Food & Drink Days & Observances 2026
Explore all food & drink days & observances in one place. The list below is sorted by date for 2026 and updates automatically every year, so you always know what is coming next — and can open each day for its history, facts, wishes and quotes.
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National Happy Hour Day
Every year on November 12, National Happy Hour Day is observed. The purpose of National Happy Hour Day is to take advantage…
National Pickle Day
National Pickle Day honors the pickle, which can be sour, occasionally sweet, or even spicy, on November 14 every year.
National Bundt Day
National Bundt Day is celebrated every year all over the country with a view to spreading the joy of bundt cake that…
National Fast Food Day
Food enthusiasts can indulge in their preferred fast food on November 16. National Fast Food Day encourages people to order fast food.
National Homemade Bread Day
National Homemade Bread Day is November 17. Discover its Ann Arbor origin, a 14,400-year bread history, easy beginner breads and 10 ways…
National Gingerbread Cookie Day
National Gingerbread Cookie Day is November 21. Learn gingerbread history, the gingerbread man story, key spices, baking tips and fun ways to…
Food & Drink Days & Observances in 2026 — Month by Month
January 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 5 | Monday | National Whipped Cream Day | Next: January 5, 2027 |
February 6
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 6 | Friday | National Frozen Yogurt Day | Next: February 6, 2027 |
| February 9 | Monday | Chocolate Day (Valentine Week) | Next: February 9, 2027 |
| February 18 | Wednesday | National Wine Drink Day | Next: February 18, 2027 |
| February 23 | Monday | National Banana Bread Day | Next: February 23, 2027 |
| February 27 | Friday | National Strawberry Day | Next: February 27, 2027 |
| February 28 | Saturday | National Chocolate Souffle Day | Next: February 28, 2027 |
March 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 – March 31 | Sunday | National Nutrition Month | Next: March 1, 2027 |
| March 27 | Friday | National Whiskey Day | Next: March 27, 2027 |
April 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | Tuesday | National Tea Day | Next: April 21, 2027 |
| April 25 | Saturday | National Zucchini Bread Day | Next: April 25, 2027 |
May 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Saturday | National Mimosa Day | Next: May 16, 2027 |
| May 21 | Thursday | National Waitstaff Day | Next: May 21, 2027 |
June 5
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10 | Wednesday | National Egg Roll Day | Next: June 10, 2027 |
| June 10 | Wednesday | National Iced Tea Day | Next: June 10, 2027 |
| June 17 | Wednesday | National Eat Your Vegetables Day | Next: June 17, 2027 |
| June 18 | Thursday | International Sushi Day | Next: June 18, 2027 |
| June 21 | Sunday | Smoothie King National Smoothie Day | Next: June 21, 2027 |
July 6
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6 | Monday | National Fried Chicken Day | Next: July 6, 2027 |
| July 9 | Thursday | National Sugar Cookie Day | Next: July 9, 2027 |
| July 13 | Monday | National French Fry Day | Next: July 13, 2027 |
| July 15 | Wednesday | National Hot Dog Day | Next: July 21, 2027 |
| July 19 | Sunday | National Ice Cream Day | Next: July 18, 2027 |
| July 23 | Thursday | National Vanilla Ice Cream Day | Next: July 23, 2027 |
August 6
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 3 | Monday | National Watermelon Day | Next: August 3, 2027 |
| August 4 | Tuesday | National White Wine Day | Next: August 4, 2027 |
| August 20 | Thursday | National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day | Next: August 20, 2027 |
| August 25 | Tuesday | National Banana Split Day | Next: August 25, 2027 |
| August 28 | Friday | National Cherry Turnover Day | Next: August 28, 2027 |
| August 29 | Saturday | National Lemon Day | Next: August 29, 2027 |
September 17
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November 28
December 9
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | Tuesday | National Peppermint Bark Day | in 19 days |
| December 4 | Friday | National Bartender Day | in 22 days |
| December 4 | Friday | National Cookies Day | in 22 days |
| December 7 | Monday | National Cotton Candy Day | in 25 days |
| December 8 | Tuesday | National Brownie Day | in 26 days |
| December 9 | Wednesday | National Pastry Day | in 27 days |
| December 10 | Thursday | National Lager Day | in 28 days |
| December 12 | Saturday | Gingerbread House Day | in 30 days |
| December 15 | Tuesday | International Tea Day | in 33 days |






