Awareness Food and drink

Food Day in Canada

Food Day in Canada falls on the Saturday before the first Monday in August, encouraging people to shop, cook and eat Canadian food.

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About the day

Food Day Canada was founded by food writer Anita Stewart, and federal law has recognised the day since 2023. The 2027 date is 31 July.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Saturday 31 July 2027CanadaSet by a fixed rule
2028Saturday 5 August 2028CanadaSet by a fixed rule
2029Saturday 4 August 2029CanadaSet by a fixed rule

Where this information comes from

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