Gastronomy continues to be the ultimate bridge between cultures, traditions, and creativity, and 2026 is packed with special dates to celebrate. Staying on top of these «food holidays» is essential for industry professionals and food lovers alike who want to stay ahead of the curve.
Each of these dates is an opportunity to honor culinary craft, spotlight iconic ingredients, or experiment with innovative flavors. For restaurants, bars, and food startups, these celebrations provide the perfect hook for launching promotions, designing tasting menus, or engaging customers through memorable dining experiences.
Your 2026 Gastronomic Roadmap
Explore the most anticipated culinary dates of the year, featuring both local favorites and international classics.
January 2026
- Jan 1 – Bloody Mary Day
- Jan 2 – Profiterole Day
- Jan 4 – National Spaghetti Day
- Jan 12 – Pizza & Pastry Maker’s Day
- Jan 12 – Marzipan Day
- Jan 12 – Chicken Curry Day
- Jan 13 – Gluten-Free Food Day
- Jan 16 – International Croquette Day
- Jan 16 – International Hot & Spicy Food Day
- Jan 17 – International Italian Food Day
- Jan 19 – Popcorn Day
- Jan 23 – Chorizo Day
- Jan 24 – Peanut Butter Day
- Jan 25 – Irish Coffee Day
- Jan 30 – Croissant Day
- Jan 31 – Hot Chocolate Day
February 2026
- Feb 2 – World Crepe Day
- Feb 3 – World Carrot & Carrot Cake Day
- Feb 5 – World Nutella Day
- Feb 5 – Chocolate Fondue Day
- Feb 7 – Pisco Sour Day (First Saturday)
- Feb 7 – Fettuccine Alfredo Day
- Feb 9 – World Pizza Day
- Feb 10 – World Pulses Day (Legumes)
- Feb 13 – Tortellini Day
- Feb 13 – Cheddar Cheese Day
- Feb 16 – World Almond Day
- Feb 24 – World Bartender Day
- Feb 24 – World Nacho Day
- Feb 24 – World Fabada Day (Asturian Bean Stew)
- Feb 26 – World Pistachio Day
- Feb 28 – Chocolate Soufflé Day
March 2026
- Mar 1 – Peanut Butter Day
- Mar 3 – Mulled Wine Day
- Mar 4 – World Marshmallow Day
- Mar 6 – Oreo Day
- Mar 6 – Frozen Food Day
- Mar 7 – Cereal Day
- Mar 9 – Spanish Omelet (Tortilla de Patatas) Day
- Mar 9 – Meatball Day
- Mar 16 – Artichoke Day
- Mar 20 – Ravioli Day
- Mar 20 – World Flour Day
- Mar 20 – World Macaron Day
- Mar 21 – World Tiramisu Day
- Mar 22 – World Water Day
- Mar 25 – Buñuelo Day (Fritter Day)
- Mar 25 – International Waffle Day
- Mar 27 – World Cheese Day
- Mar 29 – World Pickle Day
April 2026
- Apr 3 – Chocolate Mousse Day
- Apr 3 – National Burrito Day (First Thursday)
- Apr 4 – Cordon Bleu Day
- Apr 5 – Caramel Day
- Apr 6 – International Carbonara Day
- Apr 7 – Sweet Popcorn Day
- Apr 8 – Empanada Day
- Apr 11 – Cheese Fondue Day
- Apr 12 – Ice Cream Day
- Apr 19 – Amaretto Day
- Apr 24 – World Hot Dog Day
- Apr 26 – Pretzel Day
- Apr 29 – Oatmeal Cookie Day
May 2026
- May 2 – World Tuna Day
- May 11 – «Eat What You Want» Day
- May 13 – International Hummus Day
- May 13 – Apple Pie Day
- May 14 – Brioche Day
- May 16 – International Whisky Day (Third Saturday)
- May 16 – Mimosa Day
- May 16 – BBQ Day
- May 17 – Walnut Day
- May 17 – World Baking Day (Third Sunday)
- May 18 – Asparagus Day
- May 20 – World Strawberry Day
- May 21 – International Tea Day
- May 25 – International Wine Day
- May 27 – National Celiac Awareness Day
- May 28 – International Burger Day
- May 31 – Escargot Day (Last Sunday)
June 2026
- Jun 1 – World Milk Day
- Jun 3 – Cider Day
- Jun 4 – Cognac Day
- Jun 5 – Veggie Burger Day
- Jun 5 – International Donut Day (First Friday)
- Jun 12 – International Falafel Day
- Jun 13 – World Gin Day (Second Saturday)
- Jun 18 – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
- Jun 18 – International Sushi Day
- Jun 18 – World Tapas Day (Third Thursday)
- Jun 19 – Martini Day
- Jun 28 – Ceviche Day
July 2026
- Jul 6 – World Fried Chicken Day
- Jul 7 – World Cocoa Day
- Jul 19 – Daiquiri Day
- Jul 21 – Gazpacho Day
- Jul 24 – International Tequila Day
- Jul 27 – Crème Brûlée Day
- Jul 29 – Lasagna Day
- Jul 29 – Gnocchi Day
- Jul 30 – Cheesecake Day
- Jul 31 – International Avocado Day
August 2026
- Aug 7 – International Beer Day (First Friday)
- Aug 16 – International Rum Day
- Aug 20 – World French Fry Day
- Aug 22 – Plant-Based Milk Day
- Aug 24 – Red Wine Day
- Aug 25 – Ramen Day
- Aug 26 – La Tomatina Festival (Last Wednesday)
September 2026
- Sep 2 – World Coconut Day
- Sep 12 – World Arepa Day (Second Saturday)
- Sep 13 – World Chocolate Day
- Sep 16 – Guacamole Day
- Sep 20 – Oktoberfest Begins
- Sep 20 – World Paella Day
- Sep 26 – Dumpling Day
- Sep 28 – International Poke Day
- Sep 29 – International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste
October 2026
- Oct 1 – Coffee Day
- Oct 1 – World Vegetarian Day
- Oct 4 – Cinnamon Roll Day
- Oct 4 – Vodka Day
- Oct 16 – World Food Day
- Oct 19 – International Gin & Tonic Day
- Oct 20 – International Chef’s Day
- Oct 21 – Tequeño Day
- Oct 25 – World Pasta Day
- Oct 26 – World Pumpkin Day
- Oct 31 – International Rice Day
November 2026
- Nov 1 – World Vegan Day
- Nov 1 – Cinnamon Day
- Nov 7 – World Turrón Day
- Nov 11 – World Churro Day
- Nov 11 – World Brownie Day
- Nov 13 – World Mediterranean Diet Day
- Nov 16 – Fast Food Day
- Nov 16 – Mexican Gastronomy Day
- Nov 21 – Gingerbread Day
- Nov 24 – World Red Wine Day
- Nov 26 – World Olive Tree Day
- Nov 26 – Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday)
December 2026
- Dec 4 – Cookie Day
- Dec 15 – International Cupcake Day
- Dec 20 – World Sangria Day
- Dec 21 – World Prawn/Shrimp Day
- Dec 31 – Champagne Day
