National Chai Day

National Chai Day on September 21 is for masala chai — spiced tea with milk — not a generic ‘tea day.’ It is an informal U.S. food-and-drink date.

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National Chai Day - National Chai Day on September 21 is for masala chai — spiced tea with milk — not a generic ‘tea day.’ It is an informal U.S. food-and-drink date.

About National Chai Day

History & origins

September 21 is listed as National Chai Day. The founder is unclear. Masala chai is an Indian spiced tea; the American calendar day is a café-culture extra. Peace Day is the same date on the UN calendar.

Why it matters

Keep chai day as a drink page, not a UN peace page.

How to celebrate

Simmer tea with spices and milk, or order a chai from a café that actually spices the brew.

Facts

Chai means tea; masala chai is the spiced milk tea people mean in the U.S.
September 21 is an informal calendar date
International Day of Peace is the same date and a different page

Upcoming dates

Monday, September 21, 2026
Tuesday, September 21, 2027
Thursday, September 21, 2028
Friday, September 21, 2029
Saturday, September 21, 2030

Frequently asked questions

When is National Chai Day in 2026?

National Chai Day in 2026 falls on Monday, September 21, 2026.

What is chai?

In this context, spiced milk tea (masala chai).

Is it Peace Day?

Peace Day is the same date; this page is only chai.

Who started the food day?

No verified founder is documented.

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