National Fajita Day
National Fajita Day on August 18 is for sizzling strips of grilled meat — originally skirt steak — served with tortillas and peppers. It is an informal food date with Tex-Mex restaurant roots, not a Mexican national holiday.
About National Fajita Day
History & origins
National Fajita Day is listed on August 18 on U.S. food calendars. The holiday founder is unclear. Fajitas as a Tex-Mex dish grew from grilled skirt steak served with tortillas, especially in Texas.
Why it matters
The day is a reminder that fajitas are a specific grilled-meat-and-tortilla plate, not a generic burrito.
How to celebrate
Cook skirt steak or chicken with peppers and onions, warm tortillas, and set out salsa, guacamole, and lime.
Facts
- Fajitas in Tex-Mex cooking began with grilled skirt steak
- The sizzling platter is a restaurant presentation, not a requirement at home
- August 18 is a U.S. food-calendar date without a documented founder
Upcoming dates
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Wednesday, August 18, 2027
- Friday, August 18, 2028
- Saturday, August 18, 2029
- Sunday, August 18, 2030
Frequently asked questions
When is National Fajita Day in 2026?
National Fajita Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
What are fajitas?
Typically grilled skirt steak or other strips of meat with peppers, onions, and tortillas.
Who started the day?
No verified founder is documented.
How do you celebrate?
Make a sizzling skillet at home or order fajitas from a Tex-Mex kitchen.
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