All Food Holidays In January – Complete 2024 Foodie Calendar

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Forget boring resolutions and bland meals! January is about to become your tastiest month yet, thanks to this crazy lineup of January food holidays that are begging to be celebrated.

We’re talking a whole month of celebrating everything from Bloody Marys to National Pie Day, with plenty of party ideas and marketing inspiration along the way. So put away those kale smoothies and let’s get this foodie party started!

January food holidays list

Who knew January was the Super Bowl of food holidays? We’re talking everything from Bloody Marys to Whipped Cream Day.

This list of January food holidays is your golden ticket to planning the most epic month of eating ever. Bookmark it, share it, and let’s celebrate each and every day with a full stomach and a happy heart!

Here is a complete list of food holidays in January:

  • January 1:
    • New Year’s Day
    • Apple Gifting Day
    • National Bloody Mary Day
    • National Black Eyed Pea day
  • January 2:
    • National Buffet Day
    • Swiss Cheese Day
    • National Cream Puff Day
  • January 3:
    • National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
    • Fruitcake Toss Day
  • January 4: National Spaghetti Day
  • January 5:
    • National Whipped Cream Day
    • National Keto Day
  • January 6:
    • National Bean Day
    • National Shortbread Day
    • Apple Tree Day
  • January 7: National Tempura Day
  • January 8:
    • National English Toffee Day
    • National Gluten-Free Day (🗓️ second Monday of January)
  • January 9:
    • National Apricot Day
    • National Cassoulet Day
  • January 10:
    • National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
    • National Oysters Rockefeller Day
  • January 11:
    • National Hot Toddy Day
    • National Milk Day
  • January 12:
    • National Marzipan Day
    • National Curried Chicken Day
    • National Glazed Doughnut Day
    • National Hot Tea Day
  • January 13:
    • National Gluten-Free Day
    • National Peach Melba Day
  • January 14: National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
  • January 15:
    • National Bagel Day
    • National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
    • National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
    • National Booch Day (also called Kombucha Day)
  • January 16:
    • International Hot and Spicy Food Day
    • National Fig Newton Day
    • National Quinoa Day
    • Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day (🗓️ third Tuesday of January)
  • January 17: National Hot Buttered Rum Day
  • January 18:
    • National Peking Duck Day
    • National Gourmet Coffee Day
  • January 19: National Popcorn Day
  • January 20:
    • National Cheese Lover’s Day
    • National Coffee Break Day
    • National Buttercrunch Day
    • National Soup Swap Day (🗓️ third Saturday of January)
  • January 21:
    • National Granola Bar Day
    • National New England Clam Chowder Day
  • January 22:
    • National Blonde Brownie Day
    • National Hot Sauce Day
    • National Southern Food Day
  • January 23:
    • National Pie Day
    • National Rhubarb Pie Day
    • International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day
  • January 24:
    • National Peanut Butter Day
    • National Lobster Thermidor Day
  • January 25:
    • National Irish Coffee Day
    • National Fish Taco Day
  • January 26:
    • National Green Juice Day
    • National Peanut Brittle Day
  • January 27:
    • National Chocolate Cake Day
    • International Port Wine Day
  • January 28: National Blueberry Pancake Day
  • January 29: National Corn Chip Day
  • January 30: National Croissant Day
  • January 31:
    • National Hot Chocolate Day
    • National Brandy Alexander Day
    • Eat Brussels Sprouts Day

Celebrate the whole month of January

While individual food holidays are a blast, some celebrations last the whole month! This section is all about January’s month-long food challenges and movements that are taking the world by storm.

Whether you’re participating or just curious, get the lowdown on how to make the most of these January food trends.

So, what food month is January?

  • Dry January
  • Veganuary
  • National Soup Month
  • National Baking Month
  • Bread Machine Baking Month
  • National Wheat Bread Month
  • National Hot Tea Month
  • National Citrus Month
  • National Meat Month
  • National Oatmeal Month
  • National Slow Cooking Month
  • National Sunday Supper Month
  • Prune Breakfast Month (also called National Dried Plum Breakfast Month)

Fun food-themed party ideas for January

Tired of the same old boring parties? Let’s turn up the flavor with these food-themed party ideas inspired by January’s quirky food holidays.

Here are some theme ideas to spice up your social calendar this January:

  1. Soup-er bowl party: Ditch the chips and dip for National Soup Month. Have everyone bring their favorite soup and crown a Soup-reme Champion!
  2. Popcorn and movie marathon: For National Popcorn Day, set up a home theater with different flavored popcorns. Bonus points for showing foodie flicks!
  3. Mocktail mixology contest: For those doing Dry January, turn it into a fun competition. Who can create the most inventive non-alcoholic drink?
  4. Whipped cream wonderland: Celebrate National Whipped Cream Day by hosting a playful party. Set up various whipped cream-themed activities, like a whipped cream pie-eating contest or a blindfolded taste test of different whipped cream flavors. Just be prepared for a lot of laughter and sticky fingers!
  5. Spaghetti and meatball madness: Turn National Spaghetti Day into a friendly competition with a spaghetti and meatball cook-off. Have guests bring their best homemade sauces and meatballs, then let everyone vote on their favorites. Bonus points for the most creative or outlandish spaghetti creations!

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