Welcome to the Food Calendar, the place to find all of the UK’s food-related national awareness days, week, months, holidays and major events for 2021 and 2022.
New events added regularly
The calendar is updated regularly when dates are released or I discover new events to be added. I’ve marked of all 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 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| 1 January | National Bloody Mary Day (US) |
| 1 – 31 January | Dry January |
| 1 – 31 January | Ginuary |
| 1 – 31 January | Veganuary |
| 2 January | National Buffet Day (US) |
| 4 January | National Spaghetti Day (US) |
| 6 January | National Shortbread Day |
| 12 January | National Marzipan Day (US) |
| 15 January | Strawberry Day (Japan) |
| 15 January | National Bagel Day (US) |
| 16 January | International Hot & Spicy Food Day |
| 18 January | National Peking Duck Day (US) |
| 19 January | National Popcorn Day (US) |
| 23 January | National Pie Day (US) |
| 23 January | International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day |
| 25 January | Burn’s Night |
| 25 January | St Dwynwen’s Day |
| 26 January | Australia Day |
| 27 January | International Chocolate Cake Day |
| 30 January | National Croissant Day |
| 31 January | National Hot Chocolate Day (US) |
February 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| *NEW* 1 – 7 February | La Poutine Week (Canada) |
| 2 February | International Frozen Yoghurt Day |
| 3 February | National Carrot Cake Day (US) |
| 5 February | World Nutella Day |
| 6 February | National Frozen Yogurt Day (US) |
| 7 February | British Yorkshire Pudding Day |
| 7 February | Superbowl Sunday (US) |
| 9 February | National Pizza Day |
| 10 February | World Pulses Day |
| 12 February | Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) |
| 13 February | Tortellini Day |
| 14 February | Valentine’s Day |
| 16 February | Shrove Tuesday |
| 16 February | National Almond Day (US) |
| 20 – 28 February | Real Bread Week |
| 21 February | National Sticky Bun Day (US) |
| 22 February | National Margarita Day |
| 22 February – 7 March | Fairtrade Fortnight |
| 25 February | National Toast Day |
| 25 February | National Chili Day (US) |
| 26 February | National Pistachio Day (US) |
| 27 February | National Strawberry Day |
March 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 – 7 March | Food Waste Action Week |
| 1 – 31 March | National Sauce Month (US) |
| 1 March | Peanut Butter Lovers Day (US) |
| 1 March | St David’s Day |
| 1 – 7 March | National Eating Disorders Awareness Week |
| 1 – 7 March | British Pie Week |
| 4 March | World Obesity Day |
| 4 March | National Pound Cake Day (US) |
| 7 March | National Cereal Day (US) |
| 8 – 14 March | National Salt Awareness Week |
| 8 – 14 March | National Butchers Week |
| 8 – 14 March | National Intergenerational Week |
| 9 March | National Crab Day (US) |
| 9 March | National Meatball Day (US) |
| 11 March | International School Meals Day |
| 14 March | Mother’s Day (UK) |
| 17 March | St Patrick’s Day |
| 19 March | National Corndog Day (US) |
| 19 March | Red Nose Day |
| 20 March | National Ravioli Day (US) |
| 25 March | International Waffle Day |
| 26 March | National Spinach Day (US) |
| 27 March | International Whisk(e)y Day |
April 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 April | April Fool’s Day |
| 1 April | National Burrito Day (US) |
| 1 April | Sourdough Bread Day |
| 2 April | Good Friday |
| 2 April | National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day (US) |
| 4 April | International Carrot Day |
| 4 April | Easter Sunday |
| 5 April | Easter Monday |
| 7 April | World Health Day |
| 7 April | National Coffee Cake Day (US) |
| 11 April | Cheese Fondue Day |
| 12 April | National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (US) |
| 16 April | Day of The Mushroom |
| 16 April | National Eggs Benedict Day |
| 19 April | National Garlic Day (US) |
| 21 April | National Tea Day |
| 23 April | National Picnic Day (US) |
| 23 April | St George’s Day |
| 23 – 30 April | British Beef Week |
