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 Quesadilla Day
Fold a cheesy tortilla on National Quesadilla Day! September 25 is a common U.S. food-calendar date for the skillet classic — cheese melted…
National Dumpling Day
Fold, steam, boil, or pan-fry on National Dumpling Day! September 26 is widely used on U.S. food calendars for dumplings of every tradition…
National Key Lime Pie Day
Slice a tart Florida classic on National Key Lime Pie Day! September 26 is a common U.S. date for the graham-crust pie filled with key lime…
National Chocolate Milk Day
National Chocolate Milk Day on September 27 is a sweet, simple food holiday: cold milk (or a fortified plant alternative) mixed with cocoa…
National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day is an informal U.S. observance marked on September 29. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, September 29. It is not a federal…
National Hot Mulled Cider Day
Warm a mug of spiced apple cider on National Hot Mulled Cider Day! September 30 is a common U.S. food-calendar date for heated cider with…
National Vegetarian Day
National Vegetarian Day is an informal food observance often marked on October 1. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, October 1. It is closely…
National Pumpkin Spice Day
Warm up National Pumpkin Spice Day with the spice blend that smells like autumn — cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove, and often allspice —…
National Homemade Cookies Day
Bake a batch for National Homemade Cookies Day! This informal food date is for cookies made at home — chocolate chip, oatmeal, shortbread…
National “JIFFY” Mix Day
National “JIFFY” Mix Day on October 1 is a pantry baking date with roots in a Michigan milling story. Heat the oven, bake something simple…
National Fried Scallops Day
National Fried Scallops Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on October 2. In 2026 it falls on Friday, October 2. It is not a…
National Taco Day
National Taco Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on October 4 on this site. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, October 4. It is not a…
National Cinnamon Roll Day
National Cinnamon Roll Day is the common English name for Sweden’s Kanelbullens dag, marked on October 4. In 2026 it falls on Sunday…
National Noodle Day
National Noodle Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on October 6. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, October 6. The founder is…
National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day
National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on October 7. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, October 7…
National Pierogi Day
Boil, pan-fry, and pile on the butter for National Pierogi Day! These filled dumplings — potato and cheese, sauerkraut, meat, fruit —…
National Fluffernutter Day
Build a fluffernutter for National Fluffernutter Day — soft bread, peanut butter, and marshmallow creme. The sandwich is a New England…
World Egg Day
Crack an egg for World Egg Day! The International Egg Commission set the observance at its 1996 Vienna conference, and it follows a…
National Soul Food Day
National Soul Food Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on October 10. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, October 10. It highlights…
National Angel Food Cake Day
Bake a cloud for National Angel Food Cake Day! Angel food cake is the tall, pale sponge built from whipped egg whites, sugar, and soft…
National Gumbo Day
Simmer a pot for National Gumbo Day! Gumbo is Louisiana’s great stew — a dark or light roux, the “holy trinity” of onion, celery, and bell…
National M&M’s Day
Share a handful on National M&M’s Day! The colorful sugar-shelled chocolates have been part of American candy culture since 1941. The food…
National Dessert Day
National Dessert Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on October 14. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, October 14. It is not a…
National Cheese Curd Day
Grab a bag of fresh curds for National Cheese Curd Day! Cheese curds are young cheddar pieces that squeak against your teeth when they are…