini Day
- February 14: National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
- February 15: National Gumdrop Day
- February 16: National Almond Day
- February 17: National Indian Pudding Day
- February 18: National Drink Wine Day
- February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day
- February 20: National Cherry Pie Day
- February 21: National Sticky Bun Day
- February 22: National Margarita Day, National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
- February 23: National Banana Bread Day
- February 24: National Cupcake Day (Canada), National Tortilla Chip Day
- February 25: National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day, National Clam Chowder Day, National Pancake Day (IHOP)
- February 26: National Personal Chefs Day, National Pistachio Day
- February 27: National Chili Day, National Strawberry Day
- February 28: National Chocolate Souffle Day
- February 29: Surf and Turf Day (Leap Year!)
March: A Month of Variety
March offers a diverse array of food holidays, from savory to sweet, and everything in between.
- March 1: National Fruit Compote Day, National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
- March 2: National Banana Cream Pie Day
- March 3: National Cold Cuts Day
- March 4: National Pound Cake Day
- March 5: National Cheese Doodle Day
- March 6: National Frozen Food Day, National Oreo Cookie Day, National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
- March 7: National Cereal Day, National Tartar Sauce Day
- March 8: National Peanut Cluster Day
- March 9: National Crabmeat Day, National Meatball Day
- March 10: National Blueberry Popover Day, National Pack Your Lunch Day
- March 11: Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
- March 12: National Baked Scallops Day, Registered Dietitian Day
- March 13: Coconut Torte Day, Popcorn Lover’s Day
- March 14: Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day, National Potato Chip Day
Grab a bag and enjoy National Potato Chip Day.
- March 15: Celebrating Our Bountiful Food Supply, Maple Syrup Saturday, National Peanut Lovers’ Day, National Pears Helene Day
- March 16: National Artichoke Hearts Day
- March 17: National Irish Food Day
- March 18: Oatmeal Cookie Day
- March 19: National Agriculture Day, National Chocolate Caramel Day, National Poultry Day
- March 20: Great American MEAT-OUT, National Ravioli Day
- March 21: California Strawberry Day, National French Bread Day
- March 22: National Bavarian Crepes Day
- March 23: National Chip and Dip Day, National Melba Toast Day
- March 24: National Cheesesteak Day, National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
- March 25: International Waffle Day, National Lobster Newburg Day, National Pecan Day
- March 26: National Nougat Day, Spinach Day, Whole Grain Sampling Day
- March 27: National Spanish Paella Day
- March 28: Something on a Stick Day
- March 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
- March 30: Turkey Neck Soup Day
- March 31: National Clams on the Half Shell Day, Oranges and Lemons Day, Tater Day
April: Spring Flavors Emerge
April showers bring May flowers, and also a host of delicious food holidays!
- April 1: National Sourdough Bread Day
- April 2: National Love Your Produce Manager Day, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
- April 3: National Burrito Day, National Chocolate Mousse Day
- April 4: National Cordon Bleu Day
- April 5: National Caramel Day, National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
- April 6: Hostess Twinkie Day, National Caramel Popcorn Day
- April 7: Coffee Cake Day
- April 8: National Empanada Day
- April 9: Chinese Almond Cookie Day, National Gin and Tonic Day
- April 10: National Cinnamon Crescent Day
- April 11: National Cheese Fondue Day, National Poutine Day
- April 12: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Licorice Day
- April 13: Make Lunch Count Day, National Peach Cobbler Day
- April 14: National Pecan Day
- April 15: McDonald’s Day, National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
- April 16: Day of the Mushroom, National Eggs Benedict Day
- April 17: National Cheeseball Day
- April 18: Animal Crackers Birthday
- April 19: Garlic Day
- April 20: Lima Bean Respect Day, National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day, National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
- April 21: National Chickpea Day, National Chocolate Covered Cashews Truffle Day
- April 22: National Jelly Bean Day
- April 23: National Cherry Cheesecake Day, National Picnic Day
Pack a basket and celebrate 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, National Bubble Tea Day, Stop Food Waste Day
May: A Month of Celebrations
May brings warmer weather and a delightful array of food holidays to enjoy.
