Food Days
Delicious celebrations and culinary delights
Wondering what food holiday is today, what national food holiday is today, or which food holiday today to cook? Check today's national days for this date, then browse the full food list below.
Explore all 207 food days and observances with full details including history, fun facts, and ideas for how to celebrate. Each entry includes upcoming dates, related occasions, and frequently asked questions to help you make the most of every food celebration throughout the year.
National Milkshake Day
National Milkshake Day is an informal U.S. food observance often marked on September 12. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, September 12. Many…
National Edamame Day
National Edamame Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 12. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, September 12. It spotlights…
International Chocolate Day
Celebrate cocoa on International Chocolate Day! September 13 is widely used as a global chocolate date — separate from the U.S. National…
National Cream-Filled Donut Day
National Cream-Filled Donut Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 14. In 2026 it falls on Monday, September 14. It is…
National Eat a Hoagie Day
National Eat a Hoagie Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 14. In 2026 it falls on Monday, September 14. It is not a…
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National Double Cheeseburger Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 15. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, September 15. It…
National Linguine Day
National Linguine Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 15. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, September 15. It is not a…
National Cheese Toast Day
National Cheese Toast Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 15. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, September 15. It is not…
National Guacamole Day
National Guacamole Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 16. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, September 16. It is not a…
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 16. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, September 16…
National Apple Dumpling Day
National Apple Dumpling Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 17. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, September 17. It is…
National Pawpaw Day
National Pawpaw Day is an informal U.S. food observance on the third Thursday in September. In 2026 that is Thursday, September 17. It…
National Cheeseburger Day
National Cheeseburger Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 18. In 2026 it falls on Friday, September 18. It is not a…
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
National Butterscotch Pudding Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 19. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, September 19…
National Rice Day
National Rice Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 20. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, September 20. It celebrates rice…
National Fried Rice Day
National Fried Rice Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 20. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, September 20. It celebrates…
National String Cheese Day
National String Cheese Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 20. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, September 20. It…
National Punch Day
National Punch Day is an informal U.S. food-and-drink observance marked on September 20. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, September 20. On this…
National Queso Day
National Queso Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 20. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, September 20. It focuses on…
National Chai Day
National Chai Day is an informal U.S. food-and-drink observance marked on September 21. In 2026 it falls on Monday, September 21. It…
National Pecan Cookie Day
National Pecan Cookie Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 21. In 2026 it falls on Monday, September 21. It focuses…
National Ice Cream Cone Day
Scoop it into a cone on National Ice Cream Cone Day! September 22 is a U.S. food-calendar date for the edible wafer holder — separate from…
National Smoothie Day
National Smoothie Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on September 24. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, September 24. It celebrates…
National Lobster Day
National Lobster Day is observed on September 25. In 2026 it falls on Friday, September 25. It highlights Maine and New England lobster…