National Lemon Cream Pie Day is celebrated every year on November 29, a perfect excuse to indulge in this tangy and sweet dessert.
Lemon pies have been around since medieval times when lemons were first introduced to Europe, but the creamier version we enjoy today likely evolved in the 19th century when lemon curd became more popular in dessert making. The addition of cream gives the pie a rich texture, balancing out the tartness of the lemons.
Fun fact: Lemon cream pies can trace some of their culinary inspiration back to lemon meringue pies, which gained popularity in the United States during the mid-1800s. And here’s a quirky one: Lemons were once considered luxury items in Europe, which meant early lemon pies were only enjoyed by the wealthy.
To celebrate National Lemon Cream Pie Day, why not try baking your own from scratch? There’s something satisfying about creating that perfect blend of sweet and tangy. If baking isn’t your style, visit a local bakery and indulge in a slice or host a pie-tasting evening with friends. Share your creation (or purchase) on social media using the hashtag #LemonCreamPieDay to join the pie-loving community.
If you love National Lemon Cream Pie Day, you’ll be glad to know there are several other dessert days throughout the year to celebrate, including:
- National Pie Day (January 23): This day celebrates all kinds of pies, from fruit to cream pies, giving you a reason to enjoy any pie you like.
- National Key Lime Pie Day (September 26): Like lemon cream pie, this day is all about another tart and sweet citrus dessert—key lime pie.
- National Custard Day (August 17): A day to appreciate custard-based desserts, which include many cream pies like lemon cream.
- National Bavarian Cream Pie Day (November 27): Just two days before Lemon Cream Pie Day, this holiday celebrates the rich and smooth Bavarian cream pie.
When is National Lemon Cream Pie Day Celebrated?
If you’re looking forward to indulging in this sweet treat, here’s a list of dates when National Lemon Cream Pie Day will take place over the next few years. Mark your calendar and get ready to enjoy a delicious slice every November 29!
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | November 29, Friday |
| 2025 | November 29, Saturday |
| 2026 | November 29, Sunday |
| 2027 | November 29, Monday |
| 2028 | November 29, Wednesday |
| 2029 | November 29, Thursday |
| 2030 | November 29, Friday |
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
