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568 days, in calendar order. Dates are for the next time each one comes around.

January

National Black-eyed Pea DayJan 1
National Buffet DayJan 2
National Cream Puff DayJan 2
Swiss Cheese DayJan 2
Fruitcake Toss DayJan 3
National Chocolate Covered Cherry DayJan 3
National Spaghetti DayJan 4
National Whipped Cream DayJan 5
National Bean DayJan 6
National King Cake DayJan 6
National Shortbread DayJan 6
National Tempura DayJan 7
National English Toffee DayJan 8
National Apricot DayJan 9
National Cassoulet DayJan 9
National Bittersweet Chocolate DayJan 10
National Oysters Rockefeller DayJan 10
National Curried Chicken DayJan 12
National Marzipan DayJan 12
National Peach Melba DayJan 13
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich DayJan 14
National Bagel DayJan 15
National Strawberry Ice Cream DayJan 15
International Hot and Spicy Food DayJan 16
National Fig Newton DayJan 16
National Quinoa DayJan 16
National Peking Duck DayJan 18
National Popcorn DayJan 19
National Buttercrunch DayJan 20
National Cheese Lover's DayJan 20
National Granola Bar DayJan 21
National Blonde Brownie DayJan 22
National Hot Sauce DayJan 22
National Pie DayJan 23
National Rhubarb Pie DayJan 23
National Lobster Thermidor DayJan 24
National Peanut Butter DayJan 24
National Fish Taco DayJan 25
National Peanut Brittle DayJan 26
National Chocolate Cake DayJan 27
National Blueberry Pancake DayJan 28
National Corn Chip DayJan 29
National Croissant DayJan 30
Eat Brussels Sprouts DayJan 31

February

Decorating With Candy DayFeb 1
National Baked Alaska DayFeb 1
National Dark Chocolate DayFeb 1
Crêpe DayFeb 2
National Heavenly Hash DayFeb 2
National Tater Tot DayFeb 2
National Carrot Cake DayFeb 3
National Homemade Soup DayFeb 4
National Stuffed Mushroom DayFeb 4
Bubble Gum DayFeb 5
National Chocolate Fondue DayFeb 5
World Nutella DayFeb 5
Ice Cream for Breakfast DayFeb 6
National Chopsticks DayFeb 6
National Frozen Yogurt DayFeb 6
National Fettuccine Alfredo DayFeb 7
National Molasses Bar DayFeb 8
National Bagel and Lox DayFeb 9
National Pizza DayFeb 9
Pączki DayFeb 9
National Cream Cheese Brownie DayFeb 10
National Peppermint Patty DayFeb 11
Friday Fish Fry DayFeb 12
National Plum Pudding DayFeb 12
National Tartar Sauce DayFeb 12
National Cheddar DayFeb 13
National Tortellini DayFeb 13
National Cream-Filled Chocolates DayFeb 14
National Gumdrop DayFeb 15
National I Want Butterscotch DayFeb 15
National Almond DayFeb 16
National Cabbage DayFeb 17
National Crab-Stuffed Flounder DayFeb 18
National Chocolate Mint DayFeb 19
National Cherry Pie DayFeb 20
National Muffin DayFeb 20
National Boiled Peanuts DayFeb 21
National Grain-Free DayFeb 21
National Sticky Bun DayFeb 21
National Cook a Sweet Potato DayFeb 22
National Banana Bread DayFeb 23
National Tortilla Chip DayFeb 24
National Chili DayFeb 25
National Chocolate Covered Nut DayFeb 25
National Clam Chowder DayFeb 25
National Pistachio DayFeb 26
National Strawberry DayFeb 27
National Chocolate Soufflé DayFeb 28
National Surf and Turf DayFeb 29

