Holidays and food pretty much go hand in hand. But food holidays? That’s a whole different level of fun. They give us oddly specific reasons to celebrate — and more importantly, excuses to get free or cheap eats all year long.
Think about it: From National Pizza Day to National Cookie Day, there’s a food holiday for just about every craving. Some are big, everybody-knows-about-them deals; others are more low-key, only recognized by a handful of restaurants. Either way, you have hundreds of chances to score something tasty without paying full price.
And don’t forget, food holidays are just the tip of the iceberg. Add in birthday freebies and random snack celebrations, and you’re looking at a calendar packed with opportunities to eat for less (and sometimes for nothing at all).
So grab your planner — or at least get ready to update your phone reminders — because a year’s worth of freebies and deals is waiting. Here’s how the celebrations stack up, month by month:
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- January 2025 Food Holidays
- February 2025 Food Holidays
- March 2025 Food Holidays
- April 2025 Food Holidays
- May 2025 Food Holidays
- June 2025 Food Holidays
- July 2025 Food Holidays
- August 2025 Food Holidays
- September 2025 Food Holidays
- October 2025 Food Holidays
- November 2025 Food Holidays
- December 2025 Food Holidays
Offers, prices, savings, and local participation may vary.
January 2025 Food Holidays
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Jan. 15: National Bagel Day
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Jan. 19: National Popcorn Day
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Jan. 31: Outback Steakhouse No Rules Day
February 2025 Food Holidays
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Feb. 6: National Frozen Yogurt Day
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Feb. 9: National Pizza Day
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Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Deals
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Feb. 22: National Margarita Day
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Feb. 28: National Pancake Day at IHOP
March 2025 Food Holidays
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All Month: March Madness Food Deals
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March 4: Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday Deals
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March 14: National Pi Day
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March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Food Specials
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March 20: Free Cone Day
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March 25: International Waffle Day
April 2025 Food Holidays
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April 3: National Burrito Day
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April 7: National Beer Day
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April 15: Tax Day Freebies and Deals
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April 22: Earth Day Food Deals
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April 26: National Pretzel Day
May 2025 Food Holidays
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May 5: Cinco de Mayo Deals
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May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch & Food Deals
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May 15: White Castle Slider Day
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May 27: Memorial Day Food Deals
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May 28: National Hamburger Day
June 2025 Food Holidays
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June 4: National Cheese Day
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June 6: National Donut Day
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June 15: Father’s Day Restaurant Deals
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June 21: National Smoothie Day
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June 22: National Onion Ring Day
July 2025 Food Holidays
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July 4: 4th of July Food Deals
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July 6: National Fried Chicken Day
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July 11: Free Slurpee Day (7-Eleven)
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July 11: National French Fry Day
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July 14: National Mac & Cheese Day
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July 16: National Hot Dog Day
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July 20: National Ice Cream Day
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July 24: National Tequila Day
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July 24: National Drive-Thru Day
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July 29: National Chicken Wing Day
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July 30: National Cheesecake Day
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July 31: National Avocado Day
August 2025 Food Holidays
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Aug. 6: National Root Beer Float Day
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Aug. 8: National Frozen Custard Day
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Aug. 19: National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day
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Aug. 24: National Waffle Day
September 2025 Food Holidays
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Sept. 4: Labor Day Food Deals
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Sept. 5: National Cheese Pizza Day
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Sept. 16: National Guacamole Day
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Sept. 18: National Cheeseburger Day
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Sept. 20: National Pepperoni Pizza Day
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Sept. 29: National Coffee Day
October 2025 Food Holidays
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All Month: National Pizza Month
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Oct. 7: National Taco Day
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Oct. 11: National Sausage Pizza Day
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Oct. 14: National Dessert Day
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Oct. 31: Free Food on Halloween
November 2025 Food Holidays
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Nov. 3: National Sandwich Day
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Nov. 7: Election Day Food Freebies
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Nov. 11: Veterans Day Food Freebies
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Nov. 21: Starbucks Red Cup Day
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Nov. 24: Black Friday Free Food
December 2025 Food Holidays
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Dec. 4: National Cookie Day
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Dec. 8: National Brownie Day
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Dec. 12: Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens
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Dec. 13: National Hot Cocoa Day
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Dec. 15: National Cupcake Day
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Dec. 30: National Bacon Day
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