Below is a calendar of all National Food Holidays.

 

Restaurant and Bar owners are always celebrating holidays to help drive business and the National Food Holidays are no exception. With the rise of social media over the years, business owners will no doubt use every holiday imaginable as a part of their marketing efforts to increase revenue and acquire new customers looking to have a good time.

Here’s your chance to possibly save a few bucks while enjoying a national food holiday. After all, it’s an excuse to party! Celebrate national food holidays

Many of you foodies like to celebrate these food holidays with your friends and family at your favorite watering hole or eatery in the downriver area. You should start by searching the holiday name preceding with a hashtag on social sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You might find exclusive specials and discounts found only on social media dedicated to these fun food holidays.

Follow Downriver Restaurants on social media as well since we will be sharing special food holiday discounts and deals as they are announced.

See the calendar below for upcoming food holidays. We have also compiled a complete list of every national holiday by month.

 

 

National Food Days by month:

January

  • January 1 – National Bloody Mary Day
  • January 2 – National Cream Puff Day
  • January 3 – National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
  • January 4 – National Spaghetti Day
  • January 5 – National Whipped Cream Day
  • January 6 – National Shortbread Day / National Bean Day
  • January 7 – National Tempura Day / Fruitcake Toss Day
  • January 8 – National English Toffee Day
  • January 9 – National Apricot Day
  • January 10 – National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
  • January 11 – National Hot Toddy Day
  • January 12 – National Marzipan Day
  • January 13 – National Peach Melba Day
  • January 14 – National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
  • January 15 – National Strawberry Ice Cream Day / National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
  • January 16 – National Fig Newton Day / International Hot and Spicy Food Day
  • January 17 – National Hot Buttered Rum Day
  • January 18 – National Peking Duck Day
  • January 19 – National Popcorn Day
  • January 20 – National Buttercrunch Day
  • January 21 – National Granola Bar Day
  • January 22 – National Blonde Brownie Day / National Soup Swap Day – date may vary
  • January 23 – National Rhubarb Pie Day / National Pie Day
  • January 24 – National Peanut Butter Day
  • January 25 – National Irish Coffee Day
  • January 26 – National Peanut Brittle Day
  • January 27 – National Chocolate Cake Day
  • January 28 – National Blueberry Pancake Day
  • January 29 – National Corn Chip Day
  • January 30 – National Croissant Day
  • January 31 – National Brandy Alexander Day

February

  • February 1 – Baked Alaska Day
  • February 2 – Heavenly Hash Day
  • February 3 – Carrot Cake Day
  • February 4 – Homemade Soup Day
  • February 5 – National Chocolate Fondue Day
  • February 6 – National Frozen Yogurt Day
  • February 7 – National Fettucine Alfredo Day
  • February 8 – National Molasses Bar Day
  • February 9 – National Bagels and Lox Day
  • February 10 – National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
  • February 11 – National Peppermint Patty Day
  • February 12 – National Plum Pudding Day
  • February 13 – National Tortini Day
  • February 14 – National Cream Filled Chocolates Day
  • February 15 – International Gumdrop Day
  • February 16 – National Almond Day
  • February 17 – National Cafe Au Lait Day
  • February 18 – National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
  • February 19 – National Chocolate Mint Day
  • February 20 – National Cherry Pie Day
  • February 21 – National Sticky Bun Day
  • February 22 – National Margarita Day
  • February 23 – National Banana Bread Day
  • February 24 – National Tortilla Chip Day
  • February 25 – National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day
  • February 26 – National Pistachio Day
  • February 27 – National Kahlua Day
  • February 28 – National Chocolate Souffle Day

March

  • March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
  • March 2 – National Banana Cream Pie Day
  • March 3 – National Mulled Wine Day
  • March 4 – National Pound Cake Day
  • March 5 – National Cheese Doodle Day
  • March 6 – National Frozen Food Day
  • March 7 – National Crown Roast of Pork Day
  • March 8 – National Peanut Cluster Day
  • March 9 – National Crabmeat Day
  • March 10 – National Blueberry Popover Day
  • March 11 – National Oatmeal-Nut Waffle Day
  • March 12 – National Baked Scallops Day
  • March 13 – National Coconut Torte Day
  • March 14 – National Potato Chip Day
  • March 15 – National Pears Helene Day
  • March 16 – National Artichoke Hearts Day
  • March 17 – National Green Beer Day
  • March 18 – National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
  • March 19 – National Chocolate Carmel Day
  • March 20 – National Ravioli Day
  • March 21 – National French Bread Day
  • March 22 – National Bavarian Crepes Day
  • March 23 – National Chip and Dip Day
  • March 24 – National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
  • March 25 – National Lobster Newburg Day
  • March 26 – National Nougat Day
  • March 27 – National Spanish Paella Day
  • March 28 – National Black Forest Cake Day / 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