March

National Fruit Compote DayMar 1
National Peanut Butter Lover's DayMar 1
National Banana Cream Pie DayMar 2
Canadian Bacon DayMar 3
National Cold Cuts DayMar 3
National Pound Cake DayMar 4
Cinco de MarchoMar 5
National Cheese Doodle DayMar 5
National Frozen Food DayMar 6
National Oreo Cookie DayMar 6
National White Chocolate Cheesecake DayMar 6
National Cereal DayMar 7
National Crown Roast of Pork DayMar 7
National Flapjack DayMar 7
Plant Power DayMar 7
National Peanut Cluster DayMar 8
National Crabmeat DayMar 9
National Meatball DayMar 9
National Blueberry Popover DayMar 10
National Oatmeal Nut Waffles DayMar 11
Popcorn Lover's DayMar 11
National Baked Scallops DayMar 12
National Coconut Torte DayMar 13
National Potato Chip DayMar 14
Pi DayMar 14
National Peanut Lovers DayMar 15
National Pears Helene DayMar 15
National Artichoke Hearts DayMar 16
National Corned Beef and Cabbage DayMar 17
National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie DayMar 18
National Sloppy Joe DayMar 18
National Chocolate Caramel DayMar 19
National Poultry DayMar 19
National Corndog DayMar 20
National Ravioli DayMar 20
National California Strawberry DayMar 21
National Crunchy Taco DayMar 21
National French Bread DayMar 21
National Bavarian Crepes DayMar 22
National Chip and Dip DayMar 23
National Melba Toast DayMar 23
National Tamale DayMar 23
National Cheesesteak DayMar 24
National Chocolate Covered Raisins DayMar 24
International Waffle DayMar 25
National Lobster Newburg DayMar 25
National Nougat DayMar 26
National Spinach DayMar 26
National Spanish Paella DayMar 27
National Black Forest Cake DayMar 28
National Something on a Stick DayMar 28
National Lemon Chiffon Cake DayMar 29
Turkey Neck Soup DayMar 30
National Clams on the Half Shell DayMar 31
National Tater DayMar 31

April

National Burrito DayApr 1
National Sourdough Bread DayApr 1
National Love Your Produce Manager DayApr 2
National Peanut Butter and Jelly DayApr 2
National Chocolate Mousse DayApr 3
National Cordon Bleu DayApr 4
National Vitamin C DayApr 4
National Caramel DayApr 5
National Deep Dish Pizza DayApr 5
National Raisin and Spice Bar DayApr 5
Fresh Tomato DayApr 6
National Caramel Popcorn DayApr 6
National Carbonara DayApr 6
National Twinkie DayApr 6
National Coffee Cake DayApr 7
National Empanada DayApr 8
National Chinese Almond Cookie DayApr 9
National Cinnamon Crescent DayApr 10
National Cheese Fondue DayApr 11
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich DayApr 12
National Licorice DayApr 12
National Make Lunch Count DayApr 13
National Peach Cobbler DayApr 13
National Pecan DayApr 14
National Glazed Spiral Ham DayApr 15
Day of the MushroomApr 16
National Eggs Benedict DayApr 16
National Cheeseball DayApr 17
National Crawfish DayApr 17
National Animal Crackers DayApr 18
National Chicken Parmesan DayApr 19
National Garlic DayApr 19
National Rice Ball DayApr 19
Lima Bean Respect DayApr 20
National Cheddar Fries DayApr 20
National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake DayApr 20
National Banana DayApr 21
National Chickpea DayApr 21
National Chocolate-Covered Cashews DayApr 21
National Jelly Bean DayApr 22
National Cherry Cheesecake DayApr 23
National English Muffin DayApr 23
National Picnic DayApr 23
National Pigs in a Blanket DayApr 24
National Zucchini Bread DayApr 25
National Pretzel DayApr 26
National Gummi Bear DayApr 27
National Prime Rib DayApr 27
National Blueberry Pie DayApr 28
National Rugelach DayApr 29
National Shrimp Scampi DayApr 29
National Oatmeal Cookie DayApr 30
National Raisin DayApr 30

May

National Chocolate Parfait DayMay 1
National Truffle DayMay 2
National Chocolate Custard DayMay 3
National Raspberry Popover DayMay 3
National Candied Orange Peel DayMay 4
National Hoagie DayMay 5
National Crepe Suzette DayMay 6
National Roast Leg of Lamb DayMay 7
National Coconut Cream Pie DayMay 8
National Give Someone a Cupcake DayMay 8
National Butterscotch Brownie DayMay 9
National Shrimp DayMay 10
Eat What You Want DayMay 11
National Nutty Fudge DayMay 12
National Apple Pie DayMay 13
National Fruit Cocktail DayMay 13
National Buttermilk Biscuit DayMay 14
National Chocolate Chip DayMay 15
National Barbecue DayMay 16
National Cherry Cobbler DayMay 17
National Walnut DayMay 17
National Cheese Souffle DayMay 18
National Devil's Food Cake DayMay 19
National Pick Strawberries DayMay 20
National Quiche Lorraine DayMay 20
National Pizza Party DayMay 21
National Strawberries and Cream DayMay 21
National Italian Beef DayMay 22
National Vanilla Pudding DayMay 22
National Taffy DayMay 23
National Asparagus DayMay 24
National Escargot DayMay 24
National Brown-Bag It DayMay 25
National Blueberry Cheesecake DayMay 26
National Cherry Dessert DayMay 26
National Grape Popsicle DayMay 27
National Brisket DayMay 28
National Hamburger DayMay 28
National Biscuit DayMay 29
National Coq au Vin DayMay 29
National Macaroon DayMay 31

