Drinking Days Calendar
Low, No & Light Edition
2026
Yes, there are a ton of drink day calendars out there.
No, this one doesn't have a stash of secret days that none of the others know about.
But, the Low No Drinker Drink Days Calendar does things differently...
Each day, from World Margarita Day to International Hot Toddy Day to UK Beer Day, links to a way that you can mark that occasion with something from the world of low, no or light alcohol drinks, drinkers or drinking.
This one is for the times when you might not feel like having a nip of the strong stuff but still want to join in with something exceptional in your glass.
It might be a cocktail recipe, a venue, a podcast episode, an article or just a simple bottle of low-alc beer for you to sip back and enjoy on your own terms.
All the dates on this calendar are either UK-specific or fully international.
This calendar is currently incomplete for two exceptional reasons:
1. I'm trying to break a very bad habit of only ever sharing things when I think they're perfect. They are never perfect, and progress beats perfection every time.
2. I'm open to suggestions. If you have a day, week, or month you think I should add, or a helpful resource, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page to let me know.
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Thursday 1st - 31st January: Dry January
Read: How to Actually Thrive (Not Just Survive) Your Dry Month Challenge
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Thursday 1st - 31st January: Ginuary
Listen: #41 Session Gin: A 25% Gin for the Modern Drinker
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Sunday 11th January: International Hot Toddy Day
Make: Crossip Rich Apple Toddy (0.0%)
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Sunday 25th January: Burns Night
Feragaia (0.0%) Scotland's Distilled Free Spirit*
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Saturday 31st January: International Brandy Alexander Day
Best Regards Non-Alcoholic Brandy Spirit (<0.5%, USA)
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Sunday 1st February: International Furmint Day
Low/no/light furmint grape wines don't exist at the moment. If you find one or a good resource for me to add, please email me.
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Saturday 7th February: International Pisco Sour Day
Low/no/light Pisco drinks don't exist at the moment. If you find one or a good resource for me to add, please email me.
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Sunday 8th February: International Scotch Whisky Day
Talonmore (0%) Scottish Origin Spirit
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Monday 16th February: International Syrah Day
Lots of choice in this category...
Darling Cellars Shiraz (0.5%)*
McGuigan Zero Shiraz (0.0%)*
Noughty Red Syrah (0.5%)*
Torres Natureo Garnacha Syrah (0%)*
JP Chenet Cabernet Syrah (0.5%)*
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Wednesday 18th February: Global Drink Wine Day
Listen: AF Wine vs AF Beer: It's Not A Fair Fight
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Sunday 22nd February: Margarita Day
Plenty to choose from, here's just a few...
Naked Life Margarita Cocktail (0.05%)*
Sip Cocktails Margarita (0.0%)*
Margarita by Pentire (<0.5%)*
Mocktails Mockarita (0%)*
Brink Margarita (0.4%)
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Friday 27th February: Kahlúa Day
Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Coffee Liqueur (0.0%)*
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Tuesday 3rd March: Irish Whiskey Day
I can't find any low/no/light Irish whiskey at the moment. If you find one or a good resource for me to add, please email me.
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Tuesday 3rd March: Mulled Wine Day
No idea why this day is in March, but here's a couple of drinks to explore:
Eisberg Alcohol Free Mulled Wine (0.0%)*
Dr. Jaglas Winzer Mulled Wine (0.0%)*
Konig & Krieger Mulled Wine (0.0%)
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Thursday 5th March: Absinthe Day
The only non-alc Absinthe, which was made by Lyre's, ceased production a while ago. If you know of another good resource to share here, please email me.
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Friday 13th March: International Riesling Day
There's plenty to choose from here...
Giesen 0% Riesling (0.0%)*
Terroir Riesling Kalkstein (0.05%)*
De Bortoli The Very Cautious Riesling (0.5%)*
And not forgetting the most expensive alcohol-free still wine in the world, the Riesling Grünlack XO by Kolonne Null at €100,00/bottle (<0.3%)
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Saturday 21st March: World Vermouth Day
For however you like it
Lyre's Aperitif Rosso (<0.2%)*
MARTINI Floreale Aperitivo (<0.5%)*
MARTINI Vibrante Aperitivo (<0.5%)*
Rebels 0.0 Rosso (0.0%)*
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Friday 27th March: International Whisk(e)y Day
This list could be massive, so here are just a few to explore...
Glen Dochus Highland Blend (0.0%)*
CleanCo Clean W (0.0%)*
Rebels 0.0 Malt Blend (0.0%)*
Sober Spirits W (0.0%)*
Sylva (0%),
Abstinence Cape Malt (<0.5%)*
CROSSIP Dandy Smoke (0%)*
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Tuesday 14th April: International Tannat Day
Moderato Cuvée Révolutionnaire - Merlot-Tannat Red Wine (0.5%)
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Friday 17 April: World Malbec Day
Malbecs tend to be more full-bodied and are not as widely recreated in low, no, light, but here's a couple to check out...
Tesco Alcohol Free Malbec (0.5%)
French Paradox (0.5%)
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Sunday 19th April: Amaretto Day
These are a little bit of indulgence for those with a sweet tooth...
Rebels 0.0 Sweet Amaretti (0%) *
Lyre's Amaretto (0.0%)*
Adriatico Zero Proof Amaretto (0%)*
SOBERSPIRITS Amaretto (0.0%)*
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Monday 27th April: World Marselan Day
I can't find any low, no or light wines made with the Marselan grape. If you know of one I should add, drop me an email.
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Tuesday 28th April: International Viognier Day
Esquisse Blanc Viognier Sauvignon (0%)*
Zero Viognier Sauvignon Blanc Equilibre, Alcohol Free (0%)
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