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.
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Table of Contents
- JANUARY 2026 HOLIDAYS
- FEBRUARY 2026 HOLIDAYS
- MARCH 2026 HOLIDAYS
- APRIL 2026 HOLIDAYS
- MAY 2026 HOLIDAYS
- JUNE 2026 HOLIDAYS
- JULY 2026 HOLIDAYS
- AUGUST 2026 HOLIDAYS
- SEPTEMBER 2026 HOLIDAYS
- OCTOBER 2026 HOLIDAYS
- NOVEMBER 2026 HOLIDAYS
- DECEMBER 2026 HOLIDAYS
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
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
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