Looking for a complete list of National Food Days UK, US and worldwide?
This ultimate guide includes every food day in 2026 (and beyond), so you’ll never miss a chance to celebrate your favourite foods.
There are special days National Food-themed days to celebrate on nearly every single day of the year. Many retailers provide special offers on these different days, making them a great way of saving money and creating your meal plan.
We keep this list of International and National Food Holidays updated constantly – Feel free to let us know if we have missed your favourite days of the year off the list!
What Are National Food Days?
National Food Days are fun, unofficial celebrations dedicated to specific foods, drinks, or ingredients. They are popular in the UK, US and worldwide, and are often used by:
- Food bloggers and brands
- Restaurants and cafes
- Families planning meals or treats
- Social media creators looking for daily inspiration
There are hundreds of food days each year, meaning there’s always something new to celebrate.
What National Food Day Is It Today in the UK?
Today’s national food day is shown below. Check back daily for the latest food celebrations, or scroll down to see the full list for 2026.
Most Popular National Food Days
- Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) (9th February 2027) – Some of our most popular pancake recipes are Wholemeal Pancakes with Chocolate Chips and these fluffy cornmeal pancakes.
- National Pizza Day (9th February) – Try making your own homemade pizza dough!
- National Chocolate Day – Celebrate with our Double Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake or Coffee and White Chocolate Bundt Cake.
- National Cheese Day – We love these Chicken and Cheese Falutas (Baked Tortilla Wraps) or for the sweet-toothed Lemon & Ginger Cheesecake.
- National Cake Day – You can’t beat a Jamaican Ginger Cake or a vegan Carrot Cake.
National Food Days by Month
You can explore national food days throughout the year:
- January – comfort food and seasonal favourites
- February – pancakes, chocolate and Valentine’s treats
- March – baking days and classic desserts
- April – spring recipes and fresh ingredients
- May – light meals and seasonal produce
- June – summer treats and BBQ favourites
Scroll down to see the full calendar.
How to Use National Food Days
National food days are a fun and easy way to add variety to your meals and celebrations. Here are a few simple ways to make the most of them:
- Plan weekly meals around upcoming food days
- Create themed dinners for family or friends
- Get inspiration for baking and desserts
- Use them for social media content ideas
- Take advantage of supermarket offers and promotions
January 2026
1st-31st – Veganuary
1st-31st – Gin-uary
1st – National Bloody Mary Day (UK)
1st – National Gift an Apple Day (US)
3rd – National Chocolate Covered Candy Day (US)
3rd – National Fruitcake Toss Day (US)
4th – National Spagetti Day (UK)
5th – National Whipped Cream Day (US)
6th – National Bean Day (UK & US)
6th – National Shortbread Day (US)
8th – National English Toffee Day
9th – National Apricot Day (US)
10th – National Bittersweet Chocolate Day (US)
12th – National Marzipan Day
12th – International Hot Tea Day
13th – National Peach Melba Day (US)
15th – National Bagel Day
15th – National Strawberry Day (Japan)
16th – International Hot and Spicy Food Day
17th – World Pizza Day
19th – National Popcorn Day
19th – World Quark Day
20th – National Cheese Lovers Day (US)
21st – National Granola Bar Day (US)
22nd – Chocolate Blondie Day (US)
23rd – International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day
23rd – International Pie Day
24th – National Peanut Butter Day (US)
25th – St Dwynwen’s Day (Welsh Valentine’s Day)
25th – Burn’s Night
27th – International Chocolate Day
29th – Chinese New Year
30th – National Croissant Day (US & AUS)
31st – World Vegan Chocolate Day
31st – National Hot Chocolate Day (US)
February 2026
1st-28th – National Cherry Month
1st-28th – Grapefruit Month
1st – National Baked Alaska Day (US)
1st – National Canned Food Day
2nd – International Crepe Day
2nd – British Yorkshire Pudding Day
3rd – National Carrot Cake Day (US & Brazil)
5th – Chocolate Fondue Day
5th – World Nutella Day
