World Coffee Day

History & origins

World Coffee Day is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for October 1. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Brew up celebration on World Coffee Day! Coffee is the world's most popular beverage after water. Because many such observances are cultural or promotional rather than statutory, treat dates as a planning guide and confirm local events separately.

Why it matters

Observing World Coffee Day gives people a shared anchor to explore international themes—coffee, beverages, October, global, caffeine—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Brew up celebration on World Coffee Day! Coffee is the world's most popular beverage after water. This global day celebrates coffee culture, supports farmers, and promotes sustainable coffee production worldwide.

How to celebrate

Drink coffee from different origins. Visit local coffee shops. Learn about coffee production. Support fair-trade coffee. Try new brewing methods. Share coffee moments online.

Facts

• 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily worldwide
• Coffee is the second most traded commodity globally
• The global coffee industry is worth over $100 billion
• Coffee grows in over 70 countries
• Finland has the highest coffee consumption per capita

Upcoming dates

• Thursday, October 1, 2026
• Friday, October 1, 2027
• Sunday, October 1, 2028
• Monday, October 1, 2029
• Tuesday, October 1, 2030