National Pho Day 2026
Slurp a steaming bowl on National Pho Day! December 12 is used on some U.S. food calendars for Vietnamese phở — fragrant broth, rice noodles, and herbs.
About National Pho Day
History & origins
National Pho Day appears on December 12 in some U.S. food calendars. It is an informal observance, and the exact founder is unclear. Phở is a Vietnamese noodle soup with a clear, aromatic broth, rice noodles, and herbs, often served with beef or chicken. It became a global restaurant staple through Vietnamese communities and diaspora restaurants.
Write respectfully: pho is everyday Vietnamese food, not a costume.
Why it matters
It adds international food diversity to December beyond cookies and candy.
How to celebrate
Visit a Vietnamese restaurant. Learn the herb plate (Thai basil, lime, sprouts). Try beef or chicken pho. Tip well.
Facts
- Some U.S. calendars list National Pho Day on December 12
- Phở is a Vietnamese broth-and-rice-noodle soup
- Herbs and lime are common table accompaniments
- The food-day founder is unclear
- It is distinct from Poinsettia Day on the same date
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Sunday, December 12, 2027
- Tuesday, December 12, 2028
- Wednesday, December 12, 2029
- Thursday, December 12, 2030
Frequently asked questions
When is National Pho Day in 2026?
National Pho Day in 2026 falls on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Is today National Pho Day?
No. National Pho Day in 2026 falls on Saturday, December 12, 2026, not today.
What is pho?
A Vietnamese soup of aromatic broth, rice noodles, protein, and herbs.
Who started the day?
The exact founder is unclear.
Beef or chicken?
Both are common; order what you like.
How do you celebrate?
Eat a hot bowl of phở and use the herb plate.
Share
Help others discover this day by sharing it.