- May 1: National Chocolate Parfait Day
- May 2: National Truffles Day, School Lunch Hero Day
- May 3: National Herb Day, National Raspberry Popover Day
- May 4: National Candied Orange Peel Day
- May 5: National Chocolate Custard Day, National Hoagie Day, Totally Chipotle Day
- May 6: International No Diet Day, National Crepes Suzette Day
- May 7: National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
- May 8: National Coconut Cream Pie Day, National Empanada Day
- May 9: National Foodies Day
- May 10: National Shrimp Day
- May 11: Eat What You Want Day
- May 12: National Nutty Fudge Day
- May 13: International Hummus Day, National Apple Pie Day, National Fruit Cocktail Day
- May 14: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
- May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day
- May 16: International Pickle Day, National Coquilles St. Jacques Day, National Pizza Party Day
- May 17: National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Walnut Day
- May 18: I Love Reese’s Day, National Cheese Souffle Day
- May 19: National Devil’s Food Cake Day
- May 20: Pick Strawberries Day
- May 21: National Strawberries and Cream Day, National Waiters and Waitresses Day
- May 22: Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day, National Vanilla Pudding Day
- May 23: National Taffy Day
- May 24: Asparagus Day, National Escargot Day
- May 25: Carb Day, National Brown-Bag-It Day
- May 26: National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, National Cherry Dessert Day
- May 27: National Italian Beef Day, National Grape Popsicle Day
- May 28: National Brisket Day, National Hamburger Day
- May 29: National Coq Au Vin Day
- May 30: National Mint Julep Day
- May 31: National Macaroon Day
June: Summer Flavors Begin
June marks the beginning of summer with fresh produce and delicious treats.
- June 1: World Milk Day, National Hazelnut Cake Day
- June 2: National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day, National Rotisserie Chicken Day
- June 3: National Egg Day, National Chocolate Macaroon Day
- June 4: National Cheese Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day
- June 5: National Gingerbread Day, National Ketchup Day, National Sausage Roll Day, National Veggie Burger Day
- June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day, National Donut Day
Treat yourself to a classic or creative treat on National Donut Day.
- June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- June 8: Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
- June 9: National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
- June 10: National Iced Tea Day, National Herbs & Spices Day
- June 11: Corn on the Cob Day, National German Chocolate Cake Day
- June 12: National Jerky Day, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, International Falafel Day
- June 13: National Cupcake Lovers Day
- June 14: National Strawberry Shortcake Day
- June 15: National Lobster Day
- June 16: Fresh Veggies Day
- June 17: Eat All Your Veggies Day, National Apple Strudel Day
- June 18: International Picnic Day, International Sushi Day, National Cherry Tart Day
- June 19: National Martini Day
- June 20: National Ice Cream Soda Day, National Vanilla Milkshake Day
- June 21: National Peaches and Cream Day
- June 22: National Chocolate Eclair Day, National Onion Rings Day
- June 23: National Pecan Sandy Day
- June 24: National Pralines Day
- June 25: National Catfish Day, National Parchment Cooking Day, National Strawberry Parfait Day
- June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day
- June 27: National Indian Pudding Day
- June 28: National Ceviche Day, National Tapioca Day
- June 29: National Almond Buttercrunch Day
July: Summer Heat and Cool Treats
July brings hot weather and plenty of opportunities to enjoy refreshing and flavorful foods.
- July 1: Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, International Fruit Day, National Gingersnap Day
- July 2: National Anisette Day
- July 3: Eat Beans Day, National Chocolate Wafer Day
- July 4: Independence from Meat Day, National Barbecued Spareribs Day
- July 5: International Cherry Pit Spitting Day, National Apple Turnover Day, National Graham Cracker Day
- July 6: National Fried Chicken Day
- July 7: Chocolate Day, National Macaroni Day, National Strawberry Sundae Day
- July 8: National Blueberry Day, National Chocolate with Almonds Day
- July 9: National Sugar Cookie Day
- July 10: Pick Blueberries Day
- July 11: Make Up Your Own Sundae Day, National Blueberry Muffin Day, National French Fries Day, National Rainier Cherries Day
- July 12: National Pecan Pie Day
- July 14: National Macaroni and Cheese Day
- July 15: National Gummi Worm Day, National Tapioca Pudding Day
- July 16: National Corn Fritter Day, National Hot Dog Day
- July 17: National Peach Ice Cream Day
- July 18: National Caviar Day, National Sour Candy Day
- July 20: Fortune Cookie Day, International Cake Day, National Ice Cream Day, National Lollipop Day
Cool down with a scoop (or two!) on 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: Bagelfest Day
- July 27: National Creme Brulee Day, National Scotch Day
- July 28: National Hamburger Day
- July 29: Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day, National Chicken Wing Day, National Lasagna Day
- July 30: National Cheesecake Day, National Chicken and Waffles Day
- July 31: Cotton Candy Day, Jump for Jelly Beans Day, National Chili Dog Day
August: End-of-Summer Delights
August is full of summer’s best flavors, from fresh produce to comforting treats.
