Calendar
The restaurant year, sourced
109 entries on 90 of the 366 days of the year. The other 276 are blank on purpose.
Why it is not a full year
A day gets an entry here only when there is a primary page that says it exists: the registrar’s own entry for an observance, the revenue department’s own due-date page for a filing deadline, the league’s own release for a fixture. Every entry below carries that link and the date it was checked. Nothing was added from memory, from a “top 50 food holidays” listicle, or because it is commonly known — which is why 276 days of the year are empty rather than filled in.
Floating dates are left out too. National Taco Day moved to the first Tuesday in October and National Burrito Day is the first Thursday of April; neither is a fixed day of the year, so neither can be recorded here as one. Where a one-off fixture is listed, the entry says which year it belongs to.
The calendar is context, not a finding. Kwick365 does not claim that any of these dates moved any of its readings — if you want to know what a date did, open the day’s own page and read the numbers.
- Entries
- 109
- Days of the year covered
- 90 of 366
- By kind
- 54 food days, 38 operator deadlines, 6 sports and 11 holidays
- Sources
- cdtfa.ca.gov, comptroller.texas.gov, dor.georgia.gov, floridarevenue.com, ipt.fifa.com, irs.gov, media.nfl.com, mlb.com, nationaldaycalendar.com and tax.ny.gov
- Last verified
- September 23, 2026
January
- January 1New Year's DayHolidayRecognised on January 1 in nearly every country.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On January 1, 2026, 1,313 restaurants traded in store across 109,463 in-store orders and 709 restaurants took 9,885 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Thursdays: the number of restaurants open (10% fewer), the median restaurant rang up 66.0 in-store orders (6.5% more), the median in-store ticket was $39.38 (24% higher), the median restaurant took 13.9 online orders (18% more) and the median online order was $38.42 (21% higher).
- January 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On January 15, 2026, 1,485 restaurants traded in store across 115,061 in-store orders and 742 restaurants took 8,623 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- January 20Florida sales and use tax return late after this date — monthly filersOperator deadlineFlorida returns and payments are due on the 1st and late after the 20th day of the month following each reporting period; this is the December return.Source: Florida Department of Revenue — Sales and Use Tax — checked September 23, 2026Georgia sales and use tax return due — monthly filersOperator deadlineGeorgia sales tax returns are due no later than the 20th day of the month following the period reported; this is the December return. Most Georgia taxpayers file monthly.Source: Georgia Department of Revenue — Sales & Use Tax File & Pay — checked September 23, 2026Texas sales tax return due (Oct–Dec quarter) — quarterly and monthly filersOperator deadlineQuarterly filers report Oct–Dec by the 20th; monthly filers report the previous month by the 20th of the month that follows it. A weekend or holiday moves the date to the next working day.Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — Sales and Use Tax — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On January 20, 2026, 1,334 restaurants traded in store across 90,170 in-store orders and 639 restaurants took 6,459 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Tuesdays: the median restaurant rang up 53.0 in-store orders (8.6% fewer) and the median restaurant took 10.1 online orders (6.9% fewer).
- January 25National Irish Coffee DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a Coffee (regular drip) index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On January 25, 2026, 995 restaurants traded in store across 63,095 in-store orders and 472 restaurants took 5,379 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Sundays: the number of restaurants open (27% fewer), the median restaurant rang up 45.0 in-store orders (33% fewer) and the median restaurant took 11.4 online orders (14% fewer).
- January 31California sales and use tax return due (October – December) — quarterly filersOperator deadlineCDTFA lists the October – December quarter as due on this date. Monthly filers file at the end of the month for the previous month.Source: California CDTFA — Filing Dates for Sales & Use Tax Returns — checked September 23, 2026IRS Form 941 (Oct–Dec quarter), Form 940, W-2s and 1099-NECs dueOperator deadlineQuarterly Form 941 filers file for the October–December quarter; Form 940 (FUTA) for the previous year is filed, and Forms W-2 and 1099-NEC must reach employees and recipients.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On January 31, 2026, 1,442 restaurants traded in store across 136,595 in-store orders and 733 restaurants took 10,180 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Saturdays: the median restaurant rang up 71.0 in-store orders (7.5% fewer).
