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 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 2022
| 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| 1 January | National Bloody Mary Day (US) |
| 1 – 31 January | Slow Cooking Month |
| 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) |
| 5 January | National Whipped Cream Day (US) |
| 6 January | National Shortbread Day |
| 6 January | Epiphany |
| 8 January | English Toffee Day (US) |
| 9 January | Natinal Apricot Day (US) |
| 11 January | National Milk Day (US) |
| 12 January | National Marzipan Day (US) |
| 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 |
| 17 – 30 January | The Great Get Together – Winter |
| 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) |
| 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
| 1 February | Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) |
| 1 – 7 February | La Poutine Week (Canada) |
| 2 February | International Frozen Yoghurt Day |
| 2 February | Tater To Day (US) |
| 3 February | National Carrot Cake Day (US) |
| 4 February | Homemade Soup Day (US) |
| 5 February | World Nutella Day |
| 6 February | International Frozen Yogurt Day |
| 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 |
| 13 February | National Cheddar Day (US) |
| 14 February | Valentine’s Day |
| 16 February | National Almond Day (US) |
| 16 February | Tim Tam Day |
| 17 February | National Cabbage Day (US) |
| 19 – 27 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 – 6 March | Fairtrade Fortnight |
| 22 February | National Margarita Day |
| 23 February | National Banana Bread Day (US) |
| 24 February | National Chili Day (US) |
| 24 February – 24 April | National Toast Day |
| 26 February | National Pistachio Day (US) |
| 27 February | National Strawberry Day |
| 27 February – 5 March | Cornish Pasty Week |
March 2022
| 1 – 31 March | National Flour Month (US) |
| 1 – 31 March | National Noodle Month (US) |
| 1 – 31 March | National Sauce Month (US) |
| 1 – 7 March | National Eating Disorders Awareness Week |
| 1 March | Shrove Tuesday |
| 1 March | Peanut Butter Lovers Day (US) |
| 1 March | St David’s Day |
| 1 March | Beer Day (Iceland) |
| 4 March | World Obesity Day |
| 4 March | National Pound Cake Day (US) |
| 6 March | National Frozen Food Day (US) |
| 7 – 13 March | Food Waste Action Week |
| 7 – 13 March | British Pie Week |
| 7 – 13 March | SPAM Appreciation Week |
| 7 March | National Cereal Day (US) |
| 9 March | National Crab Day (US) |
| 9 March | National Meatball Day (US) |
| 10 March | International School Meals Day |
| 10 March | National Ranch Dressing Day (US) |
| 14 – 19 March | National Butchers Week |
| 14 – 20 March | National Salt Awareness Week |
| 14 – 20 March | Nutrition & Hydration Week |
| 16 March | National Artichoke Heart Day |
| 17 March | St Patrick’s Day (NI Bank Holiday) |
| 18 March | Red Nose Day |
| 18 March | National Sloppy Joe Day (US) |
| 19 March | National Corndog Day (US) |
| 19 March | National Poultry Day (US) |
| 20 March | National Ravioli Day (US) |
| 20 March | World Macaron Day |
| 21 March | National French Bread Day (US) |
| 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 | Mother’s Day (UK) |
| 27 March | International Whisk(e)y Day |
| 27 March | Pretzel Sunday (Luxembourg) |
April 2022
| 1 April | April Fool’s Day |
| 1 – 30 April | National Pecan Month (US) |
| 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) |
| 7 April | National Beer Day (US) |
| 11 April | Cheese Fondue Day |
| 12 April | National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day |
| 12 April | National Licorice Day (US) |
| 14 April | National Pecan Day (US) |
| 15 April | Good Friday (UK Bank Holiday) |
| 16 April | Day of The Mushroom |
| 16 April | National Eggs Benedict Day |
| 17 April | Easter Sunday |
| 18 April | Easter Monday (England & Wales Bank Holiday) |
| 18 April | National Animal Cracker Day |
| 19 April | National Garlic Day (US) |
| 21 April | National Tea Day |
| 21 April | Banana Day |
| 22 April | National Jelly Bean Day (US) |
| 23 April | National Asparagus Day |
| 23 April | National Picnic Day (US) |
| 23 April | St George’s Day |
| 25 April – 1 May | National Intergenerational Week |
