National food holidays, other holidays and events are the perfect way for foodservice businesses to feature limited time offers (LTOs) and use the excitement and fan following that these holidays and events have to drive business!
Here's a look at some of the holidays and events from January through December to capitalize on:
January
- National Soup Month
- Second Week in January – National Mocktail Week
- Begins Second Sunday in January – National Pizza Week
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 1 – National Bloody Mary Day
- January 2 – National Buffet Day
- January 4 – National Spaghetti Day
- January 10 – National Oysters Rockefeller Day
- January 12 – National Curried Chicken Day
- January 14 – National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
- January 15 – National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
- January 20 – National Cheese Lover’s Day
- January 22 – National Blonde Brownie Day
- January 23 – National Pie Day
- January 24 – National Peanut Butter Day
- January 25 – National Irish Coffee Day
- January 27 – National Chocolate Cake Day
- January 28 – National Blueberry Pancake Day
- January 30 – National Croissant Day
- January 31 – National Hot Chocolate Day
February
- National Hot Breakfast Month
- National Cherry Month
- First Saturday in February – Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
- Fourth Thursday in February – National Chili Day
- Last Sunday in February – Daytona 500
- Day Before Ash Wednesday – Fat Tuesday
- Lent
- Super Bowl
- February 1 – National Baked Alaska Day
- February 2 – National Tater Tot Day
- February 3 – National Carrot Cake Day
- February 7 – National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
- February 9 – National Pizza Day
- February 10 – National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
- February 13 – National Cheddar Day
- February 13 – National Tortellini Day
- February 13 – Galentine’s Day
- February 14 – Valentine’s Day
- February 18 – National Drink Wine Day
- February 18 – National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
- February 19 – National Chocolate Mint Day
- February 20 – National Muffin Day
- February 20 – National Cherry Pie Day
- February 22 – National Margarita Day
- February 24 – National Tortilla Chip Day
- February 25 – National Clam Chowder Day
- February 27 – National Strawberry Day
- February 28 – National Chocolate Souffle Day
March
- National Sauce Month
- National Noodle Month
- National Peanut Month
- March Madness
- Spring Begins
- March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
- March 2 – National Banana Cream Pie Day
- March 3 – National Soup It Forward Day
- March 4 – National Pound Cake Day
- March 6 – National Oreo Cookie Day
- March 6 – National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
- March 7 – National Flapjack Day
- March 7 – National Crown Roast of Pork Day
- March 9 – National Meatball Day
- March 9 – National Crab Meat Day
- March 11 – National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
- March 12 – National Baked Scallops Day
- March 13 – National Coconut Torte Day
- March 14 – National Pi Day
- March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
- March 19 – National Chocolate Caramel Day
- March 20 – National Ravioli Day
- March 22 – National Bavarian Crepes Day
- March 24 – National Cocktail Day
- March 24 – National Cheesesteak Day
- March 28 – National Black Forest Cake Day
- March 29 – National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
- March 31 – National Tater Day
April
- National Brunch Month
- National Pecan Month
- 1st Thursday in April – National Burrito Day
- The Masters
- Easter
- April 1 – April Fools’ Day
- April 3 – National Chocolate Mousse Day
- April 4 – National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
- April 5 – National Deep Dish Pizza Day
- April 5 – National Caramel Day
- April 6 – National Carbonara Day
- April 6 – New Beer’s Eve
- April 7 – National Beer Day
- April 7 – National Coffee Cake Day
- April 8 – National Empanada Day
- April 12 – National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
- April 13 – National Peach Cobbler Day
- April 14 – National Pecan Day
- April 16 – National Eggs Benedict Day
- April 20 – National Cheddar Fries Day
- April 20 – National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
- April 23 – National Cherry Cheesecake Day
- April 26 – National Pretzel Day
- April 27 – National Prime Rib Day
- April 28 – National Blueberry Pie Day
- April 29 – National Shrimp Scampi Day
May
- National Strawberry Month
- National Salsa Month
- National Salad Month
- National Hamburger Month
- National Barbecue Month
- Second Week in May – American Craft Beer Week
- Third Friday in May – National Pizza Party Day
- Last Monday in May – Memorial Day
- May 1 – May Day
- May 1 – National Chocolate Parfait Day
- May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
- May 5 – National Hoagie Day
- May 8 – National Coconut Cream Pie Day
- May 9 – National Butterscotch Brownie Day
- May 9 – National Moscato Day
- May 10 – National Shrimp Day
- May 13 – National Apple Pie Day
- May 14 – National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
- May 16 – National Mimosa Day
- May 16 – National Barbecue Day
- May 17 – National Cherry Cobbler Day
- May 19 – National Devil’s Food Cake Day
- May 25 – National Wine Day
- May 26 – National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
- May 28 – National Hamburger Day
- May 28 – National Brisket Day
June
- Second Saturday in June – National Rosé Day
- Third Sunday in June – Father’s Day
- Summer Begins
- June 5 – National Veggie Burger Day
- June 7 – National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- June 9 – National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