February
- February 8Super Bowl LXSportPlayed Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, kick-off 6:30 p.m. ET. This is a 2026 date. One-off fixtures move from year to year; this entry is not a recurring day.Source: NFL Communications — Super Bowl LX pregame ceremony — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On February 8, 2026, 1,386 restaurants traded in store across 114,615 in-store orders and 692 restaurants took 8,772 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Sundays: the median restaurant rang up 59.0 in-store orders (15% fewer) and the median restaurant took 12.7 online orders (7.8% fewer).
- February 9National Pizza DayFood dayKwick365 publishes Pizza slice and Large pizza indexes.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On February 9, 2026, 1,232 restaurants traded in store across 86,715 in-store orders and 575 restaurants took 6,209 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Mondays: the median restaurant rang up 55.0 in-store orders (9.1% fewer) and the median restaurant took 10.8 online orders (5.8% fewer).
- February 11National Latte DayFood dayThe Coffee index is drip coffee only; lattes are excluded by its matching rules.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On February 11, 2026, 1,508 restaurants traded in store across 113,335 in-store orders and 728 restaurants took 8,581 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- February 14What the data showed On February 14, 2026, 1,524 restaurants traded in store across 200,207 in-store orders and 787 restaurants took 14,639 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Saturdays: the median restaurant rang up 98.0 in-store orders (26% more), the median in-store ticket was $41.22 (7.6% higher), the median restaurant took 18.6 online orders (35% more) and the median online order was $44.10 (18% higher).
- February 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On February 15, 2026, 1,390 restaurants traded in store across 135,942 in-store orders and 714 restaurants took 10,428 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Sundays: the median restaurant rang up 74.0 in-store orders (7.2% more) and the median restaurant took 14.6 online orders (6.8% more).
- February 22National Margarita DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a Margarita (house) index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On February 22, 2026, 1,402 restaurants traded in store across 133,221 in-store orders and 702 restaurants took 10,084 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
- February 28IRS Form 8027 (tip reporting) and paper information returns dueOperator deadlineLarge food and beverage establishments file Form 8027 by the last day of February — 29 February in a leap year. Paper information returns are due the same day.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On February 28, 2026, 1,544 restaurants traded in store across 175,957 in-store orders and 786 restaurants took 11,512 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Saturdays: the median restaurant rang up 83.5 in-store orders (6.0% more).
March
- March 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On March 15, 2026, 1,415 restaurants traded in store across 134,771 in-store orders and 723 restaurants took 10,064 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
- March 17What the data showed On March 17, 2026, 1,397 restaurants traded in store across 107,061 in-store orders and 674 restaurants took 7,621 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Tuesdays.
- March 20New York sales tax return due — quarterly filersOperator deadlineThe December 1 – February 28/29 quarter is due by the 20th. New York returns are filed no later than 20 days after the end of the period they relate to. Annual filers also file for March 1 – February 28/29 on this date.Source: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance — Filing Requirements for Sales and Use Tax Returns — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On March 20, 2026, 1,572 restaurants traded in store across 171,805 in-store orders and 805 restaurants took 12,410 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Fridays.
- March 24What the data showed On March 24, 2026, 1,405 restaurants traded in store across 107,010 in-store orders and 670 restaurants took 7,474 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Tuesdays.
- March 25MLB Opening Night 2026SportThe 2026 Major League Baseball season opened on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 with Giants–Yankees at Oracle Park. This is a 2026 date. One-off fixtures move from year to year; this entry is not a recurring day.Source: MLB — 2026 regular-season schedule release — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On March 25, 2026, 1,560 restaurants traded in store across 121,797 in-store orders and 771 restaurants took 8,767 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- March 26MLB Opening Day 2026SportA 14-game Opening Day slate on Thursday, March 26, 2026 — the earliest scheduled traditional Opening Day in MLB history. This is a 2026 date. One-off fixtures move from year to year; this entry is not a recurring day.Source: MLB — 2026 regular-season schedule release — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On March 26, 2026, 1,578 restaurants traded in store across 128,938 in-store orders and 764 restaurants took 9,197 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- March 31IRS information returns due — electronic filersOperator deadlineInformation returns filed electronically are due by March 31 rather than the last day of February.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On March 31, 2026, 1,421 restaurants traded in store across 111,076 in-store orders and 687 restaurants took 7,663 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Tuesdays.
