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Food Drink observances

Food, drink, culinary products and eating traditions.

438 records

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National Animal Crackers Day

18 April · United States / informal food observance

National Day Archives lists the canonical plural National Animal Crackers Day on April 18; the public singular title is retained as an alias.

Source-backedRule Based Annual

National Aperitif Day

Third Thursday in May · United States / informal aperitif observance

National Today and Checkiday independently define National Apéritif Day as the third Thursday in May each year.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Apple Betty Day

5 October · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Apple Betty Day on 5 October.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Apple Cider Vinegar Day

23 September · United States / Bragg-created brand observance

Bragg states that National Apple Cider Vinegar Day is celebrated on September 23 and identifies the observance as a Bragg-created campaign.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Apple Dumpling Day

17 September · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Apple Dumpling Day on 17 September.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Apple Pie Day

13 May · United States / informal food observance

Independent observance calendars identify May 13 as National Apple Pie Day.

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National Apple Strudel Day

17 June · United States / informal food observance

National Day Calendar and National Today independently place National Apple Strudel Day on June 17 each year.

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National Apple Turnover Day

5 July · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars list National Apple Turnover Day on 5 July.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Apricot Day

9 January · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

ANFP chapter calendar material lists National Apricot Day on January 9.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Artichoke Day

16 March · United States / informal food observance

Days Of The Year and National Today place National Artichoke Day on March 16; other calendars separately use National Artichoke Hearts Day on the same date, so this record does not merge th…

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National Bacon Burnt End Day

29 June · United States / Heim Barbecue-created informal barbecue observance

Heim Barbecue’s founders tie National Bacon Burnt End Day to June 29, commemorating their June 29, 2013 pop-up; current reporting identifies the first declared observance in 2019.

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National Bacon Day

30 December · United States / informal food observance

National Day Calendar identifies Bacon Day on December 30 and attributes its creation to Danya Goodman and Meff Leonard in 1997; National Today independently uses December 30 for National B…

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Bacon Lovers Day

20 August · United States and wider informal food observance

National Day Calendar and National Today independently place National Bacon Lovers Day on August 20 each year.

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National Bagelfest Day

26 July · United States / Mattoon bagel-festival tradition

National Day Calendar and contemporaneous local-news coverage place National Bagelfest Day on July 26 and attribute the tradition to Murray Lender and the 1986 Mattoon Bagelfest.

Source-backedRule Based Annual

National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day

First Sunday of April · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day as the first sunday of april.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Banana Bread Day

23 February · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two ANFP Wyoming chapter calendars list National Banana Bread Day on February 23.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Banana Crème Pie Day

2 March · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Banana Crème Pie Day on 2 March.

Source-backedRule Based Annual

National Banana Day

Third Wednesday in April · United States / informal food observance

National Day Calendar defines National Banana Day as the third Wednesday in April and shows the rule across multiple editions.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Banana Split Day

25 August · United States / informal food observance

National Day Calendar identifies August 25 as National Banana Split Day and explicitly leaves the observance founder unidentified.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Barbecue Day

16 May · United States / informal barbecue-food observance

National Day Calendar states that National Barbecue Day is celebrated each year on May 16, and National Today independently gives National BBQ Day an every-May-16 recurrence.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Barbecued Spareribs Day

4 July · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars list National Barbecued Spareribs Day on 4 July.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Bavarian Cream Pie Day

27 November · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Bavarian Cream Pie Day on 27 November.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Beef Tallow Day

13 July · United States and Canada / informal Healthy Fats Coalition-created culinary observance

The Healthy Fats Coalition says it established National Beef Tallow Day effective July 13, 2018 and continues to celebrate it each year on July 13 in the United States and Canada.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Beer Day

7 April · United States / brewing-industry observance tied to the Cullen-Harrison Act

The Brewers Association lists National Beer Day on 7 April 2026 and explains that it commemorates the Cullen-Harrison Act taking effect on 7 April 1933.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Beer Lovers Day

7 September · United States / informal beer observance documented by brewery and current calendar usage

Cape May Brewing Company explicitly celebrated National Beer Lovers Day on September 7, and National Today independently records the observance every September 7.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Beverage Day

6 May · United States / informal food-and-drink observance

Independent observance calendars identify May 6 as National Beverage Day.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Black Forest Cake Day

28 March · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

ANFP Wyoming and Wisconsin chapter calendars list National Black Forest Cake Day on March 28.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

26 May · United States / blueberry-industry observance

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council repeatedly identifies May 26 as National Blueberry Cheesecake Day in its industry marketing materials.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Blueberry Day

8 July · United States / blueberry-industry observance

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council repeatedly identifies July 8 as National Blueberry Day in industry campaign materials.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Blueberry Muffin Day

11 July · United States / blueberry-industry observance

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council identifies July 11 as National Blueberry Muffin Day in multiple industry materials.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Blueberry Pancake Day

28 January · United States / blueberry-industry observance

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council repeatedly identifies January 28 as National Blueberry Pancake Day and publishes promotional assets for the date.

