National Pickle Day
National Pickle Day is a US food day on 14 November celebrating pickles of every kind, from dill and gherkins to bread and butter.
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About the day
National Pickle Day falls on 14 November and celebrates the tart, sweet and spicy pickle. The word comes from the Dutch pekel, meaning brine, and in the US it usually means a pickled cucumber, though almost any fruit or vegetable can be pickled. National Day Calendar says Americans eat 5,200,000 pounds of pickles a year and that the first observance began in 1949 with encouragement from the Pickle Packers Association; the founder is not known.
People celebrate by snacking on dill, gherkin, kosher or bread and butter pickles, trying pickled carrots, cauliflower or eggs, frying pickles or adding them to sandwiches and salads. Posts use #NationalPickleDay.
The day suits pickle and condiment brands, delis, burger and sandwich restaurants, grocers and food media.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 14 November 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Sunday 14 November 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 14 November 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Pickle and condiment brands
- Delis
- Restaurants
- Grocery retail
- Food media
Questions and answers
When is National Pickle Day 2026?
National Pickle Day 2026 is on Saturday 14 November 2026. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Pickle Day?
National Pickle Day has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
When did National Pickle Day start?
National Pickle Day was first held in 1949.
Where is National Pickle Day marked?
National Pickle Day is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including National Day Calendar: National Pickle Day. They were last checked on 7 November 2026.
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