April
- April 5National Deep Dish Pizza DayFood dayThe Large pizza index prices whole pies of 14 inches and up, whatever the style.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On April 5, 2026, 1,325 restaurants traded in store across 113,207 in-store orders and 673 restaurants took 8,880 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Sundays: the number of restaurants open (8.7% fewer), the median restaurant rang up 63.0 in-store orders (14% fewer), the median in-store ticket was $41.25 (6.2% higher) and the median restaurant took 13.2 online orders (5.1% fewer).
- April 7What the data showed On April 7, 2026, 1,419 restaurants traded in store across 108,281 in-store orders and 684 restaurants took 7,647 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Tuesdays.
- April 12National Grilled Cheese Sandwich DayFood daySource: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On April 12, 2026, 1,462 restaurants traded in store across 138,634 in-store orders and 744 restaurants took 10,545 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
- April 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On April 15, 2026, 1,597 restaurants traded in store across 124,689 in-store orders and 771 restaurants took 9,213 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- April 20Florida sales and use tax return late after this date — monthly filersOperator deadlineFlorida returns and payments are due on the 1st and late after the 20th day of the month following each reporting period; this is the March return.Source: Florida Department of Revenue — Sales and Use Tax — checked September 23, 2026Georgia sales and use tax return due — monthly filersOperator deadlineGeorgia sales tax returns are due no later than the 20th day of the month following the period reported; this is the March return. Most Georgia taxpayers file monthly.Source: Georgia Department of Revenue — Sales & Use Tax File & Pay — checked September 23, 2026Texas sales tax return due (Jan–Mar quarter) — quarterly and monthly filersOperator deadlineQuarterly filers report Jan–Mar by the 20th; monthly filers report the previous month by the 20th of the month that follows it. A weekend or holiday moves the date to the next working day.Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — Sales and Use Tax — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On April 20, 2026, 1,301 restaurants traded in store across 100,040 in-store orders and 600 restaurants took 6,987 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Mondays.
- April 26What the data showed On April 26, 2026, 1,479 restaurants traded in store across 142,072 in-store orders and 758 restaurants took 10,623 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
- April 30California sales and use tax return due (January – March) — quarterly filersOperator deadlineCDTFA lists the January – March quarter as due on this date. Monthly filers file at the end of the month for the previous month.Source: California CDTFA — Filing Dates for Sales & Use Tax Returns — checked September 23, 2026IRS Form 941 due (Jan–Mar quarter) — quarterly filersOperator deadlineForm 941 is filed by the last day of the month that follows the end of the quarter.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On April 30, 2026, 1,638 restaurants traded in store across 138,724 in-store orders and 810 restaurants took 10,222 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
May
- May 5Cinco de MayoHolidayKwick365's Taco and Burrito indexes are gated to Mexican menus; the Margarita index is not gated to a cuisine.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On May 5, 2026, 1,462 restaurants traded in store across 109,471 in-store orders and 670 restaurants took 6,953 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Tuesdays: the median restaurant rang up 59.0 in-store orders (6.3% fewer) and the median restaurant took 10.4 online orders (8.7% fewer).
- May 10What the data showed On May 10, 2026, 1,498 restaurants traded in store across 171,269 in-store orders and 779 restaurants took 13,376 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Sundays: the median restaurant rang up 86.0 in-store orders (19% more), the median in-store ticket was $46.90 (20% higher), the median restaurant took 17.2 online orders (23% more) and the median online order was $45.67 (23% higher).
- May 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On May 15, 2026, 1,651 restaurants traded in store across 173,644 in-store orders and 831 restaurants took 12,351 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Fridays.
- May 16What the data showed On May 16, 2026, 1,635 restaurants traded in store across 163,414 in-store orders and 795 restaurants took 10,926 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Saturdays.