| 25 April | ANZAC Day (Australia) |
| 26 April | National Pretzel Day (US) |
| 26 – 30 April | Allergy Awareness Week |
| 27 April | National Prime Rib Day (US) |
| *NEW* 28 April | National Blueberry Pie Day (US) |
| 29 April | National Shrimp Scampi Day (US) |
| 30 April | Oatmeal Cookie Day (US) |
May 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| *NEW* 1 – 7 May | La Pizza Week (Canada) |
| 1 – 8 May | Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa |
| 2 May | World Tuna Day |
| 5 May | Cinco de Mayo |
| 8 May | World Fairtrade Day |
| 8 – 16 May | National Doughnut Week (For The Children’s Trust) |
| 9 May | Mother’s Day (US) |
| 10 May | National Shrimp Day (US) |
| 10 – 16 May | National Vegetarian Week |
| 10 – 16 May | Coeliac Awareness Week |
| *NEW* 13 May | National Apple Pie Day (US) |
| 13 May | International Hummus Day |
| 15 May | World Whisky Day |
| 16 – 22 May | British Sandwich Week |
| 17 May | National Walnut Day |
| 17 – 24 May | World’s Healthiest Afternoon Tea |
| 21 May | International Tea Day |
| 24 May – 6 June | British Tomato Fortnight |
| 28 May | National Brisket Day (US) |
| 28 May | International Hamburger Day |
| 28 May | World Hunger Day |
| 29 May | Tiger Nut Day |
| 29 May | National Biscuit Day |
June 2021
July 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 – 31 July | Ice Cream Month |
| 2 – 11 July | National BBQ Week |
| 4 July | National Independence Day (US) |
| 5 – 11 July | Great British Pea Week |
| 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) |
| *NEW* 12 July | National Pecan Pie Day (US) |
| 13 July | International French Fry Day |
| *NEW* 14 July | National Mac and Cheese Day (US) |
| 16 July | National Cherry Day |
| 17 July | Hot Dog Day |
| 18 July | National Caviar Day (US) |
| 20 July | National Lollipop Day (US) |
| 21 July | National Lamington Day (AUS) |
| 25 July | National Cheese and Wine Day (US) |
| 29 July | National Lasagne Day (US) |
| 29 July | International Chicken Wing Day |
| 30 July | International Cheesecake Day |
| 31 July | National Avocado Day (US) |
August 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| *NEW* 1 – 7 August | National Farmers Market Week (US) |
| 3 August | National Watermelon Day (US) |
| 4 August | Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (US) |
| 5 August | National Oyster Day (US) |
| 6 August | International Beer Day |
| 7 August | National Mustard Day (US) |
| 7 August | Annual Mead Day (US) |
| 9 – 15 August | National Allotments Week |
| 9 – 15 August | Afternoon Tea Week |
| 10 August | National S’mores Day (US) |
| 13 August | National Prosecco Day |
| 15 August | National Lemon Meringue Pie Day (US) |
| 16 August | National Rum Day |
| 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) |
| *NEW* 24 August | Peach Pie Day (US) |
| 26 August | National Burger Day |
| 31 August | Trail Mix Day (US) |
September 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 – 7 September | Love Lamb Week |
| 1 – 30 September | Sourdough September |
| 1 – 30 September | Organic September |
| 1 – 30 September | Honey Month (US) |
| *NEW* 1 – 14 September | Le Burger Week (Canada) |
| 1 September | National Tofu Day |
| 3 September | National Welsh Rarebit Day |
| 4 – 19 September | Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight |
| 4 September | Macademia Nut Day (US) |
| 4 September | International Bacon Day |
| 5 September | Cheese Pizza Day |
| 6 – 10 September | Zero Waste Week |
| 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 – 19 September | Negroni Week |
| 15 September | National Linguine Day (US) |
| 16 September | Guacamole Day (US) |
| 18 September | Cheeseburger Day (US) |
| 18 September – 3 October | British Food Fortnight |
| 18 September – 3 October | Oktoberfest |
| 18 September | International Eat An Apple Day |
| 20 September | World Paella Day |
| 20 September | Pepperoni Pizza Day |
| 22 September | White Chocolate Day (US) |
| 22 September – 22 October | Seed Gathering Season |
| 25 September | Macmillan Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning |
| 25 September | National Lobster Day 2 (US) |
| 26 September | World Dumpling Day |
| 26 September | Pancake Day (US) |
| 27 September | Corned Beef Hash Day (US) |
| 28 September | International Poke Day |
| 29 September | National Biscotti Day (US) |
| 29 September | World School Milk Day |
| 29 September | International End Food Waste Day |
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October 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 October | International Coffee Day |
| 1 October | National Pumpkin Spice Day (US) |
| 1 – 31 October | Unblocktober |
| 1 October | World Vegetarian Day |
| 1 – 31 October | National Cholesterol Month |
| 2 October | UK Fungus Day |
| 4 October | Cinnamon Roll Day (Sweden & Finland) |
| 4 October | Taco Day (UK) |
| 4 October | National Vodka Day (US) |
| *NEW* 4 – 10 October | National Curry Week |
| 6 – 12 October | Egg Week |
| 6 October | National Noodle Day (US) |
| 8 October | World Egg Day |
| 8 October | National Pierogi Day (US) |
| 9 October | International Beer & Pizza Day |
| 9 October | Moldy Cheese Day (US) |
| 9 – 25 October | RNLI Fish Supper |
| 10 October | World Porridge Day |
| 10 October | Angel Food Cake Day (US) |
| 11 October | Thanksgiving (Canada) |
| 14 October | National Dessert Day (US) |
| 16 October | World Food Day |
| 18 October | Chocolate Cupcake Day (US) |
| 18 – 24 October | UK Coffee Week |
| 19 October | International Gin & Tonic Day |
| 20 October | International Chefs Day |
| 21 October | Apple Day |
| 21 October | National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day (US) |
| 22 October | Global Champagne Day |
| 22 October | National Nut Day (US) |
| 23 October | National Barramundi Day (Australia) |
| 25 October | World Pasta Day |
| 26 October | Pumpkin Day (US) |
| 31 October | Halloween |
| TBC | National Seafood Week |
November 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 November | World Vegan Day |
| 1 – 30 November | World Vegan Month |
| *NEW* 1 – 7 November | National Fig Week (US) |
| 2 November | Day of The Dead (Día de los Muertos) |
| 3 November | World Sandwich Day |
| 4 November | International Stout Day |
| 5 November | Guy Fawkes (Bonfire) Night |
| 6 November | National Nachos Day (US) |
| 7 November | National Mud Cake (Kladdkakans) Day (Sweden) |
| 8 – 14 November | Sugar Awareness Week |
| 8 November | Cappuccino Day |
| 9 November | National Greek Yogurt Day (US) |
| 10 November | Vanilla Cupcake Day (US) |
| 11 – 15 November | National School Meal’s Week |
| 11 November | National Sundae Day (US) |
| 14 November | World Diabetes Day |
| 14 November | Pickle Day (US) |
| 15 – 21 November | Alcohol Awareness Week |
| 17 November | Homemade Bread Day (US) |
| 17 November | Baklava Day (US) |
| 21 November | Stir-Up Sunday |
| 21 November | National Stuffing Day (US) |
| *NEW* 22 – 28 November | British Game Week |
| 23 November | National Espresso Day (US) |
| *NEW* 23 November | National Cashew Day (US) |
| 24 November | National Sardines Day 9US) |
| 25 November | Thanksgiving (USA) |
| *NEW* 26 November | National Milk Day (India) |
| 28 November | French Toast Day (US) |
| 30 November | St Andrew’s Day |
| TBC | Children In Need |
| TBC | Roast Dinner Day |
December 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2 December | English Breakfast Day |
| 4 December | National Cookie Day (US) |
| 5 December | Pigs in Blankets Day |
| 6 December | National Gazpacho Day |
| 8 December | Brownie Day (US) |
| 9 December | National Pastry Day (US) |
| 12 December | Get Ahead Gravy Day |
| 12 December | Gingerbread House Day (US) |
| 13 December | National Cocoa Day (US) |
| 14 December | Biscuits and Gravy Day (US) |
| 17 December | Maple Syrup Day (US) |
| 19 December | Oatmeal Muffin Day (US) |
| 20 December | National Sangria Day |
| 21 December | Kiwi Fruit Day |
| 24 December | National Eggnog Day |
| 25 December | Christmas |
| 30 December | National Bacon Day (US) |
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve |
January 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| 1 January | National Bloody Mary Day (US) |
| 1 – 31 January | Dry January |
| 1 – 31 January | Ginuary |
| 1 – 31 January | Veganuary |
| 2 January | National Buffet Day (US) |
| 4 January | National Spaghetti Day (US) |
| 6 January | National Shortbread Day |
| 12 January | National Marzipan Day (US) |
| 15 January | Strawberry Day (Japan) |
| 15 January | National Bagel Day (US) |
| 16 January | International Hot & Spicy Food Day |
| 18 January | National Peking Duck Day (US) |
| 19 January | National Popcorn Day (US) |
| 23 January | National Pie Day (US) |
| 23 January | International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day |
| 25 January | Burn’s Night |
| 25 January | St Dwynwen’s Day |
| 26 January | Australia Day |
| 27 January | International Chocolate Cake Day |
| 30 January | National Croissant Day |
| 31 January | National Hot Chocolate Day (US) |
February 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 February | Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) |
| 2 February | International Frozen Yoghurt Day |
| 3 February | National Carrot Cake Day (US) |
| 5 February | World Nutella Day |
| 6 February | National Frozen Yogurt Day (US) |
| 6 February | British Yorkshire Pudding Day |
| 6 February | Superbowl Sunday (US) |
| 9 February | National Pizza Day |
| 10 February | World Pulses Day |
| 13 February | Tortellini Day |
| 14 February | Valentine’s Day |
| 16 February | National Almond Day (US) |
| 21 February | National Sticky Bun Day (US) |
| 24 February | National Chili Day (US) |
| 26 February | National Pistachio Day (US) |
| 27 February | National Strawberry Day |
| TBC | La Poutine Week (Canada) |
| TBC | Real Bread Week |
| TBC | National Margarita Day |
| TBC | Fairtrade Fortnight |
| TBC | National Toast Day |
March 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 March | Shrove Tuesday |
| 1 – 31 March | National Sauce Month (US) |
| 1 March | Peanut Butter Lovers Day (US) |
| 1 March | St David’s Day |
| 1 – 7 March | National Eating Disorders Awareness Week |
| 4 March | World Obesity Day |
| 4 March | National Pound Cake Day (US) |
| 7 – 13 March | Food Waste Action Week |
| 7 – 13 March | British Pie Week |
| 7 March | National Cereal Day (US) |
| 9 March | National Crab Day (US) |
| 9 March | National Meatball Day (US) |
| 17 March | St Patrick’s Day |
| 18 March | Red Nose Day |
| 20 March | National Ravioli Day (US) |
| 25 March | International Waffle Day |
| 26 March | National Spinach Day (US) |
| 27 March | Mother’s Day (UK) |
| 27 March | International Whisk(e)y Day |
| TBC | National Salt Awareness Week |
| TBC | National Butchers Week |
| TBC | National Intergenerational Week |
| TBC | International School Meals Day |
| TBC | National Corndog Day (US) |
April 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 April | April Fool’s Day |
| 1 April | Sourdough Bread Day |
| 2 April | National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day (US) |
| 4 April | International Carrot Day |
| 7 April | National Burrito Day (US) |
| 7 April | World Health Day |
| 7 April | National Coffee Cake Day (US) |
| 11 April | Cheese Fondue Day |
| 12 April | National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (US) |
| 15 April | Good Friday |
| 16 April | Day of The Mushroom |
| 16 April | National Eggs Benedict Day |
| 17 April | Easter Sunday |
| 18 April | Easter Monday |
| 19 April | National Garlic Day (US) |
| 21 April | National Tea Day |
| 23 April | National Picnic Day (US) |
| 23 April | St George’s Day |
| 25 April | ANZAC Day (Australia) |
| 26 April | National Pretzel Day (US) |
| 26 – 30 April | Allergy Awareness Week |
| 27 April | National Prime Rib Day (US) |
| 28 April | National Blueberry Pie Day (US) |
| 29 April | National Shrimp Scampi Day (US) |
| 30 April | Oatmeal Cookie Day (US) |
| TBC | British Beef Week |
May 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2 May | World Tuna Day |
| 5 May | Cinco de Mayo |
| 7 – 15 May | National Doughnut Week (For The Children’s Trust) |
| 8 May | Mother’s Day (US) |
