Master Your Menu: The Ultimate Guide to Food Holidays Every Restaurant Owner Must Know!
· Thibault Le Conte
Discover the Delicious World of Food Holidays
Attention restaurant managers and cooks! Are you ready to spice up your menu and delight your customers throughout the year? Look no further than this comprehensive food holiday calendar. This calendar offers endless opportunities to showcase your creativity, attract new diners, and keep your regulars coming back for more.
From the comforting warmth of a bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day to the refreshing sweetness of an ice-cold treat in the heat of summer, food holidays offer a delightful way to explore the culinary wonders of the world.
Whether you’re a fan of classic comfort foods like chocolate cake and macaroni and cheese or you prefer to indulge in more exotic fare like sushi and falafel, there’s a food holiday out there for everyone.
Join us on a mouthwatering journey throughout the year, where we’ll explore a diverse array of tasty treats and culinary traditions!
Month Date Food January 1 National Bloody Mary Day 2 National Buffet Day, National Cream Puff Day 3 Fruitcake Toss Day, National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day 4 National Spaghetti Day 5 National Whipped Cream Day 6 National Bean Day, National Shortbread Day 7 National Tempura Day 8 National English Toffee Day 9 National Apricot Day 10 Bittersweet Chocolate Day 11 National Milk Day (Commemorates the first time milk was delivered in bottles in the US.) 12 National Marzipan Day 13 National Peach Melba Day 14 National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day 15 Strawberry Ice Cream Day 16 International Hot & Spicy Food Day, National Fig Newton Day, 17 National Bootlegger’s Day, National Hot Buttered Rum Day 19 National Popcorn Day 20 National Buttercrunch Day, National Cheese Lover’s Day 21 National Granola Bar Day, New England Clam Chowder Day 22 National Blonde Brownie Day 23 Rhubarb Pie Day 24 National Peanut Butter Day 25 National Irish Coffee Day 26 National Peanut Brittle Day, National Pistachio Day 27 Chocolate Cake Day 28 National Blueberry Pancake Day 29 National Corn Chip Day 30 National Croissant Day 31 National Hot Chocolate Day February 1 National Baked Alaska Day 2 Heavenly Hash Day 3 National Carrot Cake Day 4 Homemade Soup Day, National Stuffed Mushroom Day 5 National Chocolate Fondue Day, World Nutella Day 6 National Chopsticks Day 7 National Fettuccine Alfredo Day 8 Molasses Bar Day 9 National Bagels and Lox Day, Pizza Pie Day 10 Cream Cheese Brownie Day 11 Peppermint Patty Day 12 National Plum Pudding Day 13 National Tortellini Day 14 National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day 15 National Gumdrop Day 16 National Almond Day 17 National Indian Pudding Day 18 National Drink Wine Day 19 National Chocolate Mint Day 20 National Cherry Pie Day 21 National Sticky Bun Day 22 National Margarita Day, National Cook a Sweet Potato Day 23 National Banana Bread Day 24 National Cupcake Day (in Canada), National Tortilla Chip Day 25 National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day, National Clam Chowder Day, National Pancake Day (IHOP) 26 National Personal Chefs Day, National Pistachio Day 27 National Strawberry Day 28 National Chocolate Souffle Day 29 National Chili Day - First Friday Bubble Gum Day - Sunday of the Super Bowl Pork Rind Appreciation Day - Second Monday Oatmeal Monday - Lent’s first Friday National Tartar Sauce Day - Last Thursday Surf and Turf Day March 1 National Fruit Compote Day, National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day 2 National Banana Cream Pie Day 3 National Cold Cuts Day 4 National Pound Cake Day 5 National Cheese Doodle Day 6 National Frozen Food Day, National Oreo Cookie Day, National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day 7 National Cereal Day 8 National Peanut Cluster Day 9 National Crabmeat Day, National Meatball Day 10 National Blueberry Popover Day, National Pack Your Lunch Day 11 Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day 12 National Baked Scallops Day 13 Coconut Torte Day 14 