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The Missing Ingredient’s Marketing Menu: The 2026 Food and Beverage Promotion Calendar

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Social media holidays and tentpole moments are an easy way to spark conversations and keep your audience engaged. They create timely, creative opportunities to connect through digital marketing, social media, email marketing campaigns, and beyond. They’re also a smart starting point for building a stronger e-commerce social media marketing strategy. When you weave these moments into your food and beverage marketing, increased engagement is sure to follow. Below is a comprehensive, day-by-day and month-by-month list of national holidays, social media holidays, and key tentpole events happening in 2026. Bookmark this page so you can reference it all year long. Want to take your strategy further? Learn how The Missing Ingredient’s services can help elevate your food and beverage brand.

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JANUARY 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

National Soup Month National Sunday Supper Month National Menudo Month National Oatmeal Month Hot Tea Month Dry January Veganuary National Slow Cooking Month Be Kind to Food Servers Month National Mentoring Month National Walk Your Dog Month National Train Your Dog Month Get a Balanced Life Month International Creativity Month National Skating Month Poverty In America Awareness Month National Stalking Awareness Month National Bath Safety Month National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month National Hobby Month National Blood Donor Month National Braille Literacy Month Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Thyroid Awareness Month Glaucoma Awareness Month Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Weekly Observances

January 1–7, 2026:  New Year’s Resolution Week January 8–11, 2026:  Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration Week January 12–18, 2026:  National Mocktail Week January 12–18, 2026:  National Pizza Week January 19–25, 2026:  Hunt for Happiness Week January 19–25:  National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week

Daily Observances

January 1: New Year’s Day National Hangover Day National Bloody Mary Day Global Family Day Polar Bear Plunge Day January 2:  National Science Fiction Day National Buffet Day National Personal Trainer Awareness Day January 3:  International Mind-Body Wellness Day, National Cream Puff Day Festival of Sleep Day National Fruitcake Toss Day National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day January 4:  World Braille Day National Spaghetti Day National Trivia Day January 5:  National Bird Day National Keto Day National Whipped Cream Day January 6:  Apple Tree Day National Shortbread Day National Bean Day Epiphany January 7:  Orthodox Christmas I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day Old Rock Day Distaff Day National Tempura Day January 8:  National Bubble Bath Day National Postal Day World Typing Da National English Toffee Day,  Show and Tell at Work Day National Vision Board Day January 9:  Law Enforcement Appreciation Day National Apricot Day World Nerd Day January 10:  National Bittersweet Chocolate Day Save the Eagles Day National Cut Your Energy Cost Day National Oyster Rockefeller Day January 11:  National Human Trafficking Awareness Day National Milk Day  National Hot Toddy Day Arkansas Day International Thank You Day January 12:  National Pharmacist Day National Curried Chicken Day National Marzipan Day International Kiss a Ginger Day January 13:  National Gluten-Free Day Make Your Dreams Come True Day Korean American Day Stephen Foster Memorial Day January 14:  National Dress Up Your Pet Day World Logic Day National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day Ratification Day Organize Your Home Day January 15:  National Bagel Day  National Strawberry Ice Cream Day January 16:  International Hot and Spicy Food Day  National Religious Freedom Day World Religion Day January 17:  National Hot Buttered Rum Day Kid Inventors’ Day Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day National Bootlegger’s Day January 18:  National Gourmet Coffee Day National Peking Duck Day Michigan Day January 19:  National Popcorn Day National Tin Can Day World Quark Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20:  Get to Know Your Customers Day National Cheese Lover’s Day Penguin Awareness Day International Day of Acceptance January 21:  National Granola Bar Day National Hugging Day National Squirrel Appreciation Day January 22:  National Blonde Brownie Day Celebration of Life Day January 23:  National Pie Day National Handwriting Day January 24:  National Compliment Day National Peanut Butter Day International Day of Education Beer Can Appreciation Day Community Manager Appreciation Day January 25:  National Opposite Day National Irish Coffee Day Plan For Vacation Day Florida Day January 26:  National Green Juice Day National Peanut Brittle Day Spouse Appreciation Day Australia Day January 27:  National Chocolate Cake Day  Holocaust Memorial Day  World Breast Pumping Day January 28:  National Fun at Work Day National Blueberry Pancake Day Data Privacy Day International Lego Day January 29:  National Seed Swap Day Kansas Day National Corn Chip Day  National Puzzle Day January 30:  National Croissant Day World Leprosy Day Fred Korematsu Day January 31:  Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day National Hot Chocolate Day  Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

