MEDIA ALERT | NEW MONTH PROCLAMATION | NATIONAL FAMILY MEALS MONTH | September
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Day Calendar Announces the Founding of National Family Meals Month
New September observance encourages families to reconnect around the table through shared meals.
MANDAN, N.D. — National Day Calendar proudly announces the founding of National Family Meals Month, a new national month-long observance dedicated to celebrating the lasting impact of sharing meals together with family.
Observed throughout September, National Family Meals Month serves as a reminder that one of life's most meaningful traditions can also be one of its simplest—gathering around the table. Whether it's breakfast before school, dinner after a busy day, or a weekend meal with loved ones, shared mealtimes create opportunities for conversation, connection, and lasting memories.
Research continues to demonstrate that families who share meals together experience benefits that extend far beyond nutrition. Regular family meals are associated with stronger relationships, improved communication, healthier eating habits, and positive emotional well-being for children and adults alike. Across generations, the dinner table has long been a place where traditions are passed on, stories are shared, and lifelong bonds are strengthened.
September provides the ideal opportunity to renew this tradition as families settle into school schedules and autumn routines. National Family Meals Month encourages everyone to make one simple commitment: share one more meal together each week.
Families are invited to participate by:
Scheduling regular family meals throughout September.
Turning off phones and minimizing distractions during mealtime.
Inviting extended family, neighbors, or friends to join the table.
Trying new recipes or preparing favorite family traditions together.
Sharing their experiences on social media using #NationalFamilyMealsMonth.
About the Founder
National Day Calendar is honored to recognize FMI Foundation who submitted National Family Meals Month in 2026 as a celebration that reflects the values of connection, community, and togetherness. The organization believes national days and months are most meaningful when they inspire people to pause, celebrate, and strengthen the relationships that matter most.
FMI knows the word "family" can look very different from person to person and they encourage people to share their favorite family meal recipes, conversation starters, and pictures around the table.
About National Day Calendar
National Day Calendar is the original and authoritative source for national days, weeks, months, and celebrations. Since 2013, National Day Calendar has celebrated the people, places, causes, foods, businesses, and traditions that bring communities together while providing millions of people each year with trusted information about daily observances.
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