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World Pasta Day
World Pasta Day on 25 October celebrates pasta as an affordable, healthy and sustainable food, with a main event hosted in a different city each year.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserInternational Pasta Organisation
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1998
About the day
The day was first held in Naples in 1998 and is run by the International Pasta Organisation with Unione Italiana Food. Recent editions have included industry gatherings, such as Istanbul in 2025, and statements on pasta and nutrition.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday 25 October 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Monday 25 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 25 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- International Pasta Organisation, World Pasta Day 25
- International Pasta Organisation, World Pasta Day news
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