Celebrating Food Holidays

A Tasty Guide to Boosting Your Social Media Presence from Food Trucks of WI

There is a never-ending demand for interesting material in the realm of social media, where food photography and culinary fads are king. Using the popularity of food-related holidays can help you stand out and connect with your target audience. Feel free to reference this list monthly to help build up your social media calendar with ease!

Tell us in the comments how you plan to use this list. Feel free to leave your social handles also so we can follow along! Don’t forget to join our Food Truck Directory!

January

January 1: National Bloody Mary Day
January 2: National Cream Puff Day
January 3: National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 4: National Spaghetti Day
January 5: National Whipped Cream Day
January 6: National Bean Day
January 7: National Tempura Day
January 8: National English Toffee Day
January 9: National Apricot Day
January 10: National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
January 11: National Milk Day
January 12: National Marzipan Day
January 13: National Peach Melba Day
January 14: National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15: National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 16: National Fig Newton Day
January 17: National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18: National Peking Duck Day
January 19: National Popcorn Day
January 20: National Cheese Lover’s Day
January 21: National Granola Bar Day
January 22: National Blonde Brownie Day
January 23: National Pie Day
January 24: National Peanut Butter Day
January 25: National Irish Coffee Day
January 26: National Green Juice Day
January 27: National Chocolate Cake Day
January 28: National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 29: National Corn Chip Day
January 30: National Croissant Day
January 31: National Hot Chocolate Day

February

February 1: National Baked Alaska Day
February 2: National Tater Tot Day
February 3: National Carrot Cake Day
February 4: National Homemade Soup Day
February 5: National Nutella Day
February 6: National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8: National Molasses Bar Day
February 9: National Pizza Day
February 10: National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11: National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12: National Plum Pudding Day
February 13: National Tortellini Day
February 14: National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15: National Gumdrop Day
February 16: National Almond Day
February 17: National Cabbage Day
February 18: National Drink Wine Day
February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20: National Cherry Pie Day
February 21: National Sticky Bun Day
February 22: National Margarita Day
February 23: National Banana Bread Day
February 24: National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25: National Clam Chowder Day
February 26: National Pistachio Day
February 27: National Strawberry Day
February 28: National Chili Day

March

March 1: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 2: National Old Fashioned Day
March 3: National Cold Cuts Day
March 4: National Pound Cake Day
March 5: National Cheese Doodle Day
March 6: National Frozen Food Day
March 7: National Cereal Day
March 8: National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9: National Meatball Day
March 10: National Blueberry Popover Day
March 11: National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
March 12: National Baked Scallops Day
March 13: National Coconut Torte Day
March 14: National Potato Chip Day
March 15: National Pears Helene Day
March 16: National Artichoke Hearts Day
March 17: National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
March 18: National Sloppy Joe Day
March 19: National Poultry Day
March 20: National Ravioli Day
March 21: National French Bread Day
March 22: National Watermelon Day
March 23: National Chip and Dip Day
March 24: National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
March 25: National Waffle Day
March 26: National Nougat Day
March 27: National Spanish Paella Day
March 28: National Black Forest Cake Day
March 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
March 30: National Turkey Neck Soup Day
March 31: National Tater Day

April

April 1: National Sourdough Bread Day
April 2: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4: National Cordon Bleu Day
April 5: National Caramel Day
April 6: National Fresh Tomato Day
April 7: National Coffee Cake Day
April 8: National Empanada Day
April 9: National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10: National Cinnamon Crescent Day
April 11: National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 13: National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14: National Pecan Day
April 15: National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
April 16: National Eggs Benedict Day
April 17: National Cheese Ball Day
April 18: National Animal Crackers Day
April 19: National Garlic Day
April 20: National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
April 21: National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
April 22: National Jelly Bean Day
April 23: National Picnic Day
April 24: National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
April 25: National Zucchini Bread Day
April 26: National Pretzel Day
April 27: National Prime Rib Day
April 28: National Blueberry Pie Day
April 29: National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30: National Oatmeal Cookie Day

May

May 2 – National Truffles Day
May 4 – National Hoagie Day
May 5 – National Enchilada Day
May 6 – National Crepe Suzette Day
May 11 – National Eat What You Want Day
May 13 – National Apple Pie Day
May 14 – National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16 – National Barbecue Day
May 17 – National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 20 – National Quiche Lorraine Day
May 22 – National Vanilla Pudding Day
May 23 – National Taffy Day
May 24 – National Escargot Day
May 25 – National Wine Day
May 26 – National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
May 28 – National Brisket Day
May 30 – National Mint Julep Day