- May 21National Waitstaff DayFood dayKwick365 publishes an Online tip rate reading.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On May 21, 2026, 1,654 restaurants traded in store across 140,985 in-store orders and 809 restaurants took 9,827 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- May 28National Hamburger DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a Burger (basic) index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On May 28, 2026, 1,668 restaurants traded in store across 136,840 in-store orders and 816 restaurants took 9,783 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
June
- June 5National Veggie Burger DayFood dayThe Burger index excludes veggie, Impossible and Beyond patties.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On June 5, 2026, 1,673 restaurants traded in store across 172,691 in-store orders and 815 restaurants took 11,930 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Fridays.
- June 10What the data showed On June 10, 2026, 1,647 restaurants traded in store across 127,093 in-store orders and 793 restaurants took 9,014 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- June 11FIFA World Cup 26 opening matchSportThe tournament kicked off at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, 2026. This is a 2026 date. One-off fixtures move from year to year; this entry is not a recurring day.Source: FIFA — media release, FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On June 11, 2026, 1,672 restaurants traded in store across 133,842 in-store orders and 790 restaurants took 9,711 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- June 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On June 15, 2026, 1,343 restaurants traded in store across 104,633 in-store orders and 610 restaurants took 7,480 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Mondays.
- June 18International Sushi DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a California roll index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On June 18, 2026, 1,686 restaurants traded in store across 143,094 in-store orders and 821 restaurants took 10,446 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- June 19JuneteenthHolidayCommemorates the end of slavery in the United States.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On June 19, 2026, 1,686 restaurants traded in store across 166,998 in-store orders and 801 restaurants took 11,300 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Fridays.
- June 20New York sales tax return due — quarterly filersOperator deadlineThe March 1 – May 31 quarter is due by the 20th. New York returns are filed no later than 20 days after the end of the period they relate to.Source: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance — Filing Requirements for Sales and Use Tax Returns — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On June 20, 2026, 1,679 restaurants traded in store across 156,522 in-store orders and 815 restaurants took 10,275 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Saturdays: the median restaurant took 12.6 online orders (7.9% fewer).
- June 23National Detroit-Style Pizza DayFood dayThe Large pizza index prices whole pies of 14 inches and up, whatever the style.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On June 23, 2026, 1,505 restaurants traded in store across 114,294 in-store orders and 691 restaurants took 7,859 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Tuesdays.
July
- July 4Independence DayHolidayA United States federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On July 4, 2026, 1,304 restaurants traded in store across 92,746 in-store orders and 619 restaurants took 6,745 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Saturdays: the number of restaurants open (23% fewer), the median restaurant rang up 53.0 in-store orders (28% fewer) and the median restaurant took 10.9 online orders (20% fewer).
- July 6What the data showed On July 6, 2026, 1,332 restaurants traded in store across 106,612 in-store orders and 604 restaurants took 7,867 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Mondays: the median restaurant took 13.0 online orders (7.3% more).
- July 14MLB All-Star Game 2026SportThe 96th All-Star Game was held at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This is a 2026 date. One-off fixtures move from year to year; this entry is not a recurring day.Source: MLB — 2026 regular-season schedule release — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On July 14, 2026, 1,524 restaurants traded in store across 117,593 in-store orders and 699 restaurants took 8,292 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Tuesdays.
- July 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On July 15, 2026, 1,710 restaurants traded in store across 134,412 in-store orders and 814 restaurants took 9,747 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- July 16National Personal Chef DayFood dayRecognises the work of personal chefs.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On July 16, 2026, 1,728 restaurants traded in store across 142,123 in-store orders and 829 restaurants took 10,225 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- July 19FIFA World Cup 26 finalSportThe final was played at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 2026. This is a 2026 date. One-off fixtures move from year to year; this entry is not a recurring day.Source: FIFA — media release, FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On July 19, 2026, 1,570 restaurants traded in store across 139,870 in-store orders and 776 restaurants took 10,699 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
- July 20Florida sales and use tax return late after this date — monthly filersOperator deadlineFlorida returns and payments are due on the 1st and late after the 20th day of the month following each reporting period; this is the June return.Source: Florida Department of Revenue — Sales and Use Tax — checked September 23, 2026Georgia sales and use tax return due — monthly filersOperator deadlineGeorgia sales tax returns are due no later than the 20th day of the month following the period reported; this is the June return. Most Georgia taxpayers file monthly.Source: Georgia Department of Revenue — Sales & Use Tax File & Pay — checked September 23, 2026Texas sales tax return due (Apr–Jun quarter) — quarterly and monthly filersOperator deadlineQuarterly filers report Apr–Jun by the 20th; monthly filers report the previous month by the 20th of the month that follows it. A weekend or holiday moves the date to the next working day.Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — Sales and Use Tax — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On July 20, 2026, 1,383 restaurants traded in store across 109,045 in-store orders and 628 restaurants took 7,629 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Mondays.
