As we toast goodbye to 2025, many of us are looking forward to celebrating a New Year. These days, it can seem like there’s a holiday for everything. Indeed, the marketing gurus behind some of your favorite brands have created holidays like World Nutella Day (February 5), while fandoms have caused many new holidays to pop up, like one of our personal favorites, International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19).
Here at ReserveBar, one of our favorite ways to celebrate compelling and unique spirits is by raising a glass on their holiday. After all, who doesn’t love a reason to celebrate a spirited day? We’ve gathered all the wine, beer, and spirit-related holidays in one handy article so you can celebrate your favorite drinks all year long!
And of course, if you need a fun reason to celebrate throughout the week, don't forget about Margarita Mondays, Tequila Tuesdays, Wine or Whiskey Wednesdays, and Thirsty Thursdays. We also like exploring new cocktail recipes on Fridays — you can find over 500+ recipes in our Cocktail Lounge All Recipes section.
NOTE: Some of the holidays included are not drink specific but are often observed in the bartending industry.
January
All Month: Dry January — Discover No-Lo Spirits for the New Year
All Month: Gin-uary — Explore a new gin recipe to make with your favorite gin
1/1: National Bloody Mary Day — Find The Best Bloody Mary in Our Collection
1/11: National Hot Toddy Day — This Hot Toddy is Ideal for Winter
1/17: National Hot Buttered Rum Day
1/25: National Irish Coffee Day — Learn About the Origins of Irish Coffee
1/26: Spicy Margarita Day — Make it Extra Spicy with this Recipe by Espolòn
1/31: Brandy Alexander Day
February
All February: Black History Month — Learn About the Black History Makers in Mixology
First Saturday: International Pisco Sour Day
2/8: Super Bowl LX — Find Your Next Favorite Snack and Drink Pairings for the Big Game
2/8: International Scotch Day — Try mixing up these Scotch recipes
2/14: Valentine’s Day — Make it a Perfect Date Night with these Wine and Cheese Pairings
2/17: Fat Tuesday
2/18: National Drink Wine Day — Discover Pairings that are Delightful for Spring
2/22: National Margarita Day — Mix it Up with a Margarita from our Cocktail Collection
2/24: World Bartender Day
2/27: National Kahlúa Day — Celebrate with This Kahula Espresso Martini
March
3/3: National Mulled Wine Day
3/3: International Irish Whiskey Day — Toast with Slane Irish Whiskey
3/3: National Moscow Mule Day — Need some Mule inspiration? Try one of these recipes!
3/5: National Absinthe Day
3/8: Rye Day — Explore our Rye Whiskey offerings to find a new bottle for your home bar
3/8: National Espresso Martini Day — Get mixing with the Mr. Black Espresso Martini recipe
3/17: St. Patrick’s Day — Find the Perfect Whiskey to Celebrate
3/21: World Vermouth Day — Discover how Vermouth fits into your favorite cocktails in this Beginner's Guide
3/24: National Cocktail Day — Get Everything You Need to Make Cocktails at Home with these Home Bar Essentials
3/27: International Whisk(e)y Day — Learn How to Drink Your Whiskey
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April
4/1 - April Fool’s Day
4/6 - New Beer’s Eve
4/7 - National Beer Day
4/9 - National Gin & Tonic Day — Get a Fresh Gin and Tonic Recipe
4/21 - National Tea Day — Read Kiran Akal's Behind the Brand
4/22 - Earth Day — Learn about Spirits that are Changing the World through Sustainability
4/26 - National Pretzel Day
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May
5/2 - Kentucky Derby Day — Find the winning cocktail to celebrate this storied race or Learn about the History of Racing and the Mint Julep
5/4 - Star Wars Day
5/5 - Cinco de Mayo — Learn about Cinco de Mayo and get 5 fresh cocktail recipes.
5/6 - National Beverage Day
5/7 - National Cosmopolitan Day - Enjoy this pink blushed beauty today!
5/9 - National Moscato Day
May 11 - 17 - American Craft Beer Week
5/13 - World Cocktail Day
5/16 - National Mimosa Day — Mimosas and brunch - the perfect pairing!
Third Saturday - World Whisky Day — Learn the fundamentals in our Spirits Explained article Whisky vs. Whiskey
5/22 - World Paloma Day — Find your perfect Paloma in our Paloma Collection.
5/25 - National Wine Day — We prepared a list of wine that is worth cherishing on a day when we celebrate wine itself.
5/30 - National Mint Julep Day — Try this refreshing Mint Julep recipe for summer.
June
First Saturday - National Bubbly Day — Impress your friends with these facts from our Spirits Explained Article, Understanding Sparkling Wine
6/4 - National Cognac Day — Effortlessly celebrate with a Rémy Martin Sidecar
6/5 - National Moonshine Day - Get familiar with Moonshine by shopping our collection.
