Get ready for a delicious May! This comprehensive guide lists all the food holidays in May 2025, ensuring you don’t miss a single opportunity to celebrate your favorite eats.
From savory to sweet, we’ve got you covered with a calendar packed with fun, food-themed celebrations.
Let’s dive into a month of culinary delights!
May Food Holidays List

Here are some punny ways to celebrate the many food holidays in May:
- National Strawberry Day: Strawberry shortcake is berry good! 🍓
- National Chocolate Parfait Day: Life is short, eat parfait first! 🍫
- National Asparagus Day: Asparagus so good, it’s un-beet-able! 🥦
- National Burger Day: Having a burger-tastic day! 🍔
- National Limerick Day: I’ll write a limerick, it’ll be great! 📜 (Food-related Limerick would be even better!)
- National Tuna Day: Tuna be good! 🎣
- National Teacher Appreciation Day: Teachers deserve a delicious treat! 🍎
- National Hoagie Day: Hoagies are always a good idea! 🥪
- Eat What You Want Day: I donut know what I’ll eat yet! 🍩
- National Shrimp Day: Shrimply the best! 🍤
- National Pizza Party Day: Pizza is my crust love!🍕
- National Frog Day: Ribbiting good food! 🐸 (Think frog legs, if appropriate)
- National Salad Day: Salad days are always a good time!🥗
- National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Cookie’s are always a good idea!🍪
- Mother’s Day: Mom deserves the best brunch!💐
- National Apple Blossom Day: Apple blossoms are blossom beautiful! 🌸
- Pick Strawberries Day: Strawberry picking is berry fun! 🍓
- National BBQ Day: Ready to grill some fun! 🔥
- National Hamburger Day: Feeling burger-tastic! 🍔
- National Wine Day: Wine not enjoy a glass today? 🍷
- National Coconut Cream Pie Day: Coco-nutty about this pie! 🥥
- Armed Forces Day: Thank you for your service! Let’s have a feast! 🇺🇸
- National Nurses Day: Nurses deserve the best treats! 👩⚕️
- National Balkan Day: Time to explore Balkan cuisine! 🇷🇸
- Memorial Day: Remember and honor our fallen heroes. Have a reflective meal. 🇺🇸
Best Picks
- “Strawberry shortcake is berry good!” 🍓👑
- “Life is short, eat parfait first!” 🍫😋
- “Pizza is my crust love!” 🍕❤️
Celebrate the Whole Month of May
- Make every day a food holiday! Try a new recipe each day.
- Host themed dinner parties for various food holidays.
- Bake themed cookies or cakes for special occasions.
- Explore different cuisines related to specific holidays.
- Share your food adventures on social media using the relevant hashtags!
- Go on a culinary journey, trying new recipes!
- Plan picnics and outdoor meals to enjoy the spring weather.
- Visit local farmers markets to source fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Engage in cooking competitions or challenges with friends and family.
- Try making your own versions of traditional recipes related to the food holidays.
- Create a monthly food calendar highlighting all the food-related holidays in May.
- Have themed snacks and treats to match every occasion.
- Share your favorite food memories and anecdotes related to the holidays.
- Try out new restaurants or cuisines inspired by the food holidays.
- Host a potluck with friends and family, each person bringing a dish that matches the theme.
- Learn the history and origin of various food holidays.
- Create a photo album or a scrapbook showcasing your May food celebrations.
- Make themed decorations for your home or workplace, highlighting the food holidays.
- Write poems or stories reflecting your experience celebrating the different food holidays.
- Make playlists related to each food holiday.
- Organize charity events or food drives related to various food holidays.
- Use your creativity to make unique food-themed crafts for the holidays.
- Document your cooking journey or food-themed adventures through videos.
- Create a special menu for your family and friends, featuring dishes inspired by the holidays.
- Read books, articles, or watch videos about the history and culture of various cuisines.
Best Picks
- Host themed dinner parties! 🎉
- Try new recipes each day! 👩🍳
- Share your food adventures on social media! 📸
Fun Food Themed Party Ideas for May

- Strawberry Festival: Strawberry shortcake bar, strawberry daiquiris. 🍓
- Burger Bash: Burger-making station, different burger toppings. 🍔
- Pizza Party: DIY pizza night, various toppings. 🍕
- Chocolate Extravaganza: Chocolate fountain, chocolate-covered strawberries.🍫
- Hoagie Heaven: Variety of hoagies, sides, and drinks. 🥪
- Taco Tuesday (extended to the entire month!): Taco bar, margaritas. 🌮
- Salad Spectacular: Salad bar with different toppings, dressings. 🥗
- International Food Fest: Dishes representing different countries. 🌎
- Mother’s Day Brunch: Elegant brunch spread, mimosas. 💐
- BBQ Bonanza: Grilled meats, sides, and desserts. 🔥
Best Picks
- Strawberry Festival! 🍓🍓🍓
- Burger Bash! 🍔🍔🍔
- Pizza Party! 🍕🍕🍕
Wrapping Up
May is a month bursting with delicious food holidays! Use this guide to plan your culinary celebrations and make the most of this tasty month.
Happy eating!