- July 24National Tequila DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a Margarita (house) index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On July 24, 2026, 1,733 restaurants traded in store across 177,367 in-store orders and 850 restaurants took 12,781 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Fridays.
- July 29National Chicken Wing DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a Wings (10 pc) index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On July 29, 2026, 1,711 restaurants traded in store across 135,027 in-store orders and 806 restaurants took 9,680 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- July 30What the data showed On July 30, 2026, 1,745 restaurants traded in store across 145,926 in-store orders and 823 restaurants took 10,282 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- July 31California sales and use tax return due (April – June) — quarterly filersOperator deadlineCDTFA lists the April – June quarter as due on this date. Monthly filers file at the end of the month for the previous month.Source: California CDTFA — Filing Dates for Sales & Use Tax Returns — checked September 23, 2026IRS Form 941 due (Apr–Jun quarter) — quarterly filersOperator deadlineForm 941 is filed by the last day of the month that follows the end of the quarter.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On July 31, 2026, 1,741 restaurants traded in store across 183,504 in-store orders and 857 restaurants took 13,096 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Fridays.
August
- August 2What the data showed On August 2, 2026, 1,581 restaurants traded in store across 147,977 in-store orders and 766 restaurants took 11,055 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
- August 5What the data showed On August 5, 2026, 1,720 restaurants traded in store across 135,542 in-store orders and 809 restaurants took 9,669 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- August 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On August 15, 2026, 1,732 restaurants traded in store across 174,686 in-store orders and 825 restaurants took 11,780 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Saturdays.
- August 23What the data showed On August 23, 2026, 1,598 restaurants traded in store across 146,219 in-store orders and 771 restaurants took 10,897 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
September
- September 5National Cheese Pizza DayFood dayKwick365 publishes Pizza slice and Large pizza indexes.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On September 5, 2026, 1,739 restaurants traded in store across 167,111 in-store orders and 852 restaurants took 11,604 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 6 nearest Saturdays.
- September 7What the data showed On September 7, 2026, 1,308 restaurants traded in store across 114,766 in-store orders and 620 restaurants took 8,985 online orders. Measured against the 6 nearest Mondays: the number of restaurants open (6.6% fewer), the median restaurant rang up 69.0 in-store orders (18% more), the median in-store ticket was $37.59 (17% higher), the median restaurant took 14.5 online orders (21% more) and the median online order was $36.88 (16% higher).
- September 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On September 15, 2026, 1,571 restaurants traded in store across 115,771 in-store orders and 736 restaurants took 8,858 online orders. Measured against the 5 nearest Tuesdays: the median restaurant took 12.0 online orders (5.1% more).
- September 16What the data showed On September 16, 2026, 1,757 restaurants traded in store across 131,110 in-store orders and 816 restaurants took 9,961 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 4 nearest Wednesdays.
- September 18National Cheeseburger DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a Burger (basic) index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On September 18, 2026, 1,787 restaurants traded in store across 180,262 in-store orders and 884 restaurants took 13,836 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 4 nearest Fridays.
- September 20New York sales tax return due — quarterly filersOperator deadlineThe June 1 – August 31 quarter is due by the 20th. New York returns are filed no later than 20 days after the end of the period they relate to.Source: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance — Filing Requirements for Sales and Use Tax Returns — checked September 23, 2026National Fried Rice DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a Chicken fried rice index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026Pepperoni Pizza DayFood dayKwick365 publishes Pizza slice and Large pizza indexes.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On September 20, 2026, 1,597 restaurants traded in store across 144,411 in-store orders and 769 restaurants took 11,895 online orders. Measured against the 4 nearest Sundays: the median restaurant took 15.5 online orders (8.7% more).
