National Bacon Lovers Day is an annual celebration dedicated to everyone’s favorite crispy, smoky breakfast meat. This delicious observance allows bacon enthusiasts worldwide to indulge in and celebrate their love for this versatile food.
Quick Facts
When is it?: August 20th annually
Tagged as: Food & Drink, Culinary Holiday
What’s the hashtag?: #NationalBaconLoversDay #BaconDay
When was it founded?: 2015
Who founded it?: Created after a viral bacon-wrapped grilled cheese sandwich video
History
Bacon’s story begins in China around 1500 B.C. when they first started preserving pork bellies with salt. The term “bacon” originally referred to any cut of pork until the 16th century. In medieval England, bacon was so valued that a church would award it to husbands who could avoid arguing with their wives for a year, giving birth to the phrase “bring home the bacon.”
Timeline
- 1500 B.C.: Chinese create first form of bacon
- 1924: Oscar Meyer patents pre-sliced bacon
- 1948: First cellophane-packaged bacon appears
- 2015: National Bacon Lovers Day established
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 20 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | August 20 | Thursday |
| 2027 | August 20 | Friday |
| 2028 | August 20 | Sunday |
| 2029 | August 20 | Monday |
How It’s Observed
People celebrate by cooking special bacon dishes, hosting bacon-themed parties, trying new bacon recipes, and sharing their love for bacon on social media. Many restaurants offer bacon-themed specials on this day.
Fun Facts About Bacon
- Americans consume an average of 18 pounds of bacon per year
- Bacon is a $6.3 billion industry in the US
- 62% of restaurants have bacon on their menus
- 53% of homes keep bacon stocked at all times
- During WWII, bacon fat was collected to make explosives
Quiz
- When was bacon first created?
- How much bacon does the average American consume yearly?
- What year did Oscar Meyer patent pre-sliced bacon?
- What percentage of homes keep bacon stocked?
-(Answers: 1500 B.C., 18 pounds, 1924, 53%)
FAQs
Q: Is bacon only made from pork?
A: No, it can be made from beef, chicken, lamb, goat, and turkey.
Q: How should bacon be stored?
A: Properly stored in refrigeration, bacon has a long shelf life.
Importance of the Day
This celebration highlights bacon’s cultural significance and its versatility in cooking. It brings people together through shared love of this popular food and encourages culinary creativity.
Related Holidays
- International Bacon Day
- National Pork Month
- National Breakfast Month
- National Sandwich Day
- National BLT Month