Welcome to the Food Calendar, the place to find International & UK food-related awareness days, week, months, holidays and major events for 2023.
New events added regularly
The calendar is updated regularly when dates are released or I discover new events to be added. I’ve marked all of the new ones with *NEW* to help you spot them.
If you know of an event that’s missing then please leave a comment below or contact me by email and I’ll add it in.
January 2023
1 – 31 January | Slow Cooking Month |
1 – 31 January | Dry January |
1 – 31 January | Ginuary |
1 – 31 January | Veganuary |
1 January | New Year’s Day |
1 January | National Bloody Mary Day (US) |
2 January | National Buffet Day (US) |
2 January | Cream Puff Day (US) |
2 January | New Year’s Day Substitute Bank Holiday (UK) |
4 January | National Spaghetti Day (US) |
5 January | National Whipped Cream Day (US) |
6 January | National Shortbread Day |
6 January | Epiphany |
7 January | National Tempura Day |
8 January | English Toffee Day (US) |
9 January | Natinal Apricot Day (US) |
9 – 15 January | Fresh Squeezed Juice Week (US) |
11 January | National Milk Day (US) |
11 January | Hot Toddy Day (US) |
12 January | National Marzipan Day (US) |
13 January | Food Diversity Day |
15 January | Strawberry Day (Japan) |
15 January | Strawberry Ice Cream Day (US) |
15 January | National Bagel Day (US) |
16 January | International Hot & Spicy Food Day |
17 – 30 January | The Great Winter Get Together |
18 January | National Peking Duck Day (US) |
19 January | National Popcorn Day (US) |
20 January | National Cheese Lovers Day (US) |
21 January | Granola Bar Day (US) |
22 January | Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) |
23 January | National Pie Day (US) |
23 January | International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day |
25 January | Burn’s Night |
25 January | St Dwynwen’s Day |
25 January | National Irish Coffee Day (US) |
26 January | Australia Day |
27 January | International Chocolate Cake Day |
30 January | National Croissant Day |
31 January | National Hot Chocolate Day (US) |
31 January | World Vegan Chocolate Day |
February 2023
1 – 28 February | Chocolate Lovers Month (US) |
1 – 28 February | Canned Food Month (US) |
1 – 14 February | La Poutine (2) Week (Canada) |
1 February | International Gruitday |
2 February | Tater To Day (US) |
3 February | National Carrot Cake Day (US) |
3 February | National Bubble Gum Day (US) |
4 February | Homemade Soup Day (US) |
5 February | World Nutella Day |
5 February | British Yorkshire Pudding Day |
5 February | Chocolate Fondue Day |
6 February | International Frozen Yogurt Day |
6 February | Waitangi Day (New Zealand) |
6 February | National Fettuccine Alfredo Day (US) |
8 February | International Scotch Day |
9 February | National Pizza Day |
10 February | World Pulses Day |
12 February | Superbowl Sunday (US) |
13 February | Tortellini Day |
13 February | National Cheddar Day (US) |
14 February | Valentine’s Day |
16 February | National Almond Day (US) |
16 February | Tim Tam Day |
16 February | Fat Thursday |
17 February | National Cabbage Day (US) |
18 – 26 February | Real Bread Week |
20 February | National Cherry Pie Day (UK) |
20 February | National Muffin Day (US) |
21 February | National Sticky Bun Day (US) |
21 February | Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day / Mardi Gras |
22 February | National Margarita Day |
22 February | Cook a Sweet Potato Day |
23 February | National Banana Bread Day (US) |
23 February | National Chili Day (US) |
23 February | National Toast Day |
24 February | National Tortilla Chip Day (US) |
25 February | National Clam Chowder Day |
26 February | World Pistachio Day |
27 February – 5 March | National Eating Disorders Awareness Week |
27 February | National Strawberry Day |
