If you need an excuse for something decadent or are hoping to plan a themed dinner party, these foodie days are a must for your calendar.
Global (11 February 2026) – Everyone loves a good celebration. And in a world where things can feel a little heavy at times, finding joyful reasons to pause, cook, bake or order dessert first is a small but meaningful win.
Food has a way of bringing people together, and these foodie-focused days give us permission to celebrate the little things, one bite at a time.
While many of these food-dedicated days originated in the United States or other international destinations, plenty have found a happy home in South African kitchens too. And honestly, who doesn’t appreciate a little help with menu planning?
The Good Things Guy calendar is filled with days dedicated to causes, communities and moments worth marking, from South African public holidays to global awareness days. Nestled among them are these fun, flavour-packed foodie days, perfect for adding a little joy to your year.
Some foods even get a full month to shine, like Veganuary, which challenges people to eat vegan for the entire month of January. Below, we’ve listed foodie days from January to December, along with their country of origin, where applicable. A few dates change each year, but most stay deliciously consistent.
Let’s dig in.
January
Veganuary – Celebrating vegan food all month long
01 Jan – International Bloody Mary Day
02 Jan – Creampuff Day (USA)
05 Jan – Strawberry Day (Japan)
05 Jan – Sausage Day (UK)
05 Jan – Whipped Cream Day (USA)
16 Jan – International Hot and Spicy Food Day
23 Jan – Pie Day (USA)
24 Jan – Peanut Butter Day (USA)
26 Jan – Peanut Brittle Day (USA)
27 Jan – Chocolate Cake Day (USA)
February
05 Feb – World Nutella Day
09 Feb – Bagel Day (USA)
09 Feb – World Pizza Day
Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday – Date changes yearly
18 Feb – Global Drink Wine Day
22 Feb – Margarita Day (USA)
23 Feb – Banana Bread Day (USA)
29 Feb – Frog Legs Day (USA, leap years only)
March
09 Mar – Meatball Day (USA)
10 Mar – International Lime Day
14 Mar – Steak Day (USA)
14 Mar – Pi Day (USA)
21 Mar – International Tiramisu Day
25 Mar – Waffle Day (Sweden)
27 Mar – International Whiskey Day (USA)
April
02 Apr – Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (USA)
04 Apr – International Carrot Day
05 Apr – Caramel Day (USA)
12 Apr – Grilled Cheese Day (USA)
17 Apr – Espresso Day (Italy)
22 Apr – Jellybean Day (USA)
23 Apr – German Beer Day (Germany)
24 Apr – Pigs in a Blanket Day (USA)
25 Apr – Zucchini Bread Day (USA)
26 Apr – Pretzel Day (USA)
27 Apr – Prime Rib Day (USA)
28 Apr – Shrimp Scampi Day (USA)
May
10 May – Ice-Cream Cake Day (USA)
13 May – International Hummus Day (Egypt)
18 May – Marshmallow Day (Australia)
24 May – Escargot Day (USA)
28 May – International Burger Day (Germany)
29 May – Burger Day (USA)
29 May – Biscuit Day (UK)
June
01 Jun – World Milk Day
02 Jun – Rotisserie Chicken Day (USA)
03 Jun – Doughnut Day (USA)
03 Jun – Egg Day (USA)
03 Jun – Fish and Chip Day (UK)
04 Jun – Cheese Day (USA)
04 Jun – Cognac Day (USA)
05 Jun – Gingerbread Day (USA)
07 Jun – World Food Safety Day (UN)
08 Jun – World Gin Day
10 Jun – Iced Tea Day (USA)
12 Jun – International Falafel Day
15 Jun – Beer Day (UK)
16 Jun – Fudge Day (USA)
18 Jun – International Sushi Day
20 Jun – Ice-Cream Soda Day (USA)
28 Jun – Ceviche Day (USA)
July
01 Jul – Creative Ice-Cream Flavour Day (USA)
03 Jul – Eat Dry Beans Day (USA)
04 Jul – Caesar Salad Day (USA)
07 Jul – Macaroni Day (USA)
07 Jul – World Chocolate Day
10 Jul – Pizza Day (Brazil)
10 Jul – Piña Colada Day (USA)
13 Jul – French Fries Day (USA)
16 Jul – Fresh Spinach Day (USA)
16 Jul – Corn Fritter Day (USA)
16 Jul – Cherry Day (USA)
19 Jul – Daiquiri Day (USA)
20 Jul – Fortune Cookie Day (USA)
21 Jul – Junk Food Day (USA)
21 Jul – Lamington Day (Australia)
21 Jul – World Ice Cream Day
23 Jul – Vanilla Ice-Cream Day (USA)
24 Jul – Tequila Day (USA)
29 Jul – Lasagna Day (USA)
30 Jul – Cheesecake Day (USA)
August
First Friday of August – International Beer Day
01 Aug – Milkshake Day (USA)
03 Aug – White Wine Day (USA)
04 Aug – Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (USA)
15 Aug – Lemon Meringue Pie Day (USA)
16 Aug – Rum Day (USA)
17 Aug – Vanilla Custard Day (USA)
18 Aug – Pinot Noir Day (USA)
19 Aug – Potato Day (USA)
27 Aug – Burger Day (UK)
29 Aug – Lemon Juice Day (USA)
September
04 Sep – Macadamia Nut Day (USA)
07 Sep – Salami Day (USA)
13 Sep – Peanut Day (USA)
15 Sep – Double Cheeseburger Day (USA)
15 Sep – Linguine Day (USA)
16 Sep – Guacamole Day (USA)
18 Sep – Cheeseburger Day (USA)
20 Sep – Punch Day (USA)
24 Sep – Braai Day (South Africa)
25 Sep – Lobster Day (USA)
27 Sep – Chocolate Milk Day (USA)
28 Sep – International Poke Day (USA)
29 Sep – Coffee Day (USA)
October
01 Oct – International Coffee Day
01 Oct – World Vegetarian Day
04 Oct – Cinnamon Bun Day (Sweden)
04 Oct – Vodka Day (USA)
04 Oct – World Taco Day
06 Oct – Noodle Day (USA)
10 Oct – World Porridge Day
16 Oct – World Food Day (UN)
22 Oct – Nut Day (USA)
24 Oct – World Tripe Day
25 Oct – World Pasta Day
25 Oct – Greasy Food Day (USA)
29 Oct – Oatmeal Day (USA)
November
01 Nov – World Vegan Day
01 Nov – Vinegar Day (USA)
01 Nov – Cook for Your Pets Day (USA)
02 Nov – Devilled Egg Day (USA)
03 Nov – Sandwich Day (USA)
04 Nov – Candy Day (USA)
06 Nov – Nachos Day (USA)
07 Nov – Mud Cake Day (Sweden)
12 Nov – Chicken Soup for the Soul Day (USA)
12 Nov – Happy Hour Day (USA)
14 Nov – Pickle Day (USA)
17 Nov – Homemade Bread Day (USA)
19 Nov – Soup Day (Germany)
28 Nov – French Toast Day (USA)
30 Nov – Mousse Day (USA)
December
01 Dec – Eat a Red Apple Day (USA)
04 Dec – Cookie Day (USA)
08 Dec – Brownie Day (USA)
09 Dec – Pastry Day (USA)
10 Dec – Lager Day (USA)
15 Dec – Cupcake Day (USA)
15 Dec – International Tea Day
16 Dec – Green Chilli Day (USA)
31 Dec – Champagne Day (USA)
It’s time for a Biltong Day, wouldn’t you say? What other local and lekker days should we be adding to the calendar? Let us know in the comments.
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