7th (First Saturday)- National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (US)
7th – National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
9th – National Bagel Day (US)
9th – National Pizza Day (UK) – Try my Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
10th – National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
11th – National Peppermint Pattie Day
12th – National Plum Pudding Day (US)
13th – International Shawarma Day
13th – National Cheddar Day
14th – National Cream Filled Chocolates Day
14th – Valentine’s Day
15th – National Gumdrop Day
15th – National ‘I Want Butterscotch Day’ (US)
16th – National Almond Day (US)
16th – Real Bread Week begins
17th – National Cabbage Day (US)
17th – National Indian Pudding Day
18th – Global Drink Wine Day
19th – National Chocolate Mint Day (US)
20th (First Friday of Lent) – National Fish Fry Day (US)
20th – National Chip Week
20th – National Muffin Day
20th – National Cherry Pie Day
21st – National Sticky Bun Day (US)
21st – National Grain Free Day
22nd – National Cook A Sweet Potato Day
22nd – National Margarita Day (US)
23rd – National Banana Bread Day (US)
24th – World Bartender Day
24th – National Tortilla Chip Day
24th – Cornish Pasty Week Begins (UK)
25th – National Chocolate Covered Nut Day (US)
25th – National Chilli Day
26th – National Pistachio Day
27th – Open That Bottle Night (AUS)
27th – National Strawberry Day (US)
27th – International Toast Day
28th – National Chocolate Soufflé Day (US)
March 2026
1st- National Fruit Compote Day (US)
1st – National Barista Day
1st – National Peanut Butter Lovers Day (US)
2nd – National Banana Cream Pie Day (US)
3rd-9th – British Pie Week
3rd – Moscow Mule Day
3rd – International Mulled Wine Day
3rd-9th – National Butcher’s Week
3rd-7th – School Breakfast Week
4th – Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)
4th – National Pound Cake Day (US)
5th – International Poutine Day
6th – National Frozen Food Day
6th – National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day (US)
7th – National Roast Pork Day (US)
7th – International Plant Power Day
7th – International Cereal Day
8th – National Peanut Cluster Day (US)
8th – National Crabmeat Day (US)
9th – International Meatball Day
10th – National Popcorn Lovers Day (UK)
10th – National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day (US)
12th – National Baked Scallops Day (US)
13th – International Ginger Ale Day
14th – International School Meals Day
17th – Corned Beef and Cabbage Day (US)
18th – National Black Pudding Day (UK)
19th – National Chocolate Caramel Day (US)
19th – National Poultry Day
20th – National Ravioli Day (US)
22nd – National Corndog Day (US)
21st – International Tiramisu Day
24th – National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day (US)
25th – International Waffle Day
26th – National Nougat Day (US)
26th – National Spinach Day (US)
27th – Spanish Paella Day
27th – International Whiskey Day
28th – National Black Forest Cake Day (US)
30th – Mother’s Day (UK)
31st – Day of the Taco (Mexico)
April 2026
1st-30th National Sandwich Month (US)
1st-30th IBS Awareness Month
1st – 30th Garlic Month (US)
1st – Sourdough Bread Day (US)
2nd – National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day (US)
3rd – National Chocolate Mousse Day (US)
4th – International Carrot Day
4th – National Ramen Day (US)
4th – National Burrito Day (US)
4th – National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day (US)
5th – World Caramel Day
5th – National Raisin and Spice Day (US)
5th – National Deep Pan Pizza Day (US)
6th – International Carbonara Day
6th – National Caramel Popcorn Day (US)
7th – World Health Day
7th – National Beer Day (US)
7th – National Coffee Day (US)
8th – National Empanada Day (US)
9th – National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
10th – National Cinnamon Roll Day
11th – World Cheese Fondue Day
12th – National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (US)
12th – National Liquorice Day (US)
13th – International Hummus Day
13th – National Peach Cobbler Day (US)
14th – National Pecan Day (US)
16th – National Eggs Benedict Day (US)
16th – Day of the Mushroom
17th – International Banana Day (US)
17th – World Malbec Day
17th – National Cheeseball Day (US)
17th – National Espresso Day (Italy)
19th – Garlic Day (US)
