National French Dip Day
National French Dip Day is a US food day on 12 November celebrating the roast beef sandwich served with au jus for dipping.
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About the day
National French Dip Day is a US food day on 12 November. The French dip is hot, tender sliced beef or pork on a French roll, finished with spicy mustard and dunked in au jus made from the pan drippings. Cole's French Dip in downtown Los Angeles, which describes itself as the originator of the sandwich, founded the day in 2018 to mark the 110th anniversary of its opening on 12 November 1908.
People celebrate by ordering a French dip, introducing a friend to one and sharing their dunking style and dipping tips with #NationalFrenchDipDay.
The day suits restaurants, delis and sandwich shops, butchers, bakeries supplying rolls and food media.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 12 November 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Friday 12 November 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 12 November 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Restaurants
- Delis and sandwich shops
- Butchers
- Bakeries
- Food media
Questions and answers
When is National French Dip Day 2026?
National French Dip Day 2026 is on Thursday 12 November 2026. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National French Dip Day?
National French Dip Day has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
When did National French Dip Day start?
National French Dip Day was first held in 2018.
Where is National French Dip Day marked?
National French Dip Day is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including National Day Calendar: National French Dip Day. They were last checked on 7 November 2026.
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