Start the New Year Deliciously: Your Guide to January’s National Food & Drink Holidays
January brings a fresh start and plenty of tasty reasons to celebrate. From cozy soups and warming drinks to sweet treats and savory classics, national food and drink holidays give you excuses to try recipes, host themed meals, or simply savor something special. Use this guide to plan seasonal menus, explore new flavors, and mark foodie moments throughout the month.
🗓️ Monthly Food Holidays – January
- National Hot Tea Month
- National Oatmeal Month
- National Soup Month
- National Slow Cooking Month
🗓️ Daily Food Holidays – January
- January 1: National Bloody Mary Day, Apple Gifting Day — start the year with a savory brunch cocktail or share apples as a simple, thoughtful gift.
- January 2: National Cream Puff Day, Swiss Cheese Day — enjoy delicate pastries or explore recipes that highlight Swiss cheese.
- January 3: National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day, Fruitcake Toss Day — indulge in chocolate-covered cherries or put a creative spin on leftover fruitcake.
- January 4: National Spaghetti Day — a perfect time for a comforting bowl of pasta, classic or reinvented.
- January 5: National Whipped Cream Day, National Keto Day — celebrate versatile toppings and explore keto-friendly options.
- January 6: National Bean Day, National Shortbread Day, Apple Tree Day — beans for hearty meals, shortbread for buttery treats, and honor apple trees in season.
- January 7: National Tempura Day — try light, crispy tempura vegetables or seafood for a crunchy celebration.
- January 8: National English Toffee Day — a sweet excuse to make chewy, buttery toffee at home.
- January 9: National Apricot Day, National Cassoulet Day — enjoy bright apricot flavors or slow-cooked cassoulet for deep winter comfort.
- January 10: National Bittersweet Chocolate Day, National Oysters Rockefeller Day — pair rich chocolate with indulgent seafood preparations.
- January 11: National Hot Toddy Day, National Milk Day — warm up with a hot toddy or celebrate milk-based drinks and recipes.
- January 12: National Marzipan Day, National Curried Chicken Day, National Glazed Doughnut Day, National Hot Tea Day — a day of diverse flavors from almond confections to spicy curry and sweet pastries.
- January 13: National Peach Melba Day, National Gluten-Free Day — enjoy classic peach Melba or spotlight naturally gluten-free dishes.
- January 14: National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day — stack pastrami, mustard, and rye for a satisfying deli-style meal.
- January 15: National Bagel Day, National Strawberry Ice Cream Day, National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day, National Kombucha Day — an ideal day for brunch spreads, creamy ice cream, and refreshing beverages.
- January 16: International Hot and Spicy Food Day, National Fig Newton Day, National Quinoa Day — celebrate heat, nostalgic cookies, and wholesome grains.
- January 17: National Hot Buttered Rum Day — cozy up with this classic warm cocktail.
- January 18: National Peking Duck Day, National Gourmet Coffee Day — pair bold coffee flavors with rich, festive dishes like Peking duck.
- January 19: National Popcorn Day — popcorn can be savory, sweet, or gourmet; try creative seasonings or chocolate drizzles.
- January 20: National Cheese Lover’s Day, National Buttercrunch Day, Coffee Break Day, National Soup Swap Day — celebrate cheese plates, crunchy toffee, and comforting soups to share.
- January 21: National Granola Bar Day, National New England Clam Chowder Day — snack-smart with homemade bars or enjoy a creamy chowder.
- January 22: National Blonde Brownie Day, National Hot Sauce Day, National Southern Food Day — bake golden brownies, experiment with hot sauces, or savor Southern classics.
- January 23: National Pie Day, National Rhubarb Pie Day, International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day — perfect for baking seasonal pies and sticky toffee desserts.
- January 24: National Peanut Butter Day, National Lobster Thermidor Day — from pantry staples to luxurious seafood preparations, celebrate both ends of the flavor spectrum.
- January 25: National Irish Coffee Day, National Fish Taco Day — enjoy spirited coffee cocktails or bright, tasty fish tacos.
- January 26: National Green Juice Day, National Peanut Brittle Day — focus on nutritious juices or craft crunchy confections.
- January 27: National Chocolate Cake Day, International Port Wine Day — indulge in rich chocolate cake and pair it with fortified wine for dessert.
- January 28: National Blueberry Pancake Day — fluffy pancakes studded with berries make a cozy breakfast.
- January 29: National Corn Chip Day — celebrate crunchy chips with dips, salsas, or nachos.
- January 30: National Croissant Day — enjoy buttery, flaky croissants plain or filled for breakfast or brunch.
- January 31: National Hot Chocolate Day, National Brandy Alexander Day, Eat Brussels Sprouts Day — close the month with comforting hot chocolate, a classic cocktail, and a celebration of roasted Brussels sprouts.
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