  • April 1 – National Sourdough Bread Day
  • April 2 – National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day
  • April 3 – National Chocolate Moose Day
  • April 4 – Chocolate Milk Powder Day (Debut 1828) / National Cordon Bleu Day
  • April 5 – Dandelion day – Dandelions are edible / National Caramel Day & Raisin and Spice Bar Day
  • April 6 – Fresh Tomato Day / National Caramel Popcorn Day
  • April 7 – National Coffee Cake Day
  • April 8 – Milk in Glass Bottles Day 1879 / National Empanada Day
  • April 9 – National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
  • April 10 – Cinnamon Crescent Day
  • April 11 – National Cheese Fondue Day
  • April 12 – National Licorice Day / Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
  • April 13 – National Peach Cobbler Day
  • April 14 – National Pecan Day
  • April 15 – Glazed Spiral Ham Day
  • April 16 – National Eggs Benedict Day / Day of the Mushroom
  • April 17 – National Cheese Ball Day
  • April 18 – National Animal Cracker Day
  • April 19 – Garlic Day / Amaretto Day
  • April 20 – Food Day / Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day / Lima Bean Respect Day
  • April 21 – Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day
  • April 22 – Jelly Bean Day
  • April 23 – Picnic Da
  • April 24 – Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
  • April 25 – National Zucchini Bread Day
  • April 26 – National Pretzel Day
  • April 27 – Prime Rib Day
  • April 28 – National Blueberry Pie Day
  • April 29 – National Shrimp Scampi Day
  • April 30 – National Oatmeal Cookie Day / Mr. Potato Head Day / Raisin Day

May

  • May 1 – National Chocolate Parfait Day
  • May 2 – National Truffles Day
  • May 3 – National Raspberry Tart Day
  • May 4 – National Orange Juice Day / National Homebrew Day / National Candied Orange Peel Day
  • May 5 – National Chocolate Custard Day / Totally Chipotle Day / National Hoagie Day
  • May 6 – National Crepes Suzette Day / International No Diet Day / National Beverage Day
  • May 7 – National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
  • May 8 – National Coconut Cream Pie Day / National Empanada Day / Have A Coke Day
  • May 9 – National Butterscotch Brownie Day
  • May 10 – National Shrimp Day
  • May 11 – National Mocha Torte Day
  • May 11 – Eat What You Want Day
  • May 12 – National Nutty Fudge Day
  • May 13 – National Apple Pie Day / National Fruit Cocktail Day
  • May 14 – National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
  • May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Day
  • May 16 – National Coquilles St. Jacques Day
  • May 17 – National Cherry Cobbler Day
  • May 18 – National Cheese Soufflé Day
  • May 19 – National Devil’s Food Cake Day
  • May 20 – National Quiche Lorraine Day / Pick Strawberries Day
  • May 21 – National Strawberries & Cream Day
  • May 22 – National Vanilla Pudding Day
  • May 23 – National Taffy Day
  • May 24 – National Escargot Day
  • May 25 – National Wine Day / National Brown Bag it Day
  • May 26 – National Blueberry Cheesecake Day / National Cherry Dessert Day
  • May 27 – 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 / National Macaroon Day

June

  • June 1 – National Hazelnut Cake Day
  • June 2 – National Rocky Road Day
  • June 3 – National Chocolate Macaroon Day
  • June 4 – National Frozen Yogurt Day
  • June 5 – National Gingerbread Day
  • June 6 – National Applesauce Cake Day
  • June 7 – National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
  • June 9 – National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
  • June 10 – National Black Cow Day
  • June 11 – National German Chocolate Day
  • June 12 – National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
  • June 13 – National Lobster Day
  • June 14 – National Strawberry Shortcake Day
  • June 15 – National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
  • June 16 – National Fudge Day
  • June 17 – National Apple Streudel Day
  • June 18 – National Cherry Tart Day
  • June 19 – National Martini Day
  • June 20 – National Vanilla Milkshake Day
  • June 21 – National Peaches & Cream Day
  • June 22 – National Chocolate Eclair Day
  • June 23 – National Pecan Sandy Day
  • June 24 – National Creamy Pralines Day
  • June 25 – National Strawberry Parfait Day
  • June 26 – National Chocolate Pudding Day
  • June 27 – National Orange Blossom Day
  • June 28 – National Tapioca Day
  • June 29 – National Almond Butter Crunch Day
  • June 30 – National Ice Cream Soda Day

