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National Dessert Day (US)

National Dessert Day is a US food day on 14 October, when restaurant chains and bakeries run dessert offers.

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OrganiserNo single organiser
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked28 October 2026
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About the day

National Dessert Day falls on 14 October in the United States. Restaurant chains use it for dessert deals, such as Perkins' doughnut offer for the 2025 date.

It is a light-hearted day with no formal organiser, built on menu promotions and social media posts.

It suits restaurants, bakeries, ice cream and confectionery brands, coffee shops and food delivery apps.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Thursday 14 October 2027USASame date every year
2028Saturday 14 October 2028USASame date every year
2029Sunday 14 October 2029USASame date every year

Sectors this day suits

Types of business that could link their activity to this day.

  • Restaurants
  • Bakeries
  • Confectionery
  • Ice cream
  • Coffee shops
  • Food delivery

Questions and answers

When is National Dessert Day (US) 2027?

National Dessert Day (US) 2027 is on Thursday 14 October 2027. It falls on the same date every year.

Who organises National Dessert Day (US)?

National Dessert Day (US) has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.

Where is National Dessert Day (US) marked?

National Dessert Day (US) is marked in the USA.

Where do these details come from?

We checked these details against one source, including FSR Magazine: Perkins American Food Co. offers special deal for National Dessert Day in October. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.

Where this information comes from

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