June

National Hazelnut Cake DayJun 1
National Olive DayJun 1
National Rocky Road DayJun 2
National Rotisserie Chicken DayJun 2
National Chocolate Macaroon DayJun 3
National Egg DayJun 3
National Cheese DayJun 4
National Donut DayJun 4
National Gingerbread DayJun 5
National Veggie Burger DayJun 5
National Applesauce Cake DayJun 6
National Chocolate Ice Cream DayJun 7
National Meal Prep DayJun 9
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie DayJun 9
National Egg Roll DayJun 10
National Frosted Cookie DayJun 10
National Herbs and Spices DayJun 10
National Corn on the Cob DayJun 11
National German Chocolate Cake DayJun 11
National Jerky DayJun 12
National Peanut Butter Cookie DayJun 12
National Kitchen Klutzes of America DayJun 13
National Strawberry Shortcake DayJun 14
Fresh Veggies DayJun 16
National Fudge DayJun 16
National Apple Strudel DayJun 17
National Eat Your Vegetables DayJun 17
International Picnic DayJun 18
International Sushi DayJun 18
National Ice Cream Soda DayJun 20
National Kouign Amann DayJun 20
National Cookie Dough DayJun 21
National Peaches and Cream DayJun 21
National Wagyu DayJun 21
National Chocolate Eclair DayJun 22
National Onion Ring DayJun 22
National Detroit Style Pizza DayJun 23
National Pecan Sandies DayJun 23
National Bomb Pop DayJun 24
National Pralines DayJun 24
National Catfish DayJun 25
National Food Truck DayJun 25
National Strawberry Parfait DayJun 25
National Chocolate Pudding DayJun 26
National Ice Cream Cake DayJun 27
National Onion DayJun 27
National Ceviche DayJun 28
National Tapioca DayJun 28
National Almond Buttercrunch DayJun 29
National Waffle Iron DayJun 29

July

National Creative Ice Cream Flavors DayJul 1
National Gingersnap DayJul 1
National Chocolate Wafer DayJul 3
National Eat Your Beans DayJul 3
National Fried Clam DayJul 3
National Barbecued Spareribs DayJul 4
National Caesar Salad DayJul 4
National Apple Turnover DayJul 5
National Graham Cracker DayJul 5
National Fried Chicken DayJul 6
National Macaroni DayJul 7
National Strawberry Sundae DayJul 7
World Chocolate DayJul 7
National Blueberry DayJul 8
National Chocolate with Almonds DayJul 8
National Freezer Pop DayJul 8
National Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet DayJul 9
National French Fry DayJul 9
National Sugar Cookie DayJul 9
Pick Blueberries DayJul 10
National Blueberry Muffin DayJul 11
National Eat Your Jello DayJul 12
National Pecan Pie DayJul 12
National Beans 'n' Franks DayJul 13
National Mac and Cheese DayJul 14
Gummi Worm DayJul 15
National Tapioca Pudding DayJul 15
National Cherry DayJul 16
National Corn Fritter DayJul 16
National Fresh Spinach DayJul 16
National Peach Ice Cream DayJul 17
National Caviar DayJul 18
National Ice Cream DayJul 18
National Sour Candy DayJul 18
National Fortune Cookie DayJul 20
National Lollipop DayJul 20
National Hot Dog DayJul 21
National Junk Food DayJul 21
National Mango DayJul 22
National Penuche Fudge DayJul 22
National Vanilla Ice Cream DayJul 23
Peanut Butter and Chocolate DayJul 23
National Drive-Thru DayJul 24
National Hot Fudge Sundae DayJul 25
National Wine and Cheese DayJul 25
National Chicken Finger DayJul 27
National Crème Brûlée DayJul 27
National Milk Chocolate DayJul 28
National Chicken Wing DayJul 29
National Chili Dog DayJul 29
National Lasagna DayJul 29
National Cheesecake DayJul 30
National Avocado DayJul 31
National Jump for Jelly Beans DayJul 31
National Raspberry Cake DayJul 31

