If you’re reading this, it means you made it through 2025; considering the year it was, I don’t know whether to offer you congratulations or condolences.
Either way, it is 2026, and we have compiled a complete list of beer holidays in 2026, providing you with 64 excuses to drink (not that you need them).
So grab your calendar and a drink, and start marking these beer holidays in 2026. For extra credit, take a drink every time you mark a holiday and see how many you can do before you can’t make sensible notes.
January Beer Holidays in 2026
January 1, 2026 - National Hangover Day
Fun fact: I’m participating in this 2026 beer holiday right now (though I am not enjoying it).
January 17, 2026 - Baltic Porter Day
2026 is the 10th anniversary of the first edition of this beer holiday. Celebrate with a pint of this dark beer.
January 17, 2026 - National Bootlegger’s Day
More commonly associated with spirits like whiskey and rum, this beer holiday in January celebrates the individuals who found themselves on a new career path when Prohibition began. Not sure how they put that on a resume though.
January 24, 2026 - National Beer Can Appreciation Day
They’re convenient, good for keeping beer fresh, and recyclable. Celebrate this beer holiday in 2026 drinking a beer out of one of these aluminum superstars.
February Beer Holidays in 2026
February 1 - 28, 2026 - Stout Month
You have a month to celebrate to celebrate this February beer holiday, and all you have to do is enjoy one of these cozy brews during the cold winter.
February 8, 2026 - Superbowl Sunday
Experts estimate that Americans consume more than 320 million gallons of beer during their Super Bowl Sunday celebrations. If that isn’t a beer holiday in February, I don’t know what is.
February 13, 2026 - Galentine’s Day
Cheers to the lovely ladies in your life! This February beer holiday is all about celebrating the bonds between you and your favorite gal pals (and beer, obvi).
February 14, 2026 - Valentine’s Day
The time has come for you to officially introduce to introduce your bae to your true love. Celebrate this beer holiday in February by pressing your lips against your Valentine and taking a drink.
February 17, 2026 - Mardi Gras
Grab your Krewe and let the good times roll on the last day of Carnival season.
February 24, 2026 - World Bartender Day
Beertenders don’t get nearly as much credit as they deserve. Celebrate this February beer holiday by showing some appreciation for the one who keeps the drinks coming.
February 28, 2026 - Open That Bottle Night
You’ve waited long enough to enjoy that bottle. For this beer holiday in 2026, pop it open and spend some quality time with someone you appreciate as much as that beer.
March Beer Holidays in 2026
March 8, 2026 - International Women’s Day, International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day, Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day
It’s no coincidence that these three March holidays are all on the same day. After all, they all support and celebrate women that brew, and the beer brewed by women. Celebrate this beer holiday in March with a beer brewed by women. Bonus points if it’s brewed with Pink Boots Hop Blend.
March 17, 2026 - St. Patrick’s Day
More than 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed on St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you go with a Guinness or a green colored beer, be sure to toast to Saint Patrick on this March holiday in 2026.
March 20, 2026 - National Bock Day
Some people have a Helles of a lot of love for this beer holiday; they think that all of the other beer holidays in 2026 Pale in comparison. Celebrate this beer holiday in March with a nice cool bottle of Bock.
March 16, 2026 - Orval International Day
This may be the tenth year that Orval Day has been celebrated, but Brasserie d’Orval has been brewing since 1931. Enjoying a glass of this legendary brew is the perfect way to celebrate this beer holiday.
April Beer Holidays in 2026
April 6, 2026 - New Beer’s Eve
If you think about it, this April beer holiday celebrates the anticipation before the first legal beer release pre-Prohibition. I’d be psyched too.
April 7, 2026 - National Beer Day
Celebrate the beginning of the end of Prohibition and the legal sale of beer by purchasing and enjoying a beer on this beer holiday.
April 11, 2026 - King Gambrinus Day
Was King Gambrinus a real person? Allegedly. Will we be celebrating the man legend says outdrank the devil? Absolutely.
April 23, 2026 - German Beer Day
This 2026 beer holiday in April is also known as Reinheitsgebot Day, and celebrates what may just be the most popular Purity Law in history. Celebrate this beer holiday with a stein or two of German beer.
