Raise your glass – it’s National Wine Day.
Each May 25, people across the country celebrate the alcoholic beverage.
Why this date, and just how many wine holidays are there?
Here’s a brief history of National Wine Day:
When did National Wine Day start?
The official origins of National Wine Day are not clear. Early online references to the holiday can be traced back to 2009.
Why is May 25 National Wine Day?
Once again, there is no definitive answer for why National Wine Day landed on May 25.
Why do we celebrate National Wine Day?
Be honest – do you need a reason to celebrate National Wine Day?
Is there another wine holiday?
As if “National Wine Day” isn’t enough, there’s a “National Drink Wine Day” each year on Feb. 18.
And it doesn’t end there.
Per Days of the Year, there are 20 more days dedicated to wine:
Feb. 25: Open That Bottle Night
March 3: National Mulled Wine Day
March 21: World Vermouth Day
May 9: National Moscato Day
May 13: World Buckfast Day
May 16: National Mimosa Day
May 17: National Pinot Grigio Day
June 3: National Bubbly Day
June 4: National Cognac Day
June 10: National Rosé Day
July 25: National Wine and Cheese Day
Aug. 3: National White Wine Day
Aug. 13: National Prosecco Day
Aug. 18: National Pinot Noir Day
Aug. 28: National Red Wine Day
Sept. 15: International Grenache Day
Nov. 16: Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Dec. 4: Cabernet Franc Day
Dec. 20: National Sangria Day
Dec. 31: National Champagne Day
What other national holidays are on May 25?
In addition to National Wine Day, May 25 also marks National Tap Dance Day, National Towel Day, National Brown-Bag-It Day, Geek Pride Day, National Missing Children’s Day, World Thyroid Day and International Plastic Free Day.