Second Saturday - World Gin Day - Enjoy this herbaceous and botanical spirit with a Gin from our collection.
Second Saturday - International Rosé Day - Enjoy a DeLeón Sparkling Rosé Margarita, a fizzy punch with strawberry and basil-infused tequila.
6/14 - National Bourbon Day — Learn the storied history of how Old Forester Ushered in the First Bourbon Boom
6/19 - World Martini Day - Master the martini using one of our classic martini recipes.
July
7/4 - Independence Day (USA)
- Celebrate with fireworks and an All-American cocktail.7/7 - National Dive Bar Day
7/10 - National Piña Colada Day - Get the ultimate Piña Colada recipe by Blue Chair Bay Rum.
7/11 - National Mojito Day — Cool off with a refreshing Mojito from our collection.
7/12 - National Michelada Day
7/14 - National Grand Marnier Day — Celebrate with a Grand Margarita!
7/19 - National Daiquiri Day — Find your perfect Daiquri in our collection.
7/24 - National Tequila Day — Learn more about agave spirits
7/25 - Wine and Cheese Day — Explore these perfect wine and cheese pairings.
7/27 - National Scotch Day — Do age statements matter in Scotch? Find out here!
August
8/4 - White Wine Day — What's summer without white wine? Get your summer-ready pairings!
First Friday - International Beer Day
First Saturday - Mead Day
8/16 - National Rum Day — Rum and Cigars, the legendary pairing.
8/25 - National Whiskey Sour Day — Toast the day with this Whiskey Sour recipe from Basil Hayden.
8/28 - National Red Wine Day — How do you pair Pinot Noir in the fall? We help you out with our pairing guide!
Thursday before Labor Day - Cabernet Sauvignon Day — Dive into the world of wines with this guide.
8/30 - National Mai Tai Day — Celebrate 78 years of this classic with the original recipe by Appleton Estate.
September
All Month in September - Bourbon Heritage Month Whiskey Worth Knowing
First Saturday - National Tailgating Day - Tailgating in the fall is a rite of passage. Find an easy cocktail to make on game day!
9/7 - National Beer Lover’s Day - Grab a pint and cheers with a side of Slane Irish Whiskey.
9/10 - National Port Wine Day - Explore some exciting dessert wines.
9/10 - International Canned Cocktail Day
9/20 - National Punch Day - For every occasion, we suggest the BACARDÍ Gingerberry Punch!
September 22-28 - Negroni Week - Easy to learn, simple to make, and endlessly compelling. Enjoy this classic Italian cocktail during Negroni week.
9/29 - National Coffee Day - Ring in this caffeinated holiday with a White Russian cocktail from Mr Black.
October
10/1 - World Sake Day - Learn more about one of the most beloved beverages in world in this editorial about TYKU Sake.
10/4 - National Vodka Day - Find a Vodka cocktail that accentuates the spirit in our dedicated collection.
10/16 - National Liqueur Day - Browse all of our boozy and bittersweet liqueur recipes.
10/19 - International Gin & Tonic Day - Mix things up and try a few variations to this classic.
10/21 - National Mezcal Day - Get acquainted with Mexican culture and the smoky agave spirit, mezcal.
Fourth Friday (10/23) - Global Champagne Day - Pop the cork with a loved one and toast with a glass of bubbly today.
10/27 - National American Beer Day
10/31 - Halloween - Skip the trick-or-treating and celebrate with one of our spooky cocktails.
November
First Thursday in November (11/5) - International Stout Day
11/7 - International Merlot Day
11/12 - National Happy Hour Day
11/23 - National Espresso Day - Brew a classic Espresso Martini by Grey Goose, the perfect nightcap serve.
11/25 - Drinksgiving
11/26 - Thanksgiving - Celebrate this tasty holiday with family, friends, and the perfect wine pairings.
11/27 - Black Friday
11/30 - Cyber Monday
December
First Friday (12/4) - National Bartender Day - Meet Josh Davis, bartender and founder of Brown and Balanced, a community for minority mixologists.
12/4 - Cabernet Franc Day
12/5 - Repeal Day
12/14 - National Screwdriver Day
12/20 - National Sangria Day - Take your sangria to the next level with this recipe from Tequila Corrido.
12/24 - National Eggnog Day / Christmas Eve
12/25 - Christmas Day - Need a last minute gift? We have an idea for everyone on your list.
12/31 - Champagne Day - Pour some bubbly in your glass and toast to the past 365 days.
12/31 - New Year’s Eve - Cheers the New Year with batch cocktails; less prep so you can ring in 2024 with ease.
In Closing
Which day are you most excited to celebrate? Be sure to tag us as you celebrate your favorite spirit-focused day. Just include @ReserveBarSpirits in your Instagram posts, and check our social media accounts for more ways to celebrate your favorite spirited holidays!
