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December 10, 2021

Sandwich Holidays From Around The World (2022)

by Joe Sandwich

For food lovers around the world, there are plenty of holidays to share an appreciation for the best invention ever known to humankind; the sandwich.  However, it can be hard keeping track of all the…
November 09, 2021

Feast On National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day

by Joe Sandwich

The holiday happens every November 9th.  It appears to be another advertising tool which promotes coupon offers and restaurant specials.  The origins of this holiday are unknown.  When Is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day?  Sometimes it is…
November 03, 2021

World Sandwich Day Is Best Day Of Year

by Joe Sandwich

The best holiday of the year!  Every November 3rd, we celebrate World Sandwich Day, also known as National Sandwich Day.  Coined after the creator of the Sandwich, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, we celebrate…
October 17, 2021

Craving National Kraut Sandwich Week

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated during the 3rd week of October.  This is a very intriguing holiday, since it is timed to coincide with October Fests around the country.  The National Kraut Packers Association founded the holiday in 1980.  When…
October 09, 2021

National Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day

by Joe Sandwich

Takes place every year on October 9th.  It appears to be another Submarine Shop promotional holiday.  The origins of this holiday are unknown.  When Is National Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day?  Sometimes it is difficult to remember this special Sandwich Holiday, so…
September 24, 2021

Eat A Brat On German Sandwich Day

by Joe Sandwich

This is celebrated the last Friday of September.  German Agricultural Industries (DLG) created this holiday in 1999.  There seems to be some confusion about this holiday.  Some write that this is actually German Butterbrod Day,…
September 18, 2021

Hungry For National Cheeseburger Day

by Joe Sandwich

This festive day is celebrated on September 18th.  Another great promotional tool for all the fast food joints in the world, ranging from two-for-one specials to a free cheeseburger with every meal.  The origins of…
September 17, 2021

Celebrate National Monte Cristo Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated every September 17th.  Bennigan’s founded National Monte Cristo Day in June of 2015 to promote one of their most popular sandwiches.  When Is National Monte Cristo Day?  Sometimes it is difficult to remember this special Sandwich…
September 15, 2021

National Double Cheeseburger Day Is Food Heaven

by Joe Sandwich

It takes place every September 15th.  While we believe that a double cheeseburger can be even more satisfying that a single cheeseburger, we are not sure why there's a seperate holiday for it, other than…
September 14, 2021

Stuff Yourself On National Eat A Hoagie Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated on September 14th.  Once again, it seems to be another promotional holiday used by Submarine shops to bring in customers.  The origin of the holiday is unknown.  When Is National Eat A Hoagie Day?  Sometimes it…
September 01, 2021

Everyday Should Be National Gyro Day

by Joe Sandwich

The holiday is celebrated on September 1st of every year.  Even the Greeks have a promotional holiday for their famous creation.  According to Wikipedia, by the 1970s, gyros wrapped sandwiches were already a popular fast food…
August 23, 2021

Paying Honor To National Cuban Sandwich Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated on August 23rd. The event was actually launched in 2016 as a joke by Christopher Spata of the Tampa Bay Times, who wanted to see how many news agencies would run with the story…
August 14, 2021

Remembering Hamburger Charlie Day

by Joe Sandwich

Always celebrated the 2nd weekend of August.  In 1885, Charlie Nagreen created 1st hamburger at the Seymour Fair in Seymour, Wisconsin.  They have a parade, hamburger stands, and number of various activities.  In fact, the…
August 02, 2021

Cool Off On National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated every August 2nd.  This is a promotional holiday that we would enjoy.  The origin of the holiday is unknown.  When Is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day?  Sometimes it is difficult to remember this special Sandwich Holiday,…
August 01, 2021

The Delicious Flavor Of National Panini Month

by Joe Sandwich

August is considered National Panini Month.  Sargento Foods, Inc. founded National Panini Month in 2008.  When Is National Panini Month?  Sometimes it is difficult to remember this special Sandwich Holiday, so we have created a table that lists…
August 01, 2021