19th – National Rice Ball Day (US)
20th – National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day (US)
21st – National Tea Day (UK)
21st – National Jelly Bean Day (US)
21st – National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day (US)
22nd-28th – Allergy Awareness Week (UK)
23rd – National Asparagus Season Starts
23rd-30th – British Beef Week (UK)
23rd – National Cherry Cheesecake Day
23rd – National Picnic Day (US)
23rd – International Macaron Day
24th – Stop Food Waste Day
24th – National Pigs in Blankets Day (US)
25th – National Zucchini Bread Day (US)
26th – World Pretzel Day
27th – National Prime Rib Day (US)
28th- Blueberry Pie Day (US)
29th – National Shrimp Scampi Day (US)
30th – National Bubble Tea Day (US)
30th – National Raisin Day (US)
30th – National Oatmeal Cookie Day (US)
May 2026
1st – 30th – National Salad Month
1st-8th – Time for a Cuppa: Dementia Week
1st – National Chocolate Parfait Day (US)
2nd – National Truffle Day
2nd – World Tuna Day
3rd – National Chocolate Custard Day (US)
4th – National Homebrew Day (US)
4th – National Orange Juice Day
4th – National Candied Peel Day (US)
5th – Cinco de Mayo
5th – National Enchilada Day
5th – National Lemonade Day(UK)
6th – International No Diet Day
6th – National Sauvignon Blanc Day (UK & NZ)
7th – National Leg of Lamb Day (US)
7th – National Cosmopolitan Day (UK)
7th – World Beer Pong Day
8th – National Coconut Cream Pie Day (US)
8th – Have a Coke Day (US)
9th – National Butterscotch Brownie Day (US)
10th – National Shrimp Day (US)
11th – Eat What You Want Day
11th – World Fairtrade Day
11th-18th – National Doughnut Week
12th – Nutty Fudge Day (US)
13th – International Hummus Day
13th-17th – National Weaning Week
13th – World Cocktail Day
13th – National Apple Pie Day (US)
13th – National Fruit Cocktail Day (US)
13th-21st – Coeliac Awareness Week (UK)
14th – Buttermilk Biscuit Day (US)
15th – National Chocolate Chip Day
16th – International Pickle Week
16th-22nd British Sandwich Week (UK)
17th – World Baking Day
17th – National Pinot Grigio Day
17th – National Cherry Cobbler Day (US)
17th – National Walnut Day (US)
18th – World Whisky Day
18th – National Cheese Soufflé Day (US)
18th – National No Dirty Dishes Day
20th-26th – National Vegetarian Week (UK)
20th-26th – World Salt Awareness Week
20th – National Pick Strawberries Day (US)
21st – International Tea Day
21st – National Strawberries and Cream Day (US)
21st – National Eat More Fruit and Vegetables Day
23rd – National Taffy Day (Sweets) (US)
23rd- International Chardonnay Day
24th – National Asparagus Day (UK)
25th – National Wine Day
25th-2nd- English Wine Week
27th-9th – British Tomato Fortnight
27th – Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Day
28th – International Hamburger Day
28th – National Brisket Day (US)
28th – World Hunger Day
29th – National Biscuit Day (UK)
29th – World Digestive Health Day
29th – National Mint Julep Day
30th – International Potato Day
30th – International Scone Day
31st – National Macaroon Day
June 2026
1st – World Milk Day
1st & 2nd – Big Lunch Weekend (UK)
1st-8th – National Salad Week (UK)
1st – National Hazelnut Day (US)
2nd – Rocky Road Day (US)
2nd – National Rotisserie Chicken Day (US)
3rd-9th – National BBQ Week (UK)
3rd – National Fish & Chips Day (UK)
3rd – National Chocolate Macaroon Day (US)
3rd – World Cider Day
3rd – National Egg Day (US)
4th – National Cheese Day (UK)
4th – National Ketchup Day (US)
5th (First Friday) – National Donut Day (US)
5th – National Gingerbread Day (US)
5th – National Veggie Burger Day
5th – National Sausage Roll Day
6th – National Apple Sauce Cake Day (US)
6th – National Fish and Chips Day (UK)
7th – National Doughnut Day (UK, US & AUS)
7th – National Chocolate Ice Cream Day (US)
8th – World Gin Day
9th – International Lemon Drizzle Cake Day
9th – Open Farm Sunday
9th – National Meal Prep Day
10th-14th – Healthy Eating Week
10th – National Herbs and Spices Day (US)
10th – National Iced Tea Day (US)
11th – National German Chocolate Cake Day (US)
11th – National Corn on the Cob Day (US)
12th – International Falafel Day
12th – National Peanut Butter Cookie Day (US)
14th – National Strawberry Shortcake Day
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
15th – National Lobster Day (US)
15th-23rd – English Wine Week
