All Food Holidays In February – Complete 2025 Foodie Calendar

Love is in the air, and so is the scent of chocolate! February’s food holidays are all about indulgence, romance, and sweet treats.

From Valentine’s Day desserts to National Margarita Day, get ready to celebrate with creative party ideas, marketing inspiration, and a whole lot of deliciousness.

Ditch the diet and let’s get this foodie lovefest started!

February food holidays list

Who knew February was such a foodie haven? We’re talking everything from Nutella to pancakes, wine, and even tortilla chips!

This list is your treasure map to a month of deliciousness. Bookmark it, share it, and take advantage of it to indulge in all the tasty treats February has to offer.

Here is a comprehensive list of food holidays celebrated in February:

• February 1:
  • National Baked Alaska Day
  • National Dark Chocolate Day
  • Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (🗓️ first Saturday in February)
• February 2:
  • National Tater Tot Day
  • National Heavenly Hash Day
• February 3:
  • National Carrot Cake Day
• February 4:
  • National Homemade Soup Day
  • National Stuffed Mushroom Day
• February 5:
  • World Nutella Day
  • National Chocolate Fondue Day
  • National Bubble Gum Day (🗓️ first Friday in February)
• February 6: National Chopsticks Day
• February 7: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
• February 8:
  • National Molasses Bar Day
  • National Potato Lover’s Day
• February 9:
  • National Pizza Day
  • National Bagels and Lox Day
• February 10:
  • National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
  • Oatmeal Monday (🗓️ second Monday in February)
• February 11:
  • National Peppermint Patty Day
  • Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
• February 12:
  • National Plum Pudding Day
• February 13:
  • National Tortellini Day
  • National Italian Food Day
• February 14:
  • National Cream Filled Chocolates Day
  • Valentine’s Day
• February 15: National Gumdrop Day
• February 16: National Almond Day
• February 17: National Cafe Au Lait Day
• February 18: National Drink Wine Day
• February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day
• February 20:
  • National Muffin Day
  • National Cherry Pie Day
• February 21: National Sticky Bun Day
• February 22:
  • National Margarita Day
  • National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
• February 23: National Banana Bread Day
• February 24: National Tortilla Chip Day
• February 25:
  • National Chocolate Covered Nut Day
  • National Clam Chowder Day
  • National Pancake Day (🗓️ 47 days before Easter Sunday – also called Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday)
• February 26: National Pistachio Day
• February 27:
  • National Strawberry Day
  • National Kahlua Day
  • National Chili Day (🗓️ fourth Thursday in February)
• February 28: National Chocolate Souffle Day
• February 29: National Frog Legs Day (🗓️ only in leap years, not in 2025!)

Celebrate the whole month of February

While single-day celebrations are exciting, February also offers a whole month dedicated to some culinary favorites.

From the sweetness of chocolate to the heart-healthy goodness of grapefruit, these month-long food holidays are your ticket to a month of flavorful exploration!

Ready to celebrate the whole month? February is:

• National Chocolate Month
• National Cherry Month
• National Grapefruit Month
• National Hot Breakfast Month
• National Snack Food Month
• National Bake For Family Fun Month
• National Canned Food Month
• National Potato Lover’s Month
• National Sweet Potato Month

Fun food-themed party ideas for February

Ditch the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with these food-themed party ideas inspired by February’s quirky holidays!

From romantic Valentine’s Day soirees to cheesy pizza parties, your friends will be talking about these epic gatherings for months to come.

Here are some ideas for February food theme:

1. Fondue fiesta: Celebrate National Chocolate Fondue Day with a decadent party featuring a variety of dipping options – strawberries, bananas, marshmallows, pretzels, and more! Set up multiple fondue pots with different types of chocolate (dark, milk, white) for a truly indulgent experience.
2. Pizza competition: National Pizza Day calls for a cheesy celebration! Host a pizza-making party with various toppings and sauces, or have a pizza tasting with different styles and flavors. Bonus points for homemade pizzas or unique topping combinations!
3. Wine and chocolate pairing: Create a romantic and sophisticated Valentine’s Day party with a wine and chocolate pairing experience. Select a variety of wines (red, white, sparkling) and pair them with complementary chocolates (dark, milk, white).
4. Pancake party: Go beyond breakfast with a playful pancake party on National Pancake Day! Set up a DIY pancake bar with various toppings like fruit, whipped cream, chocolate chips, syrup, and sprinkles, and invite all your skinny friends.
5. Margarita madness: Spice up National Margarita Day with a vibrant fiesta featuring a build-your-own margarita bar. Provide different tequilas, mixers, fresh fruit, and rim options like salt, sugar, and chili powder. Let guests experiment with their perfect margarita combinations!