July

  • July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day / National Gingersnap Day
  • July 2 – National Anisette Day
  • July 3 – National Chocolate Wafer Day / Eat Beans Day
  • July 4 – National Barbecued Spareribs Day / Caesar Salad Birthday / Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
  • July 5 – National Apple Turnover Day / Graham Cracker Day
  • July 6 – National Fried Chicken Day
  • July 7 – National Strawberry Sundae Day / National Chocolate Day / Macaroni Day / Ice Cream Cone Day
  • July 8 – National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day
  • July 9 – National Sugar Cookie Day
  • July 10 – National Pina Colada Day
  • July 11 – National Blueberry Muffin Day / Vegetarian Food Day
  • July 12 – National Pecan Pie Day / Eat Your Jello Day (Bill Cosby’s Birthday)
  • July 13 – National French Fries Day
  • July 14 – National Grand Marnier Day
  • July 15 – National Tapioca Pudding Day / Gummie Worm Day
  • July 16 – National Corn Fritters Day / Ice Cream Sundae Day / Fresh Spinach Day / National Ice Cream Day
  • July 17 – National Peach Ice Cream Day
  • July 18 – National Caviar Day
  • July 19 – National Daiquiri Day
  • July 20 – National Lollipop Day / National Ice Cream Soda Day / Fortune Cookie Day
  • July 21 – National Junk Food Day / National Ice Cream Day / National Creme Brulee Day
  • July 22 – National Penuche Fudge Day / Maple Syrup Day
  • July 23 – National Vanilla Ice Cream Day / National Hot Dog Day
  • July 24 – National Tequila Day
  • July 25 – National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
  • July 26 – National Coffee Milkshake Day
  • July 27 – National Scotch Day / National Cream Brulee Day
  • July 28 – National Milk Chocolate Day
  • July 29 – National Lasagna Day / Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
  • July 30 – National Cheesecake Day
  • July 31 – National Raspberry Cake Day / Jump for Jelly Beans Day

August

  • August 1 – National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
  • August 2 – National Ice Cream Sandwich Day / See all National Ice Cream Holidays
  • August 3 – National Watermelon Day
  • August 4 – National Chocolate Chip Day / National Champagne Day
  • August 5 – National Chile Pepper Day
  • August 6 – National Root Beer Float Day
  • August 7 – National Raspberries & Cream Day
  • August 8 – National Frozen Custard Day
  • August 9 – National Rice Pudding Day
  • August 10 – National S’mores Day
  • August 11 – National Raspberry Bombe Day
  • August 12 – National Toasted Almond Bar Day
  • August 13 – National Filet Mignon Day
  • August 14 – National Creamsicle Day
  • August 15 – National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
  • August 16 – National Rum Day
  • August 17 – National Vanilla Custard Day / Cup Cake Day for the RSPCA 2010
  • August 18 – National Ice Cream Pie Day
  • August 19 – National Soft Ice Cream Day
  • August 20 – National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day / National Lemonade Day
  • August 21 – National Spumoni Day
  • August 22 – National Pecan Torte Day
  • August 23 – National Spongecake Day
  • August 24 – National Waffle Day / National Peach Pie Day
  • August 25 – National Banana Split Day / National Waffle Day
  • August 26 – National Cherry Popsicle Day
  • August 27 – National Banana Lover’s Day / National Pots du Creme Day
  • August 28 – National Cherry Turnover Day
  • August 29 – National Whisky Sour Day / More Herbs Less Salt Day
  • August 29 – National Lemon Juice Day
  • August 30 – National Marshmallow Toasting Day
  • August 31 – National Trail Mix Day / Eat outside day

