National Food Holidays for Restaurant Marketers (Free Calendar)

January

• New Year’s Day – January 1
• National Bloody Mary Day – January 1
• National Buffet Day – January 2
• National Spaghetti Day – January 4
• National Whip Cream Day – January 5
• National Shortbread Day – January 6
• National Tempura Day – January 7
• National English Toffee Day – January 8
• Curried Chicken Day – January 12
• National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day – January 14
• Strawberry Ice Cream Day – January 15
• International Hot & Spicy Food Day – January 16
• Peking Duck Day – January 18
• National Popcorn Day – January 19
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 20
• Brew Monday (UK) — January 20
• National Cheese Lover’s Day – January 20
• National Peanut Butter Day – January 24
• National Irish Coffee Day – January 25
• Australia Day – January 26
• Chocolate Cake Day – January 27
• National Blueberry Pancake Day – January 28
• Lunar New Year – January 29
• National Croissant Day – January 30
• National Hot Chocolate Day – January 31
• National Pho Day – January 31

February

• Start of Black History Month – February 1
• National Carrot Cake Day – February 3
• World Nutella Day – February 5
• National Chocolate Fondue Day – February 5
• National Fettuccine Alfredo Day – February 7
• National Bagels and Lox Day – February 9
• National Pizza Pie Day – February 9
• Super Bowl Sunday – February 9
• Galentine’s Day – February 13
• National Tortellini Day – February 13
• Valentine’s Day – February 14
• National Tim Tam Day (AUS) – February 16
• National Drink Wine Day – February 18
• National Margarita Day – February 22
• National Chili Day – February 23, 2023 (Last Thursday in February)
• National Tortilla Chip Day – February 24
• National Clam Chowder Day – February 25
• National Pancake Day (IHOP) – February 25
• National Chili Day – February 27 (Last Thursday in February)
• National Strawberry Day – February 27
• National Chocolate Souffle Day – February 28
• Start of Ramadan – February 28

March

• Start of Women’s History Month – March 1
• National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day – March 1
• National Banana Cream Pie Day – March 2
• National Cold Cuts Day – March 3
• Mardi Gras – March 4
• National Pound Cake Day – March 4
• National Oreo Cookie Day – March 6
• National Cereal Day – March 7
• International Women’s Day – March 8
• National Crabmeat Day – March 9
• National Meatball Day – March 9
• Popcorn Lover’s Day – March 13 (Second Thursday in March)
• National Potato Chip Day – March 14
• National Peanut Lovers’ Day – March 15
• St. Patrick’s Day – March 17
• National Irish Food Day March – 17
• National Poultry Day – March 19
• Maple Syrup Saturday – March 20 (Third Saturday of March)
• Spring Equinox — March 20
• International Day of Happiness- March 20
• National Ravioli Day – March 20
• Great American MEAT-OUT – March 20
• National French Bread Day – March 21
• National Chip and Dip Day – March 23
• National Cheesesteak Day – March 24
• International Waffle Day – March 25
• Spinach Day – March 26
• Something on a Stick Day – March 28
• National Prawn Day (AUS) – March 28
• Eid Al-Fitr – March 29
• National Clams on the Half Shell Day – March 31
• Oranges and Lemons Day – March 31
• Easter – March 31

April

• Start of Arab American Heritage Month – April 1
• National Brunch Month – April
• April Fools Day – April 1
• National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – April 2
• National Chocolate Mousse Day – April 3
• National Burrito Day – April 3 (First Thursday in April)
• National Cordon Bleu Day – April 4
• National Caramel Day – April 5
• National Beer Day – April 7
• National Empanada Day – April 8
• National Cheese Fondue Day – April 11
• Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – April 12
• Passover – April 12
• Palm Sunday – April 13
• Vaisakhi – April 14
• Day of the Mushroom – April 16
• National Eggs Benedict Day – April 16
• Good Friday – April 18
• Garlic Day – April 19
• Easter – April 20
• Passover – April 22
• Earth Day – April 22
• National Picnic Day – April 23
• National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day – April 24
• Anzac Day (AUS) – April 25
• National Pretzel Day – April 26
• National Prime Rib Day – April 27
• National Blueberry Pie Day – April 28
• National Shrimp Scampi Day – April 29
• National Bubble Tea Day – April 30

May

• Start of Mental Health Awareness Month – May 1
• Start of AAPI Heritage Month – May 1
• National Truffles Day – May 2
• National Herb Day – May 3 (first Saturday of May)
• National Hoagie Day – May 5
• May Day – May 6
• National Shrimp Day – May 10
• Mother’s Day (US & AUS) – May 11
• International Hummus Day – May 13
• National Apple Pie Day – May 13
• National Buttermilk Biscuit Day – May 14
• National Chocolate Chip Day – May 15
• International Pickle Day – May 16
• National Walnut Day – May 17
• International Tea Day – May 21
• National Waiters and Waitresses Day  – May 21
• National Escargot Day – May 24
• National Wine Day – May 25
• Memorial Day – May 26
• National Brisket Day – May 28
• National Hamburger Day – (May 28, July 28 and also December 21)
• National Mint Julep Day – May 30
• National Macaroon Day – May 31

