A Year of Sweet Celebrations: Your Guide to Sweets & Ice Cream Holidays
- Laura Kuhn
- May 24
- 3 min read

If you’ve ever needed an excuse to indulge in something sweet, look no further than the calendar. From January to September, nearly every month features a national holiday dedicated to our favorite sugary delights—ice cream, chocolate, cake, and more.
🍒 Start the Year with Cherries and Whipped Cream (January)
January kicks things off with cozy comfort treats like National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day and National Strawberry Ice Cream Day. It’s the perfect way to brighten cold winter days.
Date | Holiday |
JAN 3 | National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day |
JAN 5 | National Whipped Cream Day |
JAN 11 | National Milk Day |
JAN 15 | National Strawberry Ice Cream Day |
JAN 22 | National Blonde Brownie Day |
JAN 23 | National Pie Day |
JAN 24 | National Peanut Butter Day |
🍫 February: For the Love of Chocolate
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! February is packed with days like National Dark Chocolate Day, Chocolate Fondue Day, and the whimsical Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (always on the first Saturday). Whether you're spooning into Baked Alaska or savoring Nutella, February offers something decadent for everyone.
Date | Holiday |
First Saturday in FEB | Ice Cream for Breakfast Day |
FEB 1 | National Dark Chocolate Day |
FEB 1 | National Baked Alaska Day |
FEB 2 | National Heavenly Hash Day |
FEB 3 | National Carrot Cake Day |
FEB 5 | National Chocolate Fondue Day |
FEB 5 | World Nutella Day |
FEB 6 | National Frozen Yogurt Day |
FEB 19 | Chocolate Mint Day |
🍪 March Through Spring with Cookies and Cobbler (March–April)
March and April usher in a parade of delicious picks—National Oreo Cookie Day, Peach Cobbler Day, Jelly Bean Day, and more. It’s a sweet way to welcome spring and awaken your palate.
Date | Holiday |
MAR 1 | National Peanut Butter Lovers Day |
MAR 6 | National Oreo Cookie Day |
MAR 6 | National Frozen Food Day |
MAR 14 | National Pie Day |
APR 3 | National Chocolate Mousse Day |
APR 7 | National Caramel Popcorn Day |
APR 13 | National Peach Cobbler Day |
APR 20 | National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day |
APR 22 | National Jelly Bean Day |
APR 23 | National Cherry Cheesecake Day |
🍦 Summer Is the Season of Ice Cream (June–August)
From June through August, the calendar turns into a festival of frozen fun. National Ice Cream Cake Day, Ice Cream Soda Day, and the entire National Ice Cream Month in July mean summer is practically synonymous with frozen desserts. Whether you’re a fan of strawberry sundaes or cherry popsicles, there’s a celebration with your name on it.
Date | Holiday |
JUN 2 | National Rocky Road Day |
JUN 10 | National Black Cow Day |
JUN 20 | National Ice Cream Soda Day |
JUN 27 | National Ice Cream Cake Day |
JUL 1 | National Ice Cream Month & Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day |
JUL 7 | National Strawberry Sundae Day |
JUL 8 | National Ice Cream Sundae Day |
JUL 17 | National Peach Ice Cream Day |
JUL 21 | National Ice Cream Day |
JUL 23 | National Vanilla Ice Cream Day |
JUL 25 | National Hot Fudge Sundae Day |
AUG 6 | National Root Beer Float Day |
AUG 14 | National Creamsicle Day |
AUG 19 | National Soft Ice Cream Day |
AUG 26 | National Cherry Popsicle Day |
🍧 Cool Down with Late-Summer Treats (September)
Whether you're a baker, ice cream shop owner, or just a dessert enthusiast, this calendar is your secret weapon for seasonal promotions, social media content, and menu inspiration. Bookmark it, share it, and celebrate accordingly—because every day deserves a little sweetness.
Date | Holiday |
SEP 2 | National Blueberry Popsicle Day |
SEP 6 | National Coffee Ice Cream Day |
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