27 February – 12 March | Fairtrade Fortnight |
27 February – 5 March | Cornish Pasty Week |
28 February | National Cupcake Day (Canada) |
28 February | Andalucía Day |
March 2023
1 – 31 March | National Flour Month (US) |
1 – 31 March | National Noodle Month (US) |
1 – 31 March | National Sauce Month (US) |
1 – 31 March | National Peanut Month (US) |
1 March | Peanut Butter Lovers Day (US) |
1 March | St David’s Day |
1 March | Beer Day (Iceland) |
1 March | Fruit Compote Day (US) |
4 March | World Obesity Day |
4 March | National Pound Cake Day (US) |
6 March | National Frozen Food Day (US) |
6 – 12 March | British Pie Week |
6 – 12 March | Food Waste Action Week |
6 – 12 March | National Butchers Week |
7 March | National Cereal Day (US) |
9 March | National Meatball Day (US) |
9 March | National Crab Day (US) |
9 March | International School Meals Day |
10 March | National Ranch Dressing Day (US) |
13 – 19 March | Nutrition & Hydration Week |
16 March | National Artichoke Heart Day |
17 March | St Patrick’s Day (NI Bank Holiday) |
17 March | Red Nose Day |
18 March | National Sloppy Joe Day (US) |
18 March | National Corndog Day (US) |
19 March | National Poultry Day (US) |
19 March | Pretzel Sunday/Bretzelsonndeg (Luxembourg) |
19 March | Mother’s Day (UK) |
20 March | National Ravioli Day (US) |
20 March | World Macaron Day |
21 March | National French Bread Day (US) |
*NEW* 22 March | World Water Day |
23 March | National Chia Day (US) |
23 March | National Tamale Day (US) |
25 March | International Waffle Day |
26 March | National Spinach Day (US) |
27 March | International Whisk(e)y Day |
30 March | World Idli Day |
April 2023
1 – 30 April | National Pecan Month (US) |
1 April | April Fool’s Day |
1 April | Sourdough Bread Day |
2 April | National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day (US) |
4 April | International Carrot Day |
4 April | Ramen Noodle Day |
5 April | National Deep Dish Pizza Day (US) |
6 April | National Burrito Day (US) |
6 April | National Twinkie Day |
7 April | World Health Day |
7 April | National Coffee Cake Day (US) |
7 April | National Beer Day (US) |
7 April | Good Friday (UK Bank Holiday) |
9 April | Easter Sunday |
10 April | Easter Monday (England & Wales Bank Holiday) |
11 April | Cheese Fondue Day |
12 April | National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day |
12 April | National Licorice Day (US) |
14 April | National Pecan Day (US) |
16 April | Day of The Mushroom |
16 April | National Eggs Benedict Day |
18 April | National Animal Cracker Day |
19 April | National Garlic Day (US) |
20 April | Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day (US) |
21 April | National Tea Day |
21 April | Banana Day |
22 April | National Jelly Bean Day (US) |
23 April | National Picnic Day (US) |
23 April | St George’s Day |
23 April | National Asparagus Day |
23 – 30 April | British Beef Week |
24 – 30 April | National Intergenerational Week |
24 – 28 April | Allergy Awareness Week |
24 – 28 April | Every Kid Healthy Week (US) |
25 April | ANZAC Day (Australia) |
26 April | National Pretzel Day (US) |
26 April | Stop Food Waste Day |
27 April | National Prime Rib Day (US) |
27 April | National Gummi Bear Day |
28 April | National Blueberry Pie Day (US) |
29 April | National Shrimp Scampi Day (US) |
29 April | International Bacon Day |
30 April | Oatmeal Cookie Day (US) |
30 April | Bubble Tea Day (Taiwan+) |
30 April – 1 May | Walpurgis Night |
May 2023
1 – 31 May | American Cheese Month |
1 – 31 May | National Strawberry Month (US) |
1 – 31 May | National Egg Month (US) |
1 – 31 May | National Salad Month (US) |
1 – 8 May | Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa |
1 May | Gloucester Cheese Rolling Day |
1 May | Early May Bank Holiday (UK) |
2 May | World Tuna Day |
4 May | National Orange Juice Day (US) |
