Savour the day: Best foodie days to indulge in
By Ashleigh Howarth
If you’re a foodie who never turns down an excuse to treat yourself, you’ve just found your ultimate go-to list!
Around the globe, people are lifting their forks and raising their glasses almost every day in honour of their favourite dishes, flavours, and ingredients - and the best news? You can celebrate right along with them!
No passport, elaborate plans, or fancy occasion required. Whether you’re cooking at home, having dinner with your friends or family, popping into your favourite café, sneaking a snack break at the office, or joining the crew for afterwork drinks, there’s always a delicious way to join the festivities.
So, get ready to mark your 2026 calendar and loosen your waistband - here are some of the tastiest days of the year to celebrate, one delightful bite at a time.
January
National Bloody Mary Day – January 1
National Swiss Cheese Day – January 2
National Cream Puff Day – January 2
National Spaghetti Day – January 4
National Whipped Cream Day – January 5
National Tempura Day – January 7
National Apricot Day – January 9
National Gluten Free Day – January 12
International Hot and Spicy Food Day – January 16
National Popcorn Day – January 19
National Chocolate Cake Day - January 27
National Croissant Day – January 30
National Hot Chocolate Day – January 31
February
National Crepe Day – February 2
National Carrot Cake Day – February 3
World Nutella Day – February 5
National Bubble gum Day – February 6
International Pizza Day – February 9
National Latte Day – February 11
National Tim Tam Day – February 16
National Almond Day – February 16
National Chocolate Mint Day – February 19
National Muffin Day – February 20
National Margarita Day – February 22
National Banana Bread Day - February 23
National Tortilla Chip Day - February 24
National Strawberry Day - February 27
National Chilli Day – February 26
National Pistachio Day – February 26
National Pancake Day – February 28
National Chocolate Souffle Day – February 28
March
National Oreo Cookie Day – March 6
National Cereal Day – March 7
National Meatball Day – March 9
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day – March 17
National Chocolate Caramel Day – March 19
National Ravioli Day – March 20
International Tiramisu Day – March 21
National French Bread Day – March 21
National Chip and Dip Day – March 23
International Waffle Day – March 25
National Spinach Day – March 26
International Whiskey Day – March 27
National Black Forest Cake Day – March 28
April
National Sourdough Day – April 1
National Burrito Day – April 2
National Chocolate Mousse Day – April 3
National Ramen Noodle Day – October 4
National Caramel Day – April 5
National Beer Day – April 7
National Coffee Cake Day – April 7
National Gin and Tonic Day – April 9
National Poutine Day – April 11
National Liquorice Day – April 12
National Grilled Cheese Day – April 12
National Pecan Day – April 14
National Eggs Benedict Day – April 16
World Trifle Day – April 18
National Garlic Day – April 19
National Jelly Bean Day – April 22
National Pig in a Blanket Day – April 24
World Pretzel Day – April 26
National Prime Rib Day – April 27
National Gummy Bear Day – April 27
National Bubble Tea Day – April 30
May
International Sauvignon Blanc Day – May 1
National Lemonade Day – May 3
Cinco de Mayo – May 5
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day – May 7
National Cosmopolitan Day – May 7
National have a Coke Day – May 8
World Moscato Day – May 9
World Cocktail Day – May 13
International Hummus Day – May 13
National Apple Pie Day – May 13
National Chocolate Chip Day – May 15
National Mimosa Day – May 16
National Quiche Lorraine Day – May 20
International Tea Day – May 21
National Wine Day – May 25
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day – May 26
National Brisket Day – May 28
National Hamburger Day – May 28
National Biscuit Day – May 29
National Macaroon Day – May 31
June
National Meat Pie Day – June 1
World Milk Day – June 1
National Rocky Road Day – June 2
National Rotisserie Chicken Day – June 2
World Cider Day – June 3
National Cheese Day – June 4
National Cognac Day – June 4
National donut Day – June 5
National Sausage Roll Day – June 5
National Fish and Chip Day – June 5
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day – June 7
