All Food Holidays In October – Complete 2025 Foodie Calendar

Spooky season is upon us, and so are the delicious food holidays! October is all about pumpkin spice, caramel apples, and Halloween treats.

From National Dessert Day to National Pizza Month, it’s almost time to indulge in your favorite fall flavors! We’ve got party ideas, marketing inspiration, and a whole lot of foodie fun to help you make this Foodtober your tastiest one yet.

October food holidays list

October is a month of flavor! With a food holiday for almost every day, your taste buds are in for a spooky and delicious adventure.

Here is a complete list of food holidays in October:

• October 1:
  • International Coffee Day
  • World Sake Day
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • Homemade Cookies Day
  • National Pumpkin Spice Day
  • National Pumpkin Seed Day (🗓️ first Wednesday in October)
  • National Kale Day (🗓️ first Wednesday in October)
• October 2:
  • National Fried Scallops Day
• October 3:
  • National Caramel Custard Day
  • Global Smoothie Day
• October 4:
  • National Taco Day
  • National Vodka Day
  • National Cinnamon Roll Day
• October 5:
  • National Apple Betty Day
  • Rocky Mountain Oyster Day
• October 6:
  • National Noodle Day
  • National Orange Wine Day
• October 7: National Frappe Day
• October 8:
  • National Fluffernutter Day
  • National Pierogi Day
  • National Salmon Day
• October 9:
  • International Beer and Pizza Day
  • National Moldy Cheese Day
  • National Polenta Day
• October 10:
  • World Porridge Day
  • National Angel Food Cake Day
  • National Cake Decorating Day
• October 11:
  • National Sausage Pizza Day
  • Southern Food Heritage Day
  • World Dulce de Leche Day
  • World Egg Day (🗓️ second Friday in October)
• October 12:
  • National Gumbo Day
  • National Pulled Pork Day
• October 13:
  • National M&M Day
  • National Yorkshire Pudding Day
• October 14:
  • National Dessert Day
  • National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day
  • Thanksgiving in Canada (🗓️ second Monday in October)
• October 15:
  • National Cheese Curds Day
  • National Chicken Cacciatore Day
  • National Lemon Bar Day
  • National Mushroom Day
  • National Roast Pheasant Day
  • National Shawarma Day
• October 16:
  • World Food Day
  • National Liqueur Day
  • World Bread Day
• October 17:
  • National Pasta Day
  • Four Prunes Day
• October 18:
  • Meatloaf Appreciation Day
  • National Chocolate Cupcake Day
  • Sweetest Day (🗓️ third Saturday in October)
• October 19:
  • International Gin & Tonic Day
  • National Seafood Bisque Day
• October 20:
  • National Brandied Fruit Day
  • National Office Chocolate Day
  • National Mozzarella Stick Day
• October 21:
  • National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
  • National Apple Day
  • National Mezcal Day
  • World Bolognese Ragu Day
• October 22: National Nut Day
• October 23:
  • National Boston Cream Pie Day
  • National Canning Day
• October 24:
  • National Bologna Day
  • National Good and Plenty Day
• October 25:
  • National Greasy Foods Day
  • World Pasta Day
• October 26:
  • National Pumpkin Day
  • National Mince Meat Pie Day
  • National Chicken Fried Steak Day
  • National Pretzel Day
• October 27:
  • National American Beer Day
  • National Potato Day
  • National Parmigiano-Reggiano Day
• October 28:
  • National Chocolate Day
  • Wild Foods Day
• October 29: National Oatmeal Day
• October 30:
  • National Candy Corn Day
  • Buy A Doughnut Day
• October 31:
  • Halloween
  • National Carve A Pumpkin Day
  • National Caramel Apple Day
  • National Breadstick Day (🗓️ last Friday in October)

Celebrate the whole month of October

Why stop at one day when you can celebrate for a whole month? October is overflowing with month-long food holidays, offering endless opportunities to indulge in fall flavors.

Ready to celebrate all month long? October is:

• National Apple Month
• National Caramel Month
• National Chili Month
• National Cookie Month
• National Cranberry Month
• National Dessert Month
• National Eat Better, Eat Together Month
• National Pasta Month
• National Pickled Peppers Month
• National Pizza Month
• National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
• National Pork Month
• National Pretzel Month
• National Pumpkin Month
• National Rhubarb Month
• National Sausage Month
• National Seafood Month
• National Vegetarian Month

Fun food-themed party ideas for October

Let’s welcome fall and all things spooky with these fun and festive food-themed party ideas inspired by October’s delightful holidays!

Here are top ideas for the October food theme:

1. Taco Tuesday: Celebrate National Taco Day with a Mexican food themed party! Set up a taco bar with various fillings, tortillas, salsas, and toppings. Don’t forget the margaritas and festive decorations!
2. Pumpkin spice & everything nice: Embrace the pumpkin spice craze during a National Pumpkin Month with a dedicated pumpkin-themed party. Serve up pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, and other pumpkin-flavored treats.
3. Dessert party: Indulge your sweet tooth on National Dessert Day with a decadent dessert party. Bake or buy a variety of desserts, from cakes and cookies to pies and pastries. Set up a dessert buffet and let your guests sample all the sweet treats.
4. World Vegetarian Day potluck: Celebrate World Vegetarian Day with a potluck featuring delicious vegetarian dishes. Encourage your guests to bring their favorite plant-based recipes, and discover new and exciting flavors together!