5 May | Cinco de Mayo |
5 May | National Hoagie Day (US) |
6 May | National Homebrew Day (US) |
6 May | The Coronation of King Charles III |
8 May | Coronation Bank Holiday |
10 May | National Shrimp Day (US) |
13 May | World Cocktail Day |
13 May | International Hummus Day |
13 May | National Apple Pie Day (US) |
13 May | World Fairtrade Day |
14 May | Mother’s Day (US) |
15 – 21 May | National Vegetarian Week |
15 – 21 May | National Salt Awareness Week |
15 – 21 May | Coeliac Awareness Week |
16 May | National Coquilles St. Jacques Day |
17 May | National Walnut Day |
17 May | World Baking Day |
18 May | National Marshmallow Day (Australia) |
20 May | Quiche Lorraine Day (US) |
20 May | World Whisky Day |
20 – 28 May | National Doughnut Week (For The Children’s Trust) |
21 May | International Tea Day |
22 – 28 May | British Sandwich Week |
28 May | World Hunger Day |
28 May | National Brisket Day (US) |
28 May | International Hamburger Day |
29 May | Tiger Nut Day |
29 May | Memorial Day (US) |
29 May | Spring Bank Holiday (UK) |
29 May | National Biscuit Day |
29 May – 4 June | National BBQ Week |
29 May – 11 June | British Tomato Fortnight |
31 May | National Macaroon Day (US) |
June 2023
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July 2023
1 – 31 July | Ice Cream Month |
1 – 31 July | Baked Bean Month |
1 – 31 July | National Grilling Month (US) |
3 – 9 July | Alcohol Awareness Week |
3 – 9 July | Great British Pea Week |
4 July | National Independence Day (US) |
4 July | National Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk Day (US) |
5 July | National Graham Cracker Day (US) |
6 July | National Fried Chicken Day (US) |
7 July | World Chocolate Day |
7 July | National Macaroni Day (US) |
9 July | National Sugar Cookie Day (US) |
9 July | World Rum Day |
10 July | Pina Colada Day |
11 July | International Raw Food Day |
12 July | Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen’s Day (NI) |
12 July | National Pecan Pie Day (US) |
13 July | International French Fry Day |
14 July | National Mac and Cheese Day (US) |
16 July | National Cherry Day |
18 July | National Caviar Day (US) |
19 July | National Daiquiri Day (US) |
19 July | Hot Dog Day |
20 July | National Lollipop Day (US) |
21 July | National Lamington Day (Australia) |
22 July | National Mango Day (US) |
24 July | National Tequila Day |
25 July | National Cheese and Wine Day (US) |
29 July | National Lasagne Day (US) |
27 July | National Creme Brûlée Day |
29 July | International Chicken Wing Day |
30 July | International Cheesecake Day |
31 July | National Avocado Day (US) |
August 2023
3 August | National Watermelon Day (US) |
4 August | International Beer Day |
4 August | Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (US) |
5 August | National Mustard Day (US) |
5 August | Annual Mead Day (US) |
5 August | National Oyster Day (US) |
7 – 13 August | National Allotments Week |
7 – 13 August | Afternoon Tea Week |
7 August | August Bank Holiday (Scotland) |
9 August | Swiss Roll Day |
9 August | National Rice Pudding Day |
10 August | National S’mores Day (US) |
11 August | National Bakewell Tart Day |
13 August | National Prosecco Day |
13 August | Melon Day (Turkmenistan) |
15 August | National Lemon Meringue Pie Day (US) |
16 August | National Rum Day (US) |
17 August | Vanilla Custard Day (US) |
18 August | National Fajita Day (US) |
19 August | National Potato Day (US) |
22 August | National ‘Eat a Peach’ Day (US) |
22 August | World Plant Milk Day |
23 August | National Sponge Cake Day (US) |
24 August | Peach Pie Day (US) |
28 August | Summer Bank Holiday (England, Wales & NI) |
29 August | National Lemon Juice Day |
30 August | National Toasted Marshmallow Day (US) |
31 August | Trail Mix Day (US) |
31 August | National Burger Day |
TBC | National Farmers Market Week (US) |