- August 1: Braham Pie Day, National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
- August 2: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, National Mustard Day
- August 3: National IPA Day, Grab Some Nuts Day, National Watermelon Day
- August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
- August 5: National Oyster Day
- August 6: National Root Beer Float Day
- August 7: National Raspberries and Cream Day
- August 8: National SPAM Musubi Day, National Frozen Custard Day, National Zucchini Day, International Beer Day, Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night, Takoyaki Day
- August 9: National Rice Pudding Day
- August 10: National S’mores Day
- August 11: National Raspberry Tart Day, National Panini Day
- August 12: Julienne Fries Day
- August 13: National Filet Mignon Day
- August 14: National Creamsicle Day
- August 15: Lemon Meringue Pie Day
- August 16: National Rum Day, National Bratwurst Day
- August 17: National Vanilla Custard Day
- August 18: Cupcake Day (For the RSPCA), National Soft Ice Cream Day
- August 19: Potato Day
- August 20: National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day, National Bacon Lovers’ Day
- August 21: National Pecan Torte Day, National Sweet Tea Day
- August 22: National Spumoni Day
- August 23: National Sponge Cake Day
- August 24: National Peach Pie Day, National Waffle Day
- August 25: National Banana Split Day
- August 26: National Cherry Popsicle Day
- August 27: Banana Lovers’ Day
- August 28: National Cherry Turnover Day
- August 29: Chop Suey Day, More Herbs, Less Salt Day
- August 30: International Bacon Day, National Toasted Marshmallow Day
- August 31: Eat Outside Day, National Trail Mix Day
September: Autumn Flavors Arrive
September signals the arrival of autumn with comforting flavors and seasonal produce.
- September 1: National Cherry Popover Day, National Gyro Day
- September 2: National Grits for Breakfast Day, National Blueberry Popsicle Day
- September 3: National Welsh Rarebit Day
- September 4: National Macadamia Nut Day
- September 5: National Cheese Pizza Day, National Food Bank Day
- September 6: National Coffee Ice Cream Day
- September 7: National Acorn Squash Day, Salami Day
- September 8: National Date Nut Bread Day
- September 9: National “I Love Food” Day
- September 10: National Ants on a Log
- September 11: National Hot Cross Bun Day
- September 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day
- September 13: International Chocolate Day, Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, National Peanut Day, Snack a Pickle Time
- September 14: Eat a Hoagie Day, National Cream Filled Donut Day
- September 15: National Cheese Toast Day, National Linguine Day
- September 16: National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day, National Guacamole Day
Enjoy a fresh and flavorful dip on National Guacamole Day.
- September 17: National Apple Dumpling Day
- September 18: National Cheeseburger Day
- September 19: International Eat an Apple Day, National Butterscotch Pudding Day
- September 20: National Pepperoni Day, National Queso Day, National String Cheese Day
- September 21: International Banana Festival, National Pecan Cookie Day
- September 22: Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids, National Ice Cream Cone Day, National White Chocolate Day
- September 23: National Snack Stick Day
- September 24: National Cherries Jubilee Day
- September 25: National Quesadilla Day, National Food Service Workers Day
- September 26: Hug a Vegetarian Day, National Dumpling Day, National Key Lime Pie Day
- September 27: National Corned Beef Hash Day
- September 28: Strawberry Cream Pie Day
- September 29: National Coffee Day, National Mocha Day
- September 30: National Mulled Cider Day
October: Spooky Treats and Comfort Food
October brings cozy autumn vibes and plenty of opportunities for indulgence.