June

June 1 – National Hazelnut Cake Day
June 3 – National Egg Day
June 5 – National Gingerbread Day
June 6 – National Applesauce Cake Day
June 7 – National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 8 – National Jelly-Filled Donut Day
June 9 – National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10 – National Iced Tea Day
June 11 – National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12 – National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13 – National Lobster Day
June 16 – National Fudge Day
June 17 – National Eat Your Vegetables Day
June 18 – National Sushi Day
June 19 – National Martini Day
June 20 – National Ice Cream Soda Day
June 21 – National Peaches and Cream Day
June 22 – National Onion Rings Day
June 23 – National Pecan Sandy Day
June 25 – National Catfish Day
June 27 – National Orange Blossom Day
June 29 – National Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 30 – National Mai Tai Day

July

July 1 – National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
July 3 – National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 4 – National Barbecue Day
July 6 – National Fried Chicken Day
July 7 – National Macaroni Day
July 9 – National Sugar Cookie Day
July 10 – National Piña Colada Day
July 12 – National Pecan Pie Day
July 13 – National French Fry Day
July 15 – National Tapioca Pudding Day
July 16 – National Ice Cream Day
July 18 – National Caviar Day
July 20 – National Lollipop Day
July 21 – National Junk Food Day
July 23 – National Hot Dog Day
July 24 – National Tequila Day
July 26 – National Coffee Milkshake Day
July 28 – National Milk Chocolate Day
July 30 – National Cheesecake Day
July 31 – National Raspberry Cake Day

August

August 1 – National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 3 – National Watermelon Day
August 4 – National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5 – National Oyster Day
August 6 – National Root Beer Float Day
August 8 – National Zucchini Day
August 10 – National S’mores Day
August 12 – National Julienne Fries Day
August 13 – National Filet Mignon Day
August 15 – National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 16 – National Rum Day
August 18 – National Fajita Day
August 19 – National Potato Day
August 20 – National Lemonade Day
August 24 – National Peach Pie Day
August 25 – National Banana Split Day
August 26 – National Dog Day
August 28 – National Cherry Turnover Day
August 29 – National Lemon Juice Day
August 31 – National Trail Mix Day

September

September 1 – National Cherry Popover Day
September 2 – National Blueberry Popsicle Day
September 3 – National Welsh Rarebit Day
September 4 – National Macadamia Nut Day
September 5 – National Cheese Pizza Day
September 7 – National Acorn Squash Day
September 10 – National Hot and Spicy Food Day
September 12 – National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 13 – National Peanut Day
September 14 – National Cream-Filled Donut Day
September 16 – National Guacamole Day
September 17 – National Apple Dumpling Day
September 18 – National Cheeseburger Day
September 20 – National Rum Punch Day
September 22 – National Ice Cream Cone Day
September 24 – National Cherries Jubilee Day
September 25 – National Lobster Newburg Day
September 26 – National Pancake Day
September 28 – National Drink Beer Day
September 29 – National Coffee Day

October

October 1 – National Pumpkin Spice Day
October 4 – National Taco Day
October 6 – National Noodle Day
October 9 – National Moldy Cheese Day
October 10 – National Angel Food Cake Day
October 14 – National Dessert Day
October 16 – World Food Day
October 19 – National Seafood Bisque Day
October 20 – National Brandied Fruit Day
October 22 – National Nut Day
October 23 – National Boston Cream Pie Day
October 24 – National Bologna Day
October 26 – National Pumpkin Day
October 27 – National Potato Day
October 29 – National Oatmeal Day
October 30 – National Candy Corn Day
October 31 – National Caramel Apple Day

November

November 1 – National Bison Day
November 2 – National Deviled Egg Day
November 3 – National Sandwich Day
November 4 – National Candy Day
November 6 – National Nachos Day
November 8 – National Cappuccino Day
November 10 – National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11 – National Sundae Day
November 12 – National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
November 14 – National Pickle Day
November 15 – National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
November 16 – National Fast Food Day
November 18 – National Apple Cider Day
November 20 – National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21 – National Stuffing Day
November 23 – National Cranberry Relish Day
November 24 – National Sardines Day
November 26 – National Cake Day
November 28 – National French Toast Day
November 30 – National Mousse Day

December

December 1 – National Pie Day
December 4 – National Cookie Day
December 5 – National Comfort Food Day
December 7 – National Cotton Candy Day
December 9 – National Pastry Day
December 12 – National Gingerbread House Day
December 13 – National Hot Cocoa Day
December 15 – National Cupcake Day
December 16 – National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
December 20 – National Sangria Day
December 22 – National Date Nut Bread Day
December 24 – National Eggnog Day
December 25 – National Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26 – National Candy Cane Day
December 28 – National Chocolate Candy Day
December 30 – National Bacon Day
December 31 – National Champagne Day

Please note that these dates may not be accurate and are subject to change each year.

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