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List of food days

This is a list of food days by country. Many countries have designated specific days as celebrations, commemorations, or acknowledgments of certain types of food and drink.

Global or international

DateEventOriginNotesImage
47 days before EasterShrove Tuesday
(Pancake Day)		Medieval, United Kingdom
March 8International Women's Collaboration Brew Day2013
March 30World Idli Day2016[1]
April 16Eggs Benedict Day2011
April 17Malbec World Day2011[2]
May 13International Hummus Day2012, in Egypt[3]
June 1World Milk Day2001, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations[4]
June 12International Falafel DayEgypt[5]
June 14National Bourbon DayUnknown[6]
June 18International Sushi Day2009[7]
June 21National Wagyu Day2022[8]
June 26National Coconut Day2019[9]
July 7World Chocolate Day[10]
July 22Pi Approximation Day(22/7 in the day/month date format)
First Friday of AugustInternational Beer Day2007
October 1International Coffee Day2015[11][12][13]
October 1World Sake Day2007
October 1World Vegetarian Day1977, North American Vegetarian Society[14]
October 9World Mac'n'Cheese WeekBefore Time, Modern Day North America[citation needed]
Second Thursday of NovemberWorld Chicken Day[15]
Second Friday of OctoberWorld Egg Day1996[16]
October 10World Porridge Day2009[17][18][19]
October 16World Food Day1945, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations[20]
October 24World Tripe Day2013, Tripe Marketing Board[21]
October 25World Pasta Day1995, World Pasta Day Congress[22]
November 1World Vegan Day1994, The Vegan Society[23][24]
November 2World Mankousheh Day2017[25]
May 21International Tea Day2005 originally Dec 15th,

2019 U.N. declared on May 21

[26]

Africa

DateEventOriginNotesImage
October 31Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security[27]

Australia

DateEventOriginNotesImage
May 18National Marshmallow DayMelbourne, Australia[28]
May 28National Burger Day[29]
July 21International Lamington Day[30]
Last Sunday in NovemberInternational Laksa DayDarwin, Australia[31]
27 December (Day after Boxing Day)Pie and Dead Fish DaySydney, Australia

2005

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Brazil

DateEventOriginNotesImage
February 3National Carrot Cake Day[32]
March 21Pão Francês Day[33]
July 10Pizza Day[34]

Canada

DateEventOriginNotes
Varies; 2023 date is February 9Food Freedom DayCanadian Federation of Agriculture[35]
February 23Jamaican Patty DayToronto, Canada[36]
Saturday of Civic Holiday weekend (August)Food Day CanadaAnita Stewart

France

DateEventOriginImage
January 6Galette des Rois (King Cake)13th century, Rome
February 2Chandeleur (Candlemas)472, Rome

Georgia

DateEventOriginNotesImage
February 27National Khachapuri Day2020 Intangible cultural heritage of Georgia[37]

Germany

DateEventOriginNotesImage
January 11German Apples Day
(Tag des Deutschen Apfels)		[38]
April 23German Beer Day
(Tag des Deutschen Bieres)		1994, Deutscher Brauer-Bund[39]
September 25German Butterbrot Day
(Tag des Deutschen Butterbrots)
November 19National Soup DayPictured is Hochzeitssuppe, a German soup.[40][41]

Iceland

DateEventOriginNotesImage
Two days before Lent[42]Cream bun day (Bolludagur) [is]Other regions in Scandinavia
March 1Beer DayBeer was banned for decades in Iceland, but allowed again on March 1, 1989.

India

DateEventOriginNotesImage
January 16National Undhiyu DayGujarat, India[43]
November 26National Milk DayIndia[44]

Italy

DateEventOriginNotesImage
April 17National Espresso Day (Espresso Italiano Day)[citation needed]

Japan

DateEventOriginNotesImage
January 5Strawberry DayDate can be read "ichi-go" in Japanese, same as the word for strawberry[45]
November 11Pocky DayEzaki Glico, 1999. Pictured are sticks of original-type Pocky.[46]
November 29Good Meat DayDate can be read "ii niku" in Japanese, which translates to "good meat"[47]

Korea

DateEventOriginNotesImage
April 18Black DayA single people's day celebrated with jajangmyeon, the black noodle dish which gave the day its name.
November 11Pepero DayBegun in 1994, this is an observance in South Korea similar to Valentine's Day, but held on November 11. The original purpose of the day was to exchange peperos with each other in hopes of becoming taller and thinner. The current purpose is to exchange peperos to show affection for friends and loved ones. Pictured are pepero almond sticks.[46]

