International Coffee Day
October 1, Wednesday

Historical context
* The holiday was established by the International Coffee Organization to promote the beverage and raise awareness of the global coffee industry.
* Coffee is an important element of the world economy: millions of people are involved in its production, processing, and sale.
* International Coffee Day emphasizes the contribution of coffee to cultural life and social interaction around the world.
Traditions and events
On this day, various coffee-related activities take place:
* tastings of different coffee varieties in cafes and at festivals;
* workshops on drink preparation and latte art;
* educational programs about the origin of coffee and its health effects;
* promotions and discounts in cafes, special offers for customers;
* competitions among baristas and coffee enthusiasts for the best recipe or presentation.
Significance of the holiday
International Coffee Day helps strengthen cultural connections and promotes coffee as an important part of daily life. It reminds people of the global value of the beverage, its diversity, and its role in the economy, while uniting those passionate about coffee culture.
International Coffee Day in other years
International Coffee Day in other countries
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
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- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- CAR
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- DR Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Gabon
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- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
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