December Food Holidays 2025
December is the month of indulgence — holiday gatherings, seasonal flavors, and comfort food traditions that give operators endless opportunities for creative promotions. From cookies and cocoa to champagne and coquito, the calendar is stacked with excuses to market, engage, and celebrate.
It’s also Worldwide Food Service Safety Month, a timely reminder that the busy holiday season requires extra vigilance in kitchens, bars, and catering operations. Pairing food fun with a nod to safety keeps guests confident while still letting your brand shine.
This month’s food holidays span festive sweets, signature drinks, and hearty classics. You don’t need to celebrate them all, but the right picks can drive social buzz, seasonal sales, and customer loyalty. Below, you’ll find December’s food holidays grouped into themes and daily hooks for your marketing roadmap.
All Month Long
- Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
Daily Food Holidays
December 1 → National Peppermint Bark Day
December 3 → National Green Bean Casserole DayDay
December 4 → Cabernet Franc Day
December 8 → National Brownie Day
December 9 → National Pastry Day
December 10 → National Lager Day
December 11 → Noodle Ring Day
December 12 → Gingerbread Decorating Day
December 13 → National Cream Cheese Frosting Day
December 14 → National Bouillabaisse Day
December 15 → National Lemon Cupcake Day
December 16 → National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 17 → National Maple Syrup Day
December 18 → Bake Cookies Day
December 19 → National Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 20 → National Sangria Day
December 21 → National French Fried Shrimp Day
December 22 → National Cookie Exchange Day
December 23 → National Pfeffernusse Day
December 24 → National Eggnog Day
December 25 → National Pumpkin Pie Day
December 27 → National Fruitcake Day
December 28 → National Chocolate Candy Day
December 29 → Pepper Pot Day
December 30 → National Bacon Day
December 31 → National Champagne Day
From peppermint bark and gingerbread to eggnog and champagne, December is full of ways to connect with guests. Use these holidays to drive festive specials, themed drinks, and social-ready promotions that wrap up the year with energy. And get ready — January starts strong with resolutions, fresh flavors, and opportunities to kick off the new year right.
