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Today, Thursday, October 29, 2026
National Oatmeal Day is an informal food observance marked on October 29. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, October 29. It celebrates oatmeal and oat-based breakfasts. The founder is not clearly documented. It is not a federal holiday, and it shares the calendar date with National Internet Day and National Cat Day but is a separate food observance.
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