April 25, 2026 - Beer-Clean Glass Day
The benefits and bliss of a beer-clean glass are not to be understated. Celebrate this 2026 April beer holiday by enjoying a brew out of a piece of properly cleaned glassware.
April 26, 2026 - Saison Day
2025 was filled with modern farmhouse, but we’ve moved on. Celebrate Saison Day and 2026 by filling it with this delicious farmhouse ale.
May Beer Holidays in 2026
May 1, 2026 - National Rotate Your Beer Day
I like to celebrate this beer holiday in May by rotating my beer from the fridge to my stomach, and new beer from the brewery to my fridge.
May 2, 2026 - Beer Pong Day
This beery competitive holiday is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of May to give celebrants a chance to recover before Monday. That might be surprising, if you didn’t know beer pong was created by college students.
May 5, 2026 - Cinco de Mayo
¡Salud! Beber una cerveza to celebrate this May beer holiday in 2026, preferably a Mexican-style beer.
May 7, 2026 - National Homebrew Day
Some fabulous breweries started as home-brewing operations. Celebrate this beer holiday by trying your hand at this hobby that dates back to 7,000 BCE.
May 11 - 18, 2026 - American Craft Beer Week
You have a week to celebrate this 2026 beer holiday. Plenty of time to visit and support your favorite American craft breweries.
May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day
Honor your fallen loved one by toasting to them with a pint of their favorite beer, or show support by visiting a veteran owned brewery like Longtab Brewing Company, Red Leg Brewing Co., and Veterans United Craft Brewery.
June Beer Holidays in 2026
June 8, 2026 - Name Your Poison Day
As poisons go, beer is one of the cheaper options. Lucky you!
June 14, 2026 - National Bourbon Day
In 1964, Congress officially recognized Bourbon as America’s “native spirit”. Celebrate this American spirit with a bourbon barrel-aged stout or a bourbon-beer cocktail.
June 15, 2026 - Beer Day Britain
Anyone can celebrate this June beer holiday. You don’t have to be British, in Britain, or even think that Great Britain is anything more than average. You just have to drink a British beer.
June 21, 2026 - Father’s Day
This year, give dad a beer and a break. It’s what he really wants. Well that, and the best lawn on the block.
June 25 - 27, 2026 - Organic Beer Fest
This beer holiday doesn’t get enough attention, and I’ve decided it is my personal duty to raise awareness of it. Originally known as the North American Organic Brewers Festival, this beer festival raises awareness around organic beers and ciders, as well as sustainable living. Organic Beer Day should also be a worldwide beer holiday, in my opinion.
July Beer Holidays in 2026
July 3, 2026 - National Independent Beer Run Day
Paul Revere rode 10 miles to alert the minutemen. More than 80% of Americans live within 10 miles of a craft brewery. If he can do it on horseback, you can make a run to your local independent brewery in your vehicle. Or on horseback, as long as you show us the pictures. And maybe invite us.
July 4, 2026 - Independence Day
Declare your independence from big breweries, and drink craft beer this Fourth of July.
July 7, 2026 - National Dive Bar Day
Another beer holiday in 2026 that is simple to celebrate. Simply stop in and support your local dive bar. Don’t forget to bring cash.
July 12, 2026 - National Michelada Day
If you’ve never experienced the combination of beer, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, this beer holiday in July is the perfect day to try one.
July 23, 2026 - National Refreshment Day
This July holiday celebrates the perfection that is an ice cold refreshment; join the celebration by enjoying a cold beer.
August Beer Holidays in 2026
August 6, 2026 - National IPA Day
It’s the most popular style in craft beer for a reason. Celebrate this beer holiday in August with a juice bomb!
August 7, 2026 - International Beer Day
Celebrate this August beer holiday the way it was intended: with good company and cold beer.
September Beer Holidays in 2026
September 7, 2026 - National Beer Lover’s Day
A beer holiday that is straight to the point, and all about celebrating the love between an individual and their favorite brew.
September 19, 2026 - Oktoberfest Begins
The world’s largest beer festival runs from September 19th through October 4th this year, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the festivities.
