Discover every important food date on the calendar — from major holidays to quirky national food days and seasonal flavors. Explore menus, traditions, and marketing tips that help operators and food lovers make the most of every celebration.
The Holidays
Halloween is one of the most playful nights of the year. Costumes, candy, and late-night celebrations make it a natural fit for restaurants, bars, and foodservice operators. While kids trick-or-treat, adults head out for themed cocktails, spooky specials, and costume parties. For operators, it’s a chance to lean into
The Holidays
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important holidays in Indian culture. Falling on October 20 in 2025, it’s a celebration of light triumphing over darkness, good over evil, and community over isolation. Families gather, homes glow with candles and lanterns, and food takes center stage
The Holidays
Columbus Day lands on the second Monday of October, a holiday with complex roots but one that still sparks community events, parades, and family gatherings across the country. For many, it’s tied closely to Italian-American heritage — a day where food, tradition, and culture take center stage. For restaurants and
The Holidays
Sukkot, known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a joyful Jewish holiday that follows Yom Kippur. It commemorates the harvest and the Israelites’ time living in temporary shelters. Traditionally, families build and gather in sukkahs (temporary outdoor huts), where meals are shared under open skies. For restaurants, bars, and foodservice
This Month in Food
October is peak season for comfort food, seasonal drinks, and hearty promotions that can keep guests coming back. From pasta and pizza to caramel apples and chocolate, the calendar is packed with marketing-ready opportunities for restaurants, bars, and foodservice teams. These holidays aren’t just for fun — they’re a
The Holidays
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It’s a solemn holiday focused on fasting, prayer, and reflection. While restaurants and bars aren’t a centerpiece of the day itself, foodservice operators still play a role before and after the fast. Pre-fast meals
The Seasons
Fall is that time of year when we trade iced drinks for warm mugs, when the grill slows down and the oven takes center stage, and when guests come in looking for the flavors they wait all year to taste. As the leaves turn, diners expect comfort — the kind that
The Holidays
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated with traditions that symbolize renewal, hope, and sweetness for the year ahead. For many families, it’s marked by festive meals centered around symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey, round challah bread, and dishes made with seasonal produce. For restaurants, caterers,
This Month in Food
September signals a shift — back-to-school routines, cooler weather, and a calendar filled with food holidays that offer fresh marketing opportunities. For restaurants, bars, and foodservice operators, it’s the chance to bridge summer promotions into fall traffic. This month also marks National Food Safety Education Month — an important reminder that
The Holidays
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer — one last long weekend before the pace of fall sets in. First recognized in the late 1800s to honor the American worker, the holiday has grown into a cultural marker of rest, relaxation, and community. For restaurants, bars, and foodservice operators, it’
This Month in Food
August is peak summer — and with it comes plenty of chances to keep your guests engaged. Food holidays aren’t just quirky dates on a calendar; they’re built-in prompts for creative specials, quick social posts, and themed promotions that spark traffic when you need it most. A well-timed pie
This Month in Food
July is a celebration month — grilling, ice cream, wings, and more. For restaurants, bars, and foodservice teams, it’s a chance to turn the calendar into a marketing tool. Food holidays may seem lighthearted, but they can help fill seats, move inventory, and keep your brand in front of customers