September

  • September 1 – National Cherry Popover Day
  • September 2 – National Blueberry Popsicle Day
  • September 3 – National Welsh Rabbit Day
  • September 4 – National Macadamia Nut Day / Eat an Extra Dessert Day
  • September 5 – National Cheese Pizza Day
  • September 6 – National Coffee Ice Cream Day
  • September 7 – National Napoleon Day
  • September 8 – National Date-Nut Bread Day
  • September 9 – National Steak au Poivre Day
  • September 10 – NONE
  • September 11 – National Hot Cross Bun Day
  • September 12 – National Chocolate Milkshake Day
  • September 13 – National Peanut Day
  • September 14 – National Cream-Filled Donut Day
  • September 15 – National Creme de Menthe Day
  • September 16 – NONE
  • September 17 – National Apple Dumpling Day
  • September 18 – NONE
  • September 19 – National Butterscotch Pudding Day
  • September 20 – National Rum Punch Day
  • September 21 – National Pecan Cookie Day
  • September 22 – National White Chocolate Day
  • September 23 – National Chocolate Day
  • September 24 – National Cherries Jubilee Day
  • September 25 – National Crab Newberg Day
  • September 26 – National Pancake Day
  • September 27 – National Chocolate Milk Day / National Corned Beef Hash Day
  • September 28 – National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
  • September 29 – National Mocha Day
  • September 30 – National Mulled Cider Day

October

  • October 1 – World Vegetarian Day
  • October 2 – National French Fried Scallops Day
  • October 3 – National Carmel 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 Fluffernutter Day
  • October 9 – National Dessert Day
  • October 10 – National Angel Food Cake Day
  • October 11 – National Sausage Pizza Day
  • October 13 – National Yorkshire Pudding Day
  • October 14 – National Chocolate Covered Insect Day
  • October 15 – National Roast Pheasant Day / Mushroom Day / Chicken Cacciatory Day
  • October 16 – World Food Day / Oatmeal 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 24 – National Bologna Day
  • October 25 – National Greasy Foods Day
  • October 26 – National Mincemeat Pie Day
  • October 27 – National Potato Day
  • October 28 – National Chocolate Day
  • October 29 – National Pancake Day / Oatmeal Day
  • October 30 – National Candy Corn Day
  • October 31 – National Caramel Apple Day

November

  • November 1 – National French Fried Clam Day
  • November 2 – National Deviled Egg Day
  • November 3 – Sandwich Day
  • November 4 – National Candy Day
  • November 5 – National Doughnut Day
  • November 6 – National Nachos Day
  • November 7 – Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
  • November 8 – National Harvey Wallbanger Day
  • November 9 – National Scrapple Day
  • November 10 – National Vanilla Cupcake Day
  • November 11 – National Sundae Day
  • November 12 – National Pizza with the Works Day
  • November 13 – National Indian Pudding Day
  • November 14 – National Guacamole Day
  • November 15 – Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
  • November 16 – National Fast Food Day
  • November 17 – National Baklava Day / Homemade Bread Day
  • November 18 – National Vichyssoise Day
  • November 19 – Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
  • November 20 – National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
  • November 21 – National Stuffing Day
  • November 22 – National Cranberry Relish Day
  • November 23 – National Cashew Day / National Eat A Cranberry Day
  • November 24 – National Espresso Day
  • November 25 – National Parfait Day
  • November 26 – National Cake Day
  • November 27 – National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
  • November 28 – National French Toast Day
  • November 29 – National Chocolates Day / Throw Out Your Leftovers Day
  • November 30 – National Mousse Day

December

  • December 1 – National Pie Day / National Eat a Red Apple Day
  • December 2 – National Fritters Day
  • December 3 – National Ice Cream Box Day
  • December 4 – National Cookie Day
  • December 5 – National Sacher Torte Day
  • December 6 – National Gazpacho Day
  • December 7 – Cotton Candy Day
  • December 8 – Brownie Day
  • December 9 – National Pastry Day / Apple Pie Day
  • December 10 – National Lager Day
  • December 11 – National Noodle-Ring Day
  • December 12 – National Ambrosia Day
  • December 12 – Gingerbread House Day
  • December 13 – National Cocoa Day
  • December 14 – National Bouillabaisse Day
  • December 15 – National Lemon Cupcake Day
  • December 16 – Chocolate Covered Anything Day
  • December 17 – National Maple Syrup Day
  • December 18 – National Roast Suckling Pig Day
  • December 19 – Oatmeal Muffin Day
  • December 20 – National Fried Shrimp Day / National Sangria Day
  • December 21 – National Hamburger Day / Kiwi Fruit Day
  • December 22 – National Date Nut Bread Day
  • December 23 – National Pfeffernuesse Day
  • December 24 – National Egg Nog Day
  • December 25 – Pumpkin Pie Day
  • December 26 – National Candy Cane Day / National Coffee Percolator Day
  • December 27 – National Fruit Cake Day
  • December 28 – National Chocolate Candy Day
  • December 29 – Pepper Pot Day
  • December 30 – National Bicarbonate Of Soda Day
  • December 31 – National Champagne Day