FEBRUARY 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

Black History Month American Heart Month National Cancer Prevention Month AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month National Children’s Dental Health Month National Library Lover’s Month National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month National Self Check Month National Grapefruit Month National Vegan Cuisine Month National Sweet Potato Month National Snack Food Month National Cherry Month National Fasting Month National Macadamia Nut Month Celebration of Chocolate Month Great American Pie Month National Canned Food Month Boost Your Self-Esteem Month National Wedding Month Spay/Neuter Awareness Month National Cat Health Month

Weekly Observances

February 1–7, 2026:  Pride in Food Service Week World Interfaith Harmony Week National School Counseling Week February 9–15, 2026: Cardiac Rehabilitation Week February 22–28, 2026:   National Eating Disorders Awareness Week National Engineers Week

Daily Observances

February 1: National Freedom Day National Dark Chocolate Day Decorating With Candy Day First Day of Black History Month Tu BiShvat National Get Up Day World Interfaith Harmony Week Begins LGBT History Month Begins Kick Day February 2:  Groundhog Day World Wetlands Day National Tater Tot Day National Hedgehog Day Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day February 3: National Golden Retriever Day National Carrot Cake Day Feed the Birds Day February 4: World Cancer Day International Day of Human Fraternity Rosa Parks Day Homemade Soup Day National Girls and Women in Sports Day February 5: National Weatherperson’s Day National Nutella Day Chocolate Fondue Day February 6: National Wear Red Day International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM World Chopsticks Day National FroYo Day February 7: Send a Card to a Friend Day National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day International Epilepsy Day Fettuccini Alfredo Day February 8: Super Bowl Sunday Iowa Day National Kite eFlying Day February 9: National Pizza Day National Cut the Cord Day National Bagel and Lox Day National Toothache Day International Epilepsy Day February 10: All the News That’s Fit to Print Day Children’s Hospice Day International Cribbage Day National Flannel Day Safer Internet Day World Pulses Day National Cream Cheese Brownie Day National Umbrella Day February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science World Day of the Sick Peppermint Patty Day No One Eats Alone Day February 12: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Darwin Day Hug Day Plum Pudding Day International Day Against Use of Child Soldiers National Freedom to Marry Day February 13: Galentine’s Day World Radio Day Friday the 13th February 14: Valentine’s Day National Donor Day International Love/Relationship-themed observances February 15: Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday  International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day Singles Awareness Day February 16: Presidents’ Day  Random Acts of Kindness Day Almond Day Tim Tam Day Innovation Day February 17: Lunar New Year Cafe au Lait Day National Cabbage Day February 18: Ash Wednesday National Battery Day National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day February 19: International Tug-of-War Day Iwo Jima Day National Chocolate Mint Day National Airboat Day February 20: National Love Your Pet Day World Day of Social Justice National Cherry Pie Day February 21: International Mother Language Day National Boiled Peanuts Day February 22: National Margarita Day National Walk Your Dog Day World Thinking Day February 23:  National Banana Bread Day National Dog Biscuit Day National Play Tennis Day February 24: National Tortilla Chip Day Twin Peaks Day February 25: National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day National Clam Chowder Day Quiet Day February 26: National Letter to an Elder Day National Set a Good Example Day National Chili Day National Toast Day National Small Dog Day February 27: Pokémon Day National Protein Day National Retro Day No Brainer Day February 28: Rare Disease Day Tooth Fairy Day Chocolate Soufflé Day

MARCH 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

Women’s History Month Youth Art Month National Irish American Heritage Month Mustache March Music in Our Schools Month National Craft Month Social Workers Month National Athletic Training Month National Nutrition Month National Caffeine Awareness Month National Peanut Month National Celery Month National Frozen Food Month

