ALL National Food Holidays 2025 {+ Printable Calendar}

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As my community believes food is a love language, I've created this 2025 Printable National Food Holiday Calendar as an easy way to plan celebrations with your favorite people!

January

January 1 National Bloody Mary 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 13 National Peach Melba Day
January 14 National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15 Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 16 National Fig Newton Day
January 17 National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18 Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day
January 19 National Popcorn Day
January 20 National Cheese Lover's Day
January 21 New England Clam Chowder 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 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 

February 1 National Baked Alaska Day
February 2 Heavenly Hash Day
February 3 National Carrot Cake Day
February 4 Homemade Soup Day
February 5 World Nutella Day
February 6 National Chopsticks Day
February 7 National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8 Molasses Bar Day
February 9 National Bagels and Lox Day
February 9 Pizza Pie Day
February 10 Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11 Peppermint Patty Day
February 12 National Plum Pudding Day
February 13 National Tortellini Day
February 14 National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 14 Oatmeal Monday
February 15 National Gumdrop Day
February 16 National Almond 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 Cook a Sweet Potato Day
February 23 National Banana Bread Day
February 24 National Chili Day
February 24 National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25 National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day
February 25 National Clam Chowder Day
February 25 National Pancake Day (IHOP)
February 26 National Pistachio Day
February 27 National Strawberry Day
February 28 National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29 Surf and Turf Day

March

March 1 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 Oreo Cookie Day
March 7 National Cereal Day
March 8 National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9 National Meatball Day
March 10 National Blueberry Popover Day
March 10 Popcorn Lover's Day
March 11 Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
March 12 National Baked Scallops Day
March 13 Coconut Torte Day
March 14 Pie Day
March 15 National Peanut Lovers’ Day
March 16 National Artichoke Hearts Day
March 17 National Irish Food Day
March 18 Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 19 National Chocolate Caramel Day
March 19 Maple Syrup Saturday
March 20 National Ravioli Day
March 21 California Strawberry Day
March 22 National Bavarian Crepes Day
March 23 National Chip and Dip Day
March 24 National Cheesesteak Day
March 25 National Pecan Day
March 25 International Waffle Day
March 26 Spinach 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 Easter Sunday

I work in a nursing home and we will use this to celebrate some of these days, taste testing foods and reminiscing over the different types of foods.

Jessica at The Salvation Army

April

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 6 National Caramel Popcorn Day
April 7 Coffee Cake Day
April 7 National Burrito Day
April 8 National Empanada Day
April 9 Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10 National Cinnamon Crescent Day
April 11 National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 13 National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14 National Pecan Day
April 15 National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
April 16 Day of the Mushroom
April 16 National Eggs Benedict Day
April 18 Animal Crackers Birthday
April 19 Garlic Day
April 20 National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
April 21 National Chocolate Covered Cashew 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

I plan to use the calendar with my family on our Family Group Texts.  It’s a way of connecting and being more relational with loved ones.

Elaine

May

May 1 National Chocolate Parfait Day
May 2 National Truffles Day
May 3 National Raspberry Popover Day
May 4 National Candied Orange Peel Day
May 5 Greek Orthodox Easter
May 6 National Crepes Suzette Day
May 7 National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8 National Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 8 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 National Apple Pie Day
May 14 National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15 National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16 International Pickle Day
May 17 National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 18 I Love Reese's Day
May 18 National Cheese Souffle Day
May 19 National Devil's Food Cake 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 Asparagus Day
May 25 Carb Day
May 26 National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
May 26 National Cherry Dessert Day
May 27 National Italian Beef Day
May 28 National Brisket Day
May 29 National Coq Au Vin Day
May 30 National Mint Julep Day
May 30 National Raisin Day
May 31 National Macaroon Day

June

I use the calendar to make special offers for the main café. I will also look to use this for other opportunities, with catering and my staff.

Andrew at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

June 1 World Milk Day
June 2 National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day
June 3 National Chocolate Macaroon Day
June 3 National Egg Day
June 4 National Cheese Day
June 4 National Frozen Yogurt Day
June 6 National Applesauce Cake Day
June 7 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 7 National Donut Day (First Friday in June)
June 8 Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
June 9 National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10 National Herbs & Spices Day
June 11 Corn on the Cob Day
June 11 National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12 National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13 National Cupcake Lovers Day
June 14 National Feta Cheese Day
June 15 National Lobster Day
June 16 Fresh Veggies Day
June 17 Eat All Your Veggies Day
June 17 National Apple Strudel Day
June 18 National Cherry Tart Day
June 19 National Martini Day
June 20 National Vanilla Milkshake Day
June 21 National Peaches and Cream Day
June 22 National Chocolate Eclair Day
June 22 National Onion Rings Day
June 23 National Pecan Sandy Day
June 24 National Pralines Day
June 25 National Strawberry Parfait Day
June 26 National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27 National Indian Pudding Day
June 28 National Ceviche Day
June 29 National Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 30 National Ice Cream Soda Day