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National Blueberry Pie Day

28 April · United States / blueberry-industry observance

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council explicitly states that National Blueberry Pie Day is celebrated on April 28 each year and repeats the date in other campaign materials.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Blueberry Popover Day

10 March · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

ANFP Wyoming and Wisconsin chapter calendars list National Blueberry Popover Day on March 10.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Blueberry Popsicle Day

2 September · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Blueberry Popsicle Day on 2 September.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Boston Cream Pie Day

23 October · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Boston Cream Pie Day on 23 October.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Brandied Fruit Day

20 October · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Brandied Fruit Day on 20 October.

Source-backedRule Based Annual

National Breadstick Day

Last Friday in October · United States / informal culinary observance

Calendar and institutional event material use the last Friday in October for National Breadstick Day.

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National Bubble Tea Day

30 April · United States / Kung Fu Tea-created bubble-tea celebration

Kung Fu Tea states that it founded National Bubble Tea Day on April 30, 2018, its eighth birthday.

Source-backedRule Based Annual

National Burger Day

Last Thursday in August · United Kingdom / informal burger-food observance

EventGuide and Discover Events independently describe the UK National Burger Day as the last Thursday in August.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Butterscotch Pudding Day

19 September · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Butterscotch Pudding Day on 19 September.

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National Caesar Salad Day

4 July · United States / informal food observance

National Day Calendar consistently places National Caesar Salad Day on July 4 and explicitly states that it has not identified the observance founder.

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National Cake Day

26 November · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Cake Day on 26 November.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cake Decorating Day

10 October · United States / informal baking-and-cake-decorating observance

National Day Calendar and National Today independently place National Cake Decorating Day on October 10 each year.

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National Candied Orange Peel Day

4 May · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

ANFP chapter calendar material lists National Candied Orange Peel Day on May 4.

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National Candy Cane Day

26 December · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Candy Cane Day on 26 December.

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National Candy Corn Day

30 October · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Candy Corn Day on 30 October.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Candy Day

4 November · United States / informal confectionery observance

National Confectioners Association-hosted industry material identifies November 4 as National Candy Day.

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National Carrot Cake Day

3 February · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two ANFP Wyoming chapter calendars list National Carrot Cake Day on February 3.

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National Cashew Day

23 November · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Cashew Day on 23 November.

Source-backedHistorical Legacy

National Catfish Day, 1987

25 June 1987 · United States / one-time congressional and presidential designation

The Library of Congress records that President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5672 on June 25, 1987 after Congress designated that date as National Catfish Day.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Champagne Day

31 December · United States / informal Champagne observance

National Day Calendar and National Today independently place National Champagne Day on December 31 each year.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheese Curd Day

15 October · United States / Culver’s-created cheese-curd celebration

Culver’s states that it created National Cheese Curd Day in 2015 and celebrates it every October 15.

Source-backedEdition Specific

National Cheese Day

4 June in 2026 · Wisconsin, United States / 2026 gubernatorial proclamation

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ proclamation index and 2026 proclamation designate June 4, 2026 as National Cheese Day throughout Wisconsin.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheese Doodle Day

5 March · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Cheese Doodle Day on 5 March.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheese Fondue Day

11 April · United States / informal food observance repeatedly promoted by The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot’s first-party 2025 material identifies April 11 as National Cheese Fondue Day, continuing a long-running brand celebration.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheese Lover’s Day

20 January · United States / informal cheese-appreciation observance; 2026 Wisconsin state proclamation is an edition-specific acknowledgment, not federal status

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin identifies January 20 as National Cheese Lover’s Day, and Wisconsin’s governor separately proclaimed Cheese Lover’s Day for January 20, 2026.

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National Cheese Pizza Day

5 September · United States / informal food observance

Pizza Hut first-party campaign material and contemporaneous brand releases repeatedly use September 5 for National Cheese Pizza Day.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheese Soufflé Day

18 May · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars list National Cheese Soufflé Day on 18 May.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheese Toast Day

15 September · United States / Sizzler-created branded food observance

Sizzler’s own press releases celebrate National Cheese Toast Day on September 15 and identify the chain’s participation in the observance.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheeseball Day

17 April · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

ANFP chapter calendar material lists National Cheeseball Day on April 17.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheeseburger Day

18 September · United States / informal food observance with first-party burger-brand corroboration

Wendy’s first-party material identifies September 18 as National Cheeseburger Day.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheesecake Day

30 July · United States / informal food observance with repeated first-party brand usage

The Cheesecake Factory repeatedly identifies July 30 as National Cheesecake Day, including its 2025 and 2026 first-party promotions.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cheesesteak Day

24 March · Philadelphia / U.S. informal food observance

Philadelphia International Airport and its marketplace materials repeatedly recognize March 24 as National Cheesesteak Day.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cherry Cheesecake Day

23 April · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars list National Cherry Cheesecake Day on 23 April.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cherry Dessert Day

26 May · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Cherry Dessert Day on 26 May.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cherry Pie Day

22 February · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars list National Cherry Pie Day on 22 February.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cherry Popsicle Day

26 August · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Cherry Popsicle Day on 26 August.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Cherry Turnover Day

28 August · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Cherry Turnover Day on 28 August.

Source-backedRule Based Annual

National Chili Dog Day

Last Thursday in July · United States / informal food observance

National Today and Days Of The Year independently define Chili Dog Day as the last Thursday in July each year.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Chinese Almond Cookie Day

9 April · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

ANFP chapter calendar material lists National Chinese Almond Cookie Day on April 9.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Chocolate Candy Day

28 December · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Chocolate Candy Day on 28 December.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Chocolate Caramel Day

19 March · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

ANFP Wyoming and Wisconsin chapter calendars list National Chocolate Caramel Day on March 19.