Luxembourg

DateEventOriginNotes
Fourth Sunday in LentPretzel Sunday (Bretzelsonndeg)[48]

Netherlands

DateEventOriginNotesImage
Tuesday before Ash WednesdayNational Pancake Day
(Nationale Pannenkoekdag)		[49][50]

New Zealand

DateEventOriginNotesImage
May 10National Chocolate Fish Day[51]

Norway

DateEventOriginNotesImage
Last Thursday in SeptemberNational Fårikål Day[52]

Sweden

DateEventOriginNotesImage
March 25National Waffle Day
(Våffeldagen)		Celebrated on Our Lady Day. In Swedish that is "Vårfrudagen", and it sounds like "Våffeldagen", meaning Waffle day.[53] Celebrations with waffles have been documented since the 19th century.[54]
October 4National Cinnamon Bun Day
(Kanelbullens dag)		Created in 1999 on initiative of Swedish lobbyists "Hembakningsrådet", i.e. approximately "Home Baking Counsel".[55] The organisation started 1959 working for yeast, sugar, flour and margarine manufacturers and later for Nordzucker.[56]
November 7National Mud Cake Day
(Kladdkakans dag)		[57]

Turkmenistan

DateEventOriginNotesImage
Second Sunday in AugustMelon Day

United Kingdom

DateEventOriginNotesImage
January 5Sausage DayClitheroe[58]
April 21National Tea DayTea Houses across the UK participate by offering discounts and special promotions on afternoon and cream tea[citation needed]
May 29National Biscuit Day[59]
June 3National Fish and Chips Day[60][61]
June 15National Beer Day[62]
August 27National Burger DayRestaurants across the UK participate in the day by offering discounts on burgers as well as special edition recipes such as burger-flavoured ice cream.[63][64][65]

United States

The United States has over 175 days related to awareness of specific foods or drinks.[66]

January

Foods at a buffet. National Buffet Week begins on January 2 each year in the United States.
DateEventOriginNotes
January 1National Bloody Mary Day[67]
January 2National Creampuff Day[68]
January 3National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day[69]
January 5National Whipped Cream Day[70][71]
January 9National Cassoulet Day[72][73]
January 15National Booch DayKeVita[74]
January 19National Popcorn Day[75]
January 23National Pie DayAmerican Pie Council[76]
January 24National Peanut Butter DayNational Peanut Board[77][78][79]
January 26National Peanut Brittle Day[citation needed]
January 27Chocolate Cake DayChocolate Cake Day[80][81][82]

February

A bowl of ice cream offered for free by an ice cream vendor in celebration of Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, 2014
DateEventOriginNotes
February 2National Tater Tot Day[83][84][85][86]
First Saturday of FebruaryIce Cream for Breakfast Day[87]
Second Tuesday of FebruaryNational Frozen Yogurt Day[88]
February 7 (or Super Bowl Sunday)National Pork Rind Appreciation Day[89]
February 8Chocolate Cheesecake Day[90]
February 9National Pizza Day (at least five slices)[1][91]
February 9National Bagel Day[92]
February 15National "I Want Butterscotch" Day[93]
First Friday of LentFriday Fish Fry Day[94][95]
February 22National Margarita Day[96][97]
February 23National Banana Bread Day[98][99]
February 29National Frog Legs Day (celebration for Leap Day)[84][85][100]

March

In the United States, March 23 is National Chips and Dip Day
A corn dog; National Corndog Day occurs on March 22 in the United States
DateEventOriginNotes
March 1National Peanut Butter Lover's DayNational Peanut Board[77]
March 2National Bananacreme Pie Day[101]
March 3National Canadian Bacon DayBlue Ribbon Bacon Festival[77]
March 5National Cheez Doodle Day[102][103]
March 7National Crown Roast of Pork Day[66]
March 8National Peanut Cluster DayNational Peanut Board[77]
March 9National Crabmeat Day[104]
March 9National Meatball Day[105]
March 10National Blueberry Popover Day[104]
March 11Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day[104]
March 11Johnny Appleseed Day[106]
March 12National Baked Scallops Day[104]
March 14National Steak Day[107]
March 14Pi DayPromoted for celebration of mathematics and eating pie; a pun on the US format of March 14 (3.14)[108]
March 22National Corndog Day[109][110]
March 23National Chips and Dip Day[111]
March 27International Whiskey Day[112][113]
March 31National Clams on the Half Shell Day[111]