16th – National Fudge Day (US)
16th – National Fresh Veggies Day
17th-25th – National Picnic Week (UK)
17th – National Apple Strudel Day
17th – National Eat Your Vegetables Day
18th – World Sushi Week starts
18th – International Sushi Day
18th – International Picnic Day
18th – National Cherry Tart Day (US)
18th – International Picnic Day
19th – National Martini Day
20th – National Vanilla Milkshake Day (US)
20th – National Ice Cream Soda Day (US)
21st – World Lambrusco Day
21st – National Wagyu Day (US)
21st – National Smoothie Day
21st – National Cookie Dough Day
22nd – National Chocolate Eclair Day
22nd – National Limoncello Day (US)
22nd – National Onion Rings Day (US)
23rd – National Porridge Day
24th – Pralines Day
25th – National Strawberry Parfait Day (US)
25th – National Goats Cheese Day
26th – National Chocolate Puddings Day (US)
27th – International Pineapple Day
28th – National Cream Tea Day (UK)
28th – National Ceviche Day (US)
28th – National Tapioca Day (US)
July 2026
1st-30th – International Ice Cream Month
1st-30th – National Berry Month (US)
1st-30th National Hot Dog Month (US)
1st – International Chicken Wing Day
2nd – National Chocolate Wafers Day (US)
3rd – British Pea Week
3rd – Eat Beans Day (US)
4th – National Jackfruit Day (US)
5th – National Apple Turnover Day (US)
6th – National Fried Chicken Day (US)
7th – National Strawberry Sundae Day (US)
7th – International Beer Day (1st Friday)
7th – World Chocolate Day
7th – National Macaroni Day (US)
8th – National Chocolate with Almonds Day (US)
9th – National Sugar Cookie Day
10th – National Pina Colada Day
10th – National Pick Blueberries Day
10th – National Pizza Day (Brazil)
10th – World French Fries Day
11th – National Bakewell Tart Day (UK)
11th – National Blueberry Muffin Day (US)
15th – Blackcurrant Day
16th – National Cherry Day (UK)
17th – National Peach Ice Cream Day (US)
18th – National Caviar Day (US)
19th – National Daiquiri Day
20th – National Lollipop Day
20th – National Hot Dog Day (US)
19th – World Ice Cream Day
21st – National Peaches and Cream Day (US)
21st – International Lamington Day (Aus & Worldwide)
21st – National Creme Brûlée Day (US)
21st – National Junk Food Day
22nd – National Mango Day
23rd – Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day
23rd – National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
24th – National Tequila Day
25th – National Hot Fudge Sundae Day (US)
26th – National Coffee Milkshake Day (US)
27th – Canada Food Day
27th – Watermelon Day (Japan)
27th – National Scotch Day
28th – National Milk Chocolate Day (US)
29th – National Lasagna Day
30th – National Cheesecake Day (US)
31st – National Ice Cream Day (UK)
31st – National Avocado Day
31st – National Raspberry Cake Day (US)
August 2026
1st-31st – National Peach Month
1st – International IPA Day
2nd – International Beer Day
3rd – National WaterMelon Day (US)
3rd – National Mustard Day
4th – National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (US)
5th-11th – National Allotment Week (UK)
5th – National Oyster Day (US)
7th (First Friday) – International Beer Day
8th – National Oatcake Day (UK)
9th – National Passion Fruit Day (US)
9th – National Melon Day (US)
9th – National Rice Pudding Day
10th – National S’mores Day (US)
11th – National Bakewell Tart Day (US)
12th-18th – Afternoon Tea Week (UK)
13th – Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day (US)
15th – National Lemon Meringue Day
16th – National Rum Day
16th – World Bratwurst Day
17th – National Cupcake Day (UK)
18th – International Fajita Day
18th – National Pinot Noir Day
19th – National Potato Day (UK)
20th – National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day (US)
20th – National Bacon Lovers Day (UK)
22nd – National Burger Day
22nd – World Plant Milk Day
22nd – National Eat a Peach Day (US)
24th – National Peach Pie Day (US)
25th – National Banana Split Day (US)
27th – National Banana Lovers Day (US)
27th – National Burger Day (UK)
28th – National Red Wine Day
29th – National Lemon Juice Day (UK & US)
29th – National Burger Day (UK)
30th – National Toasted Marshmallow Day (US)
31st – International Bacon Day
31st – Eat Outside Day
September 2026
1st-30th – Organic September
1st-30th – National Mushroom Month
1st-30th – Whole Grains Month
1st – National Tofu Day (UK)