National Potato Chip Day, Popcorn Lover’s Day 15 National Peanut Lovers’ Day, National Pears Helene Day 16 Maple Syrup Saturday, National Artichoke Hearts Day 17 National Irish Food Day 18 Oatmeal Cookie Day 19 National Chocolate Caramel Day, National Poultry Day 20 Great American MEAT-OUT, National Ravioli Day 21 California Strawberry Day, National French Bread Day 22 National Chip and Dip Day 23 National Melba Toast Day, National Cheesesteak Day 24 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day 25 International Waffle Day, National Lobster Newburg Day 26 National Nougat Day, Spinach Day 27 National Spanish Paella Day, Whole Grain Sampling Day 28 Something on a Stick Day 29 National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day 30 Turkey Neck Soup Day 31 National Clams on the Half Shell Day, Oranges and Lemons Day, Tater Day - On Easter National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day April 1 National Sourdough Bread Day 2 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 3 National Chocolate Mousse Day 4 National Burrito Day, National Cordon Bleu Day 5 National Caramel Day, National Raisin and Spice Bar Day 6 National Caramel Popcorn Day 7 Coffee Cake Day 8 National Empanada Day 9 Chinese Almond Cookie Day 10 National Cinnamon Crescent Day 11 National Cheese Fondue Day, National Poutine Day 12 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Licorice Day 13 Make Lunch Count Day, National Peach Cobbler Day 14 National Pecan Day 15 National Glazed Spiral Ham Day 16 Day of the Mushroom, National Eggs Benedict Day 17 National Cheeseball Day 18 Animal Crackers Birthday 19 Garlic Day 20 Lima Bean Respect Day, National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day 21 National Chocolate Covered Cashews Truffle Day 22 National Jelly Bean Day 23 National Cherry Cheesecake Day, National Picnic Day 24 National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day 25 National Zucchini Bread Day 26 National Pretzel Day 27 National Prime Rib Day 28 National Blueberry Pie Day 29 National Shrimp Scampi Day 30 National Raisin Day, National Bubble Tea Day May 1 National Chocolate Parfait Day 2 National Truffles Day 3 National Raspberry Popover Day 4 National Candied Orange Peel Day, National Herb Day 5 National Chocolate Custard Day, National Hoagie Day, Totally Chipotle Day 6 National Crepes Suzette Day 7 National Roast Leg of Lamb Day 8 National Coconut Cream Pie Day, National Empanada Day 10 National Shrimp Day 12 National Nutty Fudge Day 13 International Hummus Day, National Apple Pie Day, National Fruit Cocktail Day 14 National Buttermilk Biscuit Day 15 National Chocolate Chip Day 16 International Pickle Day, National Coquilles St. Jacques Day 17 National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Walnut Day 18 National Cheese Soufflé Day 19 National Devil’s Food Cake Day 21 National Strawberries and Cream Day 22 National Vanilla Pudding Day 23 National Taffy Day 24 Asparagus Day, National Escargot Day 25 Carb Day 26 National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, National Cherry Dessert Day 27 National Italian Beef Day, National Grape Popsicle Day 28 National Brisket Day 29 National Coq Au Vin Day 30 National Mint Julep Day 31 National Macaroon Day - Celebrated on May 28, July 28 and December 21) National Hamburger Day June 1 World Milk Day, National Hazelnut Cake Day 2 National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day, National Rotisserie Chicken Day 3 National Egg Day, National Chocolate Macaroon Day 4 National Cheese Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day 5 National Gingerbread Day 6 National Applesauce Cake Day 7 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day 8 Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day 9 National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day 10 National Iced Tea Day, National Herbs & Spices Day 11 Corn on the Cob Day, National German Chocolate Cake Day 12 National Jerky Day, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, International Falafel Day 13 National Cupcake Lovers Day 14 National Strawberry Shortcake Day 15 National