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A Year of Sweet Celebrations: Your Guide to Sweets & Ice Cream Holidays

  • Writer: Laura Kuhn
    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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