Weekly Observances

March 1–7, 2026: National Procrastination Week World Interfaith Harmony Week March 2–6, 2026: National School Breakfast Week March 8–14, 2026: National Bubble Week Sleep Awareness Week March 15–21, 2026: National Agriculture Week National Chocolate Week March 22–28, 2026: National Cleaning Week National Nutrition Week

Daily Observances

March 1:  National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day World Compliment Day Self-Injury Awareness Day Zero Discrimination Day First Day of Women’s History Month First Day of Irish-American Heritage Month March 2:  National Banana Cream Pie Day Read Across America Day World Teen Mental Wellness Day March 3:  National Mulled Wine Day World Wildlife Day National Cold Cuts Day If Pets Had Thumbs Day March 4:  National Pound Cake Day Marching Music Day World Obesity Day March 5:  National Absinthe Day National Cheese Doodle Day World Energy Efficiency Day March 6: National Frozen Food Day National Dentist’s Day National Oreo Cookie Day  March 7:  National Cereal Day National Crown Roast of Pork Day Alexander Graham Bell Day March 8:  International Women’s Day National Peanut Cluster Day March 9:  National Crabmeat Day National Meatball Day March 10:  National Pack Your Lunch Day National Blueberry Popover Day International Day of Awesomeness March 11:  National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day World Plumbing Day National Worship of Tools Day March 12:  National Baked Scallops Day National Plant a Flower Day Girl Scout Day March 13:  National Coconut Torte Day National Good Samaritan Day World Sleep Day March 14:  National Potato Chip Day Pi Day National Learn About Butterflies Day March 15:  National Pears Helene Day World Consumer Rights Day National Everything You Think Is Wrong Day March 16:  National Artichoke Hearts Day National Curl Crush Day March 17:  St. Patrick’s Day National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day March 18:  National Sloppy Joe Day National Biodiesel Day Awkward Moments Day March 19:  National Chocolate Caramel Day National Poultry Day World Social Work Day March 20: National Ravioli Day International Day of Happiness First Day of Spring World Storytelling Day March 21:  National California Strawberry Day World Down Syndrome Day International Day of Forests March 22:  National Bavarian Crepes Day World Water Day Goof Off Day March 23:  National Chip and Dip Day World Meteorological Day Puppy Day March 24:  National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day National Cheesesteak Day World Tuberculosis Day March 25: National Lobster Newburg Day International Waffle Day Maryland Day March 26: National Nougat Day Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness) National Spinach Day March 27: National Spanish Paella Day World Theater Day National Scribble Day March 28: National Eat Something on a Stick Day Respect Your Cat Day March 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day March 30: National I Am in Control Day National Doctor Appreciation Day March 31: National Clams on the Half Shell Day National Prom Day Crayon Day

APRIL 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

National Poetry Month National Volunteer Month Stress Awareness Month National Autism Awareness Month National Donate Life Month

Weekly Observances

April 5–11, 2026: National Library Week National Caramel Week April 12–18, 2026: National Volunteer Week National Grilled Cheese Week April 19–25, 2026: National Park Week National Pretzel Week April 26–May 2, 2026: National Small Business Week

Daily Observances

April 1: April Fool’s Day National Sourdough Bread Day National Fun at Work Day April 2: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day World Autism Awareness Day National Ferret Day April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day National Find a Rainbow Day April 4: National Cordon Bleu Day April 5: National Caramel Day National Read a Road Map Day April 6: National Tartan Day National Caramel Popcorn Day National Carbonara Day April 7: World Health Day National Coffee Cake Day National Beer Day April 8: National Empanada Day April 9: National Chinese Almond Cookie Day National Unicorn Day April 10: National Cinnamon Crescent Day National Siblings Day April 11: National Cheese Fondue Day National Pet Day April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day National Licorice Day April 13: National Peach Cobbler Day Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday April 14: National Pecan Day National Gardening Day April 15: National Banana Day Tax Day April 16: National Eggs Benedict Day National Wear Pajamas to Work Day April 17: National Cheeseball Day Malbec World Day April 18: National Animal Crackers Day April 19: National Garlic Day National Amaretto Day April 20: National Cheddar Fries Day Chinese Language Day April 21: National Tea Day World Creativity and Innovation Day April 22: Earth Day National Jelly Bean Day April 23: National Picnic Day World Book Day April 24: National Pigs in a Blanket Day National Arbor Day April 25: National Zucchini Bread Day World Penguin Day April 26: National Pretzel Day National Help a Horse Day April 27: National Prime Rib Day World Design Day April 28: National Blueberry Pie Day Great Poetry Reading Day April 29: National Shrimp Scampi Day International Dance Day April 30: National Raisin Day International Jazz Day food and beverage promotion calendar