Lobster Day 16 Fresh Veggies Day 17 National Apple Strudel Day 18 International Picnic Day, International Sushi Day, National Cherry Tart Day 19 National Martini Day 20 National Vanilla Milkshake Day 21 National Peaches and Cream Day 22 National Chocolate Eclair Day, National Onion Rings Day 23 National Pecan Sandy Day 24 National Pralines Day 25 National Catfish Day, National Strawberry Parfait Day 26 National Chocolate Pudding Day 27 National Indian Pudding Day 28 National Ceviche Day, National Tapioca Day 29 National Almond Buttercrunch Day 30 National Ice Cream Soda Day - First Friday National Donut Day July 1 Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, National Gingersnap Day 3 Eat Beans Day, National Chocolate Wafer Day 4 Independence from Meat Day, National Barbecued Spareribs Day 5 National Apple Turnover Day 6 National Fried Chicken Day 7 Chocolate Day, National Macaroni Day, National Strawberry Sundae Day 8 National Chocolate with Almonds Day 9 National Sugar Cookie Day 11 National Blueberry Muffin Day, National Rainier Cherries Day 12 National Pecan Pie Day 13 National French Fries Day 14 National Macaroni and Cheese Day 15 National Gummi Worm Day, National Tapioca Pudding Day 17 National Peach Ice Cream Day 18 National Caviar Day, National Sour Candy Day 19 Fortune Cookie Day, International Cake Day, National Lollipop Day 20 National Ice Cream Day, National Junk Food Day 21 National Hot Dog Day 22 National Penuche Fudge Day 23 National Vanilla Ice Cream Day 24 National Tequila Day 25 National Hot Fudge Sundae Day 26 Bagelfest Day 27 National Creme Brulee Day, National Scotch Day 28 National Hamburger Day 29 National Chicken Wing Day, National Lasagna Day 30 National Cheesecake Day, National Chicken and Waffles Day - Third Sunday in July National Ice Cream Day - Last Thursday National Chili Dog Day August 1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day 2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, Braham Pie Day 3 National Mustard Day, National Watermelon Day 4 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 5 National Oyster Day 6 National Root Beer Float Day 7 National Raspberries and Cream Day 8 National SPAM Musubi Day, National Zucchini Day, International Beer Day 9 National Rice Pudding Day 10 National S’mores Day 11 National Raspberry Tart Day, National Panini Day 12 Julienne Fries Day 13 National Filet Mignon Day 14 National Creamsicle Day 15 Lemon Meringue Pie Day 16 National Rum Day, National Bratwurst Day 17 National Vanilla Custard Day 18 National Soft Ice Cream Day 19 Cupcake Day (For the RSPCA, Potato Day 20 National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day 21 National Pecan Torte Day, National Sweet Tea Day 22 National Spumoni Day 23 National Sponge Cake Day 24 National Peach Pie Day, National Waffle Day 25 National Banana Split Day 27 Banana Lovers’ Day 28 National Cherry Turnover Day 29 Chop Suey Day 30 National Toasted Marshmallow Day 31 National Trail Mix Day - Saturday prior to Labor Day International Bacon Day September 1 National Cherry Popover Day, National Gyro Day 2 National Grits for Breakfast Day, National Blueberry Popsicle Day 3 National Welsh Rarebit Day 4 National Macadamia Nut Day 5 National Cheese Pizza Day 6 National Coffee Ice Cream Day 7 Salami Day 8 National Date Nut Bread Day 9 National “I Love Food” Day 10 National Ants on a Log Day 11 National Hot Cross Bun Day 12 National Chocolate Milkshake Day 13 International Chocolate Day, National Peanut Day 14 Eat a Hoagie Day, National Cream Filled Donut Day 15 National Cheese Toast Day, National Linguine Day 16 National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day, National Guacamole Day 17 National Apple Dumpling Day 18 National Cheeseburger Day 19 National Butterscotch Pudding Day 20 National String Cheese Day 21 International Banana Festival, National Pecan Cookie Day 22 National Ice Cream Cone Day, National White Chocolate Day 23 Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids, National Snack Stick Day 24 National Cherries Jubilee Day 25 National Quesadilla Day 26 National Dumpling Day, National Key Lime Pie Day 