National Rum Day (US)
National Rum Day falls on 16 August and is marked mainly in the United States by bars, distillers and drinks retailers with rum cocktails and offers.
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About the day
National Rum Day is held on 16 August each year. It is mainly a US observance, used by bars and drinks brands to promote rum and rum cocktails.
Bars in New York marked the day in 2018 with rum cocktail menus and happy hour deals, and venues such as brewery taprooms ran rum cocktail offers on 16 August 2025.
It suits rum distillers and importers, bars and cocktail venues, drinks retailers, Caribbean food and travel businesses, and drinks media.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 16 August 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 16 August 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 16 August 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Distilling
- Drinks importers
- Bars and cocktail venues
- Drinks retail
- Caribbean food and travel
- Drinks media
Questions and answers
When is National Rum Day (US) 2027?
National Rum Day (US) 2027 is on Monday 16 August 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Rum Day (US)?
National Rum Day (US) has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
Where is National Rum Day (US) marked?
National Rum Day (US) is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including amNY: National Rum Day NYC. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
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