When is Beverage Day?

It is observed on May 6 each year.

How do people celebrate Beverage Day?

Try a beverage you don't normally drink, or just appreciate the basics — water is the most consumed drink on Earth, and tea comes in second.

Annual observance

Beverage Day

May 6 Food / Dessert Updated 2026-07-09

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Overview

Beverage Day is observed annually on May 6th, a day dedicated to appreciating and enjoying the wide variety of drinks available around the globe. From essential water for hydration to comforting teas, energizing coffees, refreshing juices, and celebratory sparkling drinks, the day encourages people to explore and savor the many roles beverages play in our daily lives, cultures, and social gatherings.

Why it matters: Beverage Day on May 6 celebrates the diverse array of drinks that enrich our daily lives and cultural experiences. This holiday highlights the importance of beverages in social gatherings and personal enjoyment, inviting foodies and beverage enthusiasts to explore and appreciate their favorite drinks.

Origin and story

Water is universally recognized as the most consumed beverage on Earth.

Tea holds the distinction of being the second most consumed beverage globally, following water.

Quick facts

DateMay 6
TypeFood / Dessert
Great forFoodies, Chocolate lovers, Home bakers

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Ways to celebrate

Try a beverage you've never had before — a new tea, coffee style, or regional soft drink.
Do a blind taste test between a few teas or coffees and see if you can tell them apart.
Drink more water today than usual — it's the single most-consumed beverage on Earth for a reason.
Brew a pot of tea properly instead of grabbing a bag on the go; it's the world's second most-consumed drink after water.
Learn how a drink you have daily — coffee, tea, juice — is actually made, from source to cup.

Learn more

The World's Top Drink (National Geographic)

Fun facts

Water is universally recognized as the most consumed beverage on Earth.
Tea holds the distinction of being the second most consumed beverage globally, following water.
Many early soft drinks, such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi, were initially marketed in pharmacies as medicinal tonics.

Sources and attribution

The World's Top Drink (National Geographic)

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FAQ

When is Beverage Day?: It is observed on May 6 each year.
What is Beverage Day?: Beverage Day is observed annually on May 6th, a day dedicated to appreciating and enjoying the wide variety of drinks available around the globe. From essential water for hydration to comforting teas, energizing coffees, refreshing juices, and celebratory sparkling drinks, the day encourages people to explore and savor the many roles beverages play in our daily lives, cultures, and social gatherings.
How do people celebrate Beverage Day?: Try a beverage you don't normally drink, or just appreciate the basics — water is the most consumed drink on Earth, and tea comes in second.

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