Every month of the year from January to December has national food days to celebrate. Some are dedicated to sweets, and others to savory food, but all are delicious!
Some of the food days are dedicated to holiday foods, like National Gingerbread Cookie Day on November 21st and National Caramel Apple Day on October 31st. There’s also days dedicated to seasonal foods like National Watermelon Day in the summer, and Apple Cider Day in the fall.
There’s days dedicated to raw foods, like National Oyster Day on August 5th, healthy foods like National Spinach Day on March 26th, baked foods like National Peach Cobbler Day on April 13th and fried foods like National Pork Rind Appreciation Day which falls on Super Bowl Sunday.
Keep reading for more delicious food days. There’s lots of them to celebrate every month!
Did you know that there’s a National Cranberry Relish Day? This national day occurs annually on November 22nd. Cranberries are one of the symbols of Thanksgiving, so it’s only fitting that this day falls right before the holiday. Keep reading to learn interesting cranberry facts, and get ways to celebrate this National Cranberry Relish Day….
Did you know that gingerbread cookies have their own national day? National Gingerbread Cookie Day occurs annually on November 21st. Gingerbread has been around for centuries, and has evolved and changed over the years. Keep reading to learn some fun facts about the history of gingerbread and ways to celebrate this National Gingerbread Cookie Day. Plus,…
November 4 is National Candy Day. It celebrates popular types of candy (like chocolate and fruit candies) and less popular candies (like licorice and candy corn). There’s so many ways to observe this November national day. You can read the list of fun facts about candy below, or make one of the candy recipes at…
Caramel apples are a Halloween treat with their own national day in October dedicated to them called National Caramel Apple Day. Just as black cats, jack-o-lanterns, and spooky costumes remind us of Halloween, so do caramel apples! They have a fascinating history with ties to early Halloween celebrations. Keep reading to learn their history, some…
August 5 is National Oyster Day. It’s a perfect day to celebrate oysters by answering the most frequently asked questions about them! Are you an oyster lover? Then this August national day is the day for you! It doesn’t matter whether you like your oysters, raw, steamed or fried, today is the day to celebrate all…
Do you love sweet treats? If so, you’ll love National Crème Brûlée Day, dedicated to its namesake decadent dessert. Crème brûlée translates from French to mean burnt cream, which makes sense since it is made of heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolks. This delicious dessert has its own national day which falls annually on…
If you’re a chocolate fan, it’s your lucky day! We’ve compiled 20+ chocolate recipes to celebrate National Milk Chocolate Day. Falling annually on July 28, National Milk Chocolate Day is a great excuse to celebrate milk chocolate! However, we wouldn’t stop you from celebrating it all year long! Keep reading for a list of ways…
June 21 is celebrated each year as National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day. Time to celebrate this national day with some delicious peaches and cream recipes to enjoy the fresh taste of summer! What better way is there to honor the first day of the summer solstice than with this fresh summer fruit! The traditional combo…
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day falls on May 14. It’s a tasty national day that foodies love to celebrate. Who can resist the tempting flavor of flaky buttermilk biscuits? They are a staple in the South at any gathering. If you love them as much as I do, today is the day to celebrate. Southern style…
It’s time to give your sweet tooth a workout, because May 12 is National Nutty Fudge Day! Celebrate this May food day by learning about this popular sweet treat’s interesting history. Many early stories about fudge show that it came about by accident when cooks were trying to make other types of candy. Keep reading…
May 10 is celebrated as National Shrimp Day. Today is the day for shrimp fans all over the world to come together to enjoy this popular seafood offering. There is a reason that we all gravitate to the shrimp at an all you can eat buffet. They taste so darn good! Keep reading for some…
May 9 is celebrated as National Butterscotch Brownie Day. It’s a day for those who love both butterscotch and the texture of brownies to get out the cooking pans and put on their aprons. Let’s get baking! Butterscotch brownies are also known by the terms “blondies” and “brookies”. They are a delicious baked dessert that…
National Coconut Cream Pie Day is here! Today is the perfect reason to pull up a chair and enjoy a slice of coconut cream pie while learning more about coconuts. This tropical food can be used in so many ways, but one of most delicious uses is in coconut cream pies. Keep reading to learn…
Do you know that April 28 is National Blueberry Pie Day? In honor of this national day, I’ve put together a collection of blueberry recipes for you to enjoy. I was born in Maine and have fond memories of my family picking blueberries every year when they were in season. This delicious fruit is tasty…
April 26 is celebrated National Pretzel Day. In honor of this fun national day, we have put together a collection of over 20 delicious pretzel recipes. Pretzels are great on their own and can also be used in so many recipes to add a salty crunch to them. Some of these recipes are great…
Time for a tater, sweet style! The first Monday in April is known as Sweet Potato Day. It’s also fondly referred to as National Tater Day. This day is not the only day devoted to sweet potatoes in the lists of national days. February 22 is also celebrated as National Cook a Sweet Potato Day….
The first Thursday in April is observed each year as National Burrito Day. I doubt that anyone needs an excuse to try a burrito recipe, but if you do, today’s the day! This national day is your opportunity to sample one of America’s favorite Tex Mex meals with a choice of dozens of tasty burrito…
March 26 is celebrated each year as National Spinach Day. I’ll be sharing some fun facts and recipes and tell you why spinach is so good for you. Popeye was a smart guy to love spinach so much. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy too. This leafy green can be adapted into…
March 25 is recognized as International Waffle Day and is the perfect day to bring out that waffle iron. It’s one of the tastiest of national days! Mmm…mmm waffles! Those delightful squares of dough that is patterned with characteristic indentations. What is better for breakfast? Waffles actually play a large part in the founding of…
Get out those dips, it’s National Chip and Dip Day! This annual food day is celebrated every year on March 23. Chips and dips are a very popular type of party food. They are delicious and these recipes will show just how easy they are to prepare! We have over 50 recipes to choose from! A…
March 21 is National French Bread Day. This food holiday is the perfect time to indulge in a comfort food that few can resist. There is nothing quite like the taste of a crusty loaf of French bread. This tasty bread is simple, versatile and the perfect side for so many dishes. It’s quite fitting…
Who doesn’t love the taste of clumps of peanuts surrounded by rich chocolate? Well, today is the day to indulge. March 8 is National Peanut Cluster Day. Chocolates and peanuts are both popular tastes that have their own national days. National Peanut Day is honored on September 13. Even without peanuts involved, chocolate gets a…
National Canadian Bacon Day is celebrated on March 3 each year. This holiday is perfect for those who love the taste of bacon but want something with lower calories than the real deal. This is not the only day that bacon is celebrated. December 30 is also National Bacon Day and International Bacon day is…
Whether you are a fan of crunchy or creamy style, National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day will give you a chance to sample some of your favorite peanut butter tastes. It’s celebrated on March 1. Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about peanut butter, and ways to celebrate this nutty national day. There’s also included…
National Chocolate Soufflé Day is celebrated on February 28 each year. This day is our time to honor the day by digging into this fluffy and delicious dessert. Nothing is better on a cold winter night than a perfectly made, deliciously warm, chocolate soufflé. This dessert is served at fancy restaurants alongside desserts like crème…
Who doesn’t love to crack open pistachios and snack on them? February 26 is the day to do this with abandon – it’s National Pistachio Day! Celebrate this national day by learning more about it. Keep reading to find out the answers to questions like “why are pistachios green?”, “what are pistachios?”, and more. Don’t…