September 2023
1 – 30 September | Sourdough September |
1 – 30 September | Organic September |
1 – 30 September | Honey Month (US) |
1 – 7 September | Love Lamb Week |
1 – 14 September | Le Burger Week (Canada) |
1 September | National Tofu Day |
2 September | World Coconut Day |
3 September | National Welsh Rarebit Day |
4 September | Labor Day (US) |
4 September | Macademia Nut Day (US) |
4 September | Eat An Extra Dessert Day |
4 – 8 September | Zero Waste Week |
5 September | Cheese Pizza Day |
5 – 11 September | Cake Week UK |
7 September | World Salami Day |
7 September | Acorn Squash Day (US) |
9 September | National Wienerschnitzel Day (US) |
12 September | National Blackberry Day |
12 September | Chocolate Milkshake Day (US) |
13 September | International Chocolate Day |
13 September | Peanut Day (US) |
13 September | National Cachaça Day (Brazil) |
15 September | National Linguine Day (US) |
16 September – 1 October | British Food Fortnight |
16 September | Guacamole Day (US) |
16 September | International Eat An Apple Day |
16 September – 3 October | Oktoberfest |
18 September | Cheeseburger Day (US) |
18 – 24 September | Negroni Week |
20 September | World Paella Day |
20 September | Pepperoni Pizza Day |
20 September | National Fried Rice Day (US) |
21 September | National Chai Day |
21 September | National Pawpaw Day |
22 September | White Chocolate Day (US) |
23 September – 22 October | Seed Gathering Season |
23 September | National Bacon Butty Day |
24 September | National Mofongo Day |
*NEW* 24 September | Heritage Day / Braai Day (South Africa) |
25 September | National Lobster Day 2 (US) |
25 September | National Quesadilla Day (US) |
26 September | World Dumpling Day |
26 September | National Chimichanga Day (US) |
26 September | Pancake Day (US) |
27 September | Corned Beef Hash Day (US) |
27 September | World School Milk Day |
28 September | International Poke Day |
29 September | National Biscotti Day (US) |
29 September | International End Food Waste Day |
29 September | Macmillan Worlds Biggest Coffee Mornings |
TBC | Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight |
TBC | National Rice Week |
TBC | National Kebab Day |
TBC | Autumn Allergy Awareness Week |
October 2023
1 – 31 October | National Cookbook Month (US) |
1 – 31 October | Unblocktober |
1 – 31 October | National Cholesterol Month |
1 – 31 October | National Apple Month (US) |
1 October | International Coffee Day |
1 October | National Potato Day (Ireland) |
1 October | National Pumpkin Spice Day (US) |
1 October | National Homemade Cookie Day (US) |
1 October | World Vegetarian Day |
2 October | National Smarties Day (US) |
4 October | National Kale Day (US) |
4 October | Cinnamon Roll Day (Sweden & Finland) |
4 October | Taco Day (UK) |
4 October | National Vodka Day (US) |
6 October | National Noodle Day (US) |
7 October | International Scottish Gin Day |
7 October | UK Fungus Day |
8 October | National Pierogi Day (US) |
8 October | National Fluffernutter Day (US) |
9 October | International Beer & Pizza Day |
9 October | Moldy Cheese Day (US) |
9 – 13 October | National School Meal’s Week |
9 October | Thanksgiving (Canada) |
10 October | World Porridge Day |
10 October | Angel Food Cake Day (US) |
11 October | Southern Food Heritage Day |
12 October | National Gumbo Day (US) |
12 October | National Pulled Pork Day (US) |
13 October | World Egg Day |
14 October | National Dessert Day (US) |
15 October | National Cheese Curd Day (US) |
15 October | National Mushroom Day (US) |
15 October | Shawarma Day |
16 October | World Bread Day |
16 – 22 October | UK Coffee Week |
*NEW* 16 October | World Food Day |
18 October | Chocolate Cupcake Day (US) |
19 October | International Gin & Tonic Day |
20 October | International Chefs Day |
21 October | Apple Day |
