Welcome to Drink Holidays
Welcome to Drink Holidays.
Never miss a reason to celebrate! Did you know there are numerous drinking "holidays" throughout the year? Learn more about how these boozy holidays came to be, and let's face it, they're a fun excuse to get together, celebrate, and of course drink.
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Jan 01
National Bloody Mary Day
It is perhaps no coincidence that National Bloody Mary Day—celebrated each year on January 1—coincides with National Hangover Day. For those who partied their way into the new year, a Bloody Mary is just what the doctor ordered when the sun rises on New Year’s Day.
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Jan 01
National Champagne Day
What’s more emblematic of celebrating the coming of a New Year than toasting with a glass of champagne? Nothing! That’s why it makes perfect sense that New Year’s Day is also National Champagne Day!
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Jan 11
National Hot Toddy Day
National Hot Toddy Day, celebrated annually on January 11, pays homage to a revered cold-weather cocktail favorite. What better time to celebrate a hot cocktail than January, when days are short, nights are long, and temperatures are frigidly cold in most parts of the world?
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Jan 17
National Hot Buttered Rum Day
National Hot Buttered Rum Day is celebrated annually on January 17—which is fitting, since it’s the perfect concoction to warm up a cold winter’s day!
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Jan 25
National Irish Coffee Day
National Irish Coffee Day is January 25. Although we celebrate this hot beverage during January when temperatures plummet, the Irish Coffee is a versatile cocktail that stands out in any season.
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Feb 03
International Pisco Sour Day
In 2003, Peru established National Pisco Sour Day—an official government holiday—on the first Saturday in February. Since the love for Pisco Sours exceeds international boundaries, the rest of the world soon followed suit, recognizing the first Saturday in February as an international day of celebration for the South American staple.
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Feb 17
National Kahlúa Day
National Kahlúa Day is observed each year on February 27. Why? Perhaps the better question is why not… is there a bad time to enjoy the world’s best-selling coffee liqueur?
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Feb 22
National Margarita Day
National Margarita Day is celebrated annually on February 22, in honor of what may arguably be America’s most well-known classic cocktail, and the most popular tequila-based cocktail in the USA.
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Mar 05
National Absinthe Day
The Green Goddess. The Green Fairy. The Green Lady. Yep… we’re talking about absinthe, which is celebrated annually on March 5—National Absinthe Day—in honor of the day that the United States lifted its 95-year ban on the storied spirit.
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Mar 17
St. Patrick's Day
Celebrated annually on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day today has become synonymous with green beer, corned beef, and leprechauns—and is perhaps the most popular “drinking holiday” in America.
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Apr 07
National Beer Day
National Beer Day is a holiday celebrated annually on April 7—a day which commemorates the enactment of the Cullen-Harrison Act, which ultimately led to the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, prohibiting alcohol in the United States.
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May 13
World Cocktail Day
Each year on May 13, cocktail enthusiasts around the world celebrate the birth of the cocktail—acknowledged annually on the day that the word “cocktail” first appeared in print.
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May 15
World Whisky Day (3rd Saturday)
World Whisky Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in May. According to World Whisky Day’s founder, Blair Bowman, this annual event is intended to be “a day of global whisky celebration.”
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Jun 04
National Cognac Day
Break out your snifters every June 4th, and enjoy your favorite cognac to celebrate National Cognac Day.
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Jun 05
National Moonshine Day
Hooch. Mountain Dew. White Lightning. Bathtub gin. Yes, we’re talking about Moonshine, which is celebrated annually on National Moonshine Day, occurring on the first Thursday in June.
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Jun 12
World Gin Day (2nd Saturday)
Each year on the second Saturday in June, gin fans around the globe band together to celebrate World Gin Day!
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Jun 19
National Martini Day
Whether you prefer them shaken, stirred, dirty or dry, raise a glass to National Martini Day on June 19! Martinis are one of the most popular drinks in the United States, and one of the most famous drinks around the world.
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Jul 02
National Anisette Day
July 2 is National Anisette Day. You may be asking yourself… what exactly is anisette? Sometimes called absinthe’s sweeter cousin, anisette is a liqueur distilled from the seed of the anise plant, resulting in a licorice-flavored liquor.
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Jul 10
National Piña Colada Day
National Piña Colada Day occurs annually on July 10, to celebrate one of the most popular tropical rum cocktails of all time. The very flavors of the piña colada—rum, pineapple and coconut cream—conjure images of warm days, cool ocean breezes, and swaying palm trees, making July the perfect time to celebrate this tropical treat!
