World Tapas Day
World Tapas Day, promoted by Spain's tourism institute Turespaña, is held on 16 June and invites people to try tapas in bars and restaurants.
- UK
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- Ireland (not marked)
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- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
World Tapas Day is held on 16 June. It promotes tapas culture and its role in Spanish tourism, with bars, restaurants and taverns offering special dishes, food and drink pairings and cookery demonstrations.
Turespaña, Spain's tourism institute, promotes the day abroad through its Spanish Tourism Offices. In 2016 the day ran in 29 countries with 437 restaurants taking part. Earlier editions used the third Thursday of June, but Turespaña now gives the fixed date of 16 June.
The day suits Spanish and Mediterranean restaurants, wine and food importers, travel companies, delis and grocery retailers, and drinks brands.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 16 June 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 16 June 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 16 June 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Restaurants and bars
- Travel and tourism
- Wine and drinks
- Food importers
- Grocery retail
Questions and answers
When is World Tapas Day 2027?
World Tapas Day 2027 is on Wednesday 16 June 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises World Tapas Day?
World Tapas Day is organised by Turespaña.
Where is World Tapas Day marked?
World Tapas Day is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against three sources, including Turespau00f1a: The tapa, ambassador of Spanish culinary tourism on World Tapas Day. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Turespau00f1a: The tapa, ambassador of Spanish culinary tourism on World Tapas Day
- Spain.info: World Tapas Day
- La Moncloa: World Tapas Day
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