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Basket of fresh vegetables.

National Food Days

walking shoes National Walking Day Wednesday, April 2, 2025
carrots with green tops International Carrot Day Friday, April 4, 2025
fresh tomatoes on a table Fresh Tomato Day Sunday, April 6, 2025
garden with greens and signs National Garden Day Monday, April 14, 2025
mushrooms in a basket on a wood table Day of the Mushroom Wednesday, April 16, 2025
banana in a bowl Banana Day Thursday, April 17, 2025
cloves of garlic on a table Garlic Day Saturday, April 19, 2025
pastel colored Easter Eggs Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
picnic basket on a blanked on green grass with a blue sky Picnic Day Wednesday, April 23, 2025
soft pretzels Pretzel Day Saturday, April 26, 2025
raisins in a wooden bowl on a table Raisin Day Wednesday, April 30, 2025

National Food Weeks

fruits and vegetables Food Waste Prevention Week Monday, April 7, 2025 to Sunday, April 13, 2025
small dumbbells with apple, water bottle, and towel National Public Health Week Monday, April 7, 2025 to Sunday, April 13, 2025
matzo and flowers Passover Saturday, April 12, 2025 to Sunday, April 20, 2025
kids riding bikes Every Kid Healthy Week Monday, April 21, 2025 to Friday, April 25, 2025

National Food Months

vegetables in a garden Garden Month Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025
pecans in a bowl on a table Pecan Month Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025
variety of stressed faces drawn on eggs Stress Awareness Month Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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