- June 11 – National German Chocolate Cake Day
- June 14 – National Strawberry Shortcake Day
- June 17 – National Cherry Tart Day
- June 17 – National Apple Strudel Day
- June 18 – International Sushi Day
- June 19 – World Martini Day
- June 20 – National Vanilla Milkshake Day
- June 21 – National Smoothie Day
- June 22 – National Onion Rings Day
- June 24 – National Take Back the Lunch Break Day
- June 25 – National Strawberry Parfait Day
July
- Second Friday in July – National French Fry Day
- Third Sunday in July – National Ice Cream Day
- Third Wednesday in July – National Hot Dog Day
- July 4 – Independence Day
- July 6 – National Fried Chicken Day
- July 7 – National Strawberry Sundae Day
- July 10 – National Piña Colada Day
- July 11 – National Mojito Day
- July 11 – National Blueberry Muffin Day
- July 12 – National Pecan Pie Day
- July 14 – National Mac and Cheese Day
- July 19 – National Daiquiri Day
- July 23 – National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
- July 25 – National Wine and Cheese Day
- July 25 – National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
- July 27 – National Crème Brulee Day
- July 29 – National Chicken Wing Day
- July 29 – National Lasagna Day
- July 30 – National Cheesecake Day
- July 31 – National Raspberry Cake Day
August
- National Brownies at Brunch Month
- National Panini Month
- National Sandwich Month
- National Back to School Month
- First Thursday in August – National IPA Day
- First Friday in August – International Beer Day
- August 1 – National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
- August 5 – National Oyster Day
- August 6 – National Root Beer Float Day
- August 13 – National Prosecco Day
- August 13 – National Filet Mignon Day
- August 15 – National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
- August 18 – National Pinot Noir Day
- August 18 – National Fajita Day
- August 20 – National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
- August 21 – National Spumoni Day
- August 22 – National Pecan Torte Day
- August 23 – National Cuban Sandwich Day
- August 24 – National Waffle Day
- August 24 – National Peach Pie Day
- August 25 – National Banana Split Day
- August 28 – National Red Wine Day
- August 31 – National Eat Outside Day
September
- First Week in September – National Waffle Week
- Second Week in September – National Biscuits and Gravy Week
- First Monday in September – Labor Day
- Fall Begins
- September 1 – National Burnt Ends Day
- September 5 – National Cheese Pizza Day
- September 7 – National Beer Lover’s Day
- September 12 – National Chocolate Milkshake Day
- September 15 – National Double Cheeseburger Day
- September 15 – National Linguine Day
- September 16 – National Guacamole Day
- September 17 – National Monte Cristo Day
- September 17 – National Apple Dumpling Day
- September 18 – National Cheeseburger Day
- September 20 – Pepperoni Pizza Day
- September 23 – National Great American Pot Pie Day
- September 24 – National Cherries Jubilee Day
- September 25 – National Quesadilla Day
- September 25 – National Lobster Day
- September 26 – National Dumpling Day
- September 26 – National Pancake Day
- September 27 – National Corned Beef Hash Day
- September 28 – National Drink Beer Day
- September 28 – National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
- September 29 – National Coffee Day
October
- National Sausage Month
- National Seafood Month
- National Pretzel Month
- National Pizza Month
- National Pasta Month
- National Chili Month
- First Week in October – National Chili Week
- Third Week in October – National Kraut Sandwich Week
- Last Friday in October – National Breadstick Day
- The World Series
- October 1 – National Pumpkin Spice Day
- October 2 – National Fried Scallops Day
- October 6 – National Noodle Day
- October 7 – National Frappe Day
- October 11 – National Sausage Pizza Day
- October 12 – National Gumbo Day
- October 14 – National Dessert Day
- October 15 – National Cheese Curd Day
- October 17 – National Pasta Day
- October 18 – National Chocolate Cupcake Day
- October 19 – National Seafood Bisque Day
- October 20 – National Chicken and Waffles Day
- October 21 – National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
- October 23 – National Boston Cream Pie Day
- October 26 – National Pumpkin Day
- October 27 – National American Beer Day
- October 28 – National Chocolate Day
- October 31 – Halloween
November
- National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
- Fourth Thursday in November – Thanksgiving
- Day After Thanksgiving – Black Friday
- Monday After Thanksgiving – Cyber Monday
- Tuesday After Thanksgiving – National Day of Giving
- November 1 – National Calzone Day
- November 3 – National Sandwich Day
- November 6 – National Nachos Day
- November 7 – International Merlot Day
- November 8 – National Cappuccino Day
- November 10 – National Vanilla Cupcake Day
- November 11 – National Sundae Day
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 12 – National French Dip Day
- November 12 – National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
- November 23 – 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
December
- December 6 – National Gazpacho Day
- December 8 – National Brownie Day
- December 9 – National Pastry Day
- December 10 – National Lager Day
- December 13 – National Cocoa Day
- December 15 – National Cupcake Day
- December 17 – National Maple Syrup Day
- December 20 – National Sangria Day
- December 24 – National Eggnog Day
- December 24 – Christmas Eve
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 25-January 5 – 12 Days of Christmas
- December 25 – National Pumpkin Pie Day
- December 30 – Bacon Day
- December 31 – National Champagne Day
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
Resource: https://nationaldaycalendar.com