| 10 May | National Shrimp Day (US) |
| 13 May | National Apple Pie Day (US) |
| 13 May | International Hummus Day |
| 14 May | World Fairtrade Day |
| 16 – 22 May | National Vegetarian Week |
| 17 May | National Walnut Day |
| 21 May | World Whisky Day |
| 21 May | International Tea Day |
| 28 May | National Brisket Day (US) |
| 28 May | International Hamburger Day |
| 29 May | Tiger Nut Day |
| 30 May – 5 June | National BBQ Week |
| TBC | La Pizza Week (Canada) |
| TBC | Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa |
| TBC | Coeliac Awareness Week |
| TBC | British Sandwich Week |
| TBC | World’s Healthiest Afternoon Tea |
| TBC | British Tomato Fortnight |
| TBC | World Hunger Day |
| TBC | National Biscuit Day |
June 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 June | World Milk Day |
| 2 June | National Rocky Road Day (US) |
| 3 June | National Fish & Chips Day |
| 4 June | National Cheese Day |
| 4 – 5 June | The Big Lunch |
| 5 June | International Pineapple Day |
| 6 June | National Donut Day |
| 7 June | World Food Safety Day |
| 10 June | National Iced Tea Day (US) |
| 11 June | National Corn on the Cob Day (US) |
| 11 June | World Gin Day |
| 12 June | International Falafel Day |
| 14 June | National Bourbon Day (US) |
| 15 June | National Lobster Day 1 (US) |
| 15 June | Beer Day Britain |
| 16 June | World Tapas Day |
| 18 June | Sustainable Gastronomy Day |
| 18 June | International Sushi Day |
| 19 June | Father’s Day |
| 22 June | National Onion Ring Day (US) |
| 25 June | Anthony Bordain Day |
| 26 June | National Coconut Day (US) |
| 28 June | Ceviche Day |
| TBC | Welsh Wine Week |
| TBC | Open Farm Sunday |
| TBC | Nutrition & Hydration Week |
| TBC | Healthy Eating Week |
| TBC | Diabetes Week |
| TBC | Cupcake Day – Alzheimer’s Society |
| TBC | The Great Get Together |
| TBC | National Picnic Week |
| TBC | English Wine Week |
| TBC | National Cream Tea Day |
July 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 – 31 July | Ice Cream Month |
| 4 July | National Independence 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) |
| 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 |
| 17 July | Hot Dog Day |
| 18 July | National Caviar Day (US) |
| 20 July | National Lollipop Day (US) |
| 21 July | National Lamington Day (AUS) |
| 25 July | National Cheese and Wine Day (US) |
| 29 July | National Lasagne Day (US) |
| 29 July | International Chicken Wing Day |
| 30 July | International Cheesecake Day |
| 31 July | National Avocado Day (US) |
| TBC | Great British Pea Week |
August 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 – 7 August | National Farmers Market Week (US) |
| 3 August | National Watermelon Day (US) |
| 4 August | Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (US) |
| 5 August | National Oyster Day (US) |
| 5 August | International Beer Day |
| 6 August | National Mustard Day (US) |
| 6 August | Annual Mead Day (US) |
| 10 August | National S’mores Day (US) |
| 13 August | National Prosecco Day |
| 15 August | National Lemon Meringue Pie Day (US) |
| 18 August | National Fajita Day (US) |
| 22 August | National ‘Eat a Peach’ Day (US) |
| 23 August | National Sponge Cake Day (US) |
| 24 August | Peach Pie Day (US) |
| 25 August | National Burger Day |
| 31 August | Trail Mix Day (US) |
| TBC | National Allotments Week |
| TBC | Afternoon Tea Week |
| TBC | National Rum Day |
| TBC | National Potato Day (US) |
| TBC | World Plant Milk Day |
September 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 – 7 September | Love Lamb Week |
| 1 – 30 September | Sourdough September |
| 1 – 30 September | Organic September |
| 1 – 30 September | Honey Month (US) |
| 1 September | National Tofu Day |
| 3 September | National Welsh Rarebit Day |
| 3 September | International Bacon Day |
| 4 September | Macademia Nut Day (US) |
| 5 September | Cheese Pizza Day |
| 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) |
| 15 September | National Linguine Day (US) |
| 16 September | Guacamole Day (US) |
| 17 September – 3 October | Oktoberfest |
| 17 September | International Eat An Apple Day |
