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.
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%)
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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
I love a Pisco Sour! Drop me a message if you have a suggestion for this day, too.
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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
🎼 Que Syrah, Syrah... (sorry, couldn't help myself)
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: 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%)*
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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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Friday 1st May: International Sauvignon Blanc Day
Oh so many! Start here and then go explore...
Ara Zero.5 Sauvignon Blanc (0.5%)*
DIVIN 'Sauvignon Blanc' Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine (0.0%)*
Moderato Sauvignon-Colombard Cuvée Originale (0.0%ABV)*
Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc (0.0%)*
6Percent (6%)*
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Saturday 2nd May: International Baga Day
Not a grape I'd heard of before, and so it's little surprise that I couldn't find any in the low, no, light realm. If you find one, drop me a message.
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Saturday 9th May: World Moscato Day
Generally, a lighter ABV wine anyway, but these two are super low
Torres Natureo Muscat (0.0)%*
Brown Brothers Moscato Zero 2024 (0.5%)
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Wednesday 13th May: World Cocktail Day
Think of a cocktail, any cocktail...
Mocktails Nitro Cans: Mockarita / Espress0% Martini / Mockapolitan / Mockscow Mule / Sansgria (0%)*
Sip Cocktails: Negroni / Margarita / French Martini (0% ABV)*
Wise Bartender Chin Chin' 12 or 24 AF Cocktail Pack*
Savyll Beverage Co: Bellini / Mojito / Paloma / Moscow Mule (<0.3%)
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Saturday 16th May: World Whisky Day
Yes, there are two of these days, so here are a few more whisk(e)y style drinks to try
Sylva (0%)
Abstinence Cape Malt (<0.5%)*
CROSSIP Dandy Smoke (0%)*
Lyre's American Malt*
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Sunday 17th May: Pinot Grigio Day
One of the most popular wines in the world, of course there are a few to choose from
Not Guilty (0.05%)*
Eisberg Premium (0.0%)*
Plus & Minus (0.5%)*
Vita Libera (0.0%)*
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Thursday 21st May: World Chardonnay Day
And it's my birthday, so here are a few sparkling ones to raise a glass with
VINADA Crispy Chardonnay Non Alcoholic Sparkling Wine (0%)
Thomson & Scott Noughty Dealcoholised Sparkling Chardonnay 0.0%*
Pierre Zéro Sparkling Chardonnay (0%)
Bolle Blanc de Blancs (0.5%)*
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Friday 22nd May: Paloma Day
The classic grapefruit & tequila cocktail made low/no
Ish Spirits Paloma (0.0%)*
Savyll Beverage Co Paloma*
Pentire Drinks Distilled Coastal Paloma
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Saturday 23rd May: Sherry Day
Another elusive category. Any suggestions here are fully welcome.
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Monday 25th May: Wine Day
OK 'wine day' is a little broad, so instead of me choosing for you, check out these two dedicated low/no wine retailers
guiltlesswines.com
siprano.co.uk
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Wednesday 3rd June: World Cider Day
How do you like them apples?
Chance Clean Cider (0.5%)*
Sassy Rosé Mid-Strength Cider (3.0%)
Thatchers Zero (<0.3%)*
Maiden Mill 'Flyer' Cloudy Medium Dry AF Cider (0.5%)*
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Tuesday 9th June: World Verdejo Day
A very light Spanish white wine grape
Kolonne Null Verdejo (0.1%)
Bodegas Juan Gil, Disfrutand0,0 Verdejo (0%)
Win Verdejo Organic De-Alcoholised White Wine (0%)
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Friday 12th June: International Cognac Day
No one seems to have tackled this one yet. If you find one, let me know.
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Saturday 14th June: National Bourbon Day (USA)
Non-alc bourbon-style drinks aren't as prolific as malts, there are still a couple to try
Kahol Maggie Bailey Bourbon (0%)
SOBOUR Bourbonesque (0%)
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Saturday 13th June: World Gin Day
A mix of well-known & independent AF producers
Naesip 'Munro' Alcohol Free Spirit (0.5%)*
Ish London Botanical Gin Style Spirit (0.5%)*
Rebels Botanical Dry (0.0%)*
Tanqueray 0.0*
Sipsmith FreeGlider Juniper & Citrus (0.5%)*
New London Light 'First Light' (0%)*
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Monday 15th June: Beer Day Britain
It's the biggest category of non-alc on the planet, so you don't need any suggestions here.
Listen in to my interview with award-winning Guild of Beer Writers' Martin Dixon of Alcohol-Free World.
ep#28: 1,500 AF Beers & Counting, with Martin Dixon - Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify
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Friday 19th June: International Martini Day
Shaken or stirred?
MARTINI Floreale Aperitivo (<0.5%)*
MARTINI Vibrante Aperitivo (<0.5%)*
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Sunday 21st June: World Lambrusco Day
Disappointed not to find a low, no or light Lambrusco. If you find one, let me know.
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Friday 26th June: International Rosé Day
Still or sparkling, now you really can rosé all day!
The Gentle Wine Rosé Wine (6%)
ZENO Alcohol-Liberated Bobal Rosé (0.5% ABV)*
Lyre's Classico Sparkling Rosé (<0.1%)*
Eisberg 'Be Free' Sparkling Rosé Wine Can (0.0%)*
Kylie Minogue Wines 0% Sparkling Rose*
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Saturday 20th – Sunday 28th June: English Wine Week
An Englishman's winery is his castle. Sadly, I couldn't find any homegrown low-ABV wines, but these British brands use the best grapes from around the world to make wonderful wines for low/no drinkers.
Bolle
Thomson & Scott - Noughty
Wednesday's Domaine
Wild Idol
Wild Life Botanicals
Zeno
the PODCAST
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Wednesday 1 – Thursday 31 July: 31 Days of German Wine
I couldn't find 31, but here's 3 to get you started
Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Riesling (0%)*
P.J. Valckenberg Zero Riesling (0%)
Dr Thanisch Alcohol Free Riesling (0%)
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Friday 10th July: World Rum Day
It's not summer without a mojito in hand!
Caleno Dark & Spicy (0%)*
Myth Coconut White Cane Spirit (0%)*
Lyre's Dark Cane Spirit (0%)*
Stryyk Not R*M (0%)*
Dead Man's Fingers Spiced Spirit*
Captain Morgan Spiced Gold (0%)*
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Saturday 11th July: World Mojito Day
And if you want someone else to do the work for you...
Smiling Wolf Functional Mojito*
Casa Vinada Mojito (0.0%)*
Ish Spirits Mojito*
Sip Bonito Mojito*
Sayll Mojito*
Sir James 101 Mojito (0.0%)*
Sunday 12th July: International Cava Day
Vallformosa Alcohol Free Cava Sparkling Wine (0%)*
Vilarnau Vegan Sparkling Rosé Wine (0.0%)*
Vilarnau Vegan Sparkling White Wine (0.0%)*
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Friday 24th July: Tequila Day
One tequila, two tequila...
Almave 'Blanc' Blue Agave (0.5%)*
Almave 'Ambar' Blue Agave (0.5%)*
Lyre's Agave Blanco*
Ish Mexican Agave Tequila Spirit (0.5%)*
Siegfried Wonderazul*
Quarter Proof Blanco Agave (15%)*
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Saturday 1st August: International Albariño Day
Hollow Leg Albariño
Martín Códax Marieta Sin (0%)
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Friday 7th August: International Beer Day
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