Attention, cocktail enthusiasts and bartenders!
Mark your calendars and stock your bars as 2024 promises a year brimming with drink-centric celebrations. Learn about the most popular cocktail holidays, hidden gem celebrations, and unique drink dates so you don't miss out.
Whether you're a seasoned bartender, home mixologist or a cocktail enthusiast, this calendar will inspire you to experiment, create, and enjoy!
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
January
- Monday, January 1, 2024 - New Year's Day
- Monday, January 1, 2024 - Bloody Mary Day
- Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Hot Toddy Day
- Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - Hot Buttered Rum Day
- Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - Bootleggers Day
- Saturday, January 20, 2024 (every third Saturday of January) - Baltic Porter Day
- Thursday, January 25, 2024 - Irish Coffee Day
- Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - Brandy Alexander Day
February
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - Pisco Sour Day
- Thursday, February 8, 2024 - International Scotch Day
- Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - Mardi Gras
- Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - Valentine's Day
- Sunday, February 18, 2024 - National Drink Wine Day
- Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Margarita Day
- Saturday, February 24, 2024 - World Bartender Day
- Saturday, February 24, 2024 - Open That Bottle Night
- Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - National Kahlua Day
March
- Sunday, March 3, 2024 - Irish Whiskey Day
- Sunday, March 3, 2024 - Mulled Wine Day
- Sunday, March 3, 2024 - Moscow Mule Day
- Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - Absinthe Day
- Friday, March 15, 2024 - Espresso Martini Day
- Sunday, March 17, 2024 - St. Patrick's Day
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Bock Beer Day
- Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Vermouth Day
- Sunday, March 24, 2024 - National Cocktail Day
- Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - International Whisk(e)y Day
April
- Saturday, April 6, 2024 - New Beers Eve
- Sunday, April 7, 2024 - National Beer Day
- Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - Gin & Tonic Day (U.S.)
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Melbec World Day
- Friday, April 19, 2024 - Amaretto Day
May
- Friday, May 3, 2024 - International Savignon Blanc Day
- Sunday, May 5, 2024 - Cinco de Mayo
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Cosmopolitan Day
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Homebrew Day
- Thursday, May 9, 2024 - World Moscato Day
- Monday, May 13, 2024 - World Cocktail Day
- Monday, May 13 - Sunday, May 19, 2024 - American Craft Beer Week
- Thursday, May 16, 2024 - National Mimosa Day
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 - World Whiskey Day
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Chardonnay Day
- Saturday, May 25, 2024 - World Wine Day
- Monday, May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day
- Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Mint Julep Day
June
- Monday, June 3, 2024 - World Cider Day
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Cognac Day
- Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Moonshine Day
- Saturday, June 8, 2024 - World Gin Day
- Saturday, June 8, 2024 - National Rose Day
- Friday, June 14, 2024 - Bourbon Day
- Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Martini Day
- Wednesday, June 20, 2024 - Day Drunk Day
- Friday, June 21, 2024 - World Lambrusco Day
- Sunday, June 23, 2024 - Sazerac Cocktail Day
July
- Monday, July 1, 2024 - National Wine Cooler Day
- Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - Anisette Day
- Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Independence Day
- Sunday, July 7, 2024 - National Dive Bar Day
- Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - Piña Colada Day
- Thursday, July 11, 2024 - Mojito Day
- Friday, July 12, 2024 - Michelada Day
- Saturday, July 13, 2024 (every 2nd Saturday of July) - World Rum Day
- Sunday, July 14, 2024 - Bastille Day
- Sunday, July 14, 2024 - National Grand Marnier Day
- Friday, July 19, 2024 - Daiquiri Day
- Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - Tequila Day
- Saturday, July 27, 2024 - National Scotch Day
August
- Thursday, August 1, 2024 - Albariño Day
- Thursday, August 1, 2024 - National IPA Beer Day
- Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4, 2024 - International Culture of Drink Days
- Friday, August 2, 2024 - International Beer Day
- Saturday, August 3, 2024 - Mead Day
- Sunday, August 4, 2024 - National White Wine Day
- Friday, August 9, 2024 - World Baijiu Day
- Friday, August 16, 2024 - National Rum Day
- Sunday, August 18, 2024 - Pinot Noir Day
- Sunday, August 25, 2024 - Whiskey Sour Day
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - National Red Wine Day
- Thursday, August 29, 2024 - International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
- Friday, August 30, 2024 - National Mai Tai Day
September
- Bourbon Heritage Month
- California Wine Month
- Sunday, September 1, 2024 - Australian Craft Gin Day
- Saturday, September 7, 2024 - National Beer Lover's Day
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - International Canned Cocktail Day
- Friday, September 13, 2024 - Cachaça Day
- Sunday, September 15, 2024 - Creme de Menthe Day
- Friday, September 20, 2024 - Grenache Day
- Friday, September 20, 2024 - Rum Punch Day
- Saturday, September 21 - Wednesday, October 6, 2024 - Oktoberfest
- Friday, September 27, 2024 National - Crush A Can Day
- Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Drink Beer Day
October
- October 1 - October 31, 2024 - National Applejack Month
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - World Sake Day
- Friday, October 4, 2024 - National Vodka Day
- Saturday, October 5, 2024 - Buy a Stranger a Drink Day
- Saturday, October 5, 2024 - International Scottish Gin Day
- Saturday, October 12, 2024 - International Pinotage Day
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - National Liquer Day
- Friday, October 19, 2024 - International Gin & Tonic Day
- Saturday, October 20, 2024 - Brandied Fruit Day
- Saturday, October 20, 2024 - World Calvados Day
- Monday, October 21, 2024 - American Beer Day
- Monday, October 21, 2024 - National Mezcal Day
- Friday, October 25, 2024 (every 4th Friday of October) - International Champagne Day
- Thursday, October 31, 2024 - Halloween
November
- Monday, November 4 - Sunday, November 10, 2024 - World Sherry Week
- Thursday, November 7, 2024 - International Stout Day
- Thursday, November 7, 2024 - International Merlot Day
- Friday, November 8, 2024 - Harvey Wallbanger Day
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - Happy Hour Day
- Thursday, November 14, 2024 - Tempranillo Day
- Saturday, November 16, 2024 (3rd Saturday of November) - Australian Gin Day
- Monday, November 18, 2024 - Apple Cider Day
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - Zinfandel Day
- Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Beaujolais Nouveau Day
- Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - Drinksgiving
December
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - Cabernet Franc Day
- Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Repeal Day
- Friday, December 6, 2024 - National Bartender Day
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - National Lager Day
- Saturday, December 14, 2024 - National Screwdriver Day
- Friday, December 20, 2024 - Sangria Day
- Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Coquito Day
- Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - National Eggnog Day
- Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - National Champagne Day
- Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - New Year's Eve
So there you have it, folks! A year-long reasons to try and experiment with unique flavors.
To truly master these celebratory drinks, head over to our cocktail recipes section. We've got detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and bar tool tips to help you create picture-perfect and palate-pleasing drinks for every occasion.