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National Margarita Day

Annual beverage observance on February 22 to celebrate the margarita cocktail and promote its appreciation.

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February 2027

Last updated February 22, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEFebruary 22

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYAlcohol

ORIGIN

Individual Initiative

FOUNDING ENTITY

Todd McCalla

FIRST OBSERVED

2008

HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BE

Real estate agent Todd McCalla established this unofficial digital observance circa 2008 to celebrate the margarita cocktail, express dissatisfaction with artificial mixers, and brighten the winter season.

Historical Archivevia nationalmargaritaday.com

INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Get ready to raise your glass and cheers to National Margarita Day on February 22! This day is all about celebrating the beloved margarita, which is believed to have first been created in 1938 by a bartender at a Tijuana restaurant. The classic combination of tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur has become an iconic drink that's enjoyed all over the world.

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TIMELINE

National Margarita Day Timeline

Margarita's Inception

Carlos "Danny" Herrera created the first margarita in Tijuana, Mexico for a customer allergic to all spirits except tequila.

Tequila Brand Influence

Popular tequila brand Jose Cuervo launches a campaign capitalizing on the margarita, with the slogan "Margarita: It's more than a girl's name."

Frozen Margarita Machine Invented

Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez invents the first frozen margarita machine, revolutionizing the cocktail's production and popularity.

Margaritas in Space?

From the shuttle STS-8, astronauts send down a humorous personal message, “We only go around two times, and then deploy a simulated Margarita before landing.”

Margarita Named Nation's Favorite

A Nielsen survey revealed margaritas as the most popular cocktail in the U.S., solidifying its cultural significance.

National Margarita Day Emerges

Although the exact origin is uncertain, National Margarita Day begins to be celebrated annually on February 22nd.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Margarita Day

Make your own margarita

Mix up your favorite margarita recipe and toast to National Margarita Day. Get creative and try out different flavors or add a twist with fresh fruits or herbs.

HOST

Host a margarita night

Invite friends over for a margarita night. Have everyone bring their own unique margarita recipes to share, or each bring their favorite ingredients to create custom drinks.

VISIT

Visit a tequila distillery

Take a day trip and visit a tequila distillery. Learn about the process of making tequila, take a tour and maybe even do some tasting!

THROW

Throw a taco party

Taco Tuesday meets National Margarita Day! Serve up some homemade tacos with an array of delicious margaritas.

Go out for margaritas

Head to your favorite bar or restaurant and order up a round of margaritas. Better yet, find specials at restaurants in your area that are celebrating National Margarita Day!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Margarita Day

Margaritas are easy to make at home

You don't need to visit a bar or restaurant to enjoy a margarita - just grab some limes and tequila from the store and you're ready to get mixing! Making margaritas at home is fun, cost effective, and allows you to experiment with flavors to create your perfect drink. Bottoms up!

Margaritas are refreshing

Nothing says summertime quite like a cold, icy margarita! With it's perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, a Margarita can make even the hottest days feel a little bit more bearable. Plus, it pairs perfectly with chips and guacamole or your favorite Mexican dish - what's not to love?

Margaritas can be dressed up

Margaritas aren't just for drinking straight from the glass - you can dress them up in lots of creative and delicious ways! Add in extra fruits like blueberries or watermelon, switch out the regular tequila for flavored varieties, or mix in other boozy ingredients like rum or vodka. The possibilities are endless!