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 Sundae Day
Build an ice cream sundae on National Sundae Day! On TheDayOf this observance lands on November 11 — scoops, sauce, whipped topping, and a…
Pocky Day
Share a box of Pocky on Pocky Day! Every November 11 (11/11), Ezaki Glico marks the biscuit-stick snack whose shape matches the date’s ones…
National French Dip Day
Dip the roll on National French Dip Day! This informal U.S. food date is for the French dip sandwich — sliced roast meat on a French roll…
National Indian Pudding Day
Spoon up Indian pudding on November 13! This informal U.S. food day honors the slow-baked New England dessert of cornmeal, milk, and…
National Pickle Day
Crunch a pickle on National Pickle Day! This informal U.S. food date is for cucumbers (and other vegetables) preserved in brine or vinegar…
National Spicy Guacamole Day
Mash avocados with a real kick on National Spicy Guacamole Day! This informal U.S. food date is for guacamole that brings chile heat —…
National Bundt Day
Bake a Bundt on National Bundt Day! Nordic Ware and bakers mark November 15 for the fluted ring cake that turns out of a cast aluminum pan…
National Fast Food Day
Hit the drive-thru on National Fast Food Day — or don’t, and pack a critique with your fries. This informal U.S. food date on November 16…
National Homemade Bread Day
Bake a loaf on National Homemade Bread Day! This informal U.S. food date is for bread you mix yourself — yeasted sandwich loaves, no-knead…
National Sushi Day
National Sushi Day is an informal U.S. food observance often listed on November 18. In 2026 that is Wednesday, November 18. It celebrates…
National Apple Cider Day
Pour a mug of apple cider on National Apple Cider Day! Many U.S. food calendars list November 18 for this informal observance —…
National Gingerbread Cookie Day
Cut gingerbread cookies on National Gingerbread Cookie Day! This informal U.S. food date kicks the spice-cookie season with molasses…
National Stuffing Day
National Stuffing Day lands on November 21 — a fixed date just ahead of U.S. Thanksgiving — and celebrates the savory bread side that…
Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving-style meal with friends — often potluck, often the weekend before the fourth-Thursday holiday, sometimes…
National Cashew Day
Crack into cashews on National Cashew Day! This informal U.S. food date is for the kidney-shaped nut (really a seed) that snacks well…
National Eat a Cranberry Day
Eat a cranberry on National Eat a Cranberry Day! This informal U.S. food date lands in late November — prime cranberry-sauce season — and…
National Espresso Day
National Espresso Day on November 23 is for the short, pressurized shot — crema on top, beans ground fine, water forced through under…
National Parfait Day
Layer a parfait on National Parfait Day! This informal U.S. food date is for the tall glass of alternating yogurt or cream, fruit, granola…
National Cake Day
Cut a slice on National Cake Day! This informal U.S. food date is for cake in every lane — birthday layers, pound cakes, sheet cakes…
National Peppermint Bark Day
Break a shard of peppermint bark on National Peppermint Bark Day! December 1 is a common U.S. food-calendar date for chocolate layered with…
National Green Bean Casserole Day
Bake the classic side on National Green Bean Casserole Day! December 3 is widely used for the green-bean bake with cream soup and crisp…
National Cookie Day
National Cookie Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on December 4. In 2026 that is Friday, December 4. People often bake, share…
National Comfort Food Day
Cook something cozy on National Comfort Food Day! December 5 is a common U.S. food-calendar date for the dishes that feel like a blanket —…
National Cotton Candy Day
Pull a cloud of spun sugar on National Cotton Candy Day! December 7 is a common U.S. food-calendar date for cotton candy (fairy floss) —…