January Food Holidays 2026

January marks a fresh start — resolutions, winter comfort food, and drinks that warm up cold days. For restaurants, bars, and foodservice teams, it’s the perfect mix of healthy options, indulgent treats, and promotional opportunities to start the year strong.

This month balances wellness-driven themes like Dry January and National Hot Tea Month with hearty food favorites like soup, slow cooking, and chocolate. The holidays here are perfect for engaging guests who are both watching their health and craving comfort. A juice feature, soup special, or mocktail menu can keep you relevant while also giving your customers something new to talk about.

You don’t need to use every holiday — just focus on the ones that align with your concept and audience. Below, you’ll find January’s food holidays grouped into month-long themes and daily hooks. Use them to plan specials, inspire social posts, and create simple promotions that resonate with your guests.

All Month Long

• Apple and Apricot Month
• Artichoke and Asparagus Month
• Bread Machine Baking Month
• California Dried Plum Digestive Month
• Dry January
• Ginuary
• National Hot Tea Month
• National Slow Cooking Month
• National Soup Month
• Tubers and Dried Fruit Month

Daily Food Holidays

January 1 → National Bloody Mary Day
January 2 → National Buffet Day
January 3 → National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 5 → National Whipped Cream Day
January 6 → Apple Tree Day
January 7 → National Tempura Day
January 8 → National English Toffee Day
January 9 → National Cassoulet Day
January 10 → National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
January 11 → National Milk Day
January 13 → National Peach Melba Day
January 15 → National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
January 16 → Prohibition Remembrance Day
January 17 → National Bootlegger’s Day
January 18 → National Gourmet Coffee Day
January 20 → National Coffee Break Day
January 22 → National Blonde Brownie Day
January 23 → National Rhubarb Pie Day
January 24 → National Lobster Thermidor Day
January 25 → National Fish Taco Day
January 26 → National Peanut Brittle Day
January 27 → National Chocolate Cake Day
January 28 → National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 30 → National Croissant Day
January 31 → Brandy Alexander Day

From Bloody Marys and buffets to croissants and hot chocolate, January is loaded with ways to start the year off right. Tap into healthy trends like Dry January or Hot Tea Month, mix in some indulgent favorites, and create promotions that keep your guests engaged through the winter chill. And don’t forget — February brings chocolate, wine, and Valentine’s Day, giving you plenty of reasons to celebrate next.