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 Date Event Origin Notes Image52 days before EasterFat Thursday 47 days before EasterShrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)Medieval, United KingdomMarch 8International Women's Collaboration Brew Day2013March 14Pi Day1988 at San Francisco Exploratorium. March 14th is written 3/14 in Month/Day format which looks like the first three digits of Pi: 3.14.March 28International Saucisson's DayMarch 30World Idli Day2016April 17Malbec World Day 2011May 13International Hummus Day2012, in Egypt May 21International Tea Day2005 originally Dec 15th, 2019 U.N. declared on May 21June 1World Milk Day2001, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsJune 18International Sushi Day2009, Chris DeMayJuly 7World Chocolate DayJuly 21International Lamington DayJuly 22Pi Approximation Day(22/7 in the day/month date format)July 23Chocolate and Peanut Butter Day2013First Friday of AugustInternational Beer Day2007November 18World Egg DayInternational Egg CommissionOctober 1International Coffee Day2015World Sake Day2007World Vegetarian Day1977, North American Vegetarian SocietyOctober 10World Porridge Day2009October 16World Food Day1945, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsOctober 24World Tripe Day2013, Tripe Marketing Board
Africa Date Event Origin Notes ImageOctober 31Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security
Brazil Date Event Origin Notes ImageFebruary 3National Carrot Cake DayMarch 21Pão Francês DayJuly 10Pizza DaySeptember 10Brigadeiro DaySeptember 13Cachaça Day
Canada Date Event Origin NotesVaries; 2023 date is February 9Food Freedom DayCanadian Federation of AgricultureFebruary 23Jamaican Patty DayToronto, CanadaSaturday of Civic Holiday weekend (August)Food Day CanadaAnita Stewart
Georgia Date Event Origin Notes ImageFebruary 27National Khachapuri Day2020 Intangible cultural heritage of Georgia
Germany Date Event Origin Notes ImageNovember 19National Soup DayPictured is Hochzeitssuppe, a German soup.
Iceland Date Event Origin Notes ImageTwo days before LentBolludagur, also known as Cream bun or Cream puff dayOther regions in ScandinaviaMarch 1Beer Day Beer was banned for decades in Iceland, but allowed again on March 1, 1989.
India Date Event Origin Notes ImageNovember 26National Milk DayIndia
Japan Date Event Origin Notes ImageNovember 11Pocky DayEzaki Glico, 1999. Pictured are sticks of original-type Pocky.
Korea Date Event Origin Notes ImageApril 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.
Luxembourg Date Event Origin Notes Fourth Sunday in LentPretzel Sunday (Bretzelsonndeg)
Netherlands Date Event Origin Notes ImageTuesday before Ash WednesdayNational Pancake Day (Nationale Pannenkoekdag)
Sweden Date Event Origin Notes ImageMarch 25National Waffle Day (Våffeldagen)Celebrated on Our Lady Day. In Swedish that is "Vårfrudagen", and it sounds like "Våffeldagen", meaning Waffle day. Celebrations with waffles have been documented since the 19th century.October 4National Cinnamon Bun Day (Kanelbullens dag)Created in 1999 on initiative of Swedish lobbyists "Hembakningsrådet", i.e. approximately "Home Baking Counsel". The organisation started 1959 working for yeast, sugar, flour and margarine manufacturers and later for Nordzucker.
Turkmenistan Date Event Origin Notes ImageSecond Sunday in AugustMelon Day
United Kingdom DateEventOriginNotesImageApril 21National Tea DayTea Houses across the UK participate by offering discounts and special promotions on afternoon and cream teaJune 3National Fish and Chips DayJune 15National Beer DayAugust 27National Burger DayRestaurants across the UK participate in the day by offering discounts on burgers.
United States As of 2014, the United States had over 365 days related to awareness of specific foods or drinks.
January
Date Event Origin NotesJanuary 5 National Whipped Cream Day January 23 National Pie Day In 1975, Charlie Papazian, a teacher in Boulder, celebrated National Pie Day on his birthday, January 23. In 1986, the American Pie Council took over promotion of the day. Also celebrated on Good Friday in south Louisiana.