1st-7th – Love Lamb Week
1st-15th – Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight
2nd-8th – Zero Waste Week
2nd – World Coconut Day
4th – Eat An Extra Dessert Day (UK)
4th – Macadamia Nut Day (US)
5th – National Cake Day (UK)
5th – National Cheese Pizza Day (US)
6th – Coffee Ice Cream Day (US)
7th – National Fish and Chips Day (US)
7th – World Salami Day
7th – National Beer Lovers Day (UK)
9th-22nd – Fairtrade Fortnight (UK)
10th – National Hot Dog Day (UK)
11th – National Hot Cross Bun Day (US)
11th-19th – National Rice Week
12th – National Chocolate Milkshake Day (US)
13th – National Peanut Butter Day (US)
14th – National Gobstopper Day
14th – National Pickle Day (US)
15th – Raspberry Day
15th – National Cheese on Toast Day
15th – National Linguine Day
16th – Guacamole Day
17th-2nd – British Food Fortnight
18th – National Cheeseburger Day (US)
20th – World Paella Day
21st – International Eat An Apple Day
22nd – National White Chocolate Day (US)
22nd – National Ice Cream Cone Day (US)
25th – World School Milk Day
25th – International Apple Day
27th – National Chocolate Milk Day (US)
27th – National Corned Beef Hash Day
28th – National French Toast Day (US)
28th – National Strawberry Cream Pie Day (US)
29th – Macmillan World’s Largest Coffee Morning
29th – National Coffee Day (US)
30th – National Chewing Gum Day (US)
October 2026
1st – International Coffee Day
1st – World Sake Day
1st – World Vegetarian Day
1st – National Fruit at Work Day (US)
1st – Homemade Cookies Day (US)
2nd – International Egg Day
4th – World Taco Day
4th – National Vodka Day
4th – International Cinnamon Roll Day
6th – National Noodle Day (US)
7th – National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day (US)
7th-13th – National Curry Week (US)
9th – International Beer and Pizza Day
10th – World Porridge Day
11th – World Egg Day
12th – National Pizza Month (US)
14th-20th – National Baking Week
14th – National Dessert Day (UK)
15th – National Roast Pheasant Day (US)
15th – International Mushroom Day
16th – World Bread Day
16th – World Food Day
18th – National Chocolate Cupcake Day (US)
19th – National Seafood Bisque Day (US)
19th – International Gin and Tonic Day
20th – National Office Chocolate Day (US)
20th – International Chef’s Day
21st – National Apple Day (UK)
22nd – National Nut Day
24th – National Sausage Week (UK)
24th – World Tripe Day
25th – World Pasta Day
25th – National Greasy Foods Day (US)
26th – National Pumpkin Day (UK)
27th – National Cheese Toastie Day
28th – Wild Foods Day (UK)
30th – National Candy Corn Day (US)
31st – National Caramel Apple Day (US)
November 2026
1st-30th – World Vegan Month
1st-30th – Pomegranate Month
1st – World Vegan Day
1st – National Vinegar Day
2nd – National Learn to Homebrew Day (UK)
3rd – World Sandwich Day
4th-11th – British Game Week (UK)
4th – National Roast Dinner Day (UK)
6th – National Nachos Day (US)
7th – National Merlot Day
8th – National Cappuccino Day
9th – British Pudding Day
12th-17th – National School Meals Week
14th – National Pickle Day (US)
15th – National Bundt Pan Day
16th – National Fast Food Day (US)
17th – National Baklava Day (US)
18th – Apple Cider Day (US)
19th – World Egg Day
19th – National Soup Day (Germany)
22nd – National Cranberry Relish Day (US)
23rd – National Eat A Cranberry Day (US)
23rd – National Espresso Day (US)
23rd – National Eat a Cranberry Day (US)
23rd – National Cashew Day (US)
23rd – National Sardines Day (US)
24th – Stir-Up Sunday
25th – National Parfait Day (US)
26th – National Cake Day (AUS &US)
28th – National French Toast Day (US)
December 2026
1st-31st – National Pear Month
1st – Diwali
1st – National Eat A Red Apple Day (US)
2nd – English Breakfast Day
4th – International Cookie Day
5th – Sachertorte Day
7th – National Cotton Candy Day (US)
8th – Chocolate Brownie Day (US)
9th – National Pastry Day
13th – Hot Chocolate/Cocoa Day (UK & US)
15th – National Cupcake Day (US)
15th – International Tea Day
16th – National Chocolate Covered Anything Day (US)
17th – National Maple Syrup Day (US)
18th – National Muffin Day (Brazil)
19th – National Hard Candy Day (US)
25th – National Pumpkin Pie Day (US)
26th – Hannuka
26th – National Candy Cane Day (US)
27th – National Fruitcake Day (UK & US)
30th – National Bicarbonate of Soda Day (US)