April

A grilled cheese sandwich; April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
DateEventOriginNotes
April 2National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day[66][114][115]
April 4National Ramen Day[116]
First Thursday in AprilNational Burrito Day[117]
April 5National Caramel Day[118]
April 7National Beer Day[119]
April 11National Cheese Fondue Day[120]
April 12National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day[104][121]
April 14Oreo Cookie Cheesecake Day[122]
April 17National Cheeseball Day[115][123][124]
April 19National Rice Ball Day[125]
April 22National Jellybean Day[126]
April 24National Pigs in a Blanket Day[124][127]
April 25National Zucchini Bread Day[115]
April 26National Pretzel Day[91][124][128]
April 27National Prime Rib Day[129]
April 29National Shrimp Scampi Day[115]

May

May 5 is National hoagie day in the United States. Pictured is a cheesesteak sandwich prepared with a hoagie roll.
Escargot at a restaurant. May 24 is National Escargot Day.
DateEventOriginNotes
May 4National Candied Orange Peel Day[104][115]
May 5National Hoagie Day[130][131]
May 10National Ice Cream Cake DayThomas Roy[66][124][132]
Third Friday of MayNational Pizza Party Day[133]
May 16National BBQ Day[134]
May 17National Walnut Day1949, Walnut Marketing Board; 1958, presidential proclamation by U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower[135]
May 23National Taffy Day[136]
May 24National Escargot Day[137]
May 25National Wine Day[138]
May 26National Blueberry Cheesecake Day[139]
May 27National Italian Beef Day[140]
May 28National Brisket Day[141][142]
May 29National Burger Day[115]

June

National Doughnut Day occurs on the first Friday of June every year.
National Corn on the cob day occurs on June 11.
June 15 is National Lobster Day.
DateEventOriginNotes
First Friday of JuneNational Donut/Doughnut Day1938, The Salvation Army[135][69][143]
June 2National Rotisserie Chicken Day[144][145]
June 2National Rocky Road Day[146][147]
June 3National Chocolate Macaroon Day[148][149]
June 3National Egg Day[150][151][152]
June 4National Cheese Day[85][153][154]
June 4National Cognac Day[155]
June 5National Gingerbread Day[156][157]
June 5National Moonshine Day[158]
June 6National Applesauce Cake Day[159]
June 7Chocolate Ice Cream Day[160]
June 9International Lemon Drizzle Cake Day[160]
June 10National Iced Tea Day[161][162]
June 11National Corn on the Cob Day[163]
June 11National German Chocolate Cake Day[164]
June 12National Peanut Butter Cookie DayNational Peanut Board[77]
June 14National Bourbon DayUnknown[6]
June 15National Lobster Day[165]
June 16National Fudge Day[166][167]
June 20National Vanilla Milkshake Day[168]
June 20National Ice Cream Soda Day[169][170]
June 20National Kouign Amann DayA San Francisco bakery, to acknowledge the day they opened[171]
June 21National Peaches ‘N’ Cream DayUnknown[172]
June 21National Wagyu Day2022[8]
June 25National Catfish DayPresidential proclamation by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on June 25, 1987[135][69]
June 26National Chocolate Pudding Day[173][174]
June 28National Ceviche Day[175][176]
June 28National Tapioca Day[177][178]
Last Thursday of JuneNational Bomb Pop Day[179]

July

National Chili Dog Day occurs on the fourth Thursday of July.
National Fried Chicken Day occurs on July 6.
July 14 is National Mac & Cheese Day.
July 24 is National Tequila Day. Pictured is a Tequila Sunrise.
DateEventOriginNotes
Third Sunday of JulyNational Ice Cream Day1984, presidential proclamation[115][180]
Fourth Thursday of JulyNational Chili Dog Day[181][182]
July 1National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day[183]
July 1National Gingersnap Day[184]
July 2National Anisette Day[185]
July 3Eat Beans Day[180]
July 3National Chocolate Wafer Day[186]
July 4National Caesar Salad Day[187]
July 4National Spareribs Day[188]
July 5National Apple Turnover Day[189]
July 6National Fried Chicken Day[190]
July 7Macaroni Day[180]
July 7National Strawberry Sundae Day[191]
July 8National Chocolate with Almonds Day[192][193]
July 9National Sugar Cookie Day[194]
July 10National Piña Colada Day[195]
July 11National Blueberry Muffin Day[196]
July 12National Pecan Pie Day[197]
July 13National French Fries Day[198]
July 14National Grand Marnier Day[199]
July 15National Orange Chicken Day[200]
July 15National Tapioca Pudding Day[66][115]
July 15Gummi Worm Day[69]
July 16Fresh Spinach Day[66][201]
July 16National Corn Fritter Day[202]
July 17National Peach Ice Cream Day[203]
July 18National Caviar Day[66]
July 19National Daiquiri Day[204]
July 20National Fortune Cookie Day[205][206]
July 20National Lollipop Day[207]
July 21Junk Food Day[208]
July 22National Penuche Fudge Day[209]
July 23National Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day[210]
July 23National Vanilla Ice Cream Day[211]
July 23National Hot Dog Day[212]
July 24National Tequila Day[213]
July 24National Drive-Thru Day[214]
July 25National Hot Fudge Sundae Day[215]
July 26National Coffee Milkshake Day[216]
July 27National Creme Brulee Day[217]
July 27National Scotch Day[218]
July 28Hamburger Day[180]
July 28National Milk Chocolate Day[219]
July 29National Lasagna Day[220]
July 29National Chicken Wing Day[221]
July 30National Cheesecake Day[222][223][224]
July 31National Raspberry Cake Day[225]