| 25 April | ANZAC Day (Australia) |
| 25 – 29 April | Every Kid Healthy Week (US) |
| 25 April – 1 May | Cupcake Day – Alzheimer’s Society |
| 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) |
| 23 – 30 April | British Beef Week |
| 30 April | Oatmeal Cookie Day (US) |
| 30 April | Bubble Tea Day (Taiwan+) |
May 2022
| *NEW* 1 – 31 May | American Cheese Month |
| 1 – 8 May | Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa |
| 2 May | World Tuna Day |
| 2 May | May Bank Holiday (UK) |
| 5 May | Cinco de Mayo |
| 7 – 15 May | National Doughnut Week (For The Children’s Trust) |
| 7 May | National Homebrew Day (US) |
| 8 May | Mother’s Day (US) |
| 9 – 15 May | Coeliac Awareness Week |
| 10 May | National Shrimp Day (US) |
| 13 May | World Cocktail Day |
| 13 May | National Apple Pie Day (US) |
| 13 May | International Hummus Day |
| 14 May | World Fairtrade Day |
| 16 – 22 May | National Vegetarian Week |
| 16 May | National Coquilles St. Jacques Day |
| 17 May | National Walnut Day |
| 17 May | World Baking Day |
| 20 May | Quiche Lorraine Day (US) |
| 21 May | World Whisky Day |
| 21 May | International Tea Day |
| 22 – 28 May | British Sandwich Week |
| 23 May – 5 June | British Tomato Fortnight |
| 27 May | National Fish & Chip Day |
| 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 |
| 30 May – 5 June | National BBQ Week |
| 31 May | National Macaroon Day (US) |
June 2022
| 1 June | World Milk Day |
| 2 June | National Rocky Road Day (US) |
| 2 June | Spring Bank Holiday (UK) |
| 3 June | Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday (UK) |
| 3 June | World Cider Day |
| 4 June | National Cheese Day |
| 4 – 5 June | The Big Lunch |
| 4 – 12 June | Welsh Wine Week |
| 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 | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) |
| 12 June | International Falafel Day |
| 12 – 18 June | Healthy Eating Week |
| 12 June | Open Farm Sunday |
| 13 June | Cupcake Lover’s Day |
| 13 – 19 June | Diabetes Week |
| 14 June | National Bourbon Day (US) |
| 15 June | National Lobster Day 1 (US) |
| 15 June | Beer Day Britain |
| 16 June | World Tapas Day |
| 16 June | National Fudge Day |
| 18 June | Sustainable Gastronomy Day |
| 18 June | International Sushi Day |
| 18 – 26 June | English Wine Week |
| 18 – 26 June | National Picnic Week |
| 19 June | Father’s Day |
| 21 June | National Smoothie Day (US) |
| 22 June | National Onion Ring Day (US) |
| 24 June | National Cream Tea Day |
| 24 – 26 June | The Great Get Together – Summer |
| 25 June | Anthony Bordain Day |
| 26 June | National Coconut Day (US) |
| 28 June | National Tapioca Day |
| 28 June | Ceviche Day |
July 2022
| 1 – 31 July | Ice Cream Month |
| 1 July – 31 January | Baked Bean Month |
| 4 July | National Independence Day (US) |
| 4 July | National Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk Day (US) |
| 4 – 10 July | Great British Pea Week |
| 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 |
| 11 July | International Raw Food Day |
| 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) |
| 24 July | National Tequila Day |
| 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) |
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August 2022
| 1 August | Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) |
| 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) |
| 8 – 14 August | National Allotments Week |
| 8 – 14 August | Afternoon Tea Week |
| 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) |
| 19 August | National Potato Day (US) |
| 22 August | National ‘Eat a Peach’ Day (US) |
| *NEW* 22 August | World Plant Milk Day |
| 23 August | National Sponge Cake Day (US) |
| 24 August | Peach Pie Day (US) |
| 25 August | National Burger Day |
| 29 August | Summer Bank Holiday (England, Wales & NI) |
| 31 August | Trail Mix Day (US) |
September 2022
| 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 |
| 1 – 14 September | Le Burger Week (Canada) |
| 1 – 30 September | Macmillan Worlds Biggest Coffee Mornings |
| 3 September | National Welsh Rarebit Day |
| 3 September | International Bacon Day |
| 4 September | Macademia Nut Day (US) |
| 5 – 11 September | Cake Week UK |
| 5 September | Labor Day (US) |
