Superbowl! Valentines Day! February is a month filled with celebration - probably because it's both short and (depending on where you live) a bit on the dark and gloomy side. We've already discussed the two 'big' holidays to look out for this month - but what about national days? These days, also known as 'hashtag holidays' highlight a particular food item or event in order to get it trending.
National food days are a fun way to promote your restaurant's strongest offerings. Using the hash tags on Instagram (today, for example, is #nationalcroissantday) can push your profile higher and create buzz for your business.
Mmmmm. Croissants.
So take a look at the the list below, and choose ones that fit your brand. You can offer specials the day of also if you'd like, but most people use national food marketing days as a simple, fun, quirky way to celebrate their menus and restaurant's strengths.
FEBRUARY 1 National Baked Alaska Day
FEBRUARY 3
National Carrot Cake Day
FEBRUARY 5 Bubblegum Day #BubblegumDay
FEBRUARY 6 National Frozen Yogurt Day
FEBRUARY 7 National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
FEBRUARY 9 National Bagel Day (Formerly Bagel and Lox Day) National Pizza Day
FEBRUARY 10 National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
FEBRUARY 11 National Peppermint Patty Day
FEBRUARY 12
National Plum Pudding Day
FEBRUARY 13 National Tortellini Day
FEBRUARY 14
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
Valentine’s Day
FEBRUARY 15 National Gumdrop Day
FEBRUARY 16 National Almond Day
FEBRUARY 17 National Cabbage Day
FEBRUARY 18 National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day National Drink Wine Day
FEBRUARY 19 National Chocolate Mint Day
FEBRUARY 20 National Cherry Pie Day
FEBRUARY 21 National Sticky Bun Day
FEBRUARY 22 National Cook a Sweet Potato Day National Margarita Day
FEBRUARY 23 National Banana Bread Day National Toast Day National Chili Day – Fourth Thursday in February
FEBRUARY 24 National Tortilla Chip Day
FEBRUARY 25 National Chocolate Covered Nut Day National Clam Chowder Day
FEBRUARY 26 National Pistachio Day
FEBRUARY 27 National Kahlua Day National Strawberry Day
FEBRUARY 28 National Chocolate Souffle Day