MAY 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month National Mental Health Awareness Month National Physical Fitness and Sports Month National Barbecue Month

Weekly Observances

May 3–9, 2026: National Beverage Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 10–16, 2026: National Hospital Week Food Allergy Awareness Week May 17–23, 2026: National Bike Week National Salad Week May 24–30, 2026: National Hamburger Week National Wine Week

Daily Observances

May 1: May Day National Chocolate Parfait Day Loyalty Day May 2: National Truffle Day National Brothers and Sisters Day May 3: National Raspberry Tart Day World Press Freedom Day May 4: National Orange Juice Day Star Wars Day May 5: Cinco de Mayo National Hoagie Day National Astronaut Day May 6: National Beverage Day National Nurses Day May 7: National Roast Leg of Lamb Day National Tourism Day May 8: National Coconut Cream Pie Day World Red Cross Day May 9: National Moscato Day National Sleepover Day May 10: National Shrimp Day Mother’s Day May 11: National Eat What You Want Day May 12: National Nutty Fudge Day International Nurses Day May 13: National Fruit Cocktail Day National Apple Pie Day May 14: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day World Fair Trade Day May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day Peace Officers Memorial Day May 16: National Barbecue Day World Whiskey Day May 17: National Walnut Day World Baking Day May 18: National Cheese Soufflé Day May 19: National Devil’s Food Cake Day May 20: National Pick Strawberries Day World Bee Day May 21: National Strawberries and Cream Day May 22: National Vanilla Pudding Day May 23: National Taffy Day May 24: National Escargot Day May 25: National Wine Day Memorial Day May 26: National Blueberry Cheesecake Day May 27: National Grape Popsicle Day May 28: National Brisket Day May 29: National Paperclip Day May 30: National Mint Julep Day May 31: National Macaroon Day

JUNE 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

LGBTQ+ Pride Month National Safety Month National Great Outdoors Month National Candy Month Candy Month

Weekly Observances

June 1–7, 2026: National Gardening Week June 7–13, 2026: National Corn Week National Dairy Month Spotlight Week June 14–20, 2026: National Flag Week National Little League Week June 21–27, 2026: National Pollinator Week National Food Truck Week

Daily Observances

June 1: National Olive Day Global Day of Parents June 2: National Rocky Road Day National Leave the Office Early Day June 3: National Egg Day World Bicycle Day June 4: National Cheese Day National Cognac Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression June 5: National Doughnut Day World Environment Day June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day National Yo-Yo Day D-Day June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day World Food Safety Day June 8: National Best Friends Day World Oceans Day June 9: National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day National Donald Duck Day World Accreditation Day June 10: National Iced Tea Day Ball Point Pen Day June 11: National Corn on the Cob Day World Pet Memorial Day June 12: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day World Day Against Child Labor June 13: National Kitchen Klutzes Day National Weed Your Garden Day Random Acts of Light Day June 14: National Bourbon Day Flag Day World Blood Donor Day June 15: National Lobster Day Nature Photography Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 16: National Fudge Day World Sea Turtle Day June 17: National Eat Your Vegetables Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought June 18: National Go Fishing Day International Sushi Day June 19: National Martini Day Juneteenth World Sickle Cell Day June 20: National Ice Cream Soda Day First Day of Summer World Refugee Day June 21: National Peaches and Cream Day National Strawberry Parfait Day Father’s Day World Music Day International Yoga Day June 22: National Onion Rings Day World Rainforest Day June 23: National Pecan Sandies Day International Women in Engineering Day National Hydration Day June 24: National Pralines Day Global UFO Day June 25: National Strawberry Parfait Day National Catfish Day June 26: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking National Chocolate Pudding Day June 27: National Orange Blossom Day National Sunglasses Day World Microbiome Day June 28: National Logistics Day National Tapioca Day International Body Piercing Day June 29: National Camera Day International Day of the Tropics National Almond Buttercrunch Day June 30: National Meteor Watch Day Social Media Day National Mai Tai Day