National Iced Tea Day – June 10
National Corn on the Cob Day – June 11
National Jerky Day – June 12
National Bourbon Day – June 14
National Vegemite Day – June 16
National Fesh Veggies Day – June 16
National Fudge Day – June 16
International Sushi Day – June 18
World Tapas Day – June 18
International Picnic Day – June 18
National Martini Day – June 19
National Smoothie Day – June 21
World Wagyu Day – June 21
National Chocolate Eclair Day – June 22
National Onion Ring Day – June 22
National Goat Cheese Day – June 25
International Pineapple Day – June 27
National Ice Cream Cake Day – June 27
July
International Chicken Wing Day – July 1
National Chocolate Wafer Day – July 3
National Caesar Salad Day – July 4
National Fried Chicken Day – June 6
National World Chocolate Day – July 7
National Macaroni Day – July 7
National Piña Colada Day – July 10
World Kebab Day – July 10
National Mojito Day – July 11
National French Fry Day – July 13
National Mac and Cheese Day – July 14
National Hot Dog Day – July 15
National Caviar Day – July 18
National Ice Cream Day – July 19
National Daiquiri Day – July 19
National Lollipop Day – July 20
National Fortune Cookie Day – July 20
National Lamington Day – July 21
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day – July 23
National Sprinkle Day – July 23
National Tequila Day – July 24
National Wine and Cheese Day – July 25
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day – July 25
Christmas in July – July 25
National Scotch Day – July 27
National Chicken Finger Day – July 27
National Lasagna Day – July 29
National Cheesecake Day – July 30
National Avocado Day – July 31
August
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day – August 2
National Watermelon Day – August 3
National White Wine Day – August 4
National Oyster Day – August 5
International Beer Day – August 7
National S'mores Day – August 10
International Prosecco Day – August 13
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day – August 15
National Rum Day – August 16
World Bratwurst Day – August 16
International Pinot Noir Day – August 18
National Fajita Day – August 18
National Potato Day – August 19
National Bacon Lovers Day – August 20
International Hawaiian Pizza Day – August 20
National Bao Day – August 22
National Whisky Sour Day – August 25
National Red Wine Day – August 28
September
National Tofu Day – September 1
National Macadamia Nut Day – September 4
International Bacon Day – September 5
National Cheese Pizza Day – September 5
World Samosa Day – September 5
National Salami Day – September 7
National Chocolate Milkshake Day – September 12
National Gobstopper Day – September 14
National Linguini Day – September 15
National Guacamole Day – September 16
National Cheeseburger Day – September 18
National Fried Rice Day – September 20
World Paella Day – September 20
National Chai Day – September 21
National Dumpling Day – September 26
October
International Coffee Day – October 1
World Sake Day – October 1
World Taco Day – October 4
National Vodka Day – October 4
National Noodle Day – October 6
National Frappe Day – October 7
International Beer and Pizza Day – October 9
World Egg Day – October 9
World Porridge Day – October 10
National Pulled Pork Day – October 12
National M&M Day – October 13
National Dessert Day – October 14
World Bread Day – October 16
National Barramundi Day – October 16
National Mashed Potato Day – October 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day – October 18
National Apple Day – October 21
World Pasta Day – October 25
National Pumpkin Day – October 26
November
World Vegan Day – November 1
National Sandwich Day – November 3
National Nachos Day – November 6
International Merlot Day – November 7
National Cappuccino Day – November 8
National Vanilla Cupcake Day – November 10
National Sundae Day – November 11
National Pickle Day – November 14
National Fast Food Day – November 16
National Baklava Day – November 17
National Fairy Bread Day – November 24
National Cake Day – November 26
National French Toast Day – November 28
December
National Fairy Floss Day – December 7
National Brownie Day – December 8
National Pastry Day – December 9
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day – December 16
National Maple Syrup Day – December 17
National Sangria Day – December 20
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