National Cashew Day 2026
Crack into cashews on National Cashew Day! This informal U.S. food date is for the kidney-shaped nut (really a seed) that snacks well roasted and salted, blends into creamy sauces, and grows in a way most people have never seen on the tree.
About National Cashew Day
History & origins
National Cashew Day falls on November 23. It is an informal U.S. food observance rather than an official government holiday, and the exact founder is unclear.
Cashews come from Anacardium occidentale, a tropical tree native to Brazil and now grown widely in India, Vietnam, West Africa, and elsewhere. The edible cashew hangs from the bottom of the cashew apple; raw shells contain irritating oils, so commercial nuts are carefully processed before sale. Roasted cashews became a standard U.S. snack-mix and baking ingredient.
The November 23 label is a food-calendar convenience near late-November nut dishes; it shares the date with National Eat a Cranberry Day on this batch — keep pages separate.
Why it matters
Cashews are snack food and cooking fat/cream substitute in one ingredient. The day is a chance to taste them plain and notice quality differences.
How to celebrate
Eat a handful of roasted cashews. Try unsalted to taste the nut. Make a simple cashew sauce for vegetables or noodles. Check the origin on the bag if listed. Share a bowl; don’t force “healthy halo” marketing.
Facts
- Cashews grow on Anacardium occidentale; the nut hangs below the cashew apple
- Shells require careful industrial processing before nuts are sold for eating
- Major producers include countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America
- The food-day founder is unclear; the observance is informal
- It is not a U.S. federal holiday
Upcoming dates
- Monday, November 23, 2026
- Tuesday, November 23, 2027
- Thursday, November 23, 2028
- Friday, November 23, 2029
- Saturday, November 23, 2030
Frequently asked questions
When is National Cashew Day in 2026?
National Cashew Day in 2026 falls on Monday, November 23, 2026.
Is today National Cashew Day?
No. National Cashew Day in 2026 falls on Monday, November 23, 2026, not today.
What is National Cashew Day?
It is an informal U.S. food observance for cashew nuts.
Who started National Cashew Day?
The exact founder is unclear. The November 23 food day is an informal observance.
How do you celebrate National Cashew Day?
Snack on cashews or cook with them. Roasted and plain both work.
Is National Cashew Day an official holiday?
No. It is not a U.S. federal holiday.
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