Major Whiskey Holidays 2026
International Whisk(e)y Day (Friday, March 27): A fixed annual date that honors the birthday of legendary whiskey writer Michael Jackson and raises awareness for Parkinson’s disease.
World Whisky Day (Saturday, May 16): Celebrated on the third Saturday of May each year, this day aims to make whisky accessible and fun for everyone.
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Variety-Specific Whiskey Days
If you have a preferred type of whiskey, you might also mark these national celebrations:
International Irish Whiskey Day: March 3
National Bourbon Day: June 14
National Scotch Day: July 27
National Whiskey Sour Day: August 25
Key Differences
Feature International Whisk(e)y DayWorld Whisky Day2026 DateMarch 27 (Friday)May 16 (Saturday) OriginFounded in 2009 in the NetherlandsFounded in 2012 in ScotlandSpellingUses "(e)" to include all global spellingsPrimarily uses "Whisky" (Scottish style)
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