National Cheese Lover’s Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin identifies January 20 as National Cheese Lover’s Day, and Wisconsin’s governor separately proclaimed Cheese Lover’s Day for January 20, 2026.
About National Cheese Lover’s Day
National Cheese Lover’s Day is an informal U.S. food observance commonly marked on January 20.
The day is used by cheese producers, retailers and enthusiasts to celebrate cheese varieties, cheesemaking and local dairy traditions.
Why National Cheese Lover’s Day matters
The observance is a consumer and food-culture celebration rather than a federal holiday.
State or industry recognition can support a particular edition without converting the informal national label into a federal designation.
History of National Cheese Lover’s Day
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin identifies January 20 as National Cheese Lover’s Day and uses the date to highlight Wisconsin cheese.
For the 2026 edition, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a proclamation naming January 20 Cheese Lover’s Day throughout Wisconsin.
The reviewed sources do not establish who originally created the national observance, when it first occurred or why January 20 was selected.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
9 fields not established in reviewed sources
Later institutional actions
Later recognition, renaming, mergers or date changes are kept separate from original establishment.
Also known as
National Cheese Lover’s Day, National Cheese Lover's Day, Cheese Lover’s Day
How to Observe National Cheese Lover’s Day
Try a cheese you have not tasted before and learn where and how it is made.
Support a local cheesemaker, dairy producer or specialty shop if that fits your plans.
Build a tasting around different styles or milk types and keep portions practical rather than treating the day as a challenge to overeat.
National Cheese Lover’s Day Facts
The observance is commonly marked on January 20.
Wisconsin issued an edition-specific Cheese Lover’s Day proclamation for January 20, 2026.
The reviewed evidence does not establish a national founding proclamation or founder.
National Cheese Lover’s Day Messages
Happy National Cheese Lover’s Day—enjoy a favorite cheese or discover a style you have never tried.
Here’s to cheesemakers, dairy producers and the craft behind every well-made wheel, block and curd.
Celebrate with a thoughtful tasting and a little curiosity about how different cheeses are made.
Wishing cheese lovers a delicious day of familiar favorites and new discoveries.
Support local makers when you can, and enjoy the variety that makes cheese worth exploring.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Office of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers — Cheese Lover’s Day 2026 proclamation (opens in a new tab)
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin — National Cheese Lover’s Day (opens in a new tab)
Industry Association
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers — proclamations index (opens in a new tab)
State Government Proclamation Index
Office of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers — 2026 proclamations index (opens in a new tab)
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
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Frequently asked questions
When is National Cheese Lover’s Day?
20 January The documented recurrence rule is: 20 January each year..
Does National Cheese Lover’s Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is National Cheese Lover’s Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: United States / informal cheese-appreciation observance; 2026 Wisconsin state proclamation is an edition-specific acknowledgment, not federal status. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes National Cheese Lover’s Day?
The documented basis is: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin identifies January 20 as National Cheese Lover’s Day, and Wisconsin’s governor separately proclaimed Cheese Lover’s Day for January 20, 2026.. Supporting evidence includes Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin — National Cheese Lover’s Day. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is National Cheese Lover’s Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to United States. Its fuller verified scope is: United States / informal cheese-appreciation observance; 2026 Wisconsin state proclamation is an edition-specific acknowledgment, not federal status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-10.
When is National Cheese Lover’s Day?
It is commonly observed on January 20.
Is National Cheese Lover’s Day a federal holiday?
No. The reviewed sources support an informal food observance; a Wisconsin state proclamation for 2026 does not create federal status.
Who created National Cheese Lover’s Day?
The reviewed sources do not establish the original creator.
Why is it on January 20?
The recurring date is well documented, but the reviewed sources do not establish the reason January 20 was originally chosen.
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