August

August 25 is National Whiskey Sour Day.
DateEventOriginNotes
First Saturday of AugustNational Mustard DayMount Horeb Mustard Museum[226][93]
First Saturday of AugustNational Mead DayAmerican Homebrewer's Association, 2002[227]
August 1National Milkshake Day[228]
August 3National Watermelon Day[229]
August 3National White Wine Day[230]
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day[231]
August 6National Root Beer Float Day[232]
August 10National S'more Day[233]
August 13National Filet Mignon Day[234][235]
August 14National Creamsicle Day[236][237]
August 15National Lemon Meringue Pie Day[238][239]
August 16National Rum Day[240]
August 17National Vanilla Custard Day[241][242]
August 18National Pinot Noir Day[138]
August 19National Potato Day[243]
August 21National Spumoni Day[244][245]
August 22National Pecan Torte Day[246][247]
August 22National Eat A Peach Day[248]
August 23National Sponge Cake Day[104]
August 24National Peach Pie Day[249][250][251]
August 24National Waffle Day[252][253]
August 25National Banana Split Day[254][255][256]
August 25National Whiskey Sour Day[257][258]
August 26National Cherry Popsicle Day[115]
August 27National Pots de Crème Day[259]
August 27National Banana Lovers Day[260][261][262]
August 28National Cherry Turnover Day[263][264]
August 28Crackers Over The Keyboard DayThomas Roy[265]
August 29More Herbs, Less Salt DayThomas Roy[93][265]
August 29National Lemon Juice Day[266]
August 29National Chop Suey Day[267]
August 30National Toasted Marshmallow Day[123]
August 31Trail Mix Day[230]

September

September 13 is International Chocolate Day in the United States.
DateEventOriginNotes
Saturday before Labor DayInternational Bacon Day[268][269][270]
September 1National Cherry Popover Day[271][272]
September 2National Blueberry Popsicle Day[273]
September 3National Welsh Rarebit Day[274][275]
September 4National Macadamia Nut Day[276][277]
September 5National Cheese Pizza Day[276]
September 6National Coffee Ice Cream Day[278]
September 7National Acorn Squash Day[276]
September 7National Beer Lover's Day[85][279][280]
September 7National Salami Day[281]
September 9National Steak Au Poivre Day[282]
September 9Wienerschnitzel Day[283]
September 10National TV Dinner Day[284]
September 11National Hot Cross Bun Day[282]
September 12National Chocolate Milkshake Day[285][286]
September 13National Peanut Day[276]
September 13International Chocolate Day[287][288]
September 14National Eat a Hoagie Day[276]
September 14National Cream-Filled Donut Day[289]
September 15National Crème de Menthe Day[135]
September 15National Double Cheeseburger Day[135]
September 15National Linguine Day[135][276]
September 15National Cheese Toast Day[135][276][290]
September 16National Guacamole Day[276]
September 16National Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Day[291]
September 17National Apple Dumpling Day[276]
September 17National Monte Cristo Sandwich Day[292]
September 18National Cheeseburger Day[293]
September 19National Butterscotch Pudding Day[282]
September 20National Pepperoni Pizza Day[294]
September 20National Punch Day[295][296]
September 20National Rum Punch Day[295][297]
September 20National Queso Day[298]
September 21National Pecan Cookie Day[299]
September 22International Mixed Berries Muffin Day[276]
September 25National Lobster Day[300]
September 25National Quesadilla Day[301]
September 26National Better Breakfast Day[276]
September 26National Pancake Day[302]
September 26National Dumpling Day[303]
September 26Johnny Appleseed DayJohn Chapman[106]
September 27National Chocolate Milk Day[304][305]
September 27National Corned Beef Hash Day[306][307]
September 28International Poke Day[308][309]
September 28Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children[310]
September 29National Coffee Day[311][312]
September 29National Biscotti DayBiscotti Goddess[313][314][315][316]
September 30National Hot Mulled Cider Day[276]