- October 1: Homemade Cookies Day, National Pumpkin Seed Day, Pudding Season Begins, World Vegetarian Day
- October 2: National Fried Scallops Day
- October 3: National Caramel Custard Day
- October 4: Kanelbullens Dag (Cinnamon Bun Day), National Taco Day
- October 5: National Apple Betty Day
- October 6: National Noodle Day
- October 7: National Frappe Day
- October 8: National Fluffernutter Day, National Pierogi Day, National Salmon Day
- October 9: International Beer and Pizza Day, Moldy Cheese Day, Submarine Hoagie Hero Grinder Day
- October 10: National Angel Food Cake Day, World Egg Day
- October 11: National Sausage Pizza Day
- October 12: National Gumbo Day
- October 13: National Yorkshire Pudding Day
- October 14: National Dessert Day, National Chocolate Covered Insects Day
- October 15: National Chicken Cacciatore Day, National Roast Pheasant Day
- October 16: World Food Day
- October 17: Four Prunes Day, National Pasta Day
- October 18: Meatloaf Appreciation Day, National Chocolate Cupcake Day
- October 19: National Seafood Bisque Day
- October 20: National Brandied Fruit Day
- October 21: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
- October 22: National Nut Day
- October 23: National Boston Cream Pie Day, National Canning Day
- October 24: Food Day, Good and Plenty Day, National Bologna Day
- October 25: National Greasy Foods Day
- October 26: Mince Meat Pie Day, National Chicken Fried Steak Day, Pumpkin Day
- October 27: National Potato Day
- October 28: National Chocolate Day, Wild Foods Day
- October 29: National Oatmeal Day
- October 30: Buy a Donut Day, National Candy Corn Day
- October 31: National Caramel Apple Day
November: Fall Harvest and Thanksgiving Treats
November is a month of comforting fall flavors and Thanksgiving celebrations.
- November 1: National Deep Fried Clams Day, National Vinegar Day
- November 2: National Deviled Egg Day
- November 3: National Sandwich Day
- November 4: National Candy Day, National Men Make Dinner Day
- November 5: National Donut Day
- November 6: National Nachos Day
- November 7: National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
- November 8: Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day
- November 9: National Greek Yogurt Day
- November 10: National Pork Belly Day, National Vanilla Cupcake Day, National Mussels Days
- November 11: National Sundae Day
- November 12: National Pizza with Everything Day (Except Anchovies)
- November 13: National Indian Pudding Day
- November 14: National Pickle Day
- November 15: National Bundt Day, National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
- November 16: National Fast Food Day
- November 17: Homemade Bread Day, National Baklava Day
- November 18: National Vichyssoise Day
- November 19: National Macchiato Day
- November 20: Beaujolais Nouveau Day, National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
- November 21: Gingerbread Day, National Stuffing Day
- November 22: National Cashew 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, Sinkie Day
- November 29: Chocolates Day, National Lemon Cream Pie Day
- November 30: National Mousse Day
December: Holiday Feasts and Sweet Endings
December is filled with festive flavors and opportunities to indulge in holiday treats.
- December 1: Eat Red Apple Day, National Pie Day
- December 2: National Fritters Day
- December 3: National Apple Pie Day
- December 4: National Cookie Day
- December 5: National Sacher Torte Day
- December 6: Microwave Oven Day, National Gazpacho Day, World Pear Day
- December 7: National Cotton Candy Day
- December 8: National Chocolate Brownie Day, National Donair Day
- December 9: National Opal Apples Day, National Pastry Day
- December 10: National Lager Day
- December 11: National Noodle Ring Day
- December 12: National Pho Day, 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 21: Kiwi Fruit Day (California), National Hamburger Day
- December 22: National Date Nut Bread Day
- December 23: National Pfeffernuesse Day
- December 24: National Eggnog Day
Enjoy a festive beverage on National Eggnog Day.
- December 25: National Tamales Day, National Pumpkin Pie Day
- December 26: National Candy Cane Day
- December 27: National Fruit Cake Day
- December 28: National Box of Chocolate Day
- December 29: Pepper Pot Day
- December 30: Bacon Day, National Bicarbonate of Soda Day (Baking Soda)
- December 31: National Champagne Day
With this extensive list of food holidays for 2025, you’ll always have an answer to the question, “what food holiday is today?”. Get ready to celebrate your favorite foods and discover new culinary delights all year long!
