June Food Holidays 2025

June brings a full plate of opportunities for restaurants, bars, and foodservice teams. Food holidays might look like gimmicks at first, but when used strategically, they’re powerful tools for marketing and guest engagement.

A few well-placed specials, themed menu items, or quick social posts can turn an ordinary Tuesday into a sales bump. The point isn’t to celebrate every holiday — it’s to choose the ones that fit your concept and customers. When done right, food holidays become an easy way to keep your dining room full and your social feeds active.

These dates are flexible. A donut promo can build morning traffic, a cocktail tie-in can anchor your late-night specials, and a seasonal produce highlight can keep your catering menu fresh. They also give your staff something fun to rally behind — making the workday a little lighter while keeping the operation on message.

Below, you’ll find June’s food holidays grouped into month-long themes and daily hooks. Use them as a roadmap: plan menu specials, time social posts, or add small touches that spark conversation. Whether it’s a featured dessert, a themed drink, or a quick “Did you know?” post, these dates give you ready-made reasons to market.

All Month Long

• National Dairy Month
• National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
• National Iced Tea Month
• National Seafood Month

Daily Food Holidays

June 1 → World Milk Day
June 2 → National Rotisserie Chicken Day
June 3 → National Egg Day
June 4 → National Cheese Day
June 6 → National Donut Day
June 7 → National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 11 → National Corn on the Cob Day
June 12 → National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 15 → National Lobster Day
June 16 → National Fudge Day
June 17 → National Apple Strudel Day
June 18 → National Cherry Tart Day
June 20 → National Ice Cream Soda Day
June 21 → National Peaches & Cream Day
June 25 → National Catfish Day
June 26 → National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 28 → National Tapioca Day
June 29 → National Almond Buttercrunch Day

From donuts and milkshakes to sushi and ceviche, June serves up something for every corner of the foodservice world. Choose the dates that match your brand, lean into them with creativity, and let your guests feel like they’re part of something special. And don’t forget — July brings wings, grilling, and plenty of ice cream. Stay tuned for the next roadmap.