National Pumpkin Pie Day 2026
Serve a slice of pumpkin pie on National Pumpkin Pie Day! December 25 is used on many U.S. food calendars for the spiced pumpkin custard pie — keep this page focused on the dessert, not religious Christmas practice.
About National Pumpkin Pie Day
History & origins
National Pumpkin Pie Day is listed on December 25 in many U.S. food calendars. It is an informal food observance; the exact founder is unclear. Pumpkin pie is a custard-style pie made with cooked pumpkin or squash purée, eggs, milk or evaporated milk, and spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, baked in a crust.
On TheDayOf, treat December 25 food days as food pages. Christmas Day already exists as its own holiday page.
Why it matters
Search interest for pumpkin pie continues through late December, not only Thanksgiving.
How to celebrate
Bake or buy a pumpkin pie. Whip cream. Use canned pumpkin or homemade purée. Share slices.
Facts
- Many U.S. food calendars list National Pumpkin Pie Day on December 25
- Pumpkin pie is a spiced custard pie in a pastry crust
- Canned pumpkin purée is a common U.S. baking shortcut
- The food-day founder is unclear
- Keep this distinct from the Christmas Day holiday page
Upcoming dates
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Saturday, December 25, 2027
- Monday, December 25, 2028
- Tuesday, December 25, 2029
- Wednesday, December 25, 2030
Frequently asked questions
When is National Pumpkin Pie Day in 2026?
National Pumpkin Pie Day in 2026 falls on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Is today National Pumpkin Pie Day?
No. National Pumpkin Pie Day in 2026 falls on Friday, December 25, 2026, not today.
What is pumpkin pie?
A baked custard pie made with pumpkin purée, dairy, eggs, and warm spices.
Who started the day?
The exact founder is unclear.
Is this the same as Christmas Day?
No. Christmas Day is the holiday page; this is the food-day page for pumpkin pie.
How do you celebrate?
Serve pie with whipped cream.
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