27 Hug a Vegetarian Day, National Corned Beef Hash Day 28 Strawberry Cream Pie Day 29 National Coffee Day, National Mocha Day 30 National Mulled Cider Day October 1 Homemade Cookies Day, World Vegetarian Day 2 National Fried Scallops Day 3 National Caramel Custard Day 4 Kanelbullens Dag (Cinnamon Bun Day), National Taco Day 5 National Apple Betty Day 6 National Noodle Day 7 National Frappe Day 8 National Fluffernutter Day, National Pierogi Day, National Salmon Day 9 International Beer and Pizza Day, Moldy Cheese Day, Submarine Hoagie Hero Grinder Day 10 National Angel Food Cake Day 11 National Sausage Pizza Day 12 National Gumbo Day 13 National Yorkshire Pudding Day 14 National Dessert Day, National Chocolate Covered Insects Day 15 National Chicken Cacciatore Day, National Roast Pheasant Day 16 World Food Day 17 Four Prunes Day, National Pasta Day 18 Meatloaf Appreciation Day, National Chocolate Cupcake Day 19 National Seafood Bisque Day 20 National Brandied Fruit Day 21 National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day 22 National Nut Day 23 National Canning Day 24 National Bologna Day 25 National Greasy Foods Day 26 Mince Meat Pie Day, Pumpkin Day 27 National Potato Day 28 National Chocolate Day, Wild Foods Day 29 National Oatmeal Day 30 Buy a Donut Day, National Candy Corn Day 31 National Caramel Apple Day - First Wednesday National Pumpkin Seed Day - Second Friday World Egg Day November 1 National Deep Fried Clams Day, National Vinegar Day 2 National Deviled Egg Day 3 National Sandwich Day 4 National Candy Day, National Donut Day 5 National Nachos Day 6 National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day 9 National Greek Yogurt Day 10 National Pork Belly Day, National Vanilla Cupcake Day, National Mussels Day 11 National Sundae Day 12 National Pizza with Everything Day (Except Anchovies) 13 National Indian Pudding Day 14 National Guacamole Day, National Pickle Day 15 National Bundt Day, National Raisin Bran Cereal Day 16 National Fast Food Day 17 Homemade Bread Day, National Baklava Day 18 National Vichyssoise Day 19 National Macchiato Day 20 National Peanut Butter Fudge Day 21 Gingerbread Day, National Stuffing Day 22 National Cashew Day 23 Eat a Cranberry Day 24 National Sardines Day 25 National Parfait Day 26 National Cake Day 27 National Bavarian Cream Pie Day 28 National French Toast Day 29 Chocolates Day, National Lemon Cream Pie Day 30 National Mousse Day - First Thursday National Men Make Dinner Day December 1 Eat Red Apple Day, National Pie Day 2 National Fritters Day 3 National Apple Pie Day 4 National Cookie Day 5 National Sacher Torte Day 6 National Gazpacho Day 7 National Cotton Candy Day 8 National Chocolate Brownie Day, National Donair Day 9 National Opal Apples Day, National Pastry Day 10 National Lager Day 11 National Noodle Ring Day 12 National Pho Day, National Cocoa Day 13 Ice Cream and Violins Day 14 National Bouillabaisse Day 15 National Cupcake Day 16 National Chocolate Covered Anything Day 17 National Maple Syrup Day 18 National Roast Suckling Pig Day 19 National Hard Candy Day 20 National Fried Shrimp Day 21 Kiwi Fruit Day 22 National Date Nut Bread Day 23 National Pfeffernuesse Day 24 National Eggnog Day 25 National Tamales Day, National Pumpkin Pie Day 26 National Candy Cane Day 27 National Fruit Cake Day 28 National Box of Chocolate Day 29 Pepper Pot Day 30 Bacon Day 31 National Champagne Day - May 28, July 28 & December 21 National Hamburger Day
Staying ahead in the restaurant industry means embracing change and seizing every opportunity to delight your customers. By incorporating food holidays into your menu strategy, you not only keep your offerings fresh and exciting but also tap into the enthusiasm and anticipation these special days bring.
Remember, keeping your menu up-to-date is crucial, and with tools like OrderOut, seamlessly integrating third-party delivery services into your Square or Clover POS has never been easier. So, take charge of your menu, embrace the festive spirit of food holidays, and elevate your restaurant to new heights of success! Which unique food holiday will you celebrate throughout the year?