February
+ Date Event Origin NotesFirst Saturday of February Ice Cream for Breakfast Day February 9National Pizza DayNational Bagel DayFebruary 15 National "I Want Butterscotch" Day First Friday of LentFriday Fish Fry Day February 22 National Margarita Day February 23 National Banana Bread Day
March
Date Event Origin NotesMarch 1National Peanut Butter Lover's DayNational Peanut BoardMarch 2National Bananacreme Pie DayMarch 7National Crown Roast of Pork DayMarch 8National Peanut Cluster DayNational Peanut BoardNational Crabmeat DayMarch 9National Blueberry Popover DayMarch 10Oatmeal Nut Waffles DayMarch 12National Baked Scallops DayMarch 22 National Corndog DayMarch 23National Chips and Dip DayMarch 27International Whiskey DayMarch 31National Clams on the Half Shell Day
April
Date Event Origin NotesApril 2National Peanut Butter and Jelly DayApril 5National Caramel DayApril 7National Beer DayApril 12National Licorice DayApril 12 National Grilled Cheese Sandwich DayApril 17National Cheeseball Day April 19National Rice Ball DayApril 24National Pigs in a Blanket DayApril 25National Zucchini Bread DayApril 26National Pretzel Day April 27National Prime Rib DayApril 29National Shrimp Scampi Day
May
Date Event Origin NotesMay 4National Candied Orange Peel DayMay 5National Hoagie DayThird Friday of MayNational Pizza Party Day May 17National Walnut Day1949, Walnut Marketing Board; 1958, presidential proclamation by U.S. President Dwight EisenhowerMay 23National Taffy DayMay 27National Italian Beef DayMay 28 National Brisket DayNational Burger Day (Hamburger Day)Hamburg, Germany
June
Date Event Origin NotesFirst Friday of JuneNational Donut/Doughnut Day1938, The Salvation ArmyJune 2National Rotisserie Chicken DayNational Rocky Road DayJune 3National Chocolate Macaroon DayNational Egg DayJune 4National Cognac DayJune 5National Gingerbread DayNational Moonshine DayJune 6National Applesauce Cake DayJune 9International Lemon Drizzle Cake DayJune 10National Iced Tea DayJune 11National Corn on the Cob DayJune 12National Peanut Butter Cookie DayNational Peanut BoardJune 15National Lobster DayJune 16National Fudge DayJune 20National Vanilla Milkshake DayNational Ice Cream Soda DayNational Kouign Amann Day A San Francisco bakery, to acknowledge the day they openedJune 21National Wagyu Day2022, Steve HaddadinListed in Chase's Calendar of Events since 2025June 25National Catfish DayPresidential proclamation by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on June 25, 1987June 26National Chocolate Pudding DayJune 28National Ceviche DayNational Tapioca Day
July
Date Event Origin NotesThird Sunday of JulyNational Ice Cream Day1984, presidential proclamationFourth Thursday of JulyNational Chili Dog DayJuly 1National Gingersnap DayJuly 2National Anisette DayJuly 3Eat Beans DayJuly 5National Apple Turnover DayJuly 6National Fried Chicken Day July 7Macaroni DayNational Strawberry Sundae DayJuly 8National Chocolate with Almonds DayJuly 9National Sugar Cookie DayJuly 10National Piña Colada DayJuly 11National Blueberry Muffin DayJuly 12National Pecan Pie DaySecond Fry-day of JulyNational French Fries DayJuly 15National Tapioca Pudding DayGummi Worm DayJuly 16Fresh Spinach DayNational Corn Fritter DayJuly 17National Peach Ice Cream DayJuly 20National Fortune Cookie DayJuly 20National Lollipop DayJuly 21Junk Food Day July 22National Penuche Fudge DayJuly 23National Vanilla Ice Cream DayJuly 24National Tequila DayNational Drive-Thru Day July 25National Hot Fudge Sundae DayJuly 26National Coffee Milkshake DayJuly 27National Creme Brulee DayNational Scotch DayJuly 28National Milk Chocolate DayJuly 29National Lasagna DayNational Chicken Wing DayJuly 30National Cheesecake DayJuly 31National Raspberry Cake Day
August
Date Event Origin NotesFirst Saturday of AugustNational Mustard DayMount Horeb Mustard MuseumFirst Saturday of AugustNational Mead DayAmerican Homebrewer's Association, 2002August 3National White Wine DayAugust 4National Chocolate Chip Cookie DayAugust 6National Root Beer Float DayAugust 13National Filet Mignon DayAugust 14National Creamsicle DayAugust 15National Lemon Meringue Pie DayAugust 16National Rum Day August 17National Vanilla Custard Day August 18National Pinot Noir DayAugust 19National Potato DayAugust 21National Spumoni DayAugust 22National Pecan Torte Day National Eat A Peach Day August 23National Sponge Cake Day August 24National Peach Pie Day National Waffle Day August 25National Banana Split Day National Whiskey Sour Day August 26National Cherry Popsicle DayAugust 27National Pots de Crème Day National Banana Lovers Day August 28National Cherry Turnover Day August 30National Toasted Marshmallow DayAugust 31Trail Mix Day
September
Date Event Origin NotesSeptember 1National Cherry Popover Day September 2National Blueberry Popsicle DaySeptember 3National Welsh Rarebit Day September 4National Macadamia Nut DaySeptember 5National Cheese Pizza DaySeptember 6National Coffee Ice Cream DaySeptember 7National Acorn Squash DayNational Salami DaySeptember 9National Steak Au Poivre DayWiener schnitzel DaySeptember 10National TV Dinner DaySeptember 11National Hot Cross Bun DaySeptember 12National Chocolate Milkshake DaySeptember 13National Peanut Day September 14National Eat a Hoagie Day National Cream-Filled Donut DaySeptember 15National Crème de Menthe DayNational Double Cheeseburger DayNational Linguine DayNational Cheese Toast DaySeptember 16National Guacamole Day National Cinnamon-Raisin Bread DaySeptember 17National Apple Dumpling DayNational Monte Cristo Sandwich DaySeptember 18National Cheeseburger DaySeptember 19National Butterscotch Pudding DaySeptember 20National Punch DayNational Rum Punch DayNational Queso DaySeptember 25National Lobster DayNational Quesadilla DaySeptember 26National Better Breakfast DaySeptember 27National Chocolate Milk DaySeptember 28Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children September 29National Coffee DayNational Biscotti DayBiscotti Goddess List in Chase Calendar of Events since 2014September 30National Hot Mulled Cider Day
October Date Event Origin NotesOctober 2National Fried Scallops DayOctober 4National Vodka DayOctober 9International Beer and Pizza DayNational Baking Soda Rocket DayOctober 11National Sausage Pizza DayOctober 20National Brandied Fruit DayNational Office Chocolate DayOctober 23National Boston Creme Pie DayOctober 24National Bologna Day National Food DayCenter for Science in the Public InterestOctober 25National Greasy Food Day October 28National Chocolate DayOctober 29National Oatmeal DayOctober 30National Candy Corn DayOctober 31National Candy Apple Day
November