| 18 September | Cheeseburger Day (US) |
| 20 September | World Paella Day |
| 20 September | Pepperoni Pizza Day |
| 22 September | White Chocolate Day (US) |
| 22 September – 22 October | Seed Gathering Season |
| 25 September | National Lobster Day 2 (US) |
| 26 September | World Dumpling Day |
| 26 September | Pancake Day (US) |
| 27 September | Corned Beef Hash Day (US) |
| 28 September | International Poke Day |
| 28 September | World School Milk Day |
| 29 September | National Biscotti Day (US) |
| 29 September | International End Food Waste Day |
| TBC | Le Burger Week (Canada) |
| TBC | Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight |
| TBC | Zero Waste Week |
| TBC | Negroni Week |
| TBC | British Food Fortnight |
| TBC | Macmillan Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning |
October 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 October | International Coffee Day |
| 1 October | National Pumpkin Spice Day (US) |
| 1 – 31 October | Unblocktober |
| 1 – 31 October | National Cholesterol Month |
| 4 October | Cinnamon Roll Day (Sweden & Finland) |
| 4 October | Taco Day (UK) |
| 4 October | National Vodka Day (US) |
| 6 October | National Noodle Day (US) |
| 8 October | National Pierogi Day (US) |
| 9 October | International Beer & Pizza Day |
| 9 October | Moldy Cheese Day (US) |
| 10 October | World Porridge Day |
| 10 October | Angel Food Cake Day (US) |
| 10 October | Thanksgiving (Canada) |
| 14 October | World Egg Day |
| 14 October | National Dessert Day (US) |
| 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) |
| 22 October | National Nut Day (US) |
| 25 October | World Pasta Day |
| 26 October | Pumpkin Day (US) |
| 31 October | Halloween |
| TBC | World Vegetarian Day |
| TBC | UK Fungus Day |
| TBC | Egg Week |
| TBC | RNLI Fish Supper |
| TBC | World Food Day |
| TBC | UK Coffee Week |
| TBC | Global Champagne Day |
| TBC | National Barramundi Day (Australia) |
| TBC | National Seafood Week |
| TBC | National Curry Week |
November 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 November | World Vegan Day |
| 1 – 30 November | World Vegan Month |
| 1 – 7 November | National Fig Week (US) |
| 2 November | Day of The Dead (Día de los Muertos) |
| 3 November | World Sandwich Day |
| 3 November | International Stout Day |
| 5 November | Guy Fawkes (Bonfire) Night |
| 6 November | National Nachos Day (US) |
| 7 November | National Mud Cake (Kladdkakans) Day (Sweden) |
| 8 November | Cappuccino Day |
| 9 November | National Greek Yogurt Day (US) |
| 10 November | Vanilla Cupcake Day (US) |
| 10 – 14 November | National School Meal’s Week |
| 11 November | National Sundae Day (US) |
| 14 November | World Diabetes Day |
| 14 November | Pickle Day (US) |
| 17 November | Homemade Bread Day (US) |
| 17 November | Baklava Day (US) |
| 20 November | Stir-Up Sunday |
| 21 November | National Stuffing Day (US) |
| 23 November | National Espresso Day (US) |
| 23 November | National Cashew Day (US) |
| 24 November | National Sardines Day 9US) |
| 24 November | Thanksgiving (USA) |
| 26 November | National Milk Day (India) |
| 28 November | French Toast Day (US) |
| 30 November | St Andrew’s Day |
| TBC | Sugar Awareness Week |
| TBC | Alcohol Awareness Week |
| TBC | Children In Need |
| TBC | Roast Dinner Day |
| TBC | British Game Week |
December 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2 December | English Breakfast Day |
| 4 December | National Cookie Day (US) |
| 5 December | Pigs in Blankets Day |
| 6 December | National Gazpacho Day |
| 8 December | Brownie Day (US) |
| 9 December | National Pastry Day (US) |
| 12 December | Get Ahead Gravy Day |
| 12 December | Gingerbread House Day (US) |
| 13 December | National Cocoa Day (US) |
| 14 December | Biscuits and Gravy Day (US) |
| 17 December | Maple Syrup Day (US) |
| 19 December | Oatmeal Muffin Day (US) |
| 20 December | National Sangria Day |
| 21 December | Kiwi Fruit Day |
| 24 December | National Eggnog Day |
| 25 December | Christmas |
| 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.