July

July 1 Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
July 2 National Anisette 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 Chocolate Day
July 7 National Macaroni 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 11 National Blueberry Muffin Day
July 12 National Pecan Pie Day
July 13 National French Fries Day
July 14 National Macaroni and Cheese Day
July 15 National Tapioca Pudding Day
July 16 National Corn Fritter Day
July 17 National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18 National Sour Candy Day
July 20 International Cake Day
July 20 National Ice Cream Soda Day
July 21 National Hotdog Day
July 21 National Ice Cream Day (Third Sunday)
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
July 27 National Scotch Day
July 28 National Hamburger Day
July 29 National Lasagna Day
July 30 National Cheesecake Day
July 30 National Chicken and Waffles Day
July 31 Avocado Day, Cotton Candy Day

August

August 1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3 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 International Beer Day
August 8 National Zucchini Day
August 9 National Rice Pudding Day
August 10 National S'mores Day
August 11 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 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 20 National Bacon Lovers’ Day
August 20 National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21 National Sweet Tea Day
August 22 National Spumoni Day
August 23 National Sponge Cake Day
August 24 National Peach Pie Day
August 24 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 More Herbs, Less Salt Day
August 30 National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31 National Trail Mix Day

September

September 1 National Cherry Popover Day
September 1 National Gyro Day
September 2 National “Grits for Breakfast" Day
September 2 National Blueberry Popsicle Day
September 3 International Bacon Day
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 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
September 13 National Peanut Day
September 14 National Cream Filled Donut Day
September 15 National Linguine Day
September 16 National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
September 16 National Guacamole Day
September 17 International Eat an Apple Day
September 18 National Cheeseburger Day
September 19 National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20 National String Cheese Day
September 21 National Pecan Cookie Day
September 22 National Ice Cream Cone Day
September 22 National White Chocolate Day
September 23 National Snack Stick Day
September 24 National Cherries Jubilee Day
September 25 National Quesadilla Day
September 26 National Key Lime Pie Day
September 27 National Corned Beef Hash Day
September 28 Strawberry Cream Pie Day
September 29 National Coffee Day
September 29 National Mocha Day
September 30 National Mulled Cider Day

Sharing this calendar with my sister.  We plan to use the calendar for surprise treats on designated days for important people in our lives whose day we want to make a little special.

Mary Beth

October

October 1 Homemade Cookies Day
October 1 World Vegetarian Day
October 2 National Fried Scallops Day
October 3 National Caramel Custard Day
October 4 National Taco Day
October 5 National Apple Betty Day
October 6 National Noodle Day
October 7 National Frappe Day
October 8 National Salmon Day
October 9 International Beer and Pizza 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 Dessert Day
October 15 National Chicken Cacciatore Day
October 16 World Food Day
October 17 National Pasta 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 22 National Nut Day
October 23 National Boston Cream Pie Day
October 23 National Canning Day
October 24 National Bologna Day
October 25 National Greasy Foods Day
October 26 Pumpkin Day
October 27 National Potato Day
October 28 National Chocolate Day
October 29 National Oatmeal Day
October 30 National Candy Corn Day
October 31 National Caramel Apple Day

November

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 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 Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11 National Sundae Day
November 12 National Pizza with Everything Day
November 13 National Indian Pudding Day
November 14 National Pickle Day
November 15 National Bundt Day
November 15 National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
November 16 National Fast Food Day
November 17 Homemade Bread Day
November 17 National Baklava Day
November 18 National Vichyssoise Day
November 19 National Macchiato Day
November 20 National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21 Gingerbread Day
November 22 National Cashew Day
November 23 National Sardines Day
November 24 Leftovers Day
November 25 National Parfait Day
November 26 National Cake Day
November 27 National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
November 27 THANKSGIVING
November 29 National Leftovers Day
November 29 National Lemon Cream Pie Day
November 30 National Mousse Day

December

December 1 Eat Red Apple 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 National Gazpacho 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 Pho 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 21 Kiwi Fruit Day (California)
December 22 National Date Nut Bread Day
December 23 National Pfeffernuesse Day
December 24 National Eggnog Day
December 25 CHRISTMAS / National Tamales 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
December 31 National Champagne Day

The Origins of National Food Holidays

The truth is there are as many origin stories for the "national days" as there are national food holidays. Obviously, very few are official holidays and many are marketing techniques. Chains make free food offers that we, of course, greedily lap up.

A few fun facts about National Food Holidays:

• Ronald Reagan signed proclamations declaring National Ice Cream Day (July 9) and National Catfish Day (June 25).
• Blogger John-Bryan Hopkins came up with the first Food Holiday calendar. His blog Foodimentary is a wealth of legitimate food history - but he also says he made up many of the Food Days we now celebrate. Thanks, John!
• The closest you can get to an "official" food holiday is to make it onto the National Day Calendar. There's a cost to doing so, however - specifically, between $2,300 and $4,000. And if that seems cheap, consider that it also requires unanimous approval from their board.  
• National Donut Day dates way back to WWI. The Salvation Army fried donuts in soldier's helmets and served them on the battlefield. National Donut Day began in Chicago as a way to commemorate those nurses, "Donut Lassies". Read more here.

Finally, if one (and often two) official food holidays for every single day of the year aren't enough for you, you can get the full and complete lists at Chase's Calendar of Events, National Day Calendar, or Julee Ho.

I use the calendar in our food pantry to teach how to prepare different foods, with recipes, tastings and the like for our clients.

Lisa at The Food Basket Interfaith Food Bank

All National Food Days in 2025