- September 25What the data showed On September 25, 2025, 1,354 restaurants traded in store across 105,892 in-store orders and 703 restaurants took 7,673 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- September 26What the data showed On September 26, 2025, 1,363 restaurants traded in store across 137,502 in-store orders and 755 restaurants took 9,870 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Fridays.
- September 28What the data showed On September 28, 2025, 1,240 restaurants traded in store across 110,904 in-store orders and 661 restaurants took 8,193 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
- September 29National Coffee DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a Coffee (regular drip) index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On September 29, 2025, 1,091 restaurants traded in store across 80,013 in-store orders and 539 restaurants took 5,890 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Mondays.
October
- October 1International Coffee DayFood dayKwick365 publishes a Coffee (regular drip) index.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On October 1, 2025, 1,352 restaurants traded in store across 101,876 in-store orders and 690 restaurants took 7,301 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- October 6National Noodle DayFood dayKwick365 publishes Ramen and Pad Thai indexes.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On October 6, 2025, 1,094 restaurants traded in store across 80,737 in-store orders and 534 restaurants took 5,559 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Mondays: the median restaurant took 10.4 online orders (5.2% fewer).
- October 9International Beer and Pizza DayFood dayKwick365 publishes Pizza slice and Large pizza indexes.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On October 9, 2025, 1,368 restaurants traded in store across 108,080 in-store orders and 715 restaurants took 7,884 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- October 11National Sausage Pizza DayFood dayKwick365 publishes Pizza slice and Large pizza indexes.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On October 11, 2025, 1,367 restaurants traded in store across 130,757 in-store orders and 719 restaurants took 8,917 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Saturdays.
- October 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On October 15, 2025, 1,358 restaurants traded in store across 101,916 in-store orders and 704 restaurants took 7,339 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- October 16World Food DayFood dayAn international observance of poverty and hunger, marked in more than 150 countries.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On October 16, 2025, 1,383 restaurants traded in store across 108,685 in-store orders and 710 restaurants took 7,879 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- October 17What the data showed On October 17, 2025, 1,387 restaurants traded in store across 140,757 in-store orders and 749 restaurants took 10,155 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Fridays.
- October 20Florida sales and use tax return late after this date — monthly filersOperator deadlineFlorida returns and payments are due on the 1st and late after the 20th day of the month following each reporting period; this is the September return.Source: Florida Department of Revenue — Sales and Use Tax — checked September 23, 2026Georgia sales and use tax return due — monthly filersOperator deadlineGeorgia sales tax returns are due no later than the 20th day of the month following the period reported; this is the September return. Most Georgia taxpayers file monthly.Source: Georgia Department of Revenue — Sales & Use Tax File & Pay — checked September 23, 2026Texas sales tax return due (Jul–Sep quarter) — quarterly and monthly filersOperator deadlineQuarterly filers report Jul–Sep by the 20th; monthly filers report the previous month by the 20th of the month that follows it. A weekend or holiday moves the date to the next working day.Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — Sales and Use Tax — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On October 20, 2025, 1,114 restaurants traded in store across 82,587 in-store orders and 549 restaurants took 6,381 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Mondays.
- October 21What the data showed On October 21, 2025, 1,241 restaurants traded in store across 89,389 in-store orders and 612 restaurants took 6,171 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Tuesdays.
- October 22National Tavern-Style Pizza DayFood dayKwick365 publishes Pizza slice and Large pizza indexes.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On October 22, 2025, 1,372 restaurants traded in store across 101,163 in-store orders and 707 restaurants took 7,485 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- October 25What the data showed On October 25, 2025, 1,388 restaurants traded in store across 133,221 in-store orders and 734 restaurants took 9,127 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Saturdays.
