World Chocolate Day
World Chocolate Day falls on 7 July each year, when chocolatiers, cafés and retailers run chocolate offers, desserts and giveaways.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
World Chocolate Day is held on 7 July each year. It is an informal food day with no single organiser.
Chocolate makers, restaurants and retailers use the date for promotions. In 2025 Gulf News marked the day with a round-up of chocolate deals, desserts and giveaways across the UAE.
The day suits chocolate and confectionery brands, bakeries and dessert cafés, grocery and gift retailers, hotels and restaurants, and food delivery services.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 7 July 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 7 July 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 7 July 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Confectionery
- Bakeries and cafu00e9s
- Grocery retail
- Gifting
- Hospitality
- Food delivery
Questions and answers
When is World Chocolate Day 2027?
World Chocolate Day 2027 is on Wednesday 7 July 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises World Chocolate Day?
World Chocolate Day has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
Where is World Chocolate Day marked?
World Chocolate Day is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including Gulf News: World Chocolate Day 2025, best chocolate deals, desserts and giveaways in the UAE. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
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