National Herb Day (1st Saturday in May)
Discover how to celebrate National Herb Day with homegrown recipes, garden ideas, and wellness tips. A green favorite among weird holidays in May!
Food & Beverage Weird Holidays
From bacon and banana splits to salami and spumoni, these food and beverage weird holidays celebrate some very specific cravings. This collection rounds up the strangest food-focused days on the calendar, each dedicated to a particular dish, drink, or guilty pleasure that somehow earned its own holiday.
Whether you’re into sweet desserts, savory snacks, or niche comfort foods, these holidays give you a fun excuse to indulge. Each post shares the origin of the day, creative ways to celebrate, and includes a free black-and-white coloring page to mark the occasion.
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Lemonade Day (1st Sunday in May)
National Lemonade Day is a sweet spring holiday full of creativity, community, and citrusy fun—plus it pairs perfectly with other weird holidays in May.
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National Orange Juice Day (May 4)
National Orange Juice Day on May 4th is all about enjoying the bright, zesty taste of fresh OJ! Learn about its history, fun facts, and recipes.
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National Blueberry Pie Day (April 28)
Learn the story behind this fruity dessert favorite, plus baking tips, fun facts, and celebration ideas.
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National Pretzel Day (April 26)
Discover the long history of this twisted baked snack, fun facts, and tasty ways to enjoy sweet or salty varieties.
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National Pigs in a Blanket Day (April 24)
Explore the origins of this bite-sized party snack, plus fun serving ideas and easy recipes.
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National Picnic Day (April 23)
Plan the perfect outdoor meal with picnic tips, easy recipes, and fun activities for families and classrooms.
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National Jelly Bean Day (April 22)
Learn the sweet history of these colorful candies, fun trivia, and playful ways to enjoy them with kids.
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National Cheddar Fries Day (April 20)
Discover how cheesy loaded fries became a comfort food favorite, plus fun serving ideas and easy recipes.
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National Garlic Day (April 19)
Explore garlic’s bold culinary history, health benefits, and flavorful recipes perfect for home cooks.
