National Bacon Day
Everything's better with bacon on National Bacon Day! America's favorite breakfast meat gets its own celebration. From crispy strips to bacon-wrapped everything, restaurants and stores offer bacon-themed promotions and products.
About National Bacon Day
Everything's better with bacon on National Bacon Day! America's favorite breakfast meat gets its own celebration. From crispy strips to bacon-wrapped everything, restaurants and stores offer bacon-themed promotions and products.
History & origins
National Bacon Day is an informal food observance tied to December 30, and its exact origin is not firmly documented. One commonly repeated account says it was created in 1997 by Danya “D” Goodman and Meff Leonard as a playful break from the winter holiday season. Bacon itself has a much older history, with cured pork traditions reaching back thousands of years and the modern breakfast staple becoming especially popular in the United States in the 20th century.
Why it matters
National Bacon Day reflects how deeply bacon is woven into American breakfast culture, restaurant menus, and comfort food trends. It also highlights bacon’s economic footprint, from pork production and retail sales to bacon-flavored products and seasonal promotions that drive food purchases around the holidays.
How to celebrate
Cook bacon for every meal. Try bacon-flavored products. Make bacon-wrapped appetizers. Visit restaurants with bacon specials. Share bacon creations on social media.
Facts
- Americans consume 18 billion bacon slices annually
- Bacon sales exceed $6 billion per year in the US
- Bacon became mainstream breakfast food in the 1920s
- There's bacon-flavored everything from ice cream to toothpaste
- 70% of bacon consumed in America is at breakfast
Upcoming dates
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026
- Thursday, December 30, 2027
- Saturday, December 30, 2028
- Sunday, December 30, 2029
- Monday, December 30, 2030
Frequently asked questions
When is National Bacon Day in 2026?
National Bacon Day is on December 30, 2026. It falls every year on December 30.
What is National Bacon Day?
National Bacon Day is an informal celebration of bacon, especially its role in breakfast and comfort food. People mark it by cooking bacon at home, ordering bacon specials, or trying bacon-themed recipes.
Who started National Bacon Day?
The holiday is commonly credited to Danya “D” Goodman and Meff Leonard in 1997. That origin story is repeated by several holiday references, but the observance is not an officially proclaimed holiday.
How do you celebrate National Bacon Day?
The easiest way is to cook bacon and build a meal around it, such as breakfast, burgers, BLTs, or bacon-wrapped appetizers. Restaurants and food brands sometimes run bacon specials or limited-time products for the day.
Is National Bacon Day the same as International Bacon Day?
No, they are different observances. National Bacon Day is on December 30, while International Bacon Day is usually observed in early September.
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