National Dumpling Day (US)
National Dumpling Day, on 26 September, is a US food day used by restaurants and food brands to promote dumplings from around the world.
- UK (not marked)
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International (not marked)
About the day
National Dumpling Day falls on 26 September each year. It began as a US food day and is also picked up by UK catering press.
Dumplings appear in many food cultures, from Chinese dumplings to ravioli, empanadas, pierogi and knish. Public Sector Catering reported in 2025 that UK supermarket dumpling sales had risen 35% since 2020.
It suits Asian and world food restaurants, frozen and chilled food brands, food retailers, catering businesses and food media.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 26 September 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 26 September 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 26 September 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Restaurants
- Frozen and chilled food
- Food retail
- Contract catering
- Food delivery
- Food media
Questions and answers
When is National Dumpling Day (US) 2027?
National Dumpling Day (US) 2027 is on Sunday 26 September 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Dumpling Day (US)?
National Dumpling Day (US) has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
Where is National Dumpling Day (US) marked?
National Dumpling Day (US) is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including Public Sector Catering: Fun Friday food facts, National Dumpling Day edition. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Public Sector Catering: Fun Friday food facts, National Dumpling Day edition
- Dining Out Denver: National Dumpling Day, Sept 26
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