September 20, 2026 - Sour Beer Day
Celebrate this September beer holiday by enjoying a sour beer of any style.
September 27, 2026 - National Crush-A-Can Day
If you’re recycling, you’re already crushing it. Now crush some beers, and the can they came in. You deserve it!
September 28, 2026 - National Drink A Beer Day
I don’t think any elaboration is required for this beer holiday in September.
October Beer Holidays in 2026
October 2, 2026 - Barrel-Aged Beer Day
Barrel aged beer festivals take place year round, but the official Barrel-Aged Beer holiday is on October 2nd this year.
October 4, 2026 - Buy A Stranger A Drink Day
Don’t make it weird, and don’t get mad if they say “No, thanks”. This beer holiday in October is all about sharing the love.
October 9, 2026 - Beer and Pizza Day
We recommend pairing light pizzas with lagers, and IPAs with those heavy, meat-laden pies. But you do you.
October 10, 2026 - National Black Brewers Day
Less than 1% of all breweries in the USA are Black-owned, which makes this beer holiday in October even more important. Celebrate by supporting a Black-owned brewery; if you don’t have one locally, you can always support your local Black brewer!
October 14, 2026 - Homebrewing Legalization Day
While most American homebrewers plan their big brewing day around National Homebrew Day in March, this October beer holiday commemorates the legalization of home production of beer and wine (for personal use) without federal taxation. I bet you didn’t learn about that in history class.
October 27, 2026 - National American Beer Day
With just under 10,000 operating craft breweries in the United States, it should be simple to get your hands on an American beer this National American Beer Day.
November Beer Holidays in 2026
November 5, 2026 - International Stout Day
’Tis the season for stout beers, and this November beer holiday is the perfect day to enjoy an international stout.
November 7, 2026 - Learn to Homebrew Day
Quite a few of the brewers at craft breweries began their fermentation education and experimentation as homebrewers. Who knows where celebrating this beer holiday in November could take you?
November 12, 2026 - National Happy Hour Day
If you live somewhere Happy Hour is illegal, you can always make your own! A single can of beer is more expensive than picking up a four (or more) pack, crowler, growler, or keg; pick one of the options that is cheaper per ounce than a single can, and celebrate this November beer holiday by toasting your frugality.
November 17, 2026 - International Happy Gose Day
Celebrating this beer holiday in November is easy: say “Goseanna!”, and enjoy one of these salty sour wheat beers.
November 25, 2026 - Drinksgiving/Blackout Wednesday
I recently learned that this beer holiday in November is also known as Drinksgiving, which definitely sounds classier than Blackout Wednesday. But, as they say, what’s in a name?
November 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving
What other holiday would you celebrate with turkey, football, and beer?
November 29, 2026 - Small Brewery Sunday
You survived Thanksgiving, which means you have approximately 20 minutes to relax before it’s time for another holiday. Spend it doing something you enjoy (drinking good beer) with someone you actually enjoy being around (the bartender).
December Beer Holidays in 2026
National Bartender Day - December 4, 2026
Bartenders are notoriously underpaid and under appreciated. Show your appreciation for their skill, knowledge, effort, and hospitality on this December holiday.
National Repeal Day - December 5, 2026
Without the repealing of the 18th Amendment, this list of beer holidays in 2026 wouldn’t exist. Celebrate this holiday in December with a drink.
National Lager Day - December 10, 2026
Enjoy a glass of the most popular beer in the world on this beer holiday in December.
New Year’s Eve - December 31, 2026
Ring out the old and in with the new with a can of your very favorite brew.
Not-Quite Beer Holidays in 2026
April 15, 2026 - Tax Day
They know exactly how much you make and how much you owe them, but they won’t tell you. Instead, you have to figure it out. And if you’re wrong? Straight to jail. Maybe. (Truthfully, I have no idea). Right or wrong, you (should’ve) filed them by today, and that deserves a beer (or two).
October 2026 - Sober October
It’s kind of the opposite of a beer holiday, but it deserves a spot on the list. We love beer, but would never shame anyone for choosing to abstain. If you, or someone you love, decides to participate in Sober October 2026, know that we support that 100%!