JULY 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

National Ice Cream Month National Grilling Month National Hot Dog Month

Weekly Observances

July 5–11, 2026: National Grilling Week National Fried Chicken Week July 12–18, 2026: National Ice Cream Week July 19–25, 2026: National Parents’ Day Week National Hot Dog Week July 26–August 1, 2026: National Farmers Market Week

Daily Observances

July 1: Canada Day National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day International Joke Day July 2: World UFO Day National Anisette Day July 3: National Chocolate Wafer Day International Plastic Bag Free Day July 4: Independence Day National Barbecued Spareribs Day July 5: National Apple Turnover Day National Bikini Day July 6: National Fried Chicken Day International Kissing Day July 7: World Chocolate Day National Strawberry Sundae Day Global Forgiveness Day July 8: National Video Game Day Math 2.0 Day National Chocolate with Almonds Day July 9: National Sugar Cookie Day National Motorcycle Day July 10: National Piña Colada Day Don’t Step on a Bee Day July 11: National Mojito Day World Population Day July 12: National Pecan Pie Day

July 13:

National French Fry Day Embrace Your Geekness Day

July 14:

National Mac and Cheese Day Bastille Day

July 15:

National Gummi Worm Day National Give Something Away Day World Youth Skills Day

July 16:

National Corn Fritters Day World Snake Day National Ice Cream Day

July 17:

National Peach Ice Cream Day World Emoji Day National Tattoo Day

July 18:

National Caviar Day Nelson Mandela International Day

July 19:

National Daiquiri Day

July 20:

National Lollipop Day International Chess Day

July 21:

National Junk Food Day

July 22:

National Hammock Day National Mango Day World Brain Day

July 23:

National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

July 24:

National Tequila Day National Cousins Day

July 25:

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day National Hire a Veteran Day

July 26:

National Coffee Milkshake Day

July 27:

National Scotch Day National Love is Kind Day

July 28:

National Milk Chocolate Day

July 29:

National Lasagna Day

July 30:

National Cheesecake Day  International Friendship Day

July 31:

National Avocado Day World Ranger Day

AUGUST 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

National Wellness Month National Immunization Awareness Month National Water Quality Month

Weekly Observances

August 2–8, 2026: National Farmers Market Week (continued) August 9–15, 2026: National S’mores Week August 16–22, 2026: National Honey Bee Week August 23–29, 2026: National Waffle Week National Banana Split Week

Daily Observances

August 1:

National Girlfriends Day National Raspberry Cream Pie Day World Lung Cancer Day

August 2:

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

August 3:

National Watermelon Day

August 4:

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day U.S. Coast Guard Day

August 5:

National Oyster Day

August 6:

National Root Beer Float Day Hiroshima Day

August 7:

National IPA Day

August 8:

National Frozen Custard Day International Cat Day

August 9:

National Rice Pudding Day

August 10:

National S’mores Day

August 11:

National Raspberry Bombe Day National Son and Daughter Day

August 12:

National Julienne Fries Day International Youth Day

August 13:

National Prosecco Day International Left Handers Day

August 14:

National Creamsicle Day

August 15:

National Lemon Meringue Pie Day World Relaxation Day World Honeybee Day

August 16:

National Rum Day National Roller Coaster Day

August 17:

National Vanilla Custard Day

August 18:

National Ice Cream Pie Day

August 19:

National Potato Day World Humanitarian Day National Aviation Day

August 20:

National Lemonade Day

August 21:

National Spumoni Day National Senior Citizens Day

August 22:

National Eat a Peach Day

August 23:

National Cuban Sandwich Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

August 24:

National Peach Pie Day

August 25:

National Banana Split Day

August 26:

National Dog Day National Cherry Popsicle Day Women’s Equality Day

August 27:

National Peach Day

August 28:

National Red Wine Day

August 29:

National Chop Suey Day International Day Against Nuclear Tests

August 30:

National Toasted Marshmallow Day International Whale Shark Day

August 31:

National Trail Mix Day International Overdose Awareness Day food and beverage promotion calendar

SEPTEMBER 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

National Hispanic Heritage Month  National Suicide Prevention Month National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month National Food Safety Education Month

Weekly Observances

September 6–12, 2026: National Payroll Week National Biscuit and Gravy Week September 13–19, 2026:  National Indoor Plant Week National Cheeseburger Week September 20–26, 2026: National Dog Week National Farm Safety Week

Daily Observances

September 1:

National Gyro Day World Letter Writing Day

September 2:

National Blueberry Popsicle Day

September 3:

National Welsh Rarebit Day World Beard Day

September 4:

National Macadamia Nut Day National Wildlife Day

September 5:

National Cheese Pizza Day International Day of Charity

September 6:

National Coffee Ice Cream Day Read a Book Day

September 7:

Labor Day National Acorn Squash Day World Duchenne Awareness Day

September 8:

National Date Nut Bread Day International Literacy Day

September 9:

National Wiener Schnitzel Day

September 10:

National TV Dinner Day World Suicide Prevention Day

September 11:

Patriot Day National Hot Cross Bun Day National Day of Service and Remembrance

September 12:

National Chocolate Milkshake Day National Day of Encouragement

September 13:

National Peanut Day World Sepsis Day

September 14:

National Cream-Filled Donut Day World First Aid Day

September 15:

National Double Cheeseburger Day International Day of Democracy National Online Learning Day

September 16:

National Guacamole Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

September 17:

National Apple Dumpling Day Constitution Day

September 18:

National Cheeseburger Day

September 19:

National Butterscotch Pudding Day International Talk Like a Pirate Day

September 20:

National Pepperoni Pizza Day

September 21:

National Pecan Cookie Day International Day of Peace World Alzheimer’s Day

September 22:

National Ice Cream Cone Day First Day of Fall

September 23:

National Key Lime Pie Day International Day of Sign Languages

September 24:

National Cherries Jubilee Day World Maritime Day

September 25:

National Lobster Day World Pharmacists Day National Comic Book Day

September 26:

National Pancake Day European Day of Languages

September 27:

National Chocolate Milk Day World Tourism Day

September 28:

National Drink Beer Day World Rabies Day National Good Neighbor Day

September 29:

National Coffee Day

September 30:

National Hot Mulled Cider Day

OCTOBER 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

Breast Cancer Awareness Month National Bullying Prevention Month National Cybersecurity Awareness Month National Pizza Month

Weekly Observances

October 4–10, 2026: National Taco Week Customer Service Week October 11–17, 2026: National Pasta Week National Dessert Week October 18–24, 2026: Food Safety Education Week October 25–31, 2026: National Chocolate Week

Daily Observances

October 1:

International Coffee Day World Vegetarian Day National Homemade Cookies Day

October 2:

National Fried Scallops Day International Day of Non-Violence

October 3:

National Soft Taco Day

October 4:

National Taco Day World Animal Day

October 5:

National Apple Betty Day World Teachers’ Day

October 6:

National Noodle Day

October 7:

National Frappe Day National LED Light Day

October 8:

National Fluffernutter Day

October 9:

National Moldy Cheese Day

October 10:

World Mental Health Day National Cake Decorating Day

October 11:

National Sausage Pizza Day National Coming Out Day

October 12:

Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples’ Day National Gumbo Day

October 13:

National Peanut Festival Day National M&M’s Day

October 14:

National Dessert Day

October 15:

National Cheese Curd Day

October 16:

World Food Day National Liqueur Day National Boss’s Day

October 17:

National Pasta Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 18:

National Chocolate Cupcake Day

October 19:

National Seafood Bisque Day

October 20:

National Brandied Fruit Day

October 21:

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

October 22:

National Nut Day International Stuttering Awareness Day

October 23:

National Boston Cream Pie Day

October 24:

National Bologna Day United Nations Day

October 25:

National Greasy Foods Day International Artist Day

October 26:

National Pumpkin Day Intersex Awareness Day

October 27:

National American Beer Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

October 28:

National Chocolate Day

October 29:

National Oatmeal Day World Stroke Day

October 30:

National Candy Corn Day

October 31:

Halloween National Caramel Apple Day

NOVEMBER 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

National Novel Writing Month National Diabetes Month Movember (Men’s Health Awareness Month) National Native American Heritage Month

Weekly Observances

November 1–7, 2026: National Cook for Your Pets Week National Fig Week November 8–14, 2026: National Split Pea Soup Week November 15–21, 2026: National Fast Food Week November 22–28, 2026: National Pepper Week National Stuffing Week

Daily Observances

November 1:

World Vegan Day National Cook for Your Pets Day

November 2:

National Deviled Egg Day Day of the Dead International Stress Awareness Day

November 3:

National Sandwich Day Election Day

November 4:

National Candy Day

November 5:

National Donut Day

November 6:

National Nachos Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

November 7:

National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

November 8:

National Cappuccino Day National STEM Day

November 9:

National Scrapple Day World Freedom Day

November 10:

National Vanilla Cupcake Day World Science Day for Peace and Development Marine Corps Birthday

November 11:

Veterans Day National Sundae Day

November 12:

National Pizza with the Works Day

November 13:

National Indian Pudding Day World Kindness Day

November 14:

National Pickle Day World Diabetes Day

November 15:

National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

November 16:

National Fast Food Day International Day for Tolerance

November 17:

National Baklava Day National Homemade Bread Day

November 18:

National Apple Cider Day National Princess Day

November 19:

National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day International Men’s Day

November 20:

National Peanut Butter Fudge Day Universal Children’s Day

November 21:

National Stuffing Day

November 22:

National Cranberry Relish Day

November 23:

National Espresso Day

November 24:

National Sardines Day

November 25:

National Parfait Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

November 26:

Thanksgiving National Cake Day

November 27:

National Bavarian Cream Pie Day

November 28:

National French Toast Day Small Business Saturday

November 29:

National Lemon Cream Pie Day

November 30:

National Mousse Day Cyber Monday

DECEMBER 2026 HOLIDAYS

Monthly Observances

National Human Rights Month National Impaired Driving Prevention Month National Tie Month National Egg Nog Month

Weekly Observances

December 6–12, 2026: National Cookie Week National Microwave Oven Week December 13–19, 2026: National Cocoa Week December 20–26, 2026: National Eggnog Week December 27–31, 2026: National Champagne Week

Daily Observances

December 1:

National Pie Day World AIDS Day National Eat a Red Apple Day

December 2:

National Fritters Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

December 3:

National Peppermint Latte Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 4:

National Cookie Day World Wildlife Conservation Day

December 5:

National Sacher Torte Day International Volunteer Day

December 6:

National Gazpacho Day St. Nicholas Day

December 7:

National Cotton Candy Day Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 8:

National Brownie Day

December 9:

National Pastry Day International Anti-Corruption Day

December 10:

National Lager Day Human Rights Day

December 11:

National Noodle Ring Day

December 12:

National Gingerbread House Day

December 13:

National Cocoa Day

December 14:

National Bouillabaisse Day

December 15:

National Cupcake Day Bill of Rights Day

December 16:

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

December 17:

National Maple Syrup Day Wright Brothers’ Day

December 18:

National Roast Suckling Pig Day International Migrants Day

December 19:

National Hard Candy Day

December 20:

National Sangria Day International Human Solidarity Day

December 21:

National Hamburger Day First Day of Winter

December 22:

National Date Nut Bread Day

December 23:

National Pfeffernüsse Day Festivus

December 24:

National Eggnog Day Christmas Eve

December 25:

Christmas Day

December 26:

National Candy Cane Day Boxing Day

December 27:

National Fruitcake Day

December 28:

National Card Playing Day

December 29:

National Pepper Pot Day

December 30:

National Bicarbonate of Soda Day No Interruptions Day

December 31:

New Year’s Eve National Champagne Day food and beverage promotion calendar