All Food Holidays In May – Complete 2025 Foodie Calendar

May the food holidays be with you! This month is all about celebrating the flavors of spring and kicking off the summer season.

From Cinco de Mayo feasts to National Hamburger Month, get ready for a fiesta of foodie fun! We’ve got you covered with party ideas, marketing tips, and a whole lot of delicious inspiration to help you make the most of every precious moment of May.

May food holidays list

May is bursting with flavor! From sweet treats like Chocolate Parfait Day to savory celebrations like National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, there’s a holiday to satisfy every craving.

Here is a list of all the fun foodie holidays May has to offer:

• May 1:
  • National Chocolate Parfait Day
  • National Fruit Compote Day
• May 2:
  • National Truffle Day
  • World Tuna Day
  • International Sauvignon Blanc Day (🗓️ first Friday in May)
• May 3:
  • National Chocolate Custard Day
  • National Raspberry Popover Day
  • National Homebrew Day (🗓️ first Saturday in May)
• May 4:
  • National Orange Juice Day
  • National Candied Orange Peel Day
• May 5:
  • Cinco de Mayo
  • National Hoagie Day
  • National Enchilada Day
  • National Totally Chipotle Day
• May 6:
  • International No Diet Day
  • National Beverage Day
  • National Crêpes Suzette Day
• May 7:
  • National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
  • National Cosmopolitan Day
• May 8:
  • National Coconut Cream Pie Day
  • National Have A Coke Day
• May 9:
  • National Butterscotch Brownie Day
  • National Foodies Day
  • National Moscato Day
• May 10:
  • National Shrimp Day
  • National Liver & Onions Day
• May 11:
  • Mother’s Day (🗓️ second Sunday in May)
  • National Eat What You Want Day
  • Hostess Cupcake Day
• May 12:
  • National Nutty Fudge Day
• May 13:
  • National Apple Pie Day
  • International Hummus Day
  • National Fruit Cocktail Day
  • World Cocktail Day
• May 14:
  • National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
  • National Brioche Day
• May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day
• May 16:
  • National BBQ Day
  • National Mimosa Day
  • National Pizza Party Day (🗓️ third Friday of May)
• May 17:
  • National Walnut Day
  • National Cherry Cobbler Day
  • National Pinot Grigio Day
  • World Whiskey Day (🗓️ third Saturday in May)
• May 18:
  • National Cheese Soufflé Day
  • National I Love Reese’s Day
  • World Baking Day (🗓️ third Sunday in May)
• May 19:
  • National Devil’s Food Cake Day
• May 20:
  • National Pick Strawberries Day
  • National Quiche Lorraine Day
• May 21:
  • National Strawberries and Cream Day
  • International Tea Day
  • Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day
• May 22:
  • National Vanilla Pudding Day
  • World Paloma Day
• May 23:
  • National Taffy Day
  • National Drinking with Chickens Day
• May 24:
  • National Asparagus Day
  • National Escargot Day
• May 25:
  • National Wine Day
  • National Italian Beef Day
  • National Brown-Bag-It Day
• May 26:
  • National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
  • National Cherry Dessert Day
• May 27: National Grape Popsicle Day
• May 28:
  • National Brisket Day
  • International Burger Day (also called National Hamburger Day)
• May 29: National Biscuit Day
• May 30:
  • National Mint Julep Day
  • Scone Day
  • International Potato Day
• May 31: National Macaroon Day

Celebrate the whole month of May

May isn’t just about one-day wonders – it’s a whole month dedicated to some of our favorite culinary themes! From barbecue season to the beloved hamburger, here’s what to celebrate all month long.

May is:

• American Cheese Month
• National Asparagus Month
• National Barbecue Month
• National Beef Month
• National Egg Month
• National Gazpacho Aficionado Month
• National Hamburger Month
• National Mediterranean Diet Month
• National Salad Month
• National Salsa Month
• National Strawberry Month
• National Vinegar Month

Fun food-themed party ideas for May

Time to kick off the summer season with some festive and flavorful party ideas inspired by May’s delightful holidays!

Here are top ideas for the May food theme:

1. Cinco de Mayo fiesta: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a vibrant fiesta featuring all your favorite Mexican dishes. Think tacos, guacamole, salsa, churros, and margaritas! Set the mood with colorful decorations, lively music, and a piñata.
2. Burger bash: Celebrate National Hamburger Day with a backyard barbecue or potluck featuring everyone’s favorite burgers. Get creative with different types of patties (beef, turkey, veggie), toppings, and buns. Don’t forget the classic sides like fries, onion rings, and potato salad.
3. Chocolate parfait party: Indulge your sweet tooth on National Chocolate Parfait Day with a decadent dessert party. Set up a parfait bar with layers of pudding, whipped cream, fruit, granola, and chocolate sauce. Let your guests create their own personalized parfaits, and don’t forget the sprinkles!
4. Afternoon tea time: Treat Mom (or yourself!) to a special afternoon tea for Mother’s Day. Brew a pot of fragrant tea, bake scones or tea cakes, and prepare an assortment of finger sandwiches and petit fours. Set the table with your finest china and enjoy a relaxing and refined afternoon with loved ones.
5. Hoagie haven: Celebrate National Hoagie Day with a sandwich-themed party. Provide a variety of breads, meats, cheeses, vegetables, and spreads, and let your friends build their own ultimate hoagies. For a lazy version, just order some takeout and enjoy the company!