Baking Weights

Home › Holidays

Holiday Specials

Seasonal recipes from around the world, each in grams and cups.

Halloween

Spooky-season baking: pumpkin, spice and a few friendly ghosts. Next: Oct 15 – Oct 31, 2026 · Preview the theme

Día de Muertos

Sweet breads and warm drinks for the ofrenda and the family table. Next: Nov 1 – Nov 2, 2026 · Preview the theme

Thanksgiving

Pies, rolls and sides for the big feast, all in grams and cups. Next: Nov 3 – Nov 26, 2026 · Preview the theme

Diwali

Festival of lights: sweets to share and a feast to gather around. Next: Nov 6 – Nov 10, 2026 · Preview the theme

Hanukkah

Eight nights of fried, golden, shareable treats. Next: Dec 4 – Dec 12, 2026 · Preview the theme

Christmas & winter holidays

Cookie-tin classics and showstopper desserts for the holidays. Next: Dec 1 – Dec 26, 2026 · Preview the theme

New Year

Lucky dishes and party bites to ring in the new year. Next: Dec 27 – Jan 2, 2027 · Preview the theme

Lunar New Year

Dumplings, tarts and sticky cakes for a sweet, prosperous year. Next: Feb 3 – Feb 13, 2027 · Preview the theme

Valentine's Day

Chocolate, berries and a little red velvet for someone sweet. Next: Feb 7 – Feb 14, 2027 · Preview the theme

St. Patrick's Day

Irish soda bread, hearty pies and a lucky green bake. Next: Mar 10 – Mar 17, 2027 · Preview the theme

Easter

Spring brunch bakes from hot cross buns to carrot cake. Next: Mar 21 – Mar 29, 2027 · Preview the theme

Mother's Day

Bake Mom something lovely for brunch or tea. Next: May 3 – May 9, 2027 · Preview the theme

Fourth of July

Red, white and blue bakes for cookouts and fireworks. Next: Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2027 · Preview the theme

Holiday dates: Hanukkah from Hebcal; Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) from Drik Panchang; Lunar New Year from Royal Museums Greenwich; Easter, Thanksgiving and Mother's Day calculated by calendar rule. The site theme changes automatically with your local date.