National School Lunch Week
National School Lunch Week is held in mid October in the US, celebrating school meals and the staff who prepare them.
- UK (not marked)
- USA
- International (not marked)
OrganiserSchool Nutrition Association
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1962
About the day
President John F. Kennedy created the week in 1962 and federal law sets it as the week beginning on the second Sunday in October. The School Nutrition Association runs the campaign with a theme each year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 10 to 16 October 2027 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 8 to 14 October 2028 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | 14 to 20 October 2029 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
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