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Jul 11
National Mojito Day
Each year, National Mojito Day is celebrated on July 11—which is fitting, since there’s no better way to beat the summer heat than a cold, minty, refreshing mojito!
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Jul 14
National Bourbon Day
National Bourbon Day, which is celebrated each year on July 14, may be as American a holiday as Independence Day. Bourbon is as American as apple pie and baseball. It has been around since America’s colonial days, and bourbon’s popularity has soared in recent years.
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Jul 14
National Grand Marnier Day
Here’s a grand idea… celebrate Grand Marnier Day on July 14! Grand Marnier has a reputation as an extremely versatile liquor. While it can certainly be enjoyed alone, it’s also a staple in tons of cocktails, desserts, sauces, marinades… even the roasted duck dish Conard an l’Orange!
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Jul 19
National Daiquiri Day
A well-made daiquiri is about as refreshing as they come when it comes to iconic classic cocktails. And though daiquiris are enjoyable throughout the year, July 19 has been set aside as National Daiquiri Day to celebrate this glorious drink.
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Jul 24
National Tequila Day
National Tequila Day is celebrated annually on July 24. Tequila is a wonderfully diverse spirit—and one that has been delighting North Americans for more than four centuries.
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Jul 27
National Scotch Day
National Scotch Day is celebrated each year on July 27, in recognition of the day in 1494 that Scotch whisky was first mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland—in other words, the first time Scotland’s whiskies were taxed.
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Aug 06
International Beer Day (1st Friday)
Each year, on the first Friday in August, beer aficionados around the globe raise a glass in celebration of International Beer Day.
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Aug 16
National Rum Day
Rum is the third most-popular spirit in the world, and it’s a staple in many refreshing, tropical cocktails—which is why we celebrate National Rum Day on August 16, right in the midst of the dog days of summer.
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Aug 25
National Whiskey Sour Day
Each year on August 25, the original sweet and sour cocktail—the Whiskey Sour—is celebrated as National Whiskey Sour Day.
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Aug 30
National Mai Tai Day
National Mai Tai Day is celebrated each year on August 30, as drink fans and tiki devotees pay homage to America’s most iconic tropical cocktail: the Mai Tai.
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Sep 20
National Rum Punch Day
Let’s be clear: any drink holiday is a great excuse to celebrate. But National Rum Punch Day, which is celebrated on September 20 each year, always seems to invite a little extra razzle and dazzle. After all, this holiday recognizes an entire category of festive drinks that beg to be scaled up and shared with a crowd.
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Oct 01
World Sake Day
The celebration of World Sake Day—or Nihonshu no Hi—is celebrated annually on October 1. World Sake Day coincides with the beginning of Japan’s sake—or rice wine— brewing season. At the conclusion of the rice harvest each fall, sake producers across the country begin their brewing process in preparation for winter—when sake undergoes fermentation.
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Oct 04
National Vodka Day
National Vodka Day occurs annually on October 4, and is a celebration of the most popular distilled spirit in the United States—a title vodka has held since replacing bourbon in the 1970s as America’s most frequently purchased liquor.
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Oct 16
National Liqueur Day
Liqueurs. Cordials. Schnapps. Whatever you call them in your part of the country, celebrate them each year on October 16 for National Liqueur Day.
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Nov 08
National Happy Hour Day
Ah happy hour. The best hour of the day. Celebrate the time-honored tradition of the after-work drink on National Happy Hour Day, which takes place each year on November 12.
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Nov 08
National Harvey Wallbanger Day
National Harvey Wallbanger Day, celebrated annually on November 8, pays homage to the man… the myth… the cocktail… Harvey Wallbanger.
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Dec 05
National Repeal Day
On December 5, 1933, America’s “great experiment” ended. The Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution was signed into law, putting an end to 13 years of Prohibition. Thus, each year on December 5, we celebrate National Repeal Day.
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Dec 24
National Egg Nog Day
Whether you love it or hate it, few beverages evoke the holiday season like Eggnog—which is why we celebrate National Eggnog Day on December 24, the day before Christmas.
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Dec 31
New Year's Eve
While not an “official” drink holiday, New Year’s Eve may very well be the biggest drinking day in the entire year, and celebrated worldwide. It is a day to celebrate the beginning of a new year, and there is often a big countdown leading to the stroke of midnight.
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Sep 14
Negroni Week
Part international Negroni festival, part fundraiser, Negroni Week is a week long celebration of one of the world’s iconic cocktails—the Negroni—that happens every year.