National Apple Cider Day 2026

Pour a mug of apple cider on National Apple Cider Day! Many U.S. food calendars list November 18 for this informal observance — fresh-pressed or gently spiced apple cider in a cool-weather glass — and it is a orchard-season classic worth sipping on purpose.

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National Apple Cider Day - Pour a mug of apple cider on National Apple Cider Day! Many U.S. food calendars list November 18 for this informal observance — fresh-pressed or gently spiced apple cider in a cool-weather glass — and it is a orchard-season classic worth sipping on purpose.

About National Apple Cider Day

History & origins

National Apple Cider Day is listed on November 18 by many U.S. food and day-tracking calendars, and that is the date TheDayOf uses. It is an informal food observance rather than an official government holiday, and the exact founder is unclear. Some sources list other dates for cider-related observances; if you see a conflict, check the specific calendar. This page is for the November 18 listing.

Apple cider in U.S. usage often means unfiltered apple juice (fresh or bottled), sometimes mulled with spice; it is distinct from hard cider (fermented). Colonial and early American farms pressed apples for drink and vinegar; autumn orchard stands still sell fresh gallons. Soft cider is the focus of this food day — keep alcoholic framing off the page.

November sits at the heart of Northern Hemisphere apple season in much of the United States, which is likely why calendars park the day here.

Why it matters

Cider tastes like harvest without needing a pie crust. A named November date is a nudge to buy local pressings while orchards still have fruit.

How to celebrate

Drink fresh cider cold or warm it gently with cinnamon stick and clove. Visit an orchard or farm stand. Compare filtered apple juice and cloudy cider side by side. Bake with cider in a glaze or braise. Skip hard-cider framing on this page; keep it soft cider and food.

Facts

Many U.S. food calendars list National Apple Cider Day on November 18 — the date used here
Some sources use different cider-related dates; listings can vary
In U.S. grocery language, “cider” often means unfiltered apple juice, not hard cider
The food-day founder is unclear; the observance is informal
It is not a U.S. federal holiday

Upcoming dates

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Thursday, November 18, 2027
Saturday, November 18, 2028
Sunday, November 18, 2029
Monday, November 18, 2030

Frequently asked questions

When is National Apple Cider Day in 2026?

National Apple Cider Day in 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

Is today National Apple Cider Day?

No. National Apple Cider Day in 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, not today.

What is National Apple Cider Day?

It is an informal U.S. food observance for apple cider — typically soft, unfiltered apple juice, often enjoyed in autumn.

Who started National Apple Cider Day?

The exact founder is unclear. The observance is informal, and a few calendars disagree on the date; TheDayOf uses November 18.

How do you celebrate National Apple Cider Day?

Drink fresh or gently mulled soft cider, or cook with it. Visit an orchard if you can.

Is National Apple Cider Day an official holiday?

No. It is not a U.S. federal holiday. Date listings can vary by source; this page follows November 18.

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