National Dumpling Day celebrates the beloved dough-wrapped delicacies enjoyed across cultures worldwide. This food holiday honors all types of dumplings, from Chinese dim sum to Italian ravioli to Polish pierogi.
Quick Facts
When is it: September 26th annually
Tagged as: Food Holiday, Cultural Celebration
What’s the hashtag: #NationalDumplingDay
When was it founded: 2015
Who founded it: TMI Food Group
History of National Dumpling Day
The holiday was established to celebrate the universal appeal of dumplings across different cultures. While Chinese dumplings date back to around 225 AD, archaeological evidence shows that Swiss people were making dumplings over 5,600 years ago. The celebration aims to unite people through their shared love of these versatile comfort foods.
Timeline
- 3600 BCE: Swiss create earliest known dumplings
- 225 AD: Chinese dumplings emerge during Han Dynasty
- 400 AD: First Western dumpling recipe appears in Apicus
- 14th Century: Italian ravioli originates in Tuscany
- 2015: National Dumpling Day established
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Month | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September | 26 | Friday |
| 2026 | September | 26 | Saturday |
| 2027 | September | 26 | Sunday |
| 2028 | September | 26 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | September | 26 | Wednesday |
How It’s Observed
People celebrate by eating at dumpling restaurants, making homemade dumplings, sharing recipes, and posting their dumpling experiences on social media. Many restaurants offer special deals and dumpling-making workshops on this day.
Fun Facts About Dumplings
- Over 25 different styles of dumplings exist worldwide
- Dumplings can be sweet or savory
- They can be prepared by frying, boiling, steaming, or baking
- Chinese dumplings were traditionally shaped like ears
- Almost every culture has its own version of dumplings
Quiz
- When was National Dumpling Day established?
- What’s the earliest known origin of dumplings?
- How many styles of dumplings exist?
(Answers: 1. 2015, 2. Switzerland – 3600 BCE, 3. More than 25)
FAQs
- Can dumplings be sweet?
Yes, many cultures have dessert dumplings filled with fruit or sweet ingredients. - What’s the most common cooking method?
Steaming and boiling are the most common methods. - Are all dumplings wrapped in dough?
Most are, but some variations use different wrapping materials.
Related
- World Dumpling Day
- Dim Sum Week
- Chinese New Year
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- International Food Days