- October 26What the data showed On October 26, 2025, 1,267 restaurants traded in store across 111,885 in-store orders and 679 restaurants took 8,827 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
- October 31California sales and use tax return due (July – September) — quarterly filersOperator deadlineCDTFA lists the July – September quarter as due on this date. Monthly filers file at the end of the month for the previous month.Source: California CDTFA — Filing Dates for Sales & Use Tax Returns — checked September 23, 2026IRS Form 941 due (Jul–Sep quarter) — quarterly filersOperator deadlineForm 941 is filed by the last day of the month that follows the end of the quarter.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026HalloweenHolidayKwick365 publishes an Online order channel distribution.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On October 31, 2025, 1,404 restaurants traded in store across 127,206 in-store orders and 738 restaurants took 8,855 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Fridays: the median restaurant rang up 70.0 in-store orders (14% fewer) and the median restaurant took 12.0 online orders (12% fewer).
November
- November 3What the data showed On November 3, 2025, 1,119 restaurants traded in store across 83,537 in-store orders and 547 restaurants took 6,129 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Mondays.
- November 5National Donut DayFood dayNational Day Calendar also lists a first-Friday-in-June donut day, which has no fixed date and is not in this file.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On November 5, 2025, 1,376 restaurants traded in store across 102,167 in-store orders and 700 restaurants took 7,622 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Wednesdays.
- November 6What the data showed On November 6, 2025, 1,393 restaurants traded in store across 108,541 in-store orders and 710 restaurants took 8,191 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Thursdays.
- November 9National Fried Chicken Sandwich DayFood daySource: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On November 9, 2025, 1,278 restaurants traded in store across 112,345 in-store orders and 687 restaurants took 8,956 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
- November 11Veterans DayHolidayAn official United States holiday honouring people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On November 11, 2025, 1,241 restaurants traded in store across 90,611 in-store orders and 625 restaurants took 6,461 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Tuesdays.
- November 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On November 15, 2025, 1,414 restaurants traded in store across 141,036 in-store orders and 736 restaurants took 9,257 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Saturdays.
- November 23National Espresso DayFood dayThe Coffee index is drip coffee only; espresso drinks are excluded by its matching rules.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On November 23, 2025, 1,292 restaurants traded in store across 113,390 in-store orders and 679 restaurants took 8,943 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Sundays.
December
- December 15IRS employment tax deposit due — monthly depositorsOperator deadlineMonthly depositors deposit the employment taxes on wages paid during the previous month by the 15th day of the following month.Source: IRS — Employment tax due dates — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On December 15, 2025, 1,173 restaurants traded in store across 88,418 in-store orders and 566 restaurants took 6,675 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Mondays.
- December 20New York sales tax return due — quarterly filersOperator deadlineThe September 1 – November 30 quarter is due by the 20th. New York returns are filed no later than 20 days after the end of the period they relate to.Source: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance — Filing Requirements for Sales and Use Tax Returns — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On December 20, 2025, 1,448 restaurants traded in store across 142,777 in-store orders and 742 restaurants took 9,918 online orders. Every reading was within 5% of the 8 nearest Saturdays.
- December 24What the data showed On December 24, 2025, 1,396 restaurants traded in store across 126,584 in-store orders and 681 restaurants took 9,488 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Wednesdays: the median restaurant rang up 68.0 in-store orders (16% more), the median in-store ticket was $41.68 (34% higher), the median restaurant took 13.9 online orders (25% more) and the median online order was $42.13 (35% higher).
- December 25Christmas DayHolidayObserved around the world on December 25.Source: National Day Calendar — checked September 23, 2026What the data showed On December 25, 2025, 1,036 restaurants traded in store across 115,333 in-store orders and 604 restaurants took 12,802 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Thursdays: the number of restaurants open (28% fewer), the median restaurant rang up 87.0 in-store orders (40% more), the median in-store ticket was $48.18 (51% higher), the median restaurant took 21.2 online orders (81% more) and the median online order was $44.52 (40% higher).
- December 31What the data showed On December 31, 2025, 1,441 restaurants traded in store across 141,695 in-store orders and 766 restaurants took 11,924 online orders. Measured against the 8 nearest Wednesdays: the median restaurant rang up 77.0 in-store orders (33% more), the median in-store ticket was $38.70 (24% higher), the median restaurant took 15.6 online orders (40% more) and the median online order was $41.47 (33% higher).
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