Chow Down On National Sandwich Month

by Joe Sandwich

The Month of August is considered National Sandwich Month.  The Wheat Flour Institute established August as National Sandwich Month in 1952.  When Is National Sandwich Month?  Sometimes it is difficult to remember this special Sandwich Holiday, so we…
July 21, 2021

Backyard Grilling On National Hot Dog Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated on July 21st.  Another great day for hot dog sales, promotions, and give-aways.  The origin of the holiday is unknown.  When Is National Hot Dog Day?  Sometimes it is difficult to remember this special Sandwich Holiday,…
July 01, 2021

Everyone Relishes National Hot Dog Month

by Joe Sandwich

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) designates July as National Hot Dog Month.  There are many promotions for hot dog give-aways and two for one specials that month.  When Is National Hot Dog Month?  Sometimes…
May 28, 2021

Eating Like Crazy On National Hamburger Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated every year on May 28th.  Once again, it appears to be another way for restaurants to offer special promotions and discounts for hamburgers.  During this time of year, almost every fast food restaurant that…
May 16, 2021

Welcome To British Sandwich Week

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated during the 3rd week of May. It was created by The British Sandwich & Food to Go Association. According to their web site, members range from supermarkets and food to go manufacturers to sandwich…
May 15, 2021

Fill Me Up On National Sliders Day

by Joe Sandwich

(Work in progress...)  What is the origin of Sliders?  When is National Sliders Day?  Sometimes it is difficult to remember this special Sandwich Holiday, so we have created a table that lists every National Sliders Day for the…
May 05, 2021

The National Hoagie Day Feast

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated on May 5th. Once again, National Hoagie Day seems like a holiday for restaurant promotions. It's even more confusing because "National Eat A Hoagie Day" is on September 14th. So, it appears that there…
May 01, 2021

Anticipation Grows For National Hamburger Month

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated during the month of May. In terms of celebrations, National Hamburger Month seems to be another restaurant promotional tool, which was created by White Castle in 1993. This actually makes sense because they say…
April 12, 2021

Enjoying National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated on April 12th.  Another Holiday topic for sites on a slow News day, and used by restaurants with Grilled Cheese Promotions.  We were hoping to find a Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day parade somewhere, however,…
April 02, 2021

Happy National Peanut Butter And Jelly Day

by Joe Sandwich

(Work in progress...)What is the origin of the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich?When is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day?  Sometimes it is difficult to remember this special Sandwich Holiday, so we have created a table…
April 01, 2021

Excitement Looms On National Burrito Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated on the 1st Thursday of every April.  Since New York City is the only city to legally recognize a Burrito as a sandwich, this was added to our Sandwich Holiday list specifically for them.  Why…
March 24, 2021

National Cheesesteak Day Melts Tastebuds

by Joe Sandwich

(Work in progress...)What is the origin of the Cheesesteak?When is National Cheesesteak Day?  Sometimes it is difficult to remember this special Sandwich Holiday, so we have created a table that lists every National Cheesesteak Day for…
March 18, 2021

Celebrating National Sloppy Joe Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated every March 18th.  Once again, it is mainly recognized by publications on a slow news day and restaurants with special promotions.  The origins of the holiday are unknown.  When is National Sloppy Joe Day?  Sometimes it…
March 14, 2021

Happy National Reuben Sandwich Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated on March 14th.  In 2013, the city of Omaha, considered to be the birthplace of the Reuben Sandwich, declared March 14th as National Reuben Sandwich Day.  What is the origin of the Reuben Sandwich?According to…
January 14, 2021

Happy National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

by Joe Sandwich

Celebrated on January 14th.  This holiday is celebrated by restaurants the world over, which in turn offer special promotions for Hot Pastrami Sandwiches. The origins of the holiday are unknown.  Who created the Hot Pastrami Sandwich?  The…