National Guacamole Day

Name: National Guacamole Day
Start: 2026-09-16
End: 2026-09-16

Go green with National Guacamole Day! Mexican restaurants celebrate avocados' most popular form with specials and free guacamole promotions. Chipotle and other chains typically offer deals on this crowd-pleasing dip.

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National Guacamole Day - Go green with National Guacamole Day! Mexican restaurants celebrate avocados' most popular form with specials and free guacamole promotions. Chipotle and other chains typically offer deals on this crowd-pleasing dip.

About National Guacamole Day

History & origins

National Guacamole Day is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for September 16. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Go green with National Guacamole Day! Mexican restaurants celebrate avocados' most popular form with specials and free guacamole promotions. 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 Guacamole Day gives people a shared anchor to explore food themes—guacamole, avocado, September, mexican-food, dips—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Go green with National Guacamole Day! Mexican restaurants celebrate avocados' most popular form with specials and free guacamole promotions. Chipotle and other chains typically offer deals on this crowd-pleasing dip.

How to celebrate

Get free guacamole at Chipotle and other restaurants. Make homemade guacamole. Try different guacamole recipes. Host a guac-off competition. Share guacamole tips on social media.

Facts

Americans consume 8 billion pounds of avocados annually
Super Bowl Sunday sees the highest guacamole consumption
Guacamole dates back to the Aztecs
Chipotle uses 97,000 pounds of avocados daily
Avocados are technically a fruit, not a vegetable

Upcoming dates

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Thursday, September 16, 2027
Saturday, September 16, 2028
Sunday, September 16, 2029
Monday, September 16, 2030

Frequently asked questions

When is National Guacamole Day in 2026?

This edition lists National Guacamole Day on 2026-09-16 (September 16). Many recurring observances keep the same month and day each year.

What is National Guacamole Day?

How do people celebrate National Guacamole Day?

Get free guacamole at Chipotle and other restaurants. Make homemade guacamole. Try different guacamole recipes. Host a guac-off competition. Share guacamole tips on social media.

Is National Guacamole Day a federal holiday?

National Guacamole 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 Guacamole Day?

Common themes include: guacamole, avocado, September, mexican-food, dips. Use tags and related pages on this site to explore similar celebrations.

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