National Apple Pie Day
Bake up a slice of Americana on National Apple Pie Day! Apple pie is more than just a dessert - it's a symbol of American tradition, home, and comfort. From classic double-crust to Dutch apple pie, celebrate this quintessential American treat that has been warming hearts and homes for generations.
About National Apple Pie Day
Bake up a slice of Americana on National Apple Pie Day! Apple pie is more than just a dessert - it's a symbol of American tradition, home, and comfort. From classic double-crust to Dutch apple pie, celebrate this quintessential American treat that has been warming hearts and homes for generations.
History & origins
National Apple Pie Day is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for May 13. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Bake up a slice of Americana on National Apple Pie Day! Apple pie is more than just a dessert - it's a symbol of American tradition, home, and comfort. Because many such observances are cultural or promotional rather than statutory, treat dates as a planning guide and confirm local events separately.
Why it matters
Observing National Apple Pie Day gives people a shared anchor to explore food themes—apple-pie, american-tradition, May, dessert, comfort-food—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Bake up a slice of Americana on National Apple Pie Day! Apple pie is more than just a dessert - it's a symbol of American tradition, home, and comfort. From classic double-crust to Dutch apple pie, celebrate this quintessential American treat that has been warming hearts and homes for generations.
How to celebrate
Bake a homemade apple pie using your favorite recipe or family tradition. Visit a local bakery to try their apple pie varieties. Host an apple pie baking contest with friends and family. Learn about the history of apple pie in America. Share your apple pie recipes and photos on social media.
Facts
- The phrase 'as American as apple pie' became popular during World War II
- Apple pie was actually brought to America by English settlers
- The first apple pie recipe in America was published in 1796
- Americans eat about 186 million apple pies each year
- Apple pie is the most popular pie flavor in the United States
Upcoming dates
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Thursday, May 13, 2027
- Saturday, May 13, 2028
- Sunday, May 13, 2029
- Monday, May 13, 2030
Frequently asked questions
When is National Apple Pie Day in 2026?
This edition lists National Apple Pie Day on 2026-05-13 (May 13). Many recurring observances keep the same month and day each year.
What is National Apple Pie Day?
Bake up a slice of Americana on National Apple Pie Day! Apple pie is more than just a dessert - it's a symbol of American tradition, home, and comfort. From classic double-crust to Dutch apple pie, celebrate this quintessential American treat that has been warming hearts and homes for generations.
How do people celebrate National Apple Pie Day?
Bake a homemade apple pie using your favorite recipe or family tradition. Visit a local bakery to try their apple pie varieties. Host an apple pie baking contest with friends and family. Learn about the history of apple pie in America. Share your apple pie recipes and photos on social media.
Is National Apple Pie Day a federal holiday?
National Apple Pie Day is widely treated as an informal observance and is not a U.S. federal public holiday unless a government source explicitly declares one.
What topics relate to National Apple Pie Day?
Common themes include: apple-pie, american-tradition, May, dessert, comfort-food. Use tags and related pages on this site to explore similar celebrations.
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