National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day
National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day is a US food day on 9 November celebrating crispy fried chicken breast served in a soft bun.
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About the day
National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day is a US food day on 9 November. National Day Calendar traces the modern sandwich to 1964, when S. Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, served a pressure-fried chicken breast on a toasted bun with pickles in Hapeville, Georgia. Its creator as a day is not known.
People celebrate by trying a new restaurant's version, running blind taste tests with friends, sampling Korean fried chicken or making their own at home with different breadings and sauces. Many fast food chains run deals around the date, and fans post with #NationalFriedChickenSandwichDay.
The day suits restaurants, fast food chains, food delivery apps, poultry producers and food media.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday 9 November 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Tuesday 9 November 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 9 November 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Restaurants
- Fast food chains
- Food delivery
- Poultry producers
- Food media
Questions and answers
When is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day 2026?
National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day 2026 is on Monday 9 November 2026. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day?
National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
Where is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day marked?
National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including National Day Calendar: National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day. They were last checked on 7 November 2026.
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