National Peanut Day

History & origins

National Peanut Day is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for September 13. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Go nuts for National Peanut Day! Peanuts are a multi-billion dollar American crop. 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 Peanut Day gives people a shared anchor to explore national themes—peanuts, food, September, American, farming—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Go nuts for National Peanut Day! Peanuts are a multi-billion dollar American crop. From peanut butter to boiled peanuts, baseball games to trail mix, peanuts are deeply embedded in American culture.

How to celebrate

Eat peanuts and peanut products. Learn about peanut farming. Try different peanut varieties. Make peanut recipes. Share peanut facts online.

Facts

• Americans eat 6 pounds of peanuts per person yearly
• The peanut industry is worth over $4 billion
• George Washington Carver invented 300 peanut products
• Peanuts are legumes, not nuts
• Two peanut farmers became US presidents

Upcoming dates

• Sunday, September 13, 2026
• Monday, September 13, 2027
• Wednesday, September 13, 2028
• Thursday, September 13, 2029
• Friday, September 13, 2030