August

Homemade Pie DayAug 1
National Raspberry Cream Pie DayAug 1
National Ice Cream Sandwich DayAug 2
National Grab Some Nuts DayAug 3
National Watermelon DayAug 3
National Chocolate Chip Cookie DayAug 4
National Oyster DayAug 5
National Root Beer Float DayAug 6
National Mustard DayAug 7
National Raspberries 'n Cream DayAug 7
National Frozen Custard DayAug 8
National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch DayAug 8
National Rice Pudding DayAug 9
National S'mores DayAug 10
National Raspberry Bombe DayAug 11
National Julienne Fries DayAug 12
National Filet Mignon DayAug 13
National Creamsicle DayAug 14
National Lemon Meringue Pie DayAug 15
National Vanilla Custard DayAug 17
National Fajita DayAug 18
National Ice Cream Pie DayAug 18
National Potato DayAug 19
National Soft Ice Cream DayAug 19
National Bacon Lovers DayAug 20
National Chocolate Pecan Pie DayAug 20
National Spumoni DayAug 21
National Eat a Peach DayAug 22
National Pecan Torte DayAug 22
National Cuban Sandwich DayAug 23
National Sponge Cake DayAug 23
National Peach Pie DayAug 24
National Waffle DayAug 24
National Banana Split DayAug 25
National Cherry Popsicle DayAug 26
National Banana Lovers DayAug 27
National Pots de Crème DayAug 27
National Cherry Turnover DayAug 28
More Herbs, Less Salt DayAug 29
National Chop Suey DayAug 29
National Lemon Juice DayAug 29
National Toasted Marshmallow DayAug 30
Eat Outside DayAug 31
National Trail Mix DayAug 31

September

National Cherry Popover DaySep 1
National Gyro DaySep 1
National Blueberry Popsicle DaySep 2
National Welsh Rarebit DaySep 3
Eat an Extra Dessert DaySep 4
National Macadamia Nut DaySep 4
National Cheese Pizza DaySep 5
National Coffee Ice Cream DaySep 6
National Acorn Squash DaySep 7
National Salami DaySep 7
National Steak au Poivre DaySep 9
Wiener Schnitzel DaySep 9
National TV Dinner DaySep 10
National Hot Cross Bun DaySep 11
National Chocolate Milkshake DaySep 12
International Chocolate DaySep 13
Kids Take Over the Kitchen DaySep 13
National Peanut DaySep 13
National Cream-Filled Donut DaySep 14
National Eat a Hoagie DaySep 14
National Cheese Toast DaySep 15
National Double Cheeseburger DaySep 15
National Linguine DaySep 15
National Cinnamon-Raisin Bread DaySep 16
National Guacamole DaySep 16
National Apple Dumpling DaySep 17
National Monte Cristo DaySep 17
National Cheeseburger DaySep 18
National Butterscotch Pudding DaySep 19
National Fried Rice DaySep 20
National Queso DaySep 20
National String Cheese DaySep 20
National Pecan Cookie DaySep 21
National Ice Cream Cone DaySep 22
National White Chocolate DaySep 22
National Great American Pot Pie DaySep 23
National Snack Stick DaySep 23
National Cherries Jubilee DaySep 24
National Cooking DaySep 25
National Lobster DaySep 25
National Quesadilla DaySep 25
National Better Breakfast DaySep 26
National Dumpling DaySep 26
National Key Lime Pie DaySep 26
National Corned Beef Hash DaySep 27
National Strawberry Cream Pie DaySep 28
National Biscotti DaySep 29

