National Ants on a Log Day

National Ants on a Log Day is often listed on the second Tuesday in September — September 8 in 2026 — for celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins. It is a kids’ snack date.

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National Ants on a Log Day - National Ants on a Log Day is often listed on the second Tuesday in September — September 8 in 2026 — for celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins. It is a kids’ snack date.

About National Ants on a Log Day

History & origins

Some calendars fix Ants on a Log Day to the second Tuesday in September. In 2026 that is September 8. The snack itself is a late 20th-century American kids’ recipe. The holiday origin is undocumented.

Why it matters

The day is a specific snack, not an insect festival.

How to celebrate

Spread peanut butter (or sunflower butter) on celery and line up raisins. Watch allergies.

Facts

The snack is celery, nut or seed butter, and raisins
Second Tuesday in September is used here for 2026
The named day’s founder is unclear

Upcoming dates

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Wednesday, September 8, 2027
Friday, September 8, 2028
Saturday, September 8, 2029
Sunday, September 8, 2030

Frequently asked questions

When is National Ants on a Log Day in 2026?

National Ants on a Log Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

What are ants on a log?

Celery, spread, and raisins.

Does the date move?

This page uses the second Tuesday in September.

Who started it?

No verified founder is documented.

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