21 October | National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day (US) |
21 October | International Day of The Nacho |
22 October | National Nut Day (US) |
24 October | National Bologna Day (US) |
24 October | World Tripe Day |
25 October | World Pasta Day |
26 October | Pumpkin Day (US) |
26 October | National Chicken Fried Steak Day (US) |
27 October | National Cheese Toastie Day |
27 October | National Breadstick Day (US) |
27 October | Global Champagne Day |
30 October | National Candy Corn Day (US) |
31 October | Halloween |
TBC | National Curry Week |
TBC | Egg Week |
TBC | National Barramundi Day (Australia) |
TBC | Meals on Wheels Week |
November 2023
1 – 30 November | World Vegan Month |
1 November | World Vegan Day |
1 November | National Calzone Day (US) |
1 November | National Vinegar Day (US) |
2 November | Day of The Dead (Día de los Muertos) |
2 November | World Mankousheh Day |
3 November | World Sandwich Day |
5 November | Guy Fawkes (Bonfire) Night |
6 – 12 November | National Fig Week (US) |
6 November | National Nachos Day (US) |
6 – 12 November | British Game Week |
7 November | National Mud Cake (Kladdkakans) Day (Sweden) |
8 November | Cappuccino Day |
9 November | International Stout Day |
9 November | British Pudding Day |
9 November | National Greek Yogurt Day (US) |
9 November | Fried Chicken Sandwich Day (US) |
9 November | National Scrapple Day (US) |
9 November | British Pudding Day |
10 November | Vanilla Cupcake Day (US) |
11 November | National Sundae Day (US) |
11 November | Pocky & Pretz Day (Japan) |
12 November | National Pupusa Day |
13 November | Chicken Nugget Day |
14 November | World Diabetes Day |
14 November | Pickle Day (US) |
15 November | National Bundt Cake |
17 November | Homemade Bread Day (US) |
17 November | Baklava Day (US) |
18 November | Australian Gin Day |
21 November | National Stuffing Day (US) |
23 November | National Espresso Day (US) |
23 November | National Cashew Day (US) |
23 November | Thanksgiving (USA) |
24 November | National Sardines Day 9US) |
26 November | National Milk Day (India) |
26 November | National Cake Day (US) |
26 November | Stir-Up Sunday |
*NEW* 26 November | World Olive Day |
28 November | French Toast Day (US) |
30 November | St Andrew’s Day (Scottish Bank Holiday) |
TBC | Sugar Awareness Week |
TBC | Children In Need |
TBC | Roast Dinner Day |
December 2023
2 December | Crate Day – Crate of Beer (New Zealand) |
2 December | English Breakfast Day |
2 December | Fritters Day |
3 December | National Green Bean Casserole Day (US) |
4 December | National Cookie Day (US) |
5 December | Pigs in Blankets Day |
5 December | National Sachertorte Day (US) |
6 December | National Gazpacho Day |
6 December | National Microwave Oven Day (US) |
6 December | Krampusnacht / Feast of St. Nicholas |
7 December | National Cotton Candy Day (US) |
8 December | Brownie Day (US) |
9 December | National Pastry Day (US) |
12 December | Get Ahead Gravy Day |
12 December | Gingerbread House Day (US) |
12 December | National Ambrosia Day (US) |
13 December | National Cocoa Day (US) |
14 December | Biscuits and Gravy Day (US) |
14 December | Roast Chestnuts Day (US) |
14 December | National Bouillabaisse Day |
17 December | National Maple Syrup Day (US) |
17 December | Maple Syrup Day (US) |
18 December | Bake Cookies Day (US) |
19 December | Oatmeal Muffin Day (US) |
20 December | National Sangria Day |
21 December | Kiwi Fruit Day |
22 December | Cookie Exchange Day (US) |
23 December | National Pfeffernusse Day (US) |
24 December | National Eggnog Day |
24 December | Christmas Eve |
25 December | Christmas Day |
26 December | Boxing Day |
26 December | Christmas Candy Cane Day (US) |
27 December | National Fruitcake Day (US) |
30 December | National Bacon Day (US) |
31 December | New Year’s Eve |
Something missing?