| 5 September | Cheese Pizza Day |
| 5 – 9 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) |
| 12 – 18 September | Negroni Week |
| 12 – 18 September | National Rice Week |
| 13 September | International Chocolate Day |
| 13 September | Peanut Day (US) |
| 15 September | National Linguine Day (US) |
| 15 September | National Pawpaw Day |
| 16 September | Guacamole Day (US) |
| 17 September – 3 October | Oktoberfest |
| 17 September | International Eat An Apple Day |
| 17 September – 2 October | British Food Fortnight |
| 18 September | Cheeseburger Day (US) |
| 20 September | World Paella Day |
| 20 September | Pepperoni Pizza Day |
| 20 September | National Fried Rice Day (US) |
| 21 September | National Chai Day |
| 22 September | White Chocolate Day (US) |
| 22 September – 22 October | Seed Gathering Season |
| 23 September | National Bacon Butty Day |
| 24 September | National Mofongo Day |
| 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) |
| 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 | Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight |
October 2022
| *NEW* 1 – 31 October | National Cookbook Month (US) |
| 1 – 31 October | Unblocktober |
| 1 – 31 October | National Cholesterol Month |
| 1 October | International Coffee Day |
| *NEW* 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 |
| 4 October | Cinnamon Roll Day (Sweden & Finland) |
| 4 October | Taco Day (UK) |
| 4 October | National Vodka Day (US) |
| *NEW* 5 October | National Kale Day (US) |
| 6 October | National Noodle Day (US) |
| 6 – 12 October | Egg Week |
| 8 October | National Pierogi Day (US) |
| 8 October | National Fluffernutter Day (US) |
| 8 October | UK Fungus Day |
| 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) |
| 10 – 16 October | UK Coffee Week |
| *NEW* 11 October | Southern Food Heritage Day |
| 12 October | National Gumbo Day (US) |
| 12 October | National Pulled Pork Day (US) |
| 14 October | World Egg Day |
| 14 October | National Dessert Day (US) |
| 15 October | National Cheese Curd Day (US) |
| 15 October | National Mushroom Day (US) |
| 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) |
| *NEW* 21 October | International Day of The Nacho |
| 22 October | National Nut Day (US) |
| 22 October | National Barramundi Day (Australia) |
| 24 October | National Bologna Day (US) |
| *NEW* 24 October | World Tripe Day |
| 25 October | World Pasta Day |
| 26 October | Pumpkin Day (US) |
| *NEW* 26 October | National Chicken Fried Steak Day (US) |
| 27 October | National Cheese Toastie Day |
| 28 October | Global Champagne Day |
| 28 October | National Breadstick Day (US) |
| 30 October | National Candy Corn Day (US) |
| 31 October | Halloween |
| TBC | National Curry Week |
November 2022
| 1 November | World Vegan Day |
| 1 – 30 November | World Vegan Month |
| 1 – 7 November | National Fig Week (US) |
| 1 November | National Calzone Day (US) |
| 1 November | National Vinegar Day (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) |
| *NEW* 7 – 13 November | British Game Week |
| 8 November | Cappuccino 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) |
| 10 – 14 November | National School Meal’s Week |
| 11 November | National Sundae Day (US) |
| 13 November | Chicken Nugget Day |
| 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) |
| 26 November | National Cake Day (US) |
| 28 November | French Toast Day (US) |
| 30 November | St Andrew’s Day (Scottish Bank Holiday) |
| TBC | Sugar Awareness Week |
| TBC | Children In Need |
| TBC | Meals on Wheels Week |
December 2022
| 2 December | English Breakfast Day |
| 3 December | National Green Bean Casserole Day (US) |
| 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) |
| 14 December | Roast Chestnuts Day (US) |
| 17 December | National Maple Syrup Day (US) |
| 17 December | Maple Syrup Day (US) |
| 19 December | Oatmeal Muffin Day (US) |
| 20 December | National Sangria Day |
| 21 December | Kiwi Fruit Day |
| 22 December | Cookie Exchange Day (US) |
| 24 December | National Eggnog Day |
| 24 – 14 December | Christmas Eve |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Boxing Day |
| 27 December | Christmas Bank Holiday |
| 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.