Every year, national food holidays give restaurants an opportunity to celebrate and capitalize on specialty spending trends. FromNational Beer Day to BOGO burgers on National Cheeseburger Day, there’s no limit to creating fun and unique promotions! Looking for some inspiration to add to your marketing calendar? Read on to learn more about these national food holidays to help drive sales and boost guest engagement.
What we’ll cover this year:
Winter Food Holiday
Spring Food Holidays
Summer Food Holidays
Fall Food Holidays
2024 National Food Holidays
Bookmark this article or download our free 2024 national food holiday calendar to spark your team’s creative juices. We suggest choosing a few national food holidays to create unique experiences and special offers for your guests. This can be a fun way to create buzz on social media or help drive revenue like offering a limited-time menu item or a ticketed event with a pre-sale on your website.
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
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 15
International Hot & Spicy Food Day – January 16
Peking Duck Day – January 18
National Popcorn Day – January 19
National Cheese Lover’s Day – January 20
Lunar New Year – January 22
National Peanut Butter Day – January 24
National Irish Coffee Day – January 25
Chocolate Cake Day – January 27
National Blueberry Pancake Day – January 28
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 11
Mardi Gras – February 13
Galentine’s Day – February 13
National Tortellini Day – February 13
Valentine’s Day – February 14
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 Strawberry Day – February 27
National Chocolate Souffle Day – February 28
Spring Food Holidays
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
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
Start of Ramadan – March 10
Popcorn Lover’s Day – March 14, 2024 (Second Thursday in March)
National Potato Chip Day – March 14
National Peanut Lovers’ Day – March 15
Maple Syrup Saturday – March 16, 2024 (Third Saturday of March)
St. Patrick’s Day – March 17
National Irish Food Day March – 17
National Poultry Day – March 19
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
Holi – March 25
International Waffle Day – March 25
Spinach Day – March 26
Something on a Stick Day – March 28
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 Cordon Bleu Day – April 4
National Caramel Day – April 5
National Burrito Day – April 6, 2023 (First Thursday in April)
National Beer Day – April 7
National Empanada Day – April 8
National Cheese Fondue Day – April 11
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – April 12
Vaisakhi – April 13
Day of the Mushroom – April 16
National Eggs Benedict Day – April 16
Garlic Day – April 19
Passover – April 22
Earth Day – April 22
National Picnic Day – April 23
National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day – April 24
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 4, 2024 (first Saturday of May)
National Hoagie Day – May 5
May Day – May 6
National Shrimp Day – May 10
Mother’s Day – May 12
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
National Escargot Day – May 24
National Wine Day – May 25
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
Summer Food Holidays
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 7 (First Friday in June)
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day – June 7
National Iced Tea Day – 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 – June 16
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
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 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 Chili Dog Day – July 27 (Last Thursday in July)
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
August
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day – August 2
National Watermelon Day – August 3
National IPA Day – August 3
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
Eat Outside Day – August 31
Fall Food Holidays
September
National Gyro Day – September 1
Labor Day – September 4
National Cheese Pizza Day – September 5
National Salami Day – 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
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
World Vegetarian Day – October 1
National Taco Day – October 4
National Noodle Day – October 6
National Frappe Day – October 7
National Pierogi Day – October 8
National Salmon Day – October 8
International Beer and Pizza Day – October 9
Yom Kippur – October 11
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 – 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 Parfait Day – November 25
National Cake Day – November 26
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day – November 27
Thanksgiving – November 28
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 3
National Cookie Day – December 4
National Gazpacho Day – December 6
National Pastry Day – December 9
National Lager Day – December 10
National Maple Syrup Day – December 17
National Fried Shrimp Day – December 20
National Eggnog Day – December 24
Hannukah Begins – December 25
Christmas – December 25
National Tamales Day – December 25
Kwanzaa – December 26
National Candy Cane Day – December 26
National Champagne Day – December 31
New Years Eve – December 31
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