If you know of an event that’s missing from the calendar, then please let me know, and I’ll be happy to add it in.
Katie Elliott says
HI Charlotte,
British Tomato Fortnight will be happening from the 20th May – 2nd June.
Expect lots of British tomato inspired recipes coming your way!
Kindest,
Katie
Charlotte Oates says
Thanks for letting me know. I’ll add it to the calendar next time I do an update.
Sue cliff says
Hi, I am trying to print the calendar, but it wont let me ! thanks SUe
Charlotte Oates says
Which browser are you using? When I try in Safari it seems to print OK.
Chris Phillips says
This is brilliant! I’ve just taken over the social media for the company I work for and this is going to be a huge help!
Michael says
Hi Charlotte, UK Sausage Week 2019 will run from 21st to 27th October – it’s a great event and another to add to your really useful calendar! Thank you, Michael
Charlotte Oates says
Thanks for letting me know, I’ll add it to the calendar on my next update.
Sean Blaney says
Geez, you don’t realize how many days there are dedicated to food until you list them all out like this! I guess it’s not all that surprising though since we kinda need food to live 😉
Charlotte Oates says
The UK is nothing compared to America. They have a different day to celebrate for almost every day of the year.
Laura Rae says
thanks for this its fab! will you be doing . a2019 one?
Charlotte Oates says
Yes, I plan to add the dates I have for 2019 in the next update (although many dates for next year will not have been confirmed yet).
Mahtab Chenevix-Trench says
This is amazing! Thanks so much for putting this together 🙂 All the best Tabbi!
David Pena says
I am so glade to find it useful. This list is really awesome. I have been looking for something like this for a few weeks now I’ll definitely be linking up.Thanks for putting it together and sharing it.
Simon Evans says
i’ve made a google calendar for all the food related events which can be helpful to anyone needing this within the food industry
https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=ZXJ1ZHVzLmNvbV8wMGx2cTFybG1zcXIyNWlia2xkZ3JpMTE4c0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t
hope this helps anyone!
Justyna Serwach says
Charlotte, brilliant idea and Simon, I was just starting to work on a food google calendar – thanks for saving my time!
Steph says
Brilliant idea, thanks.
ELEVATE LIFESTYLE says
Thanks for the information.
Richard - Learntoloveyourkitchen.com says
Amazing, such a useful post! Thank you 🙂
vikki says
Charlotte this calendar is a brilliant idea and very helpful thankyou.
Laura says
Hi Charlotte thanks so much for putting this together!! It will really help me with producing more content for my Instagram account
Sandra says
Hello Charlotte, I’m new here and I’m wondering what TBC means…
Well done you, this will give me plenty of ideas to do on my activities. Thank you!!!
Charlotte Oates says
It means I haven’t found an officially published date for the event but I’m checking every month and it’ll be added as soon as I know it. The month they’re added in assumes the don’t move too much from the previous year.
Stu J Brown says
Awesome piece of content. This is going to help me open up my recipe book a lot more often in the future! My favourite has to be British Pie Week. Any excuse to make a home made pie! Thanks 🙂
kaizer says
they are absolutely fantastic! I am glad to see all small to large event 🙂 This is really helpful in building events calendar for the businesses like hotel and restaurants.
A very well done 🙂
Thank you once again.
Sarah says
Currently building a food day schedule for a food supplier business and this is an immense help. Thank you so much for all your effort – very much appreciated.
Vicki Montague says
I love this Charlotte. You are a super star!
Charlotte Oates says
I know!
Ha ha 🙂
Laura says
Hi there, I’ve just come across this, it’s fantastic, thank you!
Can I ask when you might be putting up next years or if you plan to as it’s very a very useful tool to use as a teacher and healthy schools coordinator!
Charlotte Oates says
I’ll be adding the 2018 calendar at the end of this month. It’s usually pretty empty at the start as a lot of event dates are yet to be set but I’ll keep updating it every month as and when I find new events/dates.