June

• Start of Pride Month – June
• Start of Caribbean American Heritage Month – June
• World Milk Day – June 1
• National Rotisserie Chicken Day – June 2
• National Egg Day – June 3
• National Cheese Day – June 4
• National Frozen Yogurt Day – June 4
• National Gingerbread Day – June 5
• National Donut Day – June 6 (First Friday in June)
• National Fish and Chip Day – June 6
• National Chocolate Ice Cream Day – June 7
• National Iced Tea Day – June 10
• King’s Birthday (AUS) – June 10
• Corn on the Cob Day – June 11
• International Falafel Day – June 12
• National Cupcake Lovers Day – June 13
• National Strawberry Shortcake Day – June 14
• National Lobster Day – June 15
• Father’s Day (US & UK) – June 15
• Fresh Veggies Day – June 16
• National Apple Strudel Day – June 17
• International Picnic Day – June 18
• International Sushi Day – June 18
• Juneteenth – June 19
• National Martini Day – June 19
• National Vanilla Milkshake Day – June 20
• The King’s Birthday (UK) – June 21
• National Onion Rings Day – June 22
• National Ceviche Day – June 28
• National Ice Cream Soda Day – June 30

July

• Start of Disability Pride Month – July
• Independence Day (Fourth of July) – July 4
• National Fried Chicken Day – July 6
• Chocolate Day – July 7
• National Macaroni Day – July 7
• National Sugar Cookie Day – July 9
• National Blueberry Muffin Day – July 11
• National Pecan Pie Day – July 12
• National French Fries Day – July 13
• National Macaroni and Cheese Day – July 14
• National Ice Cream Day – July 16
• National Caviar Day – July 18
• International Cake Day – July 20
• National Hot Dog Day – July 21
• National Junk Food Day – July 21
• National Vanilla Ice Cream Day – July 23
• National Tequila Day – July 24
• National Hot Fudge Sundae Day – July 25
• National Scotch Day – July 27
• National Hamburger Day – July 28
• National Chicken Wing Day – July 29
• National Lasagna Day – July 29
• International Day of Friendship – July 30
• National Cheesecake Day – July 30
• National Chicken and Waffles Day – July 30
• National Chili Dog Day – July 31 (Last Thursday in July)

August

• National Ice Cream Sandwich Day – August 2
• National Watermelon Day – August 3
• National IPA Day – August 3
• Picnic Day (AUS) – August 4
• National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day – August 4
• National Oyster Day – August 5
• National Root Beer Float Day – August 6
• Friendship Day – August 6
• National Frozen Custard Day – August 8
• International Beer Day – August 8
• National S’mores Day – August 10
• National Panini Day – August 11
• National Filet Mignon Day – August 13
• India Independence Day – August 15
• Mooncake Festival – August 15
• National Rum Day – August 16
• National Bratwurst Day – August 16
• Potato Day – August 19
• National Bacon Lovers’ Day – August 20
• National Sweet Tea Day – August 21
• National Sponge Cake Day – August 23
• National Waffle Day – August 24
• National Banana Split Day – August 25
• Women’s Equality Day - August 26
• International Bacon Day – August 30
• Eat Outside Day – August 31

September

• National Gyro Day – September 1
• Labor Day – September 1
• National Cheese Pizza Day – September 5
• National Salami Day – September 7
• Father’s Day (AUS)– September 7
• International Chocolate Day – September 13
• National Peanut Day – September 13
• Hispanic Heritage Month starts – September 15 through October 15
• National Guacamole Day – September 16
• National Cheeseburger Day – September 18
• Fall Equinox – September 22
• Rosh Hashanah – September 22
• National Ice Cream Cone Day – September 22
• National White Chocolate Day – September 22
• National Quesadilla Day – September 25
• National Dumpling Day – September 26
• National Key Lime Pie Day – September 26
• National Coffee Day – September 29
• National Mocha Day – September 29

October

• Yom Kippur – October 1
• World Vegetarian Day – October 1
• National Taco Day – October 4
• National Noodle Day – October 6
• National Frappe Day – October 7
• Start of National Curry Week (UK) – October 7
• National Pierogi Day – October 8
• National Salmon Day – October 8
• International Beer and Pizza Day – October 9
• National Gumbo Day – October 12
• National Yorkshire Pudding Day – October 13
• World Egg Day – October 13
• National Dessert Day – October 14
• National Chicken Cacciatore Day – October 15
• World Food Day – October 16
• National Pasta Day – October 17
• National Nut Day – October 22
• National Boston Cream Pie Day – October 23
• National Greasy Foods Day – October 25
• Mince Meat Pie Day – October 26
• Pumpkin Day – October 26
• National Potato Day – October 27
• National Chocolate Day – October 28
• National Oatmeal Day – October 29
• Halloween – October 31
• National Caramel Apple Day – October 31

November

• Start of American Indian Heritage Month – November 1
• National Deep Fried Clams Day – November 1
• National Deviled Egg Day – November 2
• National Sandwich Day – November 3
• National Candy Day – November 4
• Guy Fawkes Day (UK) – November 5
• National Donut Day – November 5
• National Nachos Day – November 6
• National Pork Belly Day – November 10
• National Mussels Days – November 10
• Veterans Day – November 11
• National Sundae Day – November 11
• National Indian Pudding Day – November 13
• National Pickle Day – November 14
• National Fast Food Day – November 16
• National Baklava Day - November 17
• National Parfait Day – November 25
• National Cake Day – November 26
• National Bavarian Cream Pie Day – November 27
• Thanksgiving – November 27
• National French Toast Day – November 28
• National Mousse Day – November 30

December

• National Pie Day – December 1
• National Fritters Day – December 2
• Giving Tuesday – December 2
• Giving Tuesday – December 3
• National Cookie Day – December 4
• National Gazpacho Day – December 6
• National Pastry Day – December 9
• National Lager Day – December 10
• Hannukah Begins – December 14
• National Maple Syrup Day – December 17
• National Fried Shrimp Day – December 20
• National Eggnog Day – December 24
• Christmas – December 25
• National Tamales Day – December 25
• Kwanzaa – December 26
• Boxing Day (UK & AUS) – December 26
• National Candy Cane Day – December 26
• National Champagne Day – December 31
• New Years Eve – December 31