October

National Homemade Cookie DayOct 1
National Fried Scallops DayOct 2
National Cinnamon Roll DayOct 4
National Taco DayOct 4
National Apple Betty DayOct 5
National Kale DayOct 6
National Noodle DayOct 6
National Pumpkin Seed DayOct 7
National Fluffernutter DayOct 8
National Pierogi DayOct 8
International Beer and Pizza DayOct 9
National Moldy Cheese DayOct 9
National Angel Food Cake DayOct 10
National Cake Decorating DayOct 10
National Sausage Pizza DayOct 11
National Gumbo DayOct 12
National Pulled Pork DayOct 12
National M&M DayOct 13
National Chocolate-Covered Insect DayOct 14
National Dessert DayOct 14
National Cheese Curd DayOct 15
National Mushroom DayOct 15
National Pasta DayOct 17
National Chocolate Cupcake DayOct 18
National Mashed Potato DayOct 18
National Seafood Bisque DayOct 19
International Chef DayOct 20
National Brandied Fruit DayOct 20
Office Chocolate DayOct 20
National Apple DayOct 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake DayOct 21
National Nut DayOct 22
National Boston Cream Pie DayOct 23
National Bologna DayOct 24
National Jamaican Jerk DayOct 24
National Greasy Foods DayOct 25
Sourest DayOct 25
World Pasta DayOct 25
National Mincemeat DayOct 26
National Pumpkin DayOct 26
National Chocolate DayOct 28
National Oatmeal DayOct 29
National Candy Corn DayOct 30
National Candy Apple DayOct 31
National Caramel Apple DayOct 31

November

National Calzone DayNov 1
National Cinnamon DayNov 1
National Cook For Your Pets DayNov 1
National Deep Fried Clams DayNov 1
National Pâté DayNov 1
National Vinegar DayNov 1
National Deviled Egg DayNov 2
National Sandwich DayNov 3
National Candy DayNov 4
National Chinese Take-Out DayNov 5
National Men Make Dinner DayNov 5
National Nachos DayNov 6
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds DayNov 7
Cook Something Bold and Pungent DayNov 8
National Scrapple DayNov 9
National Vanilla Cupcake DayNov 10
National Sundae DayNov 11
National French Dip DayNov 12
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies DayNov 12
National Indian Pudding DayNov 13
National Pickle DayNov 14
National Spicy Guacamole DayNov 14
National Bundt DayNov 15
National Spicy Hermit Cookie DayNov 15
National Fast Food DayNov 16
Homemade Bread DayNov 17
National Baklava DayNov 17
National Vichyssoise DayNov 18
National Peanut Butter Fudge DayNov 20
National Gingerbread Cookie DayNov 21
National Stuffing DayNov 21
National Cranberry Relish DayNov 22
Eat a Cranberry DayNov 23
National Cashew DayNov 23
National Sardines DayNov 24
National Parfait DayNov 25
National Cake DayNov 26
Thanksgiving DayNov 26
Maize DayNov 27
National Bavarian Cream Pie DayNov 27
National Craft Jerky DayNov 27
Sinkie DayNov 27
National French Toast DayNov 28
National Chocolates DayNov 29
National Lemon Cream Pie DayNov 29
National Mason Jar DayNov 30
National Mousse DayNov 30

December

Eat a Red Apple DayDec 1
National Cookie Cutter DayDec 1
National Peppermint Bark DayDec 1
National Fritters DayDec 2
National Green Bean Casserole DayDec 3
National Cookie DayDec 4
National Sacher Torte DayDec 5
National Gazpacho DayDec 6
National Cotton Candy DayDec 7
National Brownie DayDec 8
National Lard DayDec 8
National Pastry DayDec 9
National Noodle Ring DayDec 11
Gingerbread House DayDec 12
National Ambrosia DayDec 12
National Cream Cheese Frosting DayDec 13
National Bouillabaisse DayDec 14
Roast Chestnuts DayDec 14
National Cupcake DayDec 15
National Lemon Cupcake DayDec 15
National Chocolate Covered Anything DayDec 16
National Maple Syrup DayDec 17
Bake Cookies DayDec 18
National Roast Suckling Pig DayDec 18
National Hard Candy DayDec 19
National Oatmeal Muffin DayDec 19
National French Fried Shrimp DayDec 21
National Cookie Exchange DayDec 22
National Date Nut Bread DayDec 22
National Pfeffernüsse DayDec 23
Feast of the Seven FishesDec 24
National Pumpkin Pie DayDec 25
National Candy Cane DayDec 26
National Fruitcake DayDec 27
National Chocolate Candy DayDec 28
National Pepper Pot DayDec 29
National Bacon DayDec 30
National Bicarbonate of Soda DayDec 30