October

DateEventOriginNotes
October 4National Vodka Day[111]
October 6National Noodle Day[317]
October 8National Fluffernutter Day[318]
October 8National Pierogi Day[319]
October 9International Beer and Pizza Day[320]
October 10National Angel Food Cake Day
October 11National Sausage Pizza Day[84][85][321][322]
October 14National Dessert Day[323]
October 18National Chocolate Cupcake Day[324]
October 20National Brandied Fruit Day[115][325]
October 20National Office Chocolate Day[115][325]
October 22National Nut Day[326]
October 23National Boston Creme Pie Day[115][325]
October 24National Bologna Day[66][327]
October 24National Food DayCenter for Science in the Public Interest[328]
October 25National Greasy Food Day[329][330]
October 28National Chocolate Day[331]
October 29National Oatmeal Day[331]
October 30Haunted Refrigerator NightThomas Roy[332]
October 30National Candy Corn Day[333]
October 31National Candy Apple Day[334]
October 31National Caramel Apple Day[335]

November

DateEventOriginNotes
First Thursday of NovemberNational Men Make Dinner Day1998, Sandy Sharkey[336][337][338]
Fourth Thursday of NovemberThanksgiving Day[339][340]
Day after ThanksgivingSinkie Day[93]
First Wednesday of NovemberNational Eating Healthy DayAmerican Heart Association[341]
November 1National Vinegar Day[342][343]
November 1National French Fried Clam Day[344]
November 1National Cook For Your Pets Day[345]
November 2National Deviled Egg Day[111][346]
November 2National Pico de gallo Day-
November 3National Sandwich Day[346][347]
November 4National Candy Day[111]
November 5National Doughnut Day II1930s[348]
November 6National Nachos Day[111]
November 7National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day[69][111][115][345]
November 8National Harvey Wallbanger Day[349]
November 8Cook Something Bold and Pungent DayThomas Roy[66][332][346]
November 9National Scrapple Day[350][351]
November 10National Vanilla Cupcake Day[111]
November 11National Sundae Day[352]
November 12National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day[111][115]
November 12Chicken Soup for the Soul DayChicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises Inc.[353]
November 12National Happy Hour Day[354]
November 13National Indian Pudding Day[355]
November 14National Pickle Day[356][357]
November 14National Spicy Guacamole Day[358]
November 15National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day[111]
November 16National Fast Food Day[359][360]
November 17National Baklava Day[361]
November 17Homemade Bread Day[346]
November 18National Vichyssoise Day[362]
November 18National Apple Cider Day[363]
November 19Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day[364]
November 20National Peanut Butter Fudge DayNational Peanut Board[111]
November 21National Stuffing Day[365]
November 23National Cashew Day[111][366]
November 23National Eat A Cranberry Day[346]
November 23National Espresso Day[367]
November 25National Parfait Day[111][346]
November 26National Cake Day[111]
November 28National French Toast Day[104][111]
November 29Throw Out Your Leftovers Day[346]
November 29National Lemon Cream Pie Day[368]
November 29National Chocolates Day[111][346]
November 30National Mousse Day[111]

December

DateEventOriginNotes
December 1Eat a Red Apple Day[66][369]
December 2National Fritters Day[370]
December 4National Cookie Day1987, Blue Chip Cookie Company[369][371][372]
December 8National Brownie Day[373][369]
December 8National Concha Day[374][375][376][377][378]
December 9National Pastry Day[379]
December 10National Lager Day[354]
December 11National Noodle Ring Day[135][84][85][380][381]
December 11National Have a Bagel Day[84][85][382]
December 13National Hot Cocoa Day[383]
December 15National Cupcake Day[384]
December 16National Green Chili Day[385][386]
December 16Chocolate Covered Day[387]
December 20National Cortado Day[388]
December 21National Hamburger Day[91]
December 22National Date Nut Bread Day[389]
December 24National Eggnog Day[354]
December 25National Pumpkin Pie Day[104][369]
December 27National Fruitcake Day[123]
December 30National Bicarbonate of Soda Day[66]
December 31National Champagne Day[390][391]

See also

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References

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