July Holidays for Work: Snackable Celebrations to Refresh Your Breakroom

When your HQ is in Chicago, you know how to do summer. After months of gray skies and heavy coats, July is when the workplace comes alive. And when the sun’s finally out, you want to feel it in everything, including the flavors in your office break room.

From ice cream socials to tropical treats, July is stacked with food holidays that offer the perfect excuse to pause, connect, and celebrate. This blog rounds up 20 snackable holidays to help you align your office pantry to the summer vibe.

Whether you go all in with a full-blown lunch event or keep it casual with a few new snacks, these playful, low-lift celebrations deliver maximum joy with minimal lift. Let's dig in!

July Holidays for Work

Here’s your guide to the breakroom-worthy celebrations:

For the Month

• National Ice Cream Month: Stock your freezer with a mix of single-serve ice cream bars and sandwiches for easy grab-and-go treats. Don’t forget to include non-dairy snacks for work, such as oat milk bars or fruit pops, so everyone can join in on the chill.
• National Hot Dog Month: Cater a classic hot dog lunch with all the fixings. PSA to Chicago companies: This is your excuse for ordering Portillo’s. (Everyone else… feel free to be jealous.)
• National Grilling Month: Bring BBQ vibes indoors with smoky, grill-inspired snacks. Think Carolina BBQ Sweet Potato Chips, Think Jerky’s Sweet Chipotle Beef Jerky, and Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds.
• National Pickle Month: Pickles are having a moment, and your pantry should be part of it. Stock individual packs of Dilly Bites for a mess-free, tangy snack everyone can grab.
• Disability Pride Month: Host a lunch-and-learn where your team watches a short TED Talk or video on disability inclusion and accessibility. Pair it with light snacks and open discussion to create a meaningful moment that reinforces your DEI commitments.

Day-Specific Celebrations

• July 4: US Independence Day
  Go bold with BBQ-inspired snacks like smoky chips, grilled jerky, and seasoned almonds. Add pops of red, white, and blue to your snack and office drink setup with berry trail mix, cherry seltzers, yogurt-covered pretzels, and strawberry lemonade.
• July 5: National Graham Cracker Day
  Tap into snack-time nostalgia with s’mores-inspired treats. Stock Honey Maid Honey Graham Crackers for a classic crunch, or bring back childhood vibes with Pop-Tarts Frosted S’Mores. No campfire required
• July 9: National Sugar Cookie Day
  Make it a coffee moment featuring vanilla, almond, or cinnamon flavor syrups. Pair with actual sugar cookies for an easy treat that perks up the afternoon.
• July 11: National French Fry Day
  Fries, no fryer needed. Celebrate with Pipcorn’s Fiery Cheddar Fries or mix it up with their crunchy Twists.
• July 11: National Blueberry Muffin Day
  Start the morning sweet with fresh blueberry muffins, or stock up on blueberry granola, or Nature’s Bakery Gluten Free Blueberry Fig Bars.
• July 14: National Mac & Cheese Day
  Celebrate with Emma’s Mac Hack from our Snack Hack Series. It's a quick, crave-able way to enjoy mac & cheese in the office without the mess. Watch the Snack Hack and bring cheesy comfort to your break room in under a minute.
• July 15: National Gummi Worm Day
  Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers are a bulk snack win. Fun to grab and always a hit, they’re perfect for sweetening up the snack bins.
• July 18: National Sour Candy Day
  Bring the pucker with Sour Patch Kids Minis for a classic hit or SmartSweets Sourmelon Bites for a better-for-you twist.
• July 18: National Tropical Fruit Day
  This is your excuse to revisit the drink lineup and add some tropical flair. Whether it's energy drinks or sparkling water, stock up on CELSIUS Tropical Vibe, Wild Wonder Mango Gold, and LaCroix Cúrate Pineapple Strawberry for a refreshing summer upgrade.
• July 20: Shark Week Starts
  We can’t bring sharks into the office, but we can bring in Shark Tank hits. Celebrate the kickoff with drinks and snacks from show alums like Wild Wonder, Poppi, MUSH, and Pipcorn. It’s a fun way to feed your team and their entrepreneurial spirit.
• July 25: National Wine and Cheese Day
  Host a happy hour featuring non-alcoholic wines, cheese boards, and fruit pairings.
• July 28: National Milk Chocolate Day
  Add a little sweetness to your snack shelves with Justin’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Albanese Candy, and Milk Chocolate Mini Twist Pretzels. 
• July 29: National Chicken Wing Day
  Celebrate with a lunch centered around classic wings—buffalo, BBQ, or however your team likes them. Don’t forget to include plant-based or cauliflower wings so everyone can get in on the fun.
• July 31: National Avocado Day
  Celebrate with Wholly Guacamole Classic Mini Cups, which are perfect as a dip, spread on toast, or added to lunch bowls.
• July 31: National Jump for Jelly Beans Day
  End the month with a playful twist. Set up a "guess how many jelly beans" jar in the breakroom to spark conversation and light competition. Prize optional, bragging rights guaranteed.

Conclusion

With 20 snackable holidays on the calendar, July is full of easy wins for workplace culture, morale, and fun. Whether it’s swapping out your drinks for tropical sips, running a jelly bean jar challenge, or just upgrading the